Frigidaire CPGF3081KFB, CPGF3081KFA, CPGF3081KFG, CPGF3081KFH, CPGF3081KFK Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Thank youfor choosing Frigidare.

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

Important Safety Instructions ............................ 3-6

Features at a Glance .............................................. 7

Before Setting Oven Controls ............................... 8-9

Removing, replacing & arranging the oven racks ........... 8

Effortless T" Oven Rack system and assembly ................ 9

Before Setting Surface Controls ............................ I0

Cookware material types .......................................... 10

Setting Surface Controls ....................................... 11

Setting a surface burner ........................................... 11

Seasoning, using and caring for the griddle ................ 11

Home canning ......................................................... 11

Oven Controls Functions ........................................ 12

Setting Oven Controls ...................................... 13=24

Setting the clock ...................................................... 13

Changing between continuous bake or 6-Hour

Energy Saving features ............................................ 13

Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes .......................... 13

Changing oven temperature display (P or C°) ............ 13

Setting a silent control panel ..................................... 14

Setting oven lockout ................................................. 14

Setting minute timer ................................................ 14

Add a minute feature ............................................... 14

Setting quick preheat ............................................... 15

Setting bake ........................................................... 15

Setting bake time .................................................... 15

Seting delayed timed bake ....................................... 16

Setting convect bake ................................................ 17

Setting convect roast ............................................... 17

Setting convect convert ............................................ 18

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

Setting pizza feature ................................................ 20

Setting chicken nuggets feature ................................ 20

Setting keep warm .................................................. 20

Adjusting oven temperature ..................................... 21

Operating oven light ................................................. 21

My favorite ............................................................. 22

Sabbath feature .................................................. 23-24

Keep Warm Drawer .......................................... 25=26

Self=Cleaning .................................................... 27=28

Care & Cleaning ............................................... 29=32

Cleaning recommendations table ............................... 29

Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners .................. 30

Replacing oven light ................................................. 30

Removing & replacing oven door ............................... 31

Removing & replacing keep warm drawer .................. 32

Before You Call - Solutions to common problems... 33=34

Appliance Warranty .............................................. 35

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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.

all instructions before using this appliance,

Definitions

If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury or death.

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.

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WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in death

or serious injury.

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CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor

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.

=Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded bya qualified
technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas

Code ANSI Z223.= latest edition, or inCanada CAN/
CGA B:[49.1, and CAN/CGA B 149.2, and the the
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70=latest
edition, or in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1, and local code requirements.

Install only per installation instructions provided in the
literature package for this range. 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.

FORYOU RSAFETY:

= Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

= WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS:

= Do not try to light any appliance.
= Do not touch any electrical switch; do not

use any phone in your building.

= Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfrom a

neighbor's phone. Followthe gas supplier's
instructions.

= If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department.

= Installation and service must be performed

by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas

supplier.

® All ranges can tip.
= Injuryto persons could result.
= Install anti=tipdevice packed

with range.

= See Installation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of tipping, the

range must be secured by properely
installed anti-tip bracket provided with

the range. To check if the bracket is

installed properly, visually checkthat
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.

Save these instructions for future reference,

3

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to
heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in

carbon monoxide poisoning.

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the

oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials
such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow

through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide

poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat,

causing a fire hazard.
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.

Storage in oron appliance=flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven, near surface

units or in the storage drawer, warmer drawer or
lower oven. 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 LEAVECHILDREN 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.

For electric ignition models only" 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 NOTTOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR

THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNERSORINTE_OR
SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface and oven

burners may be hot even though flames are not
visible. Areas near surface burners 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

window.

o

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.

o

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.

o

When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat

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

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.

= Remove the oven door from any unused range if it

is to be stored or discarded.

=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.

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 COOKTOP

Use Proper Flame Size--Adjustflamesizesoitdoes
notextendbeyond theedge oftheutensil.The use of

undersizedutensilswiliexposea portionoftheburner
flametodirectcontactand may resultinignitionof
clothing.Properrelationshipofutensiltoflamewillalso

improveefficiency.

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

and turn the burner off before removing the pan.

• Always turn knob to the full LITE position when
ignitingtop burners,Visually check that burner has lit.

Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the

edge of the utensil.

• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not

extend over adjacent surface burners--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 burners.

• Never leave surface burners unattended at high
heat settings--Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry
may melt.

• 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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR OVEN

• Use care when opening oven door, warmer
drawer or lower oven door--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 below the backguard. 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 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.

• 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 alurninurn 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 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.

• Air curtain or other overhead range hoods, which
operate by blowing a downward air flow on to a range,
shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges other

than when the hood and range have been designed,
tested and listed by an independent test laboratory for

use in combination with each other.

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.

• Do Not Clean Door GasketJThe 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.

IIvIPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE

• 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 aerosolsmAIways follow the
manufacturer's recommended directions for use.

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

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an

adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding
prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.

This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding

plug for your protection against shock hazard and
should be plugged directly into a properly grounded
receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong
from this plug.

For personal safety, the range must be properly
grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must
be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly
polarized and properly grounded.

If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet,
it isthe personal responsibility of the consumer to have
it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

Seethe INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this
range for complete installation and grounding instructions.

Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas

= Clean ventilating hoods frequently=Grease should

not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning hoods.

Grounding Instructions

Grounding type
wall receptacle

Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug

DO NOT, under any

circumstance, cut,

remove, or bypass the

grounding prong.

Personal injury or death from electrical shock may occur
if the range is not installed by a qualified installer or

electrida n.

Any additions, changes or conversions required in order

for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application
needs must be made by a qualified technician.

If your gas range model is designed to allow for LP.
conversion, the L.P. conversion kit may be obtained from
your local appliance dealer and should be installed by a
qualified service technician. Before installing the kit be sure
to followthe LP. Installation Instructions carefully.

Your gas range features include'

1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer.

2. Electronic warmer drawer control & indicator lights.

3. Left front burner valve and control knob.

4. Left rear burner valve and control knob.

5. Center accent burner valve and control knob (some models).

6. Right front burner valve and control knob.

7. Right rear burner valve and control knob.

8. Burner grates (colors vary with model).

9. Center burner grate (some models).

10. Oven interior light with removable cover.

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

12. Self-cleaning oven interior.

13. Self-clean door latch.

14. Adjustable interior oven rack(s). Effortless Oven
RackTM system (not shown-some models).

15. Convect (convection) fan (some models).

16. Full width oven door handle.

17. Full width oven door with window.

18. Keep warm drawer with drawer handle (some
models) or storage drawer (some models).

19. Easy to clean upswept cooktop.

20. 5,000 BTU simmer burner (some models).

21. 9,500 BTU standard burner (some models).

22. 9,500 BTU center or accent burner (some
models).

23. 15,000 BTU large (some models) burner.

24. 16,000 BTU PowerPlus burner.

25. Burner drip pan (not shown-some models).

26. Broil pan (some models).

27. Broil pan insert (some models).

28. Keep warm drawer rack (some models) or
roasting rack (optional-some models).

29. Cast-iron griddle grate (in place of middle
grate; optional-some models).

30. Range leveling legs and anti=tip bracket
(included).

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NOTE: The features shown for your
appliance may vary according to model

type & color.

Oven vent location

The oven vent is located below 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.

oven vent location

Types of oven racks _ flathandle

oven rack _

half oven

rack

r 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).

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

offset
oven rack

bottom

oven rack

The fiat oven rack or flat handle oven rack (some
models) may be used for most cooking needs. The half
rack (some models) design comes with a removable
section that allows for taller cookingutensils. 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
positions between the standard positions. To maximize
oven cooking space place the bottom oven rack (some
models) in the lowest rack position for baking or roasting
large cuts of meat. The Effortless "MOven Rack (some
models) is described later in this section.

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.

Fig. 2

Recommended rack positions by food type

Food type Position

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

and casseroles 1 or 2

Small cuts of meat or poultry 1 or 2
Turkey, roast or ham 1

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 Figs. 2 & 3).
For best results when using a single oven flat rack, place
cookware on rack positions 2, 3 or 4 (See Figs. 2 &4).

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

Effortless TM Oven Rack system
Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system
that automatically partially extends the oven rack from the
interior oven glides to assist in easier access to your food

items. This feature works whenever the oven door is
opened or closed.

To assem ble the Effortless TM Oven Rack system:

1. Locate all required parts. You will need the supplied
oven rack (Effortless TM Oven Rack isa flat rack with a
special dark coating on the left and right rack
sides) and the 2 supplied chrome connector arms.

2. Open the oven door. Be sure the oven iscompletely
coolbefore proceeding.

3. Place the oven rack in positions 2, 3 or 4 only (see
previous page to verify positions).Be sure the rack
connector brackets are at the rear of the range and
pointing towards oven bottom (See Fig. 2).

4. Assemble one connector arm at a time. With the oven
door open and the oven rack in place, install one end of

the connector arm to the hole in the door connector

bracket (Fig. 1) and the other end in the hole in the
rack connector bracket (Fig. 2 and as in Fig. 3). The

oven rack may need to be adjusted in or out in the rack
position to match the length of the connector arm.

5. While holding the connector arm in place, twist the

connector arm so the ends of the connector arm point
upwards (See Figs.4 & 5). The connector arm should

now be locked into position.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other connector arm.

7. Once both connector arms are properly in place, be
sure to test the oven rack operation by gently closing

the oven door. The oven rack should move in and out of
the oven freely when the door is opened or closed.

Only the Effortless TM Oven Rack system should be

used in oven rack position 2. Placing ANY other rack

in oven rack position 2 will prevent the oven door
from fully closing and may damage the oven door,
oven cavity or the door connector brackets.

If the rack system is not assembled with the connector
arms the Effortless TM Oven rack may be used in oven rack

positions 2 thru 6. Do not attempt to use the Effortless TM
Oven rack in rack position 1.

door rack connector

connector bracket

bracket

Fig. 3 - assembly
of the Effortless TM

Oven Rack

open oven

door

d

arm

[i

REMOVE ALL OVEN RACKS and accessories before

starting a self=clean cycle. If the oven racks are left

in the oven during the self-clean cycle, the glide ability of
the Effortless TM Oven Rack system will be damaged and
will causeoven racks to loose their shiny finish and or
turn blue. Remove ALL oven racks and clean according
to instructions provided in the Care & Cleaning section of

this manual.

Make sure the oven and oven racks are COMPLETLY cool
and safe to touch before attempting to assemble or
disassemble the Effortless TM Oven Rack system. Never

pick up hot oven rack parts.

arm

connector

arm

brackets

with connector arm en
shown in locked positior

(pointing upwards)

Fig. 6 - Effortless TM Oven Rack after assembly

Using proper cookware

For best cooking results,
cookware should have flat

bottoms that rests level on the
burner grate. Before using

cookware, check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and

pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
the cooktop 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 range cooktop.

Do not place aluminum foil, orANY material that
can melt on the range cooktop, If these items melt

they may damage the cooktop:................................................................................................................................................................

Set proper burner flame size

The color ofthe flame isthe key to proper burner adjustment.
A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted
room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust
or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.

For most cooking; start on the highest setting and then
turn to a lower setting to complete the process. Use the
recommendations below as aguide for determining proper
flame size for various types of cooking (Fig. 2)

For deep fat frying; use a thermometer and adjust the
surface knob accordingly. If the fat istoo cool, the food will
absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food
will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked.
Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the
food will neither brown or cook properly.

Flame Size* Type of Cooking

High flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil;

pan broiling.

Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces,

gravies; steaming.

The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and
type of food being cooked will influence the settings

needed for best cooking results.

Cookware material types

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).

Copper =Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.

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

Cast Iron =A slow heat conductor however will retain heat
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is

reached.

Porcelain=enamel on metal =Heating characteristics will
vary depending on base material.

Glass - Slow heat conductor.

Low flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.

*These settings are based for medium-weight metal or
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using
other types of pans.

Fig. 2

Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the
cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and

increases your risk of being burned by the flame (Fig, 3),

tflame

setti ng

Incorrect
flame setting

Fig. 3

Setting surface controls

Your gas range is
equipped with many

different sized surface
burners. The ability to

heat food quicker and in
larger volumes

increases as the burner
size increases.

It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the
amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner
and flame size appropriate for the cookware size. The
smaller simmer burners (some models) are best suited for
simmering delicate sauces, etc. The standard size (9,500
BTU) burners may be used for most surface cooking needs.

Setting surface burners

1. Place cooking utensil on top of surface burner grate.

Make sure the cooking untensil is centered and stable
on the grate.

2. Push the desired surface control knob in and turn
counterclockwise out of the OFF position (Fig. 1).

3. Release the knob and rotate to the lite position. Visually
check that the gas burner has lit.

4. Turn the knob counterclockwise to the desired flame
size. Use the control knob markings and adjust the

flame as needed.

Setting the powerplus boil burner

The right front large powerplus boil burner (some models)
provides a simmer burner in the middle and allows the
user to add a larger outer burner combination best suited
for heating larger quantities of food. When operating the
twin burner follow the procedure above and read notes

below.

At the lite position only the simmer portion of the
powerplus burner will ignite. Once the simmer portion has
lit continue to turn the powerplus burner knob counter-
clockwise to hi for a combination of both burners. If just
the simmer portion is needed turn the knob to about the 2
or 3 position and adjust the simmer flame size as needed.

Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on

the cooktop 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 range cooktop.

DO NOT cook with the surface control knob left in the
LITE position, The electronic ignitor will continue to spark

if the control knob is left in the LITE position, When
setting any surface control knob to the LITE position, all
electronic ignitors will spark at the same time, However,
only the surface burner you are setting will ignite,

In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface
burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner,
hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the
surface control knob to lite. After burner lights push in
and turn knob to desired setting. Use caution when

lighting surface burners manually.

Seasoning, using and caring for the griddle

Before first use:

• Wash griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and dry completely.

• Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface
(front and back of griddle).

• Preheat your oven to 350°R Place the griddle on the upper
rack in your oven.

• Bake griddle for 1 hour at 350°F, then turn oven OFF and
let cool before removing.

• The surface may appear to have a tacky feel to it from the
seasoning process. If desired, wash the griddle in hot soapy
water, rinse well, and dry completely.

Using the griddle;

Remove the center burner grate and carefully replace with

the griddle (some models). Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes

on medium to medium low setting. Slow preheat ensures
even heat distribution during the cooking process. DO NOT
preheat the griddle on HI setting. Preheating on HI may
warp the griddle and prevent even heat distribution.

After each use:

• To prevent rusting, store in a dry place and keep

uncovered.

• After each use, clean with a stiff brush and hot water only.

• Do not clean griddle in the dishwasher.

• Dry Immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to

griddle before storing.

Home Canning

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when
home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA
(United States Department of Agriculture) website and be
sure to read all the information they have available as well as

follow their recommendations for canning procedures.

• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.
Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom (see

"Cookware material types" in the Before setting surface

controls section).

o Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.

• Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water

to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest

possible setting to maintain that boil.