Frigidaire DGGF3054KFR, DGGF3054KFN, DGGF3054KFP, DGGF3054KFT, DGGF3054KFS Owner’s Manual

...

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions ................... 3-6 Setting Oven Controls ................................. 13-23

Features at a Glance ........................................ 7 Keep Warm Drawer .................................... 24-25

Before Setting Oven Controls .......................... 8-9 Self-Cleaning. ............................................. 26-27

Before Setting Surface Controls ........................ 10 Care & Cleaning (EC/W) ............................

SettingSurfaceControls..................................II BeforeYou Call...................................._'."_:'_ "I

Oven Control Functions (540C) ........................ 12 Major Appliance Warranty ...................... oacK ore

www fr g da re com USA 1-800-944-9044 www frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

• 2

D 28-

Contents

Thank you for choosing Frigidaire.

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 TM Oven Rack system and assembly .............. 9

Before Setting Surface Controls ........................... 10

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

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

Setting surface burners ........................................... 11

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

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

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

Setting Oven Controls ..................................... 13-23

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 (F° or C°) .......... 13

Setting a silent control ............................................ 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

Setting 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

Setting the Sabbath mode feature ....................... 22-23

Keep Warm Drawer ......................................... 24-25

Self-Cleaning ................................................... 26-27

Care & Cleaning ............................................... 28-32

Cleaning recommendation table ............................... 28

Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners ........... 29-30

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

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

Removing & replacing the Keep Warm Drawer

(some models) ....................................................... 32

Before You Call-Solutions to common problems... 33-35

Appliance Warranty ................................. back cover

This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment 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 Frigidaire web site at www.frigidaire.com

Before you call for service, there are a few things you can do to help us serve your better.

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 Frigidaire Customer Services at 1-800-944-9044.

Product Registration

Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our ability to serve you. You can register online at www.frigidaire.com or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail.

Serial plate location ..............

Serial plate location,open Keep Warm (some models) or storage drawer (some models).

Record model & serial numbers here

Purchase date

Model number

Serial number

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

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

minor or moderate injury. .............................................................................................................................................................................

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

property damage, personal injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other

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

-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not

use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor's phone. Follow the 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.

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

related.

_!!i i!i _iii!i ii!iii!i!iiiii!ii

• 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 by a qualified

technician in accordance with the National Fuel

Gas Code ANSI Z223.- latest edition, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-1atest 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.

• 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.

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 when the range is moved to floor or wail.

• 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.

leveling leg Y,',_'TT_

\_/'_'_') I_---Anti-Tip

/f_ Rancje_

To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use

both arms and grasp the rear edge of 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.

,_ bracket

Save these instructions for future reference.

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 or on 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 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.

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.

!i!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii___!!!iiii

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR

INTERIOR 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.

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.

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--Adjustflamesizeso itdoes

notextendbeyond theedge ofthe utensil.The use of

undersizedutensilswillexpose a portionofthe burner flametodirectcontactand may resultinignitionof clothing.Properrelationshipofutensiltoflamewill

alsoimproveefficiency.

• 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

igniting top 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 isoperating 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 iscool. 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 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 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 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.

IM PORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FORCLEANING 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 burner. 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.

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 is the personal responsibility of the consumer

to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong

wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

See the 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

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

electrician.

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 design allows for L. P. Gas conversion, the L. P. Gas 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 read and follow the L. P. Gas Conversion Kit installation instructions carefully.

OFF

keepwarm

drawer

Your gas range features include:

1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer.

2. Convect (convection) cooking control included (some models).

3. Keep Warm Drawer control knob.

4. Keep Warm Drawer indicator light.

5. Left front burner valve and control knob.

6. Left rear burner valve and control knob.

7. Center burner valve and control knob (some models).

8. Right front burner valve and control knob.

9. Right rear burner valve and control knob.

10. Burner grates (colors vary with model).

11. Center burner grate (some models).

12. Oven interior light with removable cover.

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

14. Self-cleaning oven interior.

15. Self-clean door latch.

16. Adjustable interior oven rack(s) including

Effortless Oven Rack TMsystem (not shown-some models).

17. Convect fan (some models).

18. Large 1-piece oven door handle.

19. Full width oven door with window.

20. Keep Warm Drawer (some models) or storage

drawer (some models) with large 1-piece handle.

21. Easy to clean upswept cooktop.

22. 5,000 BTU simmer burner (some models).

23. 9,000 BTU standard burner (some models).

24. Center burner (some models).

25. 12,000 BTU Quick Boil burner (some models).

26. 14,000 (some models) or 17,000 BTU Quick Boil

burner (some models).

27. Broil pan (some models).

28. Broil pan insert (some models).

29. Roasting rack (some models).

30. Cast-iron center griddle grate (some

models).

31. Leveling legs and anti-tip bracket

(included).

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

1 2 3

Be sure to visit us online at

for a complete line of accessories.

Oven vent location

The oven vent is located below the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven ison, 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

flat oven rack

flat handle

oven rack

Fig. 1

Removing, replacing & arranging racks

Always use oven mitts when using the oven. When using the appliance, oven racks and cooktop will

become very hot which can cause burns.

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

offset oven rack

half oven

rack

bottom

oven rack

The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack (some models) issuitable for most cooking needs. The half rack (some models) design comes with a removable section that allows for taller cooking utensils. 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.

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 cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food (See Fig. 3 ).

Recommended oven rack positions by food type (See Fig. 2)

Food type Position

Broiling meats Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins

See broil 3 or4

Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread

and casseroles

Small cuts of meat or poultry Turkey, roast or ham

lor2 lor2 1

Fig. 3

Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks For best results when baking cakes or cookies using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack in positions 2 and 4. For best results when baking cakes or cookies using a single oven rack, place cookware on rack in positions 3 or 4 (See Fig. 2).

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.

Only the Effortless TMOven 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.

Make sure the oven and oven racks are COMPLETLY cool

and safe to touch before attempting to assemble or disassemble the Effortless TMOven Rack system. Never

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 TMOven Rack system will be damaged and will cause oven 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.

To assemble the Effortless TMOven Rack system:

1. Locate all required parts. You will need the supplied oven rack (Effortless T" Oven Rack is a 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

cool before 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.

If the rack system is not assembled with the connector

arms the Effortless T" Oven rack may be used in oven

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

door rack connector

connector bracket

bracket

oven

rack

Fig. 3 - assembly of the Effortless TM Oven Rack

open oven

door

connector.

arm

left and right

brackets

with connector arm en,

shown in locked positior

(pointing upwards)

Fig. 6 - Effortless _MOven Rack after assembly

connector

arm

Using proper cookware

For best cooking results, cookware should have flat

bottoms that rest 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 cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or

ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could

placed t00 c!ose to the range cooktop.

Set proper burner flame size

The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame isclear, blue and hardly visible in awell-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 a guide 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 is too 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.

Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material

that can melt on the range cooktop. If these

items melt they may damage the co0ktop. ....................................

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

needed forbestcookingresults.

Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces,

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

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.

gravies; steaming.

Never operate a surface burner with the gas flame setting beyond the outer edge of a cooking utensil. A high flame wastes energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame (Fig. 3).

_iilliiiillilliiillilii!i!iiill !!ii!J

setting

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

Glass - Slow heat conductor.

Incorrect flame setting

Fig. 3

Setting surface controls

Your gas range may be 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 burner (some models) is ideal for simmering delicate sauces, etc. The standard size (9,500 BTU) burners may be used for most surface cooking

needs. The larger quick boil burner or burners (some models)

are best used for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature or when preparing larger quantities of food.

Fig. 1

Setting surface burners

1. Place cooking utensil on top of surface burner grate. Make sure the cooking utensil 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. Push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. Use the control knob

markings and adjust the flame as needed.

DO NOT operate a surface burner with the knob left in the LITE position. The electronic ignitor will continue to

spark if a surface 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.

Using the griddle grate (some models)

When cool remove the center burner grate and carefully replace with the center griddle grate (if equipped). Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes using a medium to medium low center burner setting. Slow preheat ensures even heat distribution later during the cooking process.

DO NOT preheat the griddle using a hi (high) setting. Preheating on high may warp the griddle and prevent

even heat distribution.

After each use:

• To prevent rusting, store griddle grate in a dry place and keep uncovered.

• After each use, clean griddle grate with a stiff brush and

hot water only.

• Dry immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to griddle before storing.

• Do not clean griddle grate in the dishwasher.

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

Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt

and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or

ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could

catch fi!e if placed t0o close t0 the !ange cooktop. .................................

In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners may 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.

canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom (see "Cookware material types" in the Before setting surface controls section).

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.

+ 25 hidden pages