Crosley CREE3531TWA, CREE3531TBA Owner’s Manual
All about the
Use & Care
of your
Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Electric Range
TABLE OF CONTENTS
808527511 Rev D (August 2017)
Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
USA 1-800-944-9044 Canada 1-800-668-4606
Serial plate location: open lower oven drawer (some
models) or storage drawer (some models).
PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Need Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Before Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Oven Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Questions?
For telephone support in the U.S. and Canada call 1-704-
956-2523.
For online support and Internet production information visit
http://www.crosley.com.
Product Registration
Registering your product with Crosley enhances our ability
to serve you. You can register online at
http://www.crosley.com or by dropping your Product
Registration Card in the mail.
Record model & serial numbers here
Purchase Date
Crosley model number
Thank you for choosing Crosley.
Important: This Use and Care Guide is part of our commit-
ment to customer satisfaction and product quality
throughout the service life of your new appliance. We view
your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure
our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to
record important product information.
Need Help?
Visit the Crosley web site at www.crosley.com
Before you call for service, there are a few things you can
do to help us serve you better.
Read this Use & Care Manual
This manual 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 title “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 Services at 1-855-224-4987.
Crosley serial number
Serial Plate Location
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WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety symbols
and instructions. Please pay attention to these
symbols and follow all instructions given.
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.
Warnings and important instructions appearing in
this guide are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur.
Common sense, caution, and care must be
exercised with installing, maintaining, or operating
your appliance.
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
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip
the range and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device
has been installed to floor
or wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is
re-engaged to floor or wall when the
range is moved.
• Do not operate the range without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to
children and adults.
Range
leveling
leg
Anti-tip
bracket
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Indicates installation, operation, maintenance,
or valuable information that is not hazard
related.
Indicates a short, informal reference-something
written down to assist the memory or for future
reference.
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
properly, use both arms to grasp the rear edge
of the range back. Carefully attempt to tilt
range forward. When properly installed, the
range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper
installation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
WARNING
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
Read and follow the below instructions and
precautions for unpacking, installing, and
servicing your appliance:
Remove all tape and packaging before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags
after unpacking the appliance. Never allow
children to play with packaging material. Do not
remove the wiring label and other literature
attached to the range. Do not remove model/
serial number plate.
Cold temperatures can damage the electronic
control. When using this appliance for the first
time, or when the appliance has not been used
for an extended period of time, be sure the
appliance has been in temperatures above 32ºF
(0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on the
power to the appliance.
Never modify or alter the construction of the
appliance by removing the leveling legs, panels,
wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other
part of the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire
extinguisher available, visible, and easily accessible located near the appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician. In the United States, install in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest edition and National
Electrical Code NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and
local electrical code requirements. In Canada,
install in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and
CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest editions
and local electrical code requirements. Install only
per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be securely connected to an
electrical outlet or junction box that is the correct
voltage, is correctly polarized and properly
grounded, and protected by a circuit breaker in
accordance with local codes.
It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to
have the appropriate outlet or junction box with
the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician. It is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a
qualified installer to assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and is in conformance
with all local codes and ordinances.
See the installation instructions packaged with
this appliance for complete installation and
grounding instructions.
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to
follow this warning may cause serious injury,
fire, or death.
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use
an adapter plug, use an extension cord, or
remove grounding prong from the power cord.
Failure to follow this warning may cause serious
injury, fire, or death.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE
APPLIANCE
Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven, near
surface burners, or in the warmer drawer (if
equipped). This includes paper, plastic, and
cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware,
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 the 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, or lower double oven.
Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above the range. Children climbing on
the range to reach items could be seriously
injured.
Do not allow children to climb or play around the
appliance. The weight of a child on an open
oven door may cause the appliance to tip,
resulting in serious burns or other injury. An
open drawer when hot may cause burns.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or
drawers of this appliance can result in serious
injuries and also cause damage to the appliance.
Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the
oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with
materials such as aluminum foil or aftermarket
oven liners. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat,
causing a fire hazard.
Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if equipped)
for storage.
Never use your appliance as a space heater to
heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of
the appliance.
When heating fat or grease, watch it closely.
Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot.
Do not use water or flour on grease fires.
Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher. Cover the fire with a
pan lid or use baking soda.
Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas.
Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.
Do not heat unopened food containers - Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst
and result in injury.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Glazed cooking utensils— Only certain types of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
Do not touch surface burners or elements,
areas near these burners or elements, interior
surfaces of the oven, or the warmer drawer (if
equipped). Surface burners and elements may
be hot even though they appear cool. Areas
near surface burners and elements 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 are cool. These areas may include the
cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent
areas, oven door, and oven window.
Do not attempt to operate the appliance during
a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off
the appliance. If the appliance is not turned off
and the power resumes, electric surface
elements may resume operation when power is
restored. Once the power resumes, reset the
clock and the oven function.
other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop
service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cooktop use.
Improper cookware may break due to sudden
changes in temperature. Check the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop
use.
Never leave surface elements unattended. Boil-
overs may cause smoking and greasy spills that
may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be
damaged and may damage the cooktop.
Do not use a searing grill meant for use with a
broiler pan on the cooktop. The searing grill is not
designed for use on the cooktop. Doing so may
result in a fire.
When you are flaming foods under a ventilating
hood, turn on the fan.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP
Know which knob or key controls each surface
heating area. Place cookware with food on the
cooking area before turning it on. Turn the
cooking area off before removing the cookware.
Cookware 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
cookware should be positioned so that it is turned
inward, and does not extend over other cooking
areas.
Use proper pan size - This appliance is equipped
with one or more surface units of different sizes.
Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the
surface unit size. Using the proper cookware on
the cooking area will improve efficiency.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COIL COOKTOP
Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls are in
place - absence of these pans or bowls during
cooking may subject wiring or components under-
neath to damage.
Carefully check the reflector pans, drip bowls, and
coils for packaging material. Remove all
packaging material before using the cooktop.on
the cooking zone will improve efficiency.
Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum foil to
line surface drip bowls. Improper use of these
liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Do not immerse or soak removable heating
elements—Heating elements should never be
immersed in water . Heating elements clean them-
selves during normal operation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Do not use decorative surface burner covers. If
an element is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt.
Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched.
Damage may also be done to the cooktop.
Do not allow grease to accumulate around surface
burners and drip bowls.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, aftermarket oven liners, or any other materials or
devices to line oven bottom, oven racks, or any
other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum as
recommended for baking, such as lining
cookware or as a cover placed on food. Any other
use of protective liners or aluminum foil may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short
circuit.
Use care when opening oven door, lower oven
door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to
the side of the appliance 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. Touching
surfaces in this area when the oven is on may
cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heatsensitive items on or near the oven vent. These
items can melt or ignite.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always
cook in proper cookware and always use the
oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR APPLIANCE
Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the
range is cool. Cleaning a hot oven can cause
burns.
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow
grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan
could catch fire.
Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended
directions for use of kitchen cleaners and
aerosols. 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 vent hoods.
Placement of oven racks - Always place oven
racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack
must be moved while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot burner or element in oven.
Use potholders and grasp the rack with both
hands to reposition. Remove all cookware and
utensils before moving the rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Broiler
pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away
from the high heat of the broiler. Do not cover the
broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and
grease could ignite.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
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 reduces the risk of
personal injury and damage to the appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service
agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how
to disconnect the power to the appliance at the
circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergencY.
Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it
is to be stored or discarded.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp
cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break.
Handle halogen lights (if equipped) with paper
towels or soft gloves. Disconnect the appliance or
shut off the power to the appliance before
removing and replacing the bulb.
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 cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harms, and
requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposures to such substances.
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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Bakeware
The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.
Material Attributes Recommendation
Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated
bakeware is the best for even heating.
It is suitable for all baked goods.
Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny
bakeware.
Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than
shiny bakeware.
Glass is convenient, as the same piece
of bakeware can be used for cooking,
serving, and storing food.
Recommended cooking temperatures and
times are based on shiny metal bakeware.
Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F
(13-14° C) when using dark bakeware.
Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F
(13-14° C) when using glass bakeware.
Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler than
shiny bakeware.
Insulated bakeware is designed for
baking in gas ovens.
Increase the cooking temperature by 25° F
(13-14° C) when using insulated bakeware.
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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Cooking Conditions
Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.
Condition Attributes Recommendation
Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored,
cooking times may need to be reduced
slightly.
High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is lower.
Water boils at a lower temperature, and
liquids evaporate faster.
Foods may take longer to bake.
Doughs may rise faster.
If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook
time in the recipe or packaging.
If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to
maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging.
Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as
needed.
Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes.
Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes to reduce
evaporation.
Increase bake time or oven temperature.
Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in
recipe. Reduce rising time or punch down dough and
allow it to rise twice.
Cooking Results
Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like.
Result Recommendation
Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Cooking Tips
Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.
Cooking Tips
Baking
Rack placement Follow the instructions in “Oven Control Features” on starting on page 17.
When using only one rack, place the rack so the food is in the center of the oven.
Preheat Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. Insert food
immediately after the beep.
Checking food Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may reduce baking perfor-
mance.
Food placement Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation.
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