Haier CHER243AAWW Owner’s Manual

IEl_ec_r_cRange

User Manua_

®

Coil Elements

Instructions for

Porcelain Enamel and

Continuous Cleaning

Oven Interiors

This manual contains information for:

• Important Safeguards

• Installation

• Use and Care

Certain ranges come equipped with special llzatures. Determine from a study of
your range which of the instructions given in this booklet pertain to your range.

This booklet gives valuable instructions covering the installation, adjustment and

use of your range.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE AND/OR PARTS
When your range does not operate in accordance with the instructions in the

manual, you should contact the deNer in the immediate vicinity liar service. Or,
the purchaser may contact the service organization noted on the warranty.

Read and Save These Instructions

IMPORTANT - Save for local electrical inspector's use.

Range

Record ill tire space provided below tire Model No. and Serial No. of this appliance. These
numbers are lk)und on the serial plale localed below the lift-up cooktop.

Model No. Type Number

Serial No. Purchase Date

Record these numbers lk)r future use.

IMPORTANT: Keep a copy of your bill of sale. The date on the bill establishes tire
warranty period should service be required. If service is perlormed, it is in your best

interest to obtain and keep all receipts.

PLEASE DO THIS NOW!

Tire PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled ill completely, signed and
returned. This inlormation will register your product and help us to serve you quickly ill

the litture if necessary.

Contents

hnportant Safeguards ................................................... 4-8

Energy Saving Ideas ..................................................... 8

Installation Instructions ................................................ 9-13

Backguard Installation Instructions ......................................... 10

Cabinet Preparmions .................................................... 14

Surface Cooking ..................................................... 15-16

Oven Operation ........................................................ 17

Optional Equipment .................................................. 18-19

Care of Your Range .................................................. 20-21

Alignments and Adjustments ........................................... 21-22

LiD-Off Door .......................................................... 22

Wiring Diagrams-Electrical ............................................... 23

Note: For warranty and service inlk)rmation, please see back cover of this manual.

IAWARNINGCalifornia Proposition 65B

Electric cooking appliances could produce or may contain some
products which are on a list of substances known by the State of

California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. California law
requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure of such

substances. To minimize exposure to these substances, always install,
operate, and maintain this product according to the "use and care"

manual.

READ THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the oven. If any glue remains, touch
the residue with the sticky side of the tape already removed. Or, use a cloth soaked with
rubbing alcohol. Use caution because rubbing alcohol is flammable. Rinse with warm
water and wipe dry.

Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the range is unpacked. Children should not
use packaging material lbr play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets
can become air-tight chambers. Remove all staples fi'om the carton. Staples can cause
severe cuts and destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.

Be safety con_ious. Tire preparation of lood in mroven requires temperalures thai could cause
severn burns. Belbre using this new applimrce, carefully mad arrd lbllow all irrstructions.

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986

[AWARNING]

Users of this appliance are hereby warned there may be some low level exposure to some
of the listed substances including lormaldehyde arrd carbon m(moxide. This happens when
the oven, if equipped with a sell-clean feature, is engaged in a self-clean cycle. Exposure to
these substances can be minimized by properly venting the oven, especially during the self-
cleaning cycle, by opening a window or using a ventilating hood or l_m.

Notice: Never keep pet birds in tire kitchen. Birds have a very sensitive respirmory system.
Fumes released during the self-cleaning cycle, overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine or
overheated non-stick cookware may be harmlhl or fatal to birds.

PROPER INSTALLATION: Be sure your appliance isproperly installed and grounded
by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA

NO. 70-1at_t edition and local electrical code requirements. Install only per irrstallalion
instructions provided in the literature package for this range. Be sure leveling legs are in phtce
at the bottom corners of the range. If necessary, raise or lower the leveling legs at the base of
the range by turning clockwise or counterclockwise to insure a level range.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service.
Have the technician label the proper switch or lhse at the electrical disconnect box and
show you how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in
case of an emergency.

(Proposition 65) requires the Governor of Calilornia to publish a list of
substances known to the Stale of Calilornia to cause cancer or reproductive
harm. In addition, businesses nmst warn customers of potential exposure to

such substances.

[JlLI['wARN[NG[ propertyThefollowingdamage.Situationsmay cause serious bodily harm, death or

• TOREDUCETHE RISK OF TIPPINGOFTHE RANGE,THE RANGEMUST BE SECURED
BYA PROPERLYINSTALLEDANTI-TIPBRACKETPROVIDEDWITH THE RANGE.TO

CHECK IF THEDEVICE IS INSTALLEDANDENGAGEDPROPERLY,CAREFULLYTIP
THERANGEFORWARD.THEANTI-TIPDEVICESHOULDENGAGEANDPREVENTTHE

RANGE FROM TIPPING OVER. REFER TO THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PACKAGED WITH THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET FOR PROPER ANTI-TIP BRACKET
INSTALLATION.

• Never leave children alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use

They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. Never leave
the oven door open when the range is umtttended.

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

seriously irrjured.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, Continued

• 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 irrjury.

• USER SERVICING: Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance units it is
specifically recommended in this owner's guide. To prevent personal irrjury and
damage to the range, servicing should be done only by a qualified technician.

• Storage in or on appliance: Flanunable materials should not be stored in an oven, near
surl_.lce elements or in tire storage drawer (some models). This includes paper, plastic
and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable
liquids. Do not use the oven lk_rstorage. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans,

on or near the range.

• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded.

• Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or drawers of this range can result in

serious injuries and cause damage to the range.

[aIIACAOT[0NIThe following situations could cause bodily injury or property

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS, OVEN
HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN UNTIL

THEY HAVE COOLED. Both surface elements and oven heating elements may be hot

even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units and irrterior surfaces of tire
appliance may become hot enough to cause burns-these areas irrclude the cooktop,

surlaces lacing the cooktop and the oven vent openings, arrd surface near these
openings, oven doors arrd windows.

• Make sure the reflector pans are always in place under the surface elements. This
avoids possible damage to wiring or components underneath arrd improves cooking

efficiency.

• It's good practice for each household to have an appropriate fire extinguisher liar
use in the event of a house fire.

[_ _|.WAR_[_ [ • NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the

• Wear proper apparel when operating the range. Loose fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable

materials corrtact surlitce elements or interior surlk_ces of the oven until they have had
sufficient time to cool.

• Never modify or alter the construction of the range such as removal of leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, arrti-tip brackets or arty other permanent part of the product

damage.

room. Operating surface elements at the HIGH setting without pots or

pans on the elements, c{ uld dama_,e the ran_,e and result in fire.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, Continued

• Stand to the side of the oven when opening the oven door. Slowly open the door to
allow hot air or steam to escape before removing or replacing li_od.

• Keep children from touching the oven door (or glass window, if equipped) when the
range is operating as the door (or window) could get hot enough to cause serious burns.

• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed

tO heconle too hot.

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

• Use only dry potholders. Wet or damp potholders on hot surlitces could result in burns
from steam. Do m_t let the pothokter touch hot heating areas. Do m_t use a towel or other
bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

• Turn utensil handles inward, but not extending over other surface elements. This
will miuimize the possibility ol' burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due

to accidental contact with the utensil.

• Never immerse or soak the removable surface elements in water. Surface elements
clean themselves during normal operations or can be wiped with a damp, sudsy cloth

when the elements are off and cool. Be sure the elements are off and cool beli_re
touching them. Even when the elements appear dark in color, they may be hot.

• Never leave the range unattended while the surface elements are on. Boilovers may
cause smoking, greasy spillovers may catch fire or a pan which has boiled dry may melt.

• Do not use aluminum foil to line the surface element reflector pans

[AWARNING]

• Do not use glass, earthenware or other ceramic-type cooking utensils for range top
cooking unless recommended by the utensil manufacturer. Utensils of this type may

break with sudden heat changes; most are designed to be used only in the oven.

• Do not use 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 element.

• Do not place hands between the spring tension hinge and the oven door frame when
you are removing the oven door. You could pinch your fingers

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

and never cover an entire oven rack with aluminum foil. Improper use

of aluminmn loil may result in shock or fire hazard. Relier to the Cleaning
section of this manual l_r more inl_rmmion on the use of aluminum foil.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, Continued

laJI'CAUTIONIThefollowingsituationsconldcausebodilyin,nryorproperty

• Disconnect the range from electrical supply before attempting to service or move
it.

damage.

• Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if it is equipped with a round metal ring
that extends beyond the bottom element. Because this ring acts as a heat trap, it may

damage the heating element, the surface cooking finish and the chrome pans under the
element.

• Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb
to break and may cause steam burns. Disconnect the electrical service cord or shut off
the power to the oven before removing and replacing the bulb.

• Allow parts to cool to room temperature before touching or removing them from
the range. When a surl_ce element is first turned off, the element is still hot enough to

cause burns.

• Know which knob controls each element. Place a pan of ff_od on the element beffwe
turning it on, and turn the element off befl_re removing the pan

• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. Do not cover the insert with foil.
Exposed fat or grease could ignite. The broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fitt to
drain and he kept away l>om the high heat of the broiler.

• Do not allow dry, empty pans to cook on the heating element as this could ruin both
the pan and the heating element.

• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease which could catch fire. Pay
particular attention to the area underneath each surface element. Exhaust l_,nventilating

hoods and grease filters should he clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy
deposits in the l_.mcould catch fire. Refer to the hood manufacturer's instructions ff_r
cleaning.

• Always place an oven rack in the desired location while the oven is cool. If a rack
must be moved when the oven is hot, use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands
to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating element in the oven.

Continuous Cleaning Ovens Only:

• 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 continuous cleaning oven.

NOTE: The instructions appearing in this owner's guide are not meant to cover every
possihle condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be
practiced when operating and maintaining any appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, Continued

VENTILATING HOODS

Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently

Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. When flaming lk_ods mrder
hood, turn hood fans on.

ENERGY-SAVING IDEAS

Surface Cooking

Turn surface elements off belore cooking is completed. Tire units will stay hot long
enough to finish the cooking process.

Use lids when surl]tce cooking. A lid traps steam and uses it to speed up the cooking
process. If you have a pressure cooker or vegetable steamer, use it. You'll waste fewer
vitamins, save time and cut energy costs.

Use medium-weight, flat bottomed pans that match tire sizes of the elements. Pick parrs
made of a metal that conducts heat well.

When cooking on a surlitce element, use as little water as possible to reduce cooking time.

Never use the range to heat the kitchen. Using your range without utensils or pans to
absorb the element's heat risks damaging the surlitce arrd the controls.

Oven Cooking

Preheat tire oven only when a recipe tells you. Put roasts and casseroles irrto a coM oven
and then turn the oven on.

Opening the oven door often to check on lk_ods wastes electricity.

Use the oven to prepare complete meals. For instance, start a roast, add vegetables when
the meat is half-cooked, and then warm rolls or dessert after the main dishes are cooked.

Thaw frozen foods belk>recooking. Thawed lk>odrequires less cooking energy than fi'ozen
l_,._d.

Make it a habit to turn the oven off belk_re you remove tire cooked lood fi'om it.