Magic Chef 34HA-2CKXW-ON, 34HN-5TKXW, 34JN-5TKVW, 34MK-5TKXW, 34JN-5TKXW Use And Care Manual

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Instructions for your Gas Range with "T" Clock

CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................... 1-3 Ovenburner.............................. 10

Oven racks .............................. 10

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER .................. 4

Hints ................................... 10

FEATURES ............................... 5-6 Preheating ............................... 10

Self-clean oven ........................... 5 Howto set oven for baking or roasting ......... 11

Automatic oven cooking ..................... 6 Common baking problems chart .............. 12

Howto set oven for broiling .................. 13

USING YOUR COOKTOP ................... 7-8

Howto broil .............................. 14

Pilotlessignition ........................... 7 Broilingchart 14

Cooktop .................................. 7 .............................

Burnergrates .............................. 7 MAINTENANCE ......................... t5-16

Surface burners ........................... 7 Electricalconnection ....................... 15

Lighting surfaceburners ..................... 8 Removerange for cleaning .................. 15

Selecting flame size ........................ 8 Anti-tip bracket ........................... 15

Proportionalvalve .......................... 8 Oven light replacement ..................... 15

USING YOUR OVEN ...................... 9-14 Backguard light ........................... 15

Ovendoor ................................ 9 Leveling legs ............................. 16

Ovenbottom .............................. 9 Proportionalvalve adjustment ................ 16

Storagedrawer ............................ 9 CARE AND CLEANING CHART ............... 17

Fan ..................................... 9 SERVICE .................................. 18

Ovencharacteristics ....................... 10

Pilotlessignition .......................... 10 Troubleshooting chart ...................... 18

WARRANTY ............................... 19

8112P067-60

(lO/91)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Ifthe information inthis manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result

causing property damage,personal injury or death.

- 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.

• Ifyoucannotreachyour gassupplier, callthe

fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.

GENERAL

Nocookingapplianceshouldbeusedas line, and other flammable vapors and Misuse of appliance doors, such as
aspace heater.This instructionisbased materials, stepping, leaningor sitting on the door,

on safetyconsiderations to prevent po- mayresult in possibletipping of the ap-
tential hazard to the consumer as well Havethe installershow you the location pliance or breakage ofdoor and serious

as damage to theappliance, ofthe gas shut offvalve andhowto shut injuries.

itoff inan emergency.

_"_r_/_,2._A(_lr{Ifw_-_iE,E_ Your appliance is vented through the

L _'_'_/;]L.M_,T_ base of the backguard. Never block

:_ _r_ ovenventorair intakes.Do not obstruct

' _ " "" " the flow of combustion and ventilation

air. Restriction of air flow to the burner

prevents proper performance.

._ Avoid touching oven vent area while

oven is onand for several minutes after

oven is turned off. Some parts of the
vent and surrounding area become hot

If range is installed near a window, enoughto cause burns.

proper precautions should be taken to IN CASE OF FIRE:

prevent curtains from blowing over Donotusecooktoporovenasastorage 1. Turn off range controls.
burnerscreating a FIREHAZARD. area for food or cooking utensils. This 2. Smother fire or flame with baking

instruction is based on safety consid- soda, dry chemical, or a foam-type

Keep area around appliance clear and erations to prevent potential hazard to extinguisher. Do not use water on
free from combustible materials, gaso- user andto the appliance, greasefires.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CHILD SAFETY Touching a hot oven light bulb with a !__

damp cloth could cause the bulb to

Do not leave children alone orunsuper- break. Should the bulb break, discon-

vised near the appliance when it is in nect power to the range beforetrying to

useoris still hot. Children should never remove the bulb to avoid electrical
beallowedto sit or stand onany part of shock. I

the appliance. Children must betaught _,E,,_;,_,
that the appliance and utensils in itcan Clean range with caution. If a wet

be hot. Children should be taught that sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on

an appliance is not a toy. They should /

not be allowed to play with controls or a hot cooking area,be careful to avoid

steam burns. Some cleaners can pro-

other parts of the unit. Let hot utensils duce noxious fumes if applied to a hot
coolinasafe place,outofreachof small surface.

children. Be sure you know which knob controls

GREASE which surface burner. Always make

surethe correct burneristurned on and

Use extreme caution when moving the that theburner hasignited.When cook-

greasekettle or disposing ofhotgrease, ing is completed, turn burner off.
Hot grease is flammable. Avoid letting Use caution when wearing garments

grease deposits collect around appli- made of flammable material to avoid

ance, range hood, or vent fan. Do not clothingfires. Loosefittingor long hang-
leave container of grease around a ing-sleeved apparelshould not beworn

cooking appliance.Always letquantities while cooking. Clothing may ignite or
ofhotfatusedfordeepfatfryingcoolbe- catchutensil handles.

fore attemptingto move or handle.Inthe
event of a grease fire, DONOTattempt

CAeTION:Donotstoreitemsofinter- tomovepan. Ooverpanwithalidtoex_ _1

estto children in cabinets abovean ap- tinguish flame and turn surface burner
pliance or on the backguard of a range, off. Do not douse flamewith water. Use

Children climbing on the appliance to a dry chemical or foam-type fire extin-
reach items could be seriously injured, guisher, if available, or sprinkle heavily

Do not use anappliance as a stepstool with baking soda.

to cabinets above.

ANTI-TIP DEVICE Never heat an unopened container on

the surface burner or in the oven. Pres-

To reducethe riskoftippingof theappli- sure build-up may cause container to
ance from unusual usage or by exces- burst resultingin seriouspersonal injury
sive loadingof the oven door,the appli- or damage to the range.

ance must be secured by a properly in-
stalled anti-tip device. To check if de- Slide oven rack out to add or remove

vice is installed properly: Use a flash- food, using dry, sturdy pot holders. AI-
light and look underneathrange to see ways avoid reaching into oven to place

that one of the rear leveling legs is en- Spillsor boilovers which contain grease or remove food.
gaged inthe bracket slot. When remov- should be cleaned upassoon as possi-

ing appliancefor cleaning, besureanti- ble. If they are allowed to accumulate, Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot

tip device is engaged when range is re- they could create a FIREHAZARD.
placed. Theanti-tip device secures the holders may cause burns from steam.

Dish towels or other substitutes should

rear leveling legto the floor,when prop- COOKING SAFETY never be used as pot holders because

erly engaged.

Always adjust surface burnersflame so theycantrail across hot surfaceburners

that isdoes not extend beyond the bot- and ignite or get caught on rangeparts.

CLEANING tom of utensil.This instruction is based

Turn off all controls and wait for range onsafety considerations. Use care when opening oven door. Let
partstocoolbeforetouchingorcleaning hot air or steam escape before remov-

them. Donottouch the burnergratesor Never leave a surface cooking opera- ing or replacingfood.Always placeoven
surrounding areas until they have had tionunatfendedespeciallywhenusinga racksinthedesiredpositionswhileoven
sufficient time to cool. high heat setting. Boilovers cause is cool. If a rack must be moved while

smoking and greasy spillovers may ig- hot, be careful to avoid contact of pot
nite. holders with oven burner flame.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

STORAGE ABOVE Besure utensilis largeenough to prop- IMPORTANT SAFETY

erly contain food and avoid boilovers. NOTICE AND WARNING

RANGE Pan size is particularly important in

To eliminatethe hazardof reachingover deep fat frying. Be surepan will accom- The California Safe DrinkingWater and

hot surface burners, cabinet storage modatethe volume of food that isto be Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Propo-
should not be provided directly above a addedaswell asthe bubbleactionoffat. sition 65) requiresthe Governor ofCall-
unit. If such storage is provided, it Never leaveadeep fat frying operation fornia to publish a list of substances

should be limited to items which are unattended, knownto the StateofCalifornia tocause

used infrequently and which are safely cancer or reproductive harm, and re-

quires businessesto warncustomersof

storedinanareasubjectedtoheatfrom Never let a pan boil dry as this could potential exposures to such sub-

an appliance.Temperatures in storage damage the utensil andthe appliance.

areas abovethe unit may be unsafe for stances.
some items, such as volatile liquids,

cleaners or aerosol sprays. ALUMINUM FOIL Users of this appliance are hereby

Use aluminum foil ONLY as instructed warned that the burning of gas can re-

UTENSIL SAFETY in this book. Improper useof aluminum suitin low-level exposure to someofthe

foil may causedamage tothe oven,af- listed substances, including benzene,
Use only pans that have flat bottoms feet cookingresults,andcanalsoresult formaldehydeand soot,due primarilyto
andhandles that are easilygraspedand in shock and/or fire hazards, the incomplete combustion of natural

stay cool• Avoid using unstable, gas or liquidpetroleum (LP)fuels. Prop-
warped, easily tipped or loose handled erly adjusted burners will minimize in-
pans. Do not use pans if their handles PLASTICS complete combustion. Exposure to
twistandcannotbetightened. Pansthat Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. these substances can also be mini-

are heavyto move whenfilled withfood Keep plasticsawayfrom partsoftheap- mized byproperlyventing the burnersto

mayalso be hazardous, pliance that may becomewarm or hot. the outdoors.

Alwaysplacea panof food on asurface AEROSOL SPRAYS VENTILATING HOOD
burnerbeforeturning iton, and turn it off Many aerosol-type spray cans are EX- To reducethe hazard of storage above

before removing the pan. PLOSIVE when exposed to heat and a range, install a ventilating hood that

may be highly flammable. Avoid their projects at least 5 inches beyond the

Always turn pan handles to the side or use orstorage near an appliance, bottom edge of the cabinets. Clean
backof appliance, notout intotheroom hood frequently to prevent grease from
where they are easily hit orreached by SELF-CLEAN OVEN accumulating on hood or its filter.

Shoulda boiloveror spilloverresultinan
smallchildren. To minimizeburns, igni- Donotcleandoorgasket.Thedoorgas- open flame, immediately turn off the
tionofflammable materialsandspillage ket is essential for a good seal. Care hood'sfanto avoidspreadingtheflame.

due to unintentional contact with the should be taken not to rub, damage, or After thoroughly extinguishing flame,
utensil, do not extend handles over ad- move the gasket. Do not use oven thefan may be turned onto remove un-

jacent surface burners, cleaners of any kind in or around any pleasant odor or smoke.

part of the self-clean oven. Clean only

paRRslisted in this booklet. Before self-

_._, _1 ._ ,) cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan,

-,f'_'i _ _' ovenracks,andother utensils,andwipe

×a#'-/_'_', off excessivespillovers.

It is normal for thecooktop of the range
tobecomehot duringa self-clean cycle.

Therefore, touching or lifting the cook-
top during a clean cycle should be

avoided.

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ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER

CLOCK (time-of-day) CLEAN BROIL

1. Press CLOCKpad. 1. Closedoor. t. Press BROIL pad.

2. TurnSET knobuntildisplayshows 2. Movedoorlocklevertothe rightor 2. Turn SET knob clockwiseoneor
correcttime-of_lay, lockedposition, twoclicksto selectHI or LO broil.

3. PressSTOP/CLEAR padtolockin 3. Press CLEAN pad. ("door" will 3. PressSTOP/CLEAR padtocancel
time. flash in display and beeps will broiloperation.

soundif door isnotlocked.)
Whenpowerisfirst suppliedtooven 4. Ovenwillautomaticallycleanfor3 See pages13 and 14foradditionalin-
or if thereis a powerfailure, the dis- hours.Select2 or4 hoursby turn- formation.
playwillflash. Followaboveinstruc- ingthe SET knob.

tionsto setclock.

See page5foradditionalinformation.

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s,oP .Ri. __liB sOj

c ,,0 i. lil O EA.B OIL__ DELAY TIMED BAKE

SET CLEAN COOK STOP TIMER LOCK ON

STOP/CLEAR I ,_-_k"-_)___-'),_,cL°cKcL(,. B.=L SET

resstocance,a,,I rn o,nei, er

operationsexcept direction to enter
clock and timer. TIMER COOKTIME STOP"riME timeor temperature.

Knobis alsousedto

select HI/LO broil.

(NOTE:Allindicatorwordsaredisplayedto showtheirlocation.When ovenortimerisnotinuse, indicatorwordsare
notdisplayed.Indicatorsare onlydisplayedwhenovenis set fora cook,delayedcook,clean ortimeroperation.)

TIMER (minute timer) COOK TIME/STOP TIME BAKE TEMP

1. Press TIMER pad. To begin cooking immediately: 1. PressBAKETEMP pad.

2. TurnSET knobto desiredtime. 1. Press COOK TIME pad andenter 2. Turn SET knobuntildesiredoven

3. TIMER starts automatically. 3 desiredcookingtimebyturningthe temperature appears in the dis-
beeps signalthe end of thetiming SET knob. play.

operationandthetime-of_:layre- 2. PressBAKETEMP pad andenter 3. PressSTOP/CLEARpadtocancel
appearsinthe display, oventemperaturewithSET knob. the bakingoperation.

4. To cancel: PressTIMER pad and
holdfor 3 seconds or turn SET To delay the start of cooking: See pages 10, 11 and 12 for addi-

knobuntil:00appears in the dis- 1. PressCOOK TIME pad andenter tional information on baking and
play. Time-of_day will reappear cookingtimewithSET knob. masting.

aftera 3-second delay. 2. PressSTOP TIME pad and enter

timeyouwishfoodtostopcooking
withSET knob.

3. PressBAKETEMP padandenter
oventemperaturewith SET knob.

The oven will automaticallyturn on

andoffat presettimes.
Press STOP/CLEAR pad to cancel

end-of-cooking beeps.

Seepage6foradditionalinformation.

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FEATURES

BEFORE DURING It isnormal for the cooktop ofthe range

to become hot during a clean cycle.

SELF-CLEANING SELF-CLEANING Thereforetouching thecooktop during a

Remove WhenthedoorislockedandtheCLEAN self-clean cycle should be avoided.

pad is pressed, the oven automatically
begins to heat to cleaning tempera- As the oven heats and cools, you may

tures, hear sounds of metal parts expanding

Clean oven frame, door frame and and contracting. This is normal and will
aroundthe oven vent with a non-abra- As the ovenreaches cleaning tempera- not damage your appliance.

sive cleaning agent such as Bon Ami.

tures,the LOCKindicatorwillturn onto

These areas are not exposed to clean- show that an internal lock mechanism

ing temperatures and should be

has engaged. At this point, the oven AFTER

cleaned to prevent soil from baking on door can not be unlockedand opened. SELF-CLEANING

during the clean cycle.
Wipe up excess grease or spillovers To preventdamage tothe door and lock Some soil may leavea light gray, pow-

dery ash which can be removed with a

from theoven bottom to prevent exces- lever, do notforce the lock leverto the

sive smoking duringthe clean cycle, left when the LOCK indicator is dis- damp cloth. If soil remains, it indicates

that the clean cycle was not long

played, enough.Thesoil will beremoved during

DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANERS OR the next clean cycle.
OVEN LINER PROTECTIVE COAT- About one hour after the completion of

INGS OF ANY KIND ON THE SELF- the clean cycle,theinternal Iockwill dis- If the oven racks do not slide smoothly
CLEAN OVEN FINISH OR AROUND engageandthe LOCKindicatorwillturn after a cleancycle, wipe racks and em-
ANY PART OFTHE OVEN. off. At this point, the lock lever can be bossed rack supports with a small

moved to the left (unlocked position) amount of vegetable oilto restore ease

To preventdamage, donotcleanor rub andthe dooropened, of movement.
thegasket around the front oven frame.
The gasket is designed to seal in heat

The firstfew times the oven is cleaned, Fine, hair-like lines may appear in the

duringthe clean cycle, somesmokeandodor maybe detected, oven interioror oven door. This isa nor-

This isnormal andwill reduceor disap- malconditionresultingfrom heatingand
pear with use. If the oven is heavily cooling of the porcelain finish. These

soiled, or if the broiler pan is left in the lines do not affect the performance of
oven, smoke and odor may occur, the oven.

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FEATURES

AUTOMATIC OVEN COOKING

Automaticcookingfeatureis usedto turnthe ovenon and off at the preset
time-of-day. Thisfeaturecanbeusedtodelay thestartofacookingoperation.

The automaticcookingfeature will not operate unless the clock isfunctioning
and isset at the correct time-of-day.

TO BAKE BY TIME with immediate START: GENERAL

1. Press COOK TIME pad. "OVEN __ INFORMATION

l='_" --7"41/ l lMPORTANT:Highlyperishablefoods

TIME" lights in the display. -n== I

2. Enter cooking time (how long you such as dairy products, pork, poultry,

seafoods or stuffing are not reoom-

f oo... I

wi, foodtocook, turn, 0t emend.O,orOe,a edcoo, O.,coo -

SET knob. ing more than one food, select foods

that cook for the same length of time

3. Press BAKE TEMP pad. "BAKE" and at the same oven temperature.
lightsinthe display, o_, _7. "-)/'-),_,55t '

I • "--/LI=_

4. Enter oven temperature by turning -n_
theSETknob untildesiredtempera- I __'--h/_.cL°cKCLE,, .,=L

ture isdisplayed. I _--=_lJm___"/_

The oven will automatically turn on To resetor cancel the program: Press
and the display will begin to count the STOP/CLEAR pad.

down. After setting the Automatic Cooking

5. At the end of the preset cooking feature, pressthe CLOCK pad andthe

time, theoven willautomaticallyturn time-of_day will reappear in the dis-

off. play. "BAKE ON" or "DELAY OVEN

BAKE" and the oven temperature will

6. Press STOP/CLEAR pad to cancel remaininthe display asa reminderthat
end-of-cooking beeps, theovenissetfora cooking operation.

At end of cooking, continuous beeps
willsound. Press STOP/CLEARpad to

TO BAKE BY TIME with delayed START: cancel beeps.

t. Follow steps t, 2, 3 and 4 above.

2. Press STOP TIME pad. "STOP
TIME" lights inthe display. I _'_"_ I--'l'-fl--I 3,___"

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l._.LiLluxE

I

3. Enter the time you wish the oven to I

turn off by turning the SET knob. _C"

"DELAY OVEN STOP TIME" lights

in the display. T,.=, coo,T,.E STOp

4. PressCLOCK padandtime-of-day

reappears in the display. "DELAY I_o_, v _I._II'--I_S_I" I

OVEN" remains in display to indi- I°ILI w_
cate that oven is set for a delayed

I c_c' eL" "c'L 1

cookingoperation, _(_=_

The ovenwill automatically turn on
in time to have the food cooked by

the preselected STOP TIME. The
ovenwill automaticallyturn offat the
preset stop time.

5. Press STOP/CLEAR pad to cancel

end-of-cooking beeps.

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USING YOUR COOKTOP

PILOTLESS IGNITION COOKTOP SURFACE BURNERS

To remove cooktop: When cool, first

remove grates and drip bowls, if
equipped. Grasp twofront burner wells
and lift up.

Followthe instructionsto the illustration

that matchestheburnersonyour range.

Uniburners and single burners are se-

I t I cured inplace duringtransportationwith

either a shipping screw ora spring clip.F-

r _,._ I Once the range isinstalled,these may

TO OPERATE SURFACE BURNER _ be removedto allow quick and easy re-

WITH PILOTLESS IGNITIONDURING _ _ movalof the burner.

A POWER FAILURE:

1. Be sureall controlsareintheOFF po- One piece uniburner

2. Hold a lighted match to the desired _\
surface burner head.

The topcan be completely removed or,
ifequippedwith ametalsupport rod,can

3. Turn knob to LITE. The burner will rest on the rod. Support rod is located
then light, across the frontof the burner box.

4. Adjust theflame to the desired level. BURNER GRATES

Burner grates must be properly posi- Allowburnertocool. Liftcooktop.To re-

tioned before cooking. Do not operate move uniburner, lift up slightly and pull
burners withouta pan on the grate. The out. Under no circumstances are bum-

porcelain finish may chip without a pan ers to be taken apart for cleaning.
to absorb the intense heat. Uniburner can be cleaned in the dish-

washer. Burner and burner tube must

bedry before use.

When reinstalling square grates, place
indented sides together so straight

sidesare at front and rear. Standard single burner

Remove or support cooktop. Grasp
burner head andtilt to release tab from

slot near ignitor.Liftup andtoward back

of cooktop until airshutterend of burner

releases from valve.

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USING YOUR COOKTOP

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LIGHTINGSURFACE
BURNERS

1. Place utensil on burner grate, deeper blue innercore;there should be Neverleave food unattended when us-
notrace of yellow in the flame.A yellow ing a HIGHflame setting.

2. Pushinandturn knobto theLITEpo- flame indicates an improper mixtureof

sition.

air/gas. This wastes fuel, so have a I

t I serviceman adjust the mixture if a yel- _'_-'_

_ _ lowflame occurs. On LPgas,someyel-

lowtipping is acceptable. This is normal

and adjustment is not necessary.

SELECTING FLAME SIZE

If a knob is turned very quicklyfrom

Use LOW to simmer or keep foods at

HIGHto LOWsetting,theflamemaygo serving temperatures, Some cooking

out, particularly if burner is cold. If this may take place if the utensil iscovered.

occurs, turnthe knob OFF.Waitseveral
seconds, then lightagain. I

3. After the burner lights, turn knob to ._,, .._. _ _-_i_
the desired flame size.

As the burner heatsand cools, you may
hearsoundsofthe metalexpandingand _

contracting. This is a normal operating _'XX_ J
sound of the burner.

PROPORTIONAL VALVE

Ifflame should go out during a cooking To obtain a lower flame size, turn knob

operation, turn the burner off. IF GAS Flame shouldbeadjustedso it does not back toward the OFF position until the

HAS ACCUMULATED AND A extend beyond the edge of cooking desiredflame size is reached. The low-

STRONG GAS ODOR IS DETECTED, utensil.This isforpersonalsafety andto est flame setting is located adjacent to
WAIT 5 MINUTES FOR THE GAS prevent damage to cabinets above the OFFposition.

ODOR TO DISAPPEAR BEFORE range.

RELIGHTINGBURNER.

You may hear a "popping"sound on LP __

gas when the surface burner is turned
off.This is a normal operatingsound of
the burner.

A properly adjusted burner with clean Use HIGHtoquickly bringfoods toa boil
portswill light within a few seconds.On or tobegina cookingoperation. Reduce

naturalgas,the flame will beblue with a to a lower setting to continue cooking.

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USING YOUR OVEN

OVEN DOOR

When openingoven door, allow steam
and hot air toescape beforereaching in

oven to check, add or remove food.

To remove door: Open door to the
"stop"position(opened about 4 inches)

andgrasp door with both handsat each
side.Donot usedoorhandleto liftdoor.

Liftupevenly until door clears the hinge
arms.

To replace: Fit holes onto pins, lower

rear of oven bottom and slide the
catches back to lock oven bottom into

fi_ place.

; STORAGE DRAWERequipped)

Thestorage draweratthe bottomofthe

rangeissafe and convenientforstoring
metal and glass cookware. DO NOT

storeplastic,paperware,orfood in this
drawer.Removedrawertoclean under

OVEN BOTTOM range.

To remove: When cool, slide the two
catches, located at each rear corner of

the oven bottom,toward thefront ofthe FAN

To replace door: Grasp door at each oven. Lift the rear edge ofthe oven bot- Slide-in range is equipped with a fan

side, align slots in the door with the tom slightly, then slide it back until the which automatically turns on whenever
hinge arms and slide door down onto holesinthe front edge of the oven bot- the oven is set for cooking or cleaning.

the hinge arms untilcompletely seated tom clear the pins in the oven front The fan will automatically turn off when

on hinges, frame. Removeoven bottomfrom oven. the oven cools to a preset temperature.

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USING YOUR OVEN

OVEN OVEN RACKS HINTS:
CHARACTERISTICS The two oven racksare designedwith a Ifcookingon two racks,stagger pansso

E_e_ oven has _ _w_ _ha_cter "lock-stop" position to keep racks from one is not directly over the other. Use

i!_ yo_ _y ii_d _ ih_ _ki_g accidentally coming completely out of rackpositions 1and3, 2 and4,or 1and
t!_es _ _at_e_y_ ac theoven. 4, depending on baking results, when
_st_ to_ y_ p_evi_ ran_ cooking on two racks.

_y h_ed t0 _ _!_red _iig_i_ wi_ To remove: Be sure rack is cool. Pull Place food inthe oven on the center of
YO_ _e_ _ang_ _i_as_ expect _ rackout to the "lock-stop" position. Tilt the rack. Allow 1 or 2 inches between

diffe(e_ _ith |_!_ _ _rlg_ up and continue pulling until rack re- edgeofutensilandtheoven sides or ad-

leases, jacent utensils.

PILOTLESS IGNITION

With this type of ignition system, the To replace: Place rack on rack sup- PREHEATING
ovenwillnotoperateduringapowerfail- ports, tilt up and push toward rear of Preheating is necessary forbaking. AI-

ure or if unit is disconnected from the oven. Pull rack out to "lock-stop" posi- lowovento heatfor 10to 15minutesbe-
wailoutlet. No attempt should bemade tiontobesurerackis correctly replaced, fore adding food. It is not necessary to

to operate oven duringa power failure, preheat oven for roasting.

OVEN BURNER Itisnotnecessaryto preheatfor broiling

The size and appearance of a properly 0"-- unless darker browning is desired or if
adjusted oven burner flame should be _ cooking thin (3/4-inch) steaks. Allow

as shown: @-_ burnerto preheat 3 minutes.

_- _ Selecting temperature higher than de-

sired will NOT preheat the oven any

faster. Preheating at a higher tempera-

_-_ ture mayhave anegativeeffect on bak-

ing results.

: - . Cone in center is smaller

; To preheat: Setoven for bakingandal-

lowthe oven to heatuntil display shows

_itsi _oo_ieSb__s _ _ne _a_ki_ the preset temperature. 100will appear

"_"I _ Cone approx. 1/2-inch _c.'e_te_ Q_e_ in the display until the oven reaches

t00°F. The display will then show the

RACK POSITIONS: oventemperature in5° increments until

the oven reaches the preset tempera-

The oventemperature ismaintainedby RACK 1 (top of oven) used for broiling ture.
cycling the burner on and off. After the thin foods.

oven temperature has been set, there
will be about a 45 second delay before RACK 2 used for one-rack baking or Once the preset temperature is

the burner ignites. This is normal, and broiling thicker cuts of meat. reached, andtheoven temperature has
no gas escapes during this delay, stabilized, a single beep will sound.

RACK3used for mostone-rack baking

During the clean cycle, and some ex- and for roasting some meats.
tended oven cooking operations, you Iftheoventemperatureischangedafter
may hear a "popping" sound when the RACK 4 used for roasting large meats, preheating, a beep will signal that the
burnercycles off. This is a normaloper- cooking larger foods and for baking an- oven has reached the new temperature
ating sound of the burner, gel food cake or pie shells, setting.

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USING YOUR OVEN

TO SET OVEN FOR BAKING OR ROASTING:

1. PressBAKETEMPpad."BAKE" in- Q_/_s

dioatorlightsin thedisplay. I I'--I""-_If--13SG_'I T"I1.__1

2, Turn SET knob until desired tem-

perature isdisplayed. I _° = I

3. "BAKE ON" indicatorand oven im- ____.

mediatelyturn on.

4. Place food in oven when oven has
preheatedto set temperature.

5. Checkfood at minimumtime. Cook
longer ifnecessary.

6. PressSTOP/CLEAR padto cancel
the operation.

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USING YOUR OVEN

COMMON BAKING PROBLEMS AND WHY THEY HAPPEN

Cakes are uneven. Panstouching each other or Cakes don't brown on top. Incorrectrack position.

ovenwalls. Temperature set too low.

Batter uneven in pans. Overmixing.

Temperature set too low or Too much liquid.

bakingtime too short. Pan size too large or too little

Oven not level, batter in pan.
Undermixing. Oven door opened too often.

Too much liquid.

Excessiveshrinkage. Too little leavening.

Cake high in middle. Temperature settoo high. Overmixing.

Baking time too long. Pan too large.
Overmixing Temperature set too high.

Too much flour. Bakingtime too long.

Panstouching each other or Panstoo closeto each other

oven walls, or oven walls.

Incorrect rack position.

Cake falls. Too muchshortening or sugar. Uneven texture. Too much liquid.

Too much or too little liquid. Undermixing.
Temperature set too low. Temperature set too low.

Old or too little baking powder. Baking time too short.

Pantoo small.

Oven door opened frequently. Cakes have tunnels. Notenough shortening.
Added incorrecttype of oilto Too much baking powder.

cake mix. Overmixingorat too higha

Added additional ingredients speed.

to cake mix or recipe. Temperature set too high.

Cakes, cookies, biscuits Incorrect rack position.
don't brown evenly. Oven door not closed properly. Cakescrack on top. Batter overmixed.

Doorgasket not sealing Temperature set too high.

properly. Too much leavening.

Incorrect use of aluminumfoil. Incorrectrack position.

Oven not preheated.

Pansdarkened, dented or

warped. Cake not done in middle. Temperature set too high.

Pan too small.
Bakingtime too short.

Cakes,cookies, biscuitstoo Oven not preheated.

brown on bottom. Panstouching each other or

oven walls. Pie crust edges toobrown. Temperature set too high.

Incorrect rack position. Panstouching each other or
Incorrect use of aluminumfoil. oven walls.

Placed2 cookiesheets on one Edges of crust too thin.

rack.

Used glass, darkened, stained,

warped or dull finishmetal Pies don't brown on bet- Used shiny metal pans.

pans. (Use ashiny cookie tom. Temperature set too low.
sheet.)

Pies have soakedcrust. Temperature too low at start of

baking.

Fillingtoo juicy.
Used shiny metal pans.

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USING YOUR OVEN

TO SET OVEN FOR BROILING:

See page 14for complete broilinginstructions.

1. PressBROIL pad. "BROIL" indica-
tor lights inthe display.

2. To set LO BROIL: ___ET

Turn SET knob clockwise ONE
click to select LO broil for special

lower temperature broiling opera-

tions. "LO BROIL" lights in the dis-

play,

To set HIGH BROIL:
Turn SET knob clockwise TWO

clicks to select HIGH broil for nor- A_

malbroilingoperations."HI BROIL" I --7°"--II'--'IH[B_t.*]T _E

lightsin the display. I • II I

3_'°_°°ven0°orO°°kfo°0ac[ "_* °_""'"°_I/__IF/_

cor,no*ot e o,' a o aoe

14. Check food at minimum time.

Cook longer if necessary.

4, PressSTOP/CLEAR padto cancel

broiloperation.

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USING YOUR OVEN

HOW TO BROIL from draining into pan below. However, 3. Broiling should be done with oven

Broiling is a method of cooking tender for easier cleaning, the broiler pan can door closed.

be lined with foil. 4. Follow suggested times on broiling

meats by direct heat under the burner, chart. Meat should be turned once

The cooking time is determined by the Do not use disposable broiler pans. about half way through cooking.

distance between the meat and the

burner, the desired degree of doneness They do not provide a separate tray. 5. Check doneness by cutting a slit in

meat near center for desired color.

and the thickness of the meat. TO BROIL: 6. Press STOP/CLEAR pad to cancel a

1. Prepare meat by removing excess fat broil operation.

Broiling requires the use of the broiler and slashing remaining fat, being
pan and insert. The correct position of careful not to cut into meat. This will Use HI BROIL for most broil operations.

the insert in the pan is very important, help keep meat from curling. When broiling longer cooking foods
The broiler insert should be placed in 2. Placebroilerpanonanyoftherecom- such as pork chops, poultry or thick
the pan so grease will drain freely. Im- mended rack positions. Generally, steaks, select LO BROIL. Lowtempera-

proper use may cause grease fires, for brown exterior and rare interior, ture broiling allows food to cook to the

the meat should be close to the well done stage without excessive

The broiler insert CANNOT be covered burner. Place further down if you browning. Cooking time may increase if
with aluminum foil as this prevents fat want meat well done. LO BROIL is selected.

BROILING CHART

BACON #2 Well Done 6 to 10 minutes

CHICKEN LO BROIL

Whole, split #3 Well Done 45 to 60 minutes

Pieces #3 Well Done 30 to 45 minutes

GROUND BEEF PATTIES

3/4 to 1-inch thick #2 Rare 10to 13 minutes

Medium 12to15 minutes

Well Done 15 to18 minutes

LAMB CHOPS

1-inch thick #2 Medium 12to 15 minutes

Well Done 16 to 20 minutes

1 1/2-inch thick #3 Medium 15 to 19 minutes

Well Done 25 to 30 minutes

WIENERS, precooked

Hotdogs, smokedorPolishsausage, Bratwurst,etc. #2 8to 12 minutes

_2 5

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MAINTENANC

ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION

Appliances which require electrical 2. Disconnectelectricalsupplytoappli- Toreplace oven light: Self-cleanoven
powerare equippedwitha three-prong ance. models only. Remove 4 screws and
groundingplugwhichmustbe plugged p]ates as illustrated below. Use care
directlyintoa properlygroundedthree- 3. Disconnectgassupplytubingto ap- when removinggasket,it maytear. Re-

hole 120 voltelectrical outlet, pliance, placewith a40wattappliancebulb. (Not

coveredbywarranty). Reconnectpower

4. Slide range forward to disengage to range and reset clock.
range from the anti-tip bracket.(See

InstallationInstructionsfor locationof

___ bracket.) _(_,

_ 5. Drop-in ranges, wall ovens and

cooktops: Remove screws that se-

cure appliance to cabinet. Remove

appliance from cabinet.

Always disconnect power to appli- 6. Reverseprocedure to reinstall. Ifgas

line has been disconnected, check

ance before servicing, for gas leaks afterreconnection.(See

Installation Instructions for gas leak BACKGUARD LIGHT

If an ungrounded, two-hole or other testmethod.)Note:Atrainedservice- To turn on backguard light, press and
type electrical outlet is encountered, IT man should make the gas installa- hold"cooktop"rocker switch, located on

ISTHE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY tion, disconnection, and re-connec- backguard, until light turns on.
OF THE APPLIANCE OWNER TO tion of gas supply to theappliance.

HAVE RECEPTACLE REPLACED To replace fluorescent surface light:

WITH A PROPERLY GROUNDED Disconnectpowerto range. Grasp the

THREE HOLE ELECTRICALOUTLET. toptrimofbackguardwiththumbsunder

Thethree-pronggroundingplugis pro- frontedgeand pulloutwardwhilelifting

videdfor protectionagainst shockhaz- ANTI-TIP BRACKET to release trim from catches at each

ards.DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE To prevent range from accidentlytip- end.

THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM ping, range should be secured to the

THE POWER CORD PLUG. floor by s_idingrear leveling leg intoan

anti-tip bracketsuppliedwiththe range.

HOW TO REMOVE
RANGE FOR CLEANING OVEN LIGHT

AND SERVICING REPLACEMENT

When necessary, follow these proce- Before replacing oven light bulb, DIS-
duresto remove appliance forcleaning CONNECT POWER TO RANGE. Be Remove bulb and replace with an 18

orservicing: sure bulb and range parts are cool. Do watt fluorescent tube. Snap top trim

nottouchahotbulbwithadampclothas back into place, restore power, and re-

1. Shut-off gas supply to appliance, the bulb may break, set clock.

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MAINTENANC

LEVELING LEGS PROPORTIONAL VALVE

Some floorsare not level. For proper ADJUSTMENT (if equipped)

baking,yourrangemustbe level.Level-
ing legs are located on each corner of The LOWsetting should producea sta-

thebaseoftherange. Placealevel hori- bleflamewhenturningthe knobfromHI
zontally on an oven rack and check toLOW.Theflameshouldbel/8inchor

front-to-back and side-to-side. Level lower andmust be stable on all portson
by turningthe legs. LOWsetting.

t/ To adjust: Operate burner on HI for

about 5 minutes to preheat burnercap.
Turn knob back to LOW; remove knob, NOTE: All gas adjustments should be

and insert a small screwdriver into the

center of the valve stem. Adjust flame done by a qualified servicer only.
size by turning adjustment screw in

eitherdirection. Flame must be of suffi-
cient size to be stable on all burner

ports.Ifflameadjustmentis needed,ad-

just ONLY on the LOW setting. Never

adjust flame sizeon a higher setting.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Baked Enamel Soap &water. Paste of Useadry towelor cloth to wipeupspills, especiallyacidspills, assoon astheyoccur. (This is espe-
Side panels baking soda & water, cially important for white surfaces.) When surface is cool, wash with soap and water. Donot use
Backguard abrasive or harsh cleaning liquids andpowders or oven cleaners. These will scratch and perma-

Oven door nentlydamage the finish. Dry with a soft cloth.
Broiler drawer

Burner box Soap & water. Burnerbox, locatedunder lift-up cooktop, should becleaned frequentlyto removespillovers. Ifsoil

isnet removed andis allowedto accumulate,it maydamage the finish. To clean, removesurface
burners and clean with soap and water, rinse and dry. NOTE: Cooktop on sealed burner models

does not lift up.

Control knobs Soap& water. To remove knobs for cleaning, gently pull forward. Wash in mild detergent andwater. Do notuse

abrasive cleaning agents. They will scratch finish and remove markings. Rinse,dry and replace.

Turn each burner ON to see if knobs have been replaced correctly.

Grates Paste ofbaking soda Gratesaremadeofporcelain coatedsteel.Theycan becleanedatthesinkwith detergentand water

andwater, scouring or in thedishwasher.Clean stubborn soil with soap filled scouring pad.
powder,detergent &

water. Soap filled scour-
ing pad.

Oven racks Soap&water. Cleansing Cleanwith soapywater. Remove stubborn soil withcleansing powderor soap filled scouring pad.

powders &plastic pads. Rinse and dry.
Soapfilled scouringpad.

Porcelain finish Soap& water. Paste of Porcelainenamel isglass fused on metal. Itmay crack or chip with misuse. Clean withsoap and

Ceektop baking soda & water, waterwhen parts are cool.All spillovers,especially acidorsugar spillovers, shouldbewiped upim-

Non-abrasive plastic mediatelywitha dry cloth.Surface maydiscolor or dullif soil isnot removed. When surface is cool,
pador sponge, clean with warmsoapy water. NEVERWIPE OFFA WARM OR HOT ENAMELSURFACE WITHA

DAMP CLOTH.THIS MAY CAUSE CRACKING AND CHIPPING. Never use abrasive orcaustic

cleaning agentson exteriorfinish of range.Cooktop on sealedsurface burner modelsdoesNOT lift

up.

Silicone rubber Do notclean gasket on self--clean oven frame.

Doorgasket

Singie buther

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SERVICE

BEFORE CALLING A SERVICE TECHNICIAN, CHECK THE FOLLOWING:

1. Burnerflame uneven, a. clogged burner port(s), a. clean ports with straight pin. Be
sure ignitors are not sparking.

2. Burner fails to light, a. power supply notconnected, a. connect power, check circuit
breakerorfuse box.Oven will not

operate during a power failure.

b. controller incorrectly set. b. see page 4.

3. Oven temperature inaccurate, a. oven not preheated, a. preheat oven 10 minutes.

• food takes toolong orcooks to b. incorrect rack position, b. see page 10.
fast. c. incorrect use of foil. c. see page 10.

• pale browning, d. oven bottom incorrectly re- d. replace oven bottom correctly

• food over-done onoutside and placed, see page9.
under,:lone in center, e. oven thermostat sensing device e. reinsert sensing device securely

• over browning, out of holding clip(s), intoclip(s).

4. Clock and/or light do not work. a. power supply not connected, a. connect power supply, check cir-
cuit breaker or fuse box.

b. burned out light bulb. b. replace light bulb.
c. malfunctioningswitch, c. call serviceman to check.

d. malfunctioningclockorloosewir- d. call serviceman to check.

ing.

5. Surface burner flame a. air/gas mixturenot proper a. call serviceman to adjust burner

• lifts off port primary air

• yellow in color

Fplus a numberappears inthe dis- This is called a FAULT CODE. If a fault code appears in the display, press the
playand acontinuous beepsounds. STOP/CLEAR pad. Ifthe fault code reappears,disconnect powerto the unit and
(Example:F 1) callthe servicer. See page4 for operating instructions.

SERVICE

Do not attempt to service the appli- coverforlocationofyourmodeland se- If youdid notreceivesatisfactoryserv-

ance yourself unless directed to do rial numbers.) icethroughyour serviceror Maycoryou

so in this book. Contact the dealer may contact the MajorAppliance Con

who sold you the appliance for serv- sumer Action Panel by letter including

ice, Ifyouare unableto obtainservice, write your name, address, and telephone

to us. Ouraddress isfoundonthe rating number, aswellas the modelandserial
plate. See frontcover for locationof rat- numbers of the appliance.

ing plate.

HOW TO OBTAIN

MajorApplianceConsumerActionPanel

SERVICE Ifyou are not satisfied withthe local re- 20 NorthWackerDrive

When your appliance requires service sponse to your service requirements, Chicago,IL 60606
or replacement parts, contact your call or write MAYCOR Appliance Parts

DealerorAuthorizedServicer. Use only and Service Company, 240 Edwards

genuine factory or Maycor parts if re- Street, S.E., Cleveland, TN 37311,

placementpartsare necessary.Consult [phone]. Includeor haveavail MACAP (Major Appliance Consumer

the Yellow Pages in your telephonedi- able the complete model and serial Action Panel)isan independent agency

rectory under appliance for the service numbersof the appliance,the nameand sponsored by three trade associations
center nearest you. Be sure to include address of the dealer from whom you asacourtofappealsonconsumercom-

your name, address, and phone hum- purchased the appliance, the date of plaints which have not been resolved

ber, along with the model and serial purchase and details concerning your satisfactorilywithina reasonableperiod
numbers of the appliance. (See front problem, of time.

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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

DOMESTIC GAS OR ELECTRIC RANGE

I

4aycorApplianceParts&ServiceCompanywillrepairorreplace , withoutcharge ,any part ofyourproductwhich has_ .-

........... This warranty extends

........: .... defect in material or workmanship during the first year after the date of the original installation.

to any owner during the one-year warranty period.

I j

........ LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY

...... !

On electric ranges equipped with solid disc or smoothtop heating elements, and on gas ranges with sealed burners, for =

.......... an additional 4 year period beyond the first year of the general coverage of this warranty, Maycor will replace any of the

.............so id disc or smoothtop heating elements, or sealed burners which fail to heat as a result of defective workmanship or

.... material. Additionally, Maycor will replace any smoothtop cooking surface which cracks or breaks dur ng normal i..

household cooking. These parts must be installed by aqualified person. Any labor charge required for replacement is

d by ty ::l

...... not covere this warran .

............HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

I

........ To obtain the repair or replacement of a defective part under these warranties, you should contact the dealer from .....

.......... whom you purchased the appliance or a servicer he designates.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES

........ 1. Conditions anddamage resulting from improper in- 5. Any product used for other than normal household i=

stallation, delivery, unauthorized repair, modifica- use. It does not extend to products purchased for
tion, ordamage not attributable to a defect in mate- commercial or industrial use.

rial or workmanship.

6. Any expense incurred for service calls tocorrect in- i

........... stallation errors or to instruct you on how to use the =

2. Conditions resulting from damage, such as: (1) im- :: I
proper maintenance, (b) misuse, abuse, accident, products, i

or (c) incorrect electrical current or voltage. I

iiiiiiiiiiiiilJ;i

7. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES

3. Warranties are void if the original serial number has SUSTAINED BY ANY PERSON AS A RESULT OF
been removed, altered, or cannot be readily deter- ANY BREACH OF THESE WARRANTIES OR ANY

......... mined. IMPLIED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow

........ the exclusion or limitation of consequential or inci-

dental damages, so the above exclusion may not

........ 4. Light bulbs, apply to you.

.......... !

:1

ADDITIONAL HELP .

If you are not satisfied with the local response to your service requirements and wish to contact Maycor, please ad- I

.... dress your letter to the Customer Relations Department, Maycor Parts & Service Company, 240 Edwards Street, S.E.,

Cleveland, TN 37311 or call [phone]. To save time, your letter should include the complete model and serial ............

........ numbers of the warranted appliance, the name and address of the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance, the

.......... date of purchase and details concerning your problem. I

........ I

,...........,

These warranties are the only written or expressed warranties given by Maycor. No one is authorized to increase,

alter, or enlarge Maycor's responsibilities or obligations under these warranties. These warranties give you specific

legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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