Crosley CRE3895PS Owner's Manual

Use & Care Manual

Electric Range

330 control with

Ceramic Cooktop

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions ...................... 3-5

Features ........................................................ 6

Before Setting Oven Controls .......................... 7

Before Setting Surface Controls .................... 8-9

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Setting Surface Controls .......................... 10-13

Oven Control Functions ................................ 14

Setting Oven Controls ............................. 14-20

Self-Cleaning .......................................... 21-22

Care & Cleaning ...................................... 23-26

Before You Call ....................................... 27-28

Appliance Warranty .......................... Back Cover

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PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION

Contents

Product Registration ...................................................... 2

Important Safety Instructions ............................ 3-5

Features ................................................................. 6

Before Setting Oven Controls .................................. 7

Removing, replacing & arranging the oven racks ........... 7

Before Setting Surface Controls ........................... 8-9

About the ceramic cooktop & radiant elements ............. 8

Cookware material types ............................................ 9

Setting Surface Controls .................................. 10-13

Setting single radiant surface elements ...................... 10

Setting dual radiant surface elements ........................ 11

Warming Zone ........................................................ 12

Home canning ......................................................... 13

Oven Control Functions ......................................... 14

Setting Oven Controls ...................................... 14-19

Setting the clock ...................................................... 14

Changing oven temperature display (F° or C°) ............ 14

Setting silent control feature ..................................... 15

Setting minute timer ................................................ 15

Changing between continuous bake or 12-Hour

Energy Saving features ....................................... 15

Setting bake ........................................................... 16

Setting bake time .................................................... 16

Setting bake time and start time ............................... 17

Setting Convection ................................................... 18

Setting broil ............................................................ 19

Adjusting oven temperature ..................................... 20

Setting lockout feature ............................................. 20

Operating oven light ................................................. 20

Self-Cleaning .................................................... 21-22

Care & Cleaning ............................................... 23-26

Cleaning recommendation table ................................ 23

Cooktop maintenance & cleaning........................... 24-25

Cautions for aluminum use ....................................... 25

Replacing the oven light ........................................... 25

Removing & replacing oven door ............................... 26

Before You Call

Solutions to common problems ............................. 27-28

Appliance Warranty ................................. Back Cover

This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your range and feature information for several models. Your appliance may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representational and may not look exactly like those shown.

Congratulations on your purchase of a new range! At Crosley Corporation, we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority.

We know you’ll enjoy your new range and Thank You for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future purchases.

Need help??

Read this Use & Care manual.

It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your range properly.

If you received a damaged range ...

immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the range.

Save time and money.

Check the section titled “Before you call”. This section helps step you through some common problems that might occur. If you do need service, help is only a phone call away. Call customer service at 1-800-944-9044.

Product Registration

Be sure to register your product. The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in

completely, signed and returned to Crosley Corporation. To find your product model and serial numbers see the illustrations provided.

Serial plate location

Serial plate location: open storage drawer (some models) or remove lower front panel (some models).

Record model & serial numbers here

Purchase date

Model number

Serial number

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.

Definitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation, maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related.

Important Safety Instructions

• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after

unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.

WARNING

• All ranges can tip.

• Injury to persons could result.

• Install anti-tip device packed with range.

• See Installation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of tipping, the range must be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket provided with the range. To check if the bracket is installed properly, visually check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and fully secured by the anti-tip bracket by removing lower front panel or storage drawer from the range.

For models equipped with a warmer drawer or lower oven, grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to the installation instructions for proper anti- tip bracket installation.

•Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the range.

• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it

is to be stored or discarded.

WARNING

• Proper installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements. Install only per

installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range.

• User servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a

qualified technician. This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT

allow children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

Do not use the oven, warmer drawer or lower oven (if equipped) for storage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

• Storage in or on appliance—flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near surface units or in the storage drawer. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items,

such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.

• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE —children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They should never

be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer or lower double oven.

CAUTION

• Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the range. Children climbing on the range to reach

items could be seriously injured.

• Do not touch surface heating units or surface cooking elements, areas near these units or elements, or interior surface of the oven. Both

surface heating and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface cooking units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and oven door window.

• Wear proper apparel—loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable

materials contact hot surfaces.

• Do not use water or flour on grease fires— smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat

or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

• Use dry potholders - moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do

not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

• Do not heat unopened food containers - buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

• Use care when opening oven door , lower oven

door or warmer drawer (if equipped)—Stand to the

side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.

• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is located under the left rear surface element if your model is equipped with coil elements. The oven vent is located below the backguard for models equipped with ceramic-glass cook tops. Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.

• Placement of interior oven racks. Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.

IMPORTANT

Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the

range. If the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.

• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. Do not

cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.

• Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line the

oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE

CAUTION

Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. The range may be hot and can cause burns.

• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of

grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention

to the area around each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate.

• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols—Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use.

Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.

• Clean ventilating hoods frequently—Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning hoods.

SELF-CLEANING OVENS

• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before self-cleaning

the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven.

• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners—No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on,

and turn the unit off before removing the pan.

• Use proper pan size—This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve efficiency.

• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements—To reduce

the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.

• Never leave surface elements unattended at high heat settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy

spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

• Do not immerse or soak removable heating elements—Heating elements should never be immersed

in water. Heating elements clean themselves during normal operation.

• Do Not Clean Door Gasket—The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

• The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOK TOP MODELS

• Do not cook on broken cook top—If cook top should

break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

• Clean cook top with caution—If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

• Glazed cooking utensils—Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for cook top use.

• When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan on.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

FEATURES

3 4 5 6

NOTE

The features shown for your appliance may vary according to model type & color.

Your electric range features include:

1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer.

2. Interior oven light switch (some models).

3. Left front single (some models) or dual (some models) radiant element control.

4. Left rear single radiant element control.

5. Warming Zone radiant element control (some models).

6. Right rear single radiant element control.

7. Right front single (some models) or dual (some models) radiant element control.

8. Element ON indicator light(s).

9. HOT SURFACE indicator light(s).

10.Oven interior light with removable shield.

11.Automatic oven door light switch (some models).

12.Self-cleaning oven interior.

13.Self-clean door latch.

14.Adjustable interior oven rack(s).

15.Large 1-piece oven door handle.

16.Full width oven door with window.

17.Storage drawer (some models) or lower cover panel (some models).

18.Easy to clean upswept cooktop.

19.Ceramic smoothtop (elements, styles and color will vary by model).

20.Warming Zone radiant element (some models).

21.6” single radiant element (some models).

22. 5-7” dual radiant element (some models).

23.9” single radiant element (some models).

24.6-9” dual radiant element (some models).

25.12” single radiant element (some models).

26.Leveling legs and anti-tip bracket (included).

21 22

23 24 25

21 22

24 25

CAUTION

Always use oven mitts when using the oven. When using the appliance, the oven interior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.

Oven vent location

The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm

air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.

Do not block the oven vent.

BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Types of oven racks

Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack styles shown.

flat handle

oven rack

flat oven rack

oven vent location

Fig. 1

Removing, replacing & arranging racks

To remove - pull the rack

forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out.

To replace - fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.

Arranging - always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool (prior to operating the oven).

Fig. 2

7 6 5 4

3 2

some

models

Recommended rack positions by food type

offset oven rack

The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack (some models) may be used for most cooking needs.

The offset oven rack (some models) is designed to place the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than normal. This rack design provides several additional possible locations between the standard positions.

Air circulation in the oven

For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.

Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks

For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 & 5 (See Fig. 3). For best results when using a single oven flat rack, place cookware on rack position 5 (See Fig. 4).

Food type Position

Broiling meats See broil Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 3 or 4 Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread

and casseroles 2 or 3 Small cuts of meat or poultry 2 or 3 Turkey, roast or ham 2

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

About the ceramic glass cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed cookware should be used.

The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.

About the radiant surface elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle ON and OFF. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.

For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

element ON indicator light

Fig. 1

hot surface indicator light

Element On & Hot Surface indicator lights

Your appliance is equipped with two different types of radiant surface control indicator lights located on the control panel just above the surface control knobs on the control panel — the On and Hot Surface indicator lights.

The element On indicator light will glow when any surface element is turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure the surface controls are turned OFF (See Fig. 1).

The Hot Surface indicator light will glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will remain on until the cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level (See Fig. 2).

Fig. 2

NOTES

Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the Care & Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use & Care Manual.

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Types of cooktop elements

The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The graphics on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available. The Warming Zone and single radiant elements will have one round outline pattern shown. The dual radiant element is flexible because you may set just the smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner and outer portions may be set to heat together (See Fig. 1).

Warming Zone

surface control

(some models)

Single radiant

surface control

Fig. 1

Dual radiant

surface control

(some models)

Cookware material types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:

Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).

Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

Using proper cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figs. 2 & 3.

Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 2). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 3). For more information about the ceramic cooktop see “Cooktop cleaning & maintenance” in the Care & Cleaning section.

Curved and warped pan.

Flat bottom and straight sides.

Tight fitting lids. Weight of handle does

not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.

Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element.

Made of a material that conducts heat well.

Easy to clean. Always match pot

diameter to element size.

Panlargerthancookingarea markedoncooktopbymore than one-half inch or 12mm.

Heavy handle tilts pan.

Pan is smaller or larger than heating area marked on cooktop.

Fig. 2

Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.

Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.

Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

Fig. 3

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Single radiant surface elements (all models)

To operate the single radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface

element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either

direction (Fig. 2) to the desired setting (Refer to the

Suggested radiant surface element settings table

Fig. 1). Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed (See Fig. 2). Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

Fig. 2

CAUTION

3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface

element OFF before removing the cookware.

Suggested radiant surface element settings

The suggested settings found in Fig.1 below are based when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Suggested settings for single and dual radiant elements table

Settings Type of cooking

High (hi - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a

boil, pan broiling

Medium high (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry

Medium (med, 5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces

and gravies or steam vegetables

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

IMPORTANT

Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop.

If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop.

NOTES

The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

Low (lo - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer

Fig. 1

The On indicator light will glow when one or more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light will continue to glow AFTER the control knob is turned to the “OFF” position and will glow until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.

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