Magic Chef 3888WVS, C6892XVS Owner's Manual

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS ......... 1-4 Roastingandchart........................... 16

Automaticovencookingfeature............. 17-18

CLOCKAND OVEN CONTROL .................. 5 Broilingandchart ............................ 19

SURFACECOOKING ........................... 6 CONTINUOUSCLEANING OVEN

Controlknobs ................................ 6 (ChateauRange) ............................ 20

Cookingtips .................................. 6

Cookware.................................... 6 SELF-CLEAN OVEN ........................ 21-22

Heatsettingguide ............................. 6

SMOOTHTOPCOOKTOP ..................... 7-8

COIL ELEMENTCOOKTOP ..................... 9 Cooktoplight ................................ 25

OVENUSE ................................. 10-19 Backpanel light(Chateau Range).............. 25

Ovenlight .............................. ..... 10 Upperoven light (ChateauRange) ............. 25

Ovenvent ................................... 10 Cooktop .................................... 26

Ovencharacteristics..... i .................... 10 Oven door .................................. 26

Fan ........................................ 10 Storagedrawer .............................. 26

Ovenracks................................... 11 Levelinglegs ................................ 26

Howto set oven .... .......................... 12

Preheating ...... :........... :............... 12 SERVICEINFORMATION.................... 27-29

Useof aluminumfoil .......................... 12 Explanationoffaultcodes..................... 27

Upperoven(ChateauRange) ................. 13 Adjustingoventemperature ................... 27

Generalbakingtips .......................... 14 Beforeyoucallforservicechart ................ 28

Commonbakingproblemschart ............... 15 Howtoobtainservice......................... 29

CARE AND CLEANING CHART .............. 23-24

MAINTENANCE ............................ 25-26

Ovenlight ................................... 25

Themodelandserial numbersarefoundonthe ratingplatelocated

INSTALLE R Please leave this onthe rangefrontframe.Openthe storagedraweror ovendoorto manualwiththis appliance.

Besureappliancehas beenproperly installed. Serial Number:

seethe rating plate.

ModelNumber:

CONSUMERTosaveyoutime, Dateof Purchase:

energyand money,read and keep Pleasekeep yoursales receiptand/oryourcancelledcheckas

thismanualforfuturereference, proofofpurchaseshouldwarrantyservicebeneeded.Storethese

documentswiththisbooklet.

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IMP()RTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTI()NS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Congratulationson your choiceof this range. As you use Instructionson the followingpages are based on safety your new range, we knowyou will appreciatethe many considerationsand mustbestrictlyfollowedto eliminatethe features that provide excellent performance, ease of potentialrisks offire, electricshock,or personalinjury. cleaning,convenienceand dependability.

Newfeatures have dramaticallychanged today's cooking WARNING

appliancesand the way we cook. It is therefore very Ap'- _k important to understand how your new electric range

operatesBEFOREyouuseitforthe firsttime. I " ALL RANGES CAN TIP AND InthisOwner'sGuide,youwillfind a wealthof information CAUSEINJURIESTO PERSONS.

regardingallaspectsofyourappliance. Byfollowing the

properlymaintainyour new range. NOTE:Yourappliance PACKEDWITH RANGE. maynotbeequippedwithsomeofthefeaturesreferredtoin

thismanual. I

• FOLLOWALL INSTALLATIONI

Shouldyou have any questionsabout using your new INSTRUCTIONS. electricappliance,pleasewritetous atthis address:

instructi°nscarefully, y°uwillbeablet°fullyenj°yand I _ • INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICES

CustomerAssistance c/oMaytagCustomerService WARNING: Toreducethe riskoftippingof theappliance

P.O.Box2370 fromabnormalusageor by excessiveloadingofthe oven Cleveland,TN 37320-2370 door,theappliancemustbesecuredbya properlyinstalled

Be sureto includethe modeland serialnumbersofyour appliance.For yourconvenience,wehaveprovidedspace Iftherangeismovedfromthe wallforcleaning,besurethe

onthefrontcovertorecordthisinformation, anti-tip deviceis engagedwhen the range is replaced. Inourcontinuingeffortto improvethequalityofour cooking rangeto verify that oneof the rearlevelinglegsis properly

products,it may be necessaryto make changesto the engagedinthebracketslot.Theanti-tipdevicesecuresthe

appliancewithoutrevisingthismanual, rearlevelingleg tothe floorwhen properlyengaged.

anti-tipdevice.

Removestoragedrawer,ifequipped,and lookunderneath

IMPORTANT SAFETY N;TRUCTIONS

Besure applianceis properly installedand groundedby a

qualifiedtechnician.

Turn off applianceand ventilating hoodto avoidspreading

Locateand mark circuit breaker or fuse. Never replacea

blown fuse or reset a circuit breaker until you know what smokeand odor. causedthe problem.Always replacea blown fusewithone Use drychemicalor foam-type extinguisheror bakingsoda ofthe correctamperage,do not usea substitute, to smotherfire or flame. Neveruse water on a greasefire.

To ensure proper operationand avoid possible injury or door. damageto unit do notattempt to adjust, repair,service, or Iffire is in a pan on the surface element,cover pan. Never

replace any part of your applianceunless it is specifically attemptto pickup or movea flaming pan. recommendedin this book. All other servicing should be

referredtoaqualifiedinstallerorservicer.Alwaysdisconnect powerto unitbefore anyservicingbytrippingcircuit breaker

tothe OFF positionor removingthe fuse.

Besureallpackingmaterialsare removedfromtheappliance cool in a safe place,out of reachof beforeoperatingit. small children. Children should be

Do notstore or use gasolineor other flammablematerials, Children should not be allowed to vaporsand liquidsin the oven, near surface units or in the play with controls or otherparts of vicinityof this or anyotherappliance.Thefumes cancreate the unit.

afire hazardor explosion. CAUTION: Do not store items of

If appliance is installedneara window,proper precautions anapplianceor onthe backguardof

should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over a range. Children climbing on the

surfaceelements, appliance or on the appliance door

Do notleaveany itemsonthe cooktop.The hot air from the injured. ventmayigniteflammableitemsandmayincreasepressure

in closedcontainerswhich maycausethemto burst.

the flame. Extinguish flame then turn on hood to remove

If fire is inthe oven or broiler pan, smotherby closing oven

Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliancewhenitisinuseorisstill hot.Childrenshouldnever beallowedto sit or standon anypartofthe appliance.

Childrenmust betaught that the applianceand utensilsin

or on it can be hot. Let hot utensils

taughtthat an applianceisnotatoy.

interesttochildrenincabinetsabove

to reach items could be seriously

Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when To preventinjury or dama(e to the appliance,do not use

exposedto heat and may be highlyflammable. Avoidtheir appliance as a space \

useor storagenearan appliance, heaterto heator warm a

room. Also, do not use

Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away the cooktopor oven as a frompartsoftheappliancethat maybecomewarmorhot.Do storage area for foodor

notleaveplastic itemson the cooktopasthey may melt or cookingutensils. soften if lefttoo close to the vent or surface element.

To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface or at the right rear ele- /

elements,cabinet storage should not be provideddirectly ment. Keepovenventduct unobstructed.Blockageof the abovea unit. Ifsuchstorageis provided,itshould belimited vent prevents proper oven air circulation and will affect

to items which are used infrequentlyand which are safely oven performance.Avoidtouchingvent areawhileoven is

. stored in an area subjected to heat from an appliance, on and for severalminutes after oven isturned off. Some

Temperatures may be unsafe for some items, such as partsof the ventandsurroundingareas may becomehot

volatileliquids,cleanersor aerosolsprays, enoughto causeburns.

The oven vent is located atthe rearofthe cooktop

IMPORTANT SAFETY NSTRUCTIONS

Donottouchsurfaceor ovenelements,areasnearelements cooking on a higher heat settingthen reduce to a lower

or interior surface of oven. Heating elements may be hot setting to continue cooking. For smoothtops: To prevent even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface believers,reduceto thedesiredheatsettingjustas thefood elementsand interiorsurfacesof an oven may becomehot beginsto cookor waterbeginsto boil. enoughto causeburns.Duringand after use, donottouch, or let clothingor otherflammablematerialscontactheating Never leave a surface cooking operation unattended elements,areas near elements,or interiorsurfacesof oven especially when using a r,_ _ .t1 untiltheyhavehad sufficienttime tocool. highheatsettingor when

Othersurfacesofthe appliancemaybecomehot enoughto cause smoking and cause burns - among these surfaces are the cooktop, greasy spillovers may surfacesfacingthecooktop,ovenventopeningandsurfaces ignite. Clean up greasy neartheventopening,ovendoor,andoven window, spills as soon as

Do notallowaluminumfoil, meat probesor any other metal heat for extended object,otherthan a utensilona surfaceelement,to contact cookingoperations.

heatingelements. Do nottouch a hotoven lightbulb with a damp clothas the Alwayslet quantitiesof hot fat used for deepfat fryingcool

bulb could break.If bulb breaks, disconnect powerto the beforeattemptingto moveor handle.

applianceto avoidelectricalshockthenremovebulb. Never heat an unopened container as pressure build-up

CAUTION:Donotusean _ _ / injuryordamageto theappliance.

applianceasa stepstool

to cabinets above. . Usedry,sturdypotholders.Moistordamppotholderson hot Misuse of appliance surfacesmaycauseburnsfromsteam. Donotletpotholders doors or drawers, such touchhotheatingelements.Donotuseatowelor otherbulky

as stepping, leaning or _ cloth. sitting on the door or

deepfat frying. Believers

possible.Donotuse high

may cause containerto burst resulting in serious personal

possible tipping of the accumulatein or near theappliance,vent hoodor vent fan. appliance, breakage of Cleanhoodfrequentlyto preventgreasefrom accumulating

drawer, may result in / , Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials

door,and seriousinjuries, onhoodorfilter.Whenflamingfoods underthehoodturnthe

Alwaysturnoffsurfaceelementor theovenwhen cookingis fires. Loose fitting or long completed, hanging-sleeved apparel

It is normalfor some partsof the cooktop,especiallyareas cooking. Clothingmayignite surroundingthe surface elements,to become warm or hot or catch utensilhandles.

duringsurface cookingoperations.Therefore,do not touch

the cooktop until it has had sufficienttime to cool. If Alwaysplaceoven racksin the desiredpositionswhileoven

necessary,usedry pet holdersto protecthands, is cool, Slide oven rack out to add or remove food; avoid Do notcookon a brokenceramicglass cooktop.If cooktop is hot, usea dry potholder andavoid touching hot element

should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may inoven.

penetratethe brokencooktopand create a risk of electric

shock.Contacta qualifiedtechnicianimmediately. Usecarewhen openingthe ovendoor. Let hot air orsteam

Makesuredrip bowlsare inplace.Absence ofthese bowls

during cooking may subject wiring or components

underneathto damage. PREPAREDFOODWARNING:Followfoodmanufacturer's AIwaysplaceapanonasurfaceelementbeforeturningiton. distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking,

Be sure you know which knob controls which surface immediately discard the_foodand its container.The food element.Make surethe correctelementisturnedon. Begin could becontaminated.

fan offasthe fan may spreadthe flame.

Use cautionwhen wearing garments made of flammable material to avoid clothing >,_ __,_]

should not be worn while

reachinginto the oven. If a rackmustbemovedwhile oven

escapebeforeremovingor rePlacingfood.

instructions.Ifaplasticfrozenfoodcontainerand/orits cover

MPq)RTANT SAFETY NSTRUCTIONS

careto avoidsteam burnsif awetspongeor clothisusedto wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners can produce

Useproperpansize.Thisapplianceisequippedwithone or noxiousfumes ifappliedto ahot surface.

more surface elementsof different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface Do not soak or immerse removable heating elements in

element.Theuseofundersizedutensilswillexposeaportion water: Immersingelement in water would damageelement of the heatingelement to directcontact and may result in andinsulatingmaterialinsideelement. ignitionof clothing.Properrelationshipof utensilto element

will also improveefficiency. Donot usealuminumfoil orfoil linersto linedripbowls,cover

anoven rackor linethe oven bottom.Improperuseofthese Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily liners may result in a riskof electricshock, or fire and may graspedandstaycool.Avoidusingunstable,warped,easily causeoventooverheat.Usefoilonlyasrecommendedinthis

tippedor loose handledpans.Pansthat are heavyto move booklet. whenfilled withfood mayalso be hazardous.

Besureutensilis largeenoughto properlycontainfood and

avoidboilovers.Pansizeisparticularlyimportantindeepfat frying.Besurepanwillaccommodatethevolumeoffoodthat

isto beaddedas wellas the bubbleaction offat. Clean only parts listed in this booklet. Do not clean door

To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and shouldbetaken notto rub,damage,ormovethe gasket.Do

spillageduetounintentionalcontactwiththeutensil,donot notuseovencleanersor ovenlinerprotectivecoatingsofany extend handles over 1)) kind inor aroundany partof theself-clean oven.

EE_ _ OVEN

gasket.The doorgasket is essentialfor agood seal. Care

panhandlestowardthe ' racks, andotherutensils,andwipeoffexcessivespillovers side or back of the topreventexcessivesmokeor flareups.CAUTION: Do not appliance,not out into leave food or cooking utensils,etc. inthe oven during the

elements. Always turn _ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven

the room where they self-cleancycle. are easily hit or

adjacent surface __

reached by small Onsomemodels,afanshouldbeheardduringtheself-clean

children, cycle. If not, cancelthe clean cycle and call a qualified

technicianbeforeself-cleaning again.Referto theTableof

Neverleta panboildryasthiscoulddamagethe utensiland Contents for location of self-clean instructionsand for fan

theappliance, information,ifequipped. Follow the manufacturer's directions when using oven

cookingbags. Itisnormalforthe cooktopofthe rangetobecomehotduring

a self-clean cycle. Therefore, avoid touching or lifting the

Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, cooktopduringaclean cycle. earthenwareor glazed utensils are suitablefor cooktop or

oven usagewithout breakingdue to the suddenchange in temperature.

Thisappliancehas beentested for safe performanceusing conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or The CaliforniaSafe DrinkingWater and ToxicEnforcement

accessoriesthat are not specifically recommendedin this Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of manual.Donot useeyelidcoversfor thesurfaceunits,stove Californiato publisha listof substancesknowntothe State

top grills, or add-on ovenconvection systems.The use of of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and devicesoraccessoriesthatarenot expresslyrecommended requires businesses to warn customers of potential

in this manualcan createserious safety hazards, resultin exposuresto such substances.Users ofthis applianceare performance problems, and reduce the life of the hereby warned that when the oven is engaged in the

componentsof the appliance, self-clean cycle, there may be some lowlevel exposureto

someof the listed substances,includingcarbonmonoxide. Exposuretothesesubstancescanbeminimizedbyproperly

Turnoff allcontrolsandwaitforappliancepartstocool before byopeningthe windowsand/ordoor in the room where the

touchingorcleaningthem.Cleanappliancewithcaution.Use applianceis located..

ventingthe Oventothe outdoorsduring the self-clean cycle

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

CLOCK AND OVEN CONTR()L

All indicatorwordsare displayedtoshowtheir location.The touchpadsonyourrangemay notlooklikethLsillustrationbutthey wiltoperate as describedin this manual.

cLEANBROILLOCK STOPTIMEor OVENSTOP.

I.I I !/ sDTEo_¥TI_EERD_ This pad will operate as

BAKECLEAN described below.

I I ____I" rl I This function pad on your

Press this pad to cancel all programming except the clock 1. Press OVEN TEMP pad.

and timer. 2. Press the • or • pad to set oven temperature.

See pages 12 to 15 for additional information.

Press or press and hold these pads toenter the desired time or temperature or to select Hi or Lo broil.

1. Press BROIL pad.

2. Press • or • pad to select Hi broil or Lo broil. See page 19for additional information.

1. Press TIMER pad.

2. Set desired time using the • and • pads. Press or press and hold either pad to change the time by 1 1. Close and lock oven door.

minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes.

TIMER can be set from 1minute (0 HR:01) upto 9 hours and 3. Oven will automatically clean for 3 hours. Or press the • 50 minutes (9 HR:50). or • pad to select 2to 4 hours.

The timing operation will start automatically. Colon flashing "door" Will appear in display until the door isproperly locked.

in the display indicates a timing operation. One long See pages 21 and 22 for additional information.

continuous beep signals the end of the timing operation. The time of day will automatically reappear in the display. The

TIMER does not control the oven. To cancel" Press and hold TIMER pad. Time of day will 1. Press COOK TIME pad. Enter desired cooking time with

reappear after a slight delay, the • or • pad.

1. Press CLOCK pad. • or • pad.

2. Set the correct time of day using the • and • pads. Tochange the time byone minute, presseither padonce. To The oven will automatically turn on and off at the preset

change the time in increments of 10 minutes, press and times. Beeps will signal the end of cooking. Press CANCEL hold either pad. for additional information.

When power is first supplied to the oven or ifthere has been

a power failure, the display will flash.

Press CLOCK pad to recall time of day when another

function is displayed. A beep sounds each time a pad is pressed. The oven will

Clock time cannot be changed when oven is set for a cook, automatically turn off if it is left on for 12 hours.If a fault code timed bake, or self-clean operation. Cancel operation to set (example: F 2) is displayed and beeps sound, press the clock. CANCEL pad. If fault code continues, see page 27.

2. Press CLEAN pad.

2. To delay the start ofcooking: Press STOP TIME or OVEN STOP pad. Enter time you wish the oven to turn off with

the • or • pad.

3. Press OVEN TEMP pad. Enter oven ternperature with the

pad to cancel end-of-cooking beeps. See pages 17 and 18

SURFA(;E COOKING

Yourcooktopisequippedwithcontrolknobsthatprovidean Use HIGH just untilwater comes to a boil or pressureis infinitechoiceofsettingsfrom LOWto HIGH.The knobcan reachedinthe pressurecanner.Then,reduceto the lowest beset onor betweenany of the numberedsettings, heatsettingthat maintainsthe boil or pressure.Prolonged

Tooperatepushinandturntheknobineitherdirectiontothe produce excessive heat. Excessive heat can cause desiredsetting. An indicator light will glow when a surface permanentdamageto the porcelaincooktop,coil element

elementisturnedon. The indicatorlightwill remainon until and the drip bowl.See page 9 for additionalinformation.

theelementisturnedoff.Aftera cookingoperation,besure the elementand indicatorlightareoff.

Topreventdamageto therangeorutensil,neveroperate bestresultsusea heavygaugemetalpanwithasmoothflat

surfaceunitwithoutapaninplace,neverallowapantoboil bottomanda tightfittinglid.

dryandneveroperatean elementonHIGHfor extended periodsoftime. Cookwarewithuneven,warped,orgroovedbottomsdonot

Foodwillnotcookanyfasterata highersettingthanneeded conductivityandresultinslower,lessevenheating. to maintain a gentle boil. Water boils at the same Differenttypesofcookwarematerialsrequiredifferentheat

temperaturewhetherboilinggentlyor vigorously.If a high settingsforthesamecookingoperation.Thechartbelowis

settingisused,excessivespatteringwilloccurandfoodmay basedonheavygaugealuminumcookware.Lowertheheat stickor burnontothebottomofthepan. settingifusingathinnergaugemetalorothermaterials.

use of HIGH or the use of incorrect canning utensilswill

Cooking performance is greatly affected by the type of cookwareused.Propercookwarewillreducecookingtimes,

uselessenergyandproducemoreevencookingresults.For

makegoodcontactwiththeheatingsurface,willreduceheat

Ifa higherheatsettingisusedto bringliquidto a boilorto Oversizedcookwareand cookwarethat restsacrosstwo begincooking,alwaysreducetoa lowersettingonceliquid elementsarenot recommendedas theymay trapenough

comesto a boilorfoodbeginscooking.Never leavefood heatto causedamagetothe cooktoporelements.This is unattendedduring a cookingoperation, especiallyimportantwhencanning.

Fitthesizeofthe cookwaretothesizeofthe element.This Donotusewoksequippedwithroundmetalrings.Thering, conservesenergy, whichisdesignedtosupportthewokabovetheelement,will

trapheatandmay damagetheelementandthe cook'top.

Referto cookwaremanufacturer'srecommendationsfor suggestedheatsettings.Somemanufacturersdonotrecommend

the useof HIGH.orthe useof HIGHfor extended cookingoperations.

HIGH Tobringliquidto a boil,blanch, preheatskillet,or reachpressure ina pressurecooker.

Always reduceto a lowerheatsettingwhen liquidsjust beginto boilor foods beginto cook.

Medium-High Tobrown or sear meat; heatoil for deepfat frying;scald;to sauteor fry.

7-9 Maintainfast boilforlarge amountsof liquids.

Medium To maintainmoderatetoslow boilfor largeamountsof liquids.

4-6 Tocontinuecookinguncoveredfoodsandfor mostfrying operations.

Medium-Low Tocontinuecookingcoveredfoodsand to maintainpressurein most pressurecookers.

1-3 Stew,braiseor steamoperations.

To maintainboilfor smallamountsof liquid,poach, steamor simmer.

LOW Tokeepfoods warm beforeserving.Melt chocolate.

SMOOTHTOP COOKTOP

IOn Canadian models only: The surface units will not I When cooking delicate foods which easily scorch oroperateduringa clean cycle.This is normal. I overcook, start with a lower heat setting then gradually

The four cooking areas on _\\\lllll/_ _J//_ then reducetothe lowersetting. Ifyoudo begincookingon your rangeare identifiedby _._///___ _ HIGH,reduceto a lowersettingbeforeliquidscome to afull

permanent patterns in the _/1_ .boil.

cooktop.Therearetwo large

(8-inch) and two small .\\\\11//_. _l_ Iffoodiscookingtoofastorifaboiloveroccurs, removelidor (6-inch)areas.The patterns _ removecookwarefrom cookingareaand reduceto a lower

onyourcooktopmaynotlook -///t_\_- _ll_ setting.Allowenoughtime for the cookingarea to adjustto like the cooktop in this the newsetting.

illustrationbut your cooktop will operate as described in thismanual.

Beforeusingthe cooktopforthefirsttime, cleanitthoroughly Aluminum foil willdamagethesmoothtopifitmeltsontothe as directed on the cleaning chart on page 24. This will glass. Do not use aluminum foil or foil-type disposable protectthe smoothtopand will guarantee a clean cooktop containers such as popcorn poppers under any

whenthe elementsareturned on. circumstances. They may leave metal marks or may Duringthe first few hoursof use,you may noticethat the metal or aluminumfoil melts onto the smoothtop. Call an

cooktopemitsaslightburning odoranda lightsmoke.Both authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair cooktop oftheseconditionsare normal, yourself.

Whenacookingareaisturnedon,the coilelementunderthe Aluminum cookware willcausemetalmarks ontheglassif

cooktopwill heat up and glow red. To maintain the heat you slide them acrossthe smoothop. Remove any metal settingtheelementwill cycleon andoff.It isnormaltosee a marksimmediatelyusingCooktopCleaning Creme.

red glowthrough the smoothtopwhen the elementcycles

on. heat-proof glass or glazed cookware may scratchthe

increase the setting until you find the optimum setting. Boiloversare morelikelyto occur ifyou start out on HIGH

permanentlymeltontothe smoothtop.Donot usecooktopif

Glass ceramic, earthenware, porcelain over metal,

smoothtopcooktop ifyou slidethem acrossthe top.

Yourrangeisequippedwith a HOTSURFACElightlocated at the center-back ofthe smoothtop.This redlightwill turn

on to indicatethat the smoothtopis hot and will remainon • Donotusethetop asaworksurfaceorasa cuttingboard. untilthe top hascooled. Do notcookfood directlyon the cooktop.

• Do not use a trivet or metalstand (suchas a wok ring) between the utensiland the cooktop. These items can mark or etch the surfaceand affectcookingefficiency.

Thesmoothtopcookingarearetainsheatforaperiodoftime • Donotplaceplasticsonawarmorhotcookingarea.They afterthe elementhasbeenturnedoff.Turnthe elementoffa will melt and adhere to the smoothtop. The smoothtop

fewminutesbeforefood is completelycookedand use the maychipor pitinattemptingtoremovemeltedplasticfrom retained heat to completethe cooking operation.After 30 the top.

minutes,the cooktop maybe too coolto keepfoodswarm. • Topreventscratchingordamagetothe smoothtop,donot However,the TOPMAYSTILLBETOOWARMTOTOUCH. leavesugar,salt,sand,soil,shorteningorotherfatsonthe Whenthe HOTSURFACElightturns off,the topwill becool cooking area. Be sure area is free from these before enoughto touch, turning oncookingarea.

• Besurethe bottomofthecookwareissmoothandfree of nicks,scratches or roughareasas they mayscratchthe

smoothtop.

• Donotallowapantoboildry.Thiscouldcausepermanent damageto the smoothtop.

SMOOTHTOP COOKTOP

To help keep cooktop clean, be sure cooking area and When surface is cool, clean as directed in the chart on page cookware bottom are clean and dry before each use. 24. DO NOT USE the following cleaning agents:

Topreventpossibledamagetothecooktop, alwaysrinsethe • Abrasives (metal scouring pads, cleansing powders, bottom of cookware to completely remove any cleaning scouring cleaners or pads) will scratch the smoothtop.

agent residue. This is especially important when using a • Chemicals (oven cleaners, chlorine bleaches, rust copper or aluminum cleaner. In the presence of heat, the removers or ammonia) may damage the finish of the cleaning residue may stain, discolor or etch the smoothtop, smoothtop.

• Glass cleaners containing ammonia may harm the

Carefully blot up spillovers around the outside of the cooking smoothtop. area as they occur with dry paper towels. BE CAREFUL

NOT TO BURN HANDS WHEN WIPING UP SPILLS. DO • Soiled cloth or sponge will leave an invisible film on the NOT USE A DAMP CLOTH WHICH MAY CAUSE STEAM cooktop which may scratch or cause discoloration the BURNS. next time the cooktop is used.

CAUTION: Do not use cooktop if the smoothtop -is I IMPORTANT: Watch sugary solutions carefully to avoid

an authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair the boils over, it may pit the smoothtop. Turn element toLOW cooktop yourself, and clean sugary boilovers immediately. See page 24 for

cracked, broken, or if metal melts onto the cooktop. Call l believers. If a sugar solution (such as jam, jelly, candy)

complete cleaning instructions.

PROBLEM CAUSE

Tiny scratchesor Coarseparticles (dust,salt and Tinyscratches arenotremovableanddo notaffectcooking.In abrasions sand)betweenceokware bottom time, the scratcheswill becomesmootherand lessvisible. Be

Metal-marking Slidingor scrapingmetalutensilsor Do not slide metal object across cooktop.When cool,clean

Brownstreaksand Boilovers,incorrectcleaning Remove boilovers before reusing the cooktop. Use a clean specks materials,usedsoiled cloth or cloth orsponge. Be sure cookware,especially bottoms,are

Areasofdiscoloration Mineraldeposits fromwaterand Usecookwarewithbottomsthat arecleananddry.Usecorrect with a metallicsheen foods, heatsettingto preventboilovers.

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ovenracksacrosscooktop, with CooktopCleaningCreme.

sponge,soiledcookware, cleanand dry.

candy,jams, jellies, dessert sauces, cookingoperationto prevent boiloversor spattering. etc.

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