Magic Chef CGR3742CDW, CGR3742CDT, CGR3742CDQ, CGR3742CDH, CGR3742CDC Owner’s Manual
Gas Range Featuring
* Sealed surface burners
• Clock and timer, if equipped
• Pilotless ignition
8113P043-60
(1/93)
CONTENTS
Dear Consumer:
This booklet contains basic information for the safe use
and care of your appliance. It also covers other models
which may have different features from your appliance.
In our continuing effort to improve the quality of our
products, it may be necessary to make changes to the
product without revising this booklet. For example, a
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................... 1-3
SURFACE COOKING ...................... 4-6
Surface Light .............................. 5
(2ooktop ................................... 4
Surface Burners ............................ 4
Solid State Ignit!on .......................... 4
How Burner Works ......................... 5
Correct Flame Size .......................... 5
Removing Burner ........................... 6
Griddle!Fifth Burner ......................... 6
OVEN AREA ............................. 7-10
How Oven Burner Works .................... 7
Oven Temperature Control ................... 8
Oven Selector Control ....................... 8
Oven Timer Control ......................... 8
Oven Light ................................ 8
Indicator Lights ............................. 8
Oven Door ................................ 8
Oven Door Window ........................ 9
Oven Racks ................................ 9
Oven Bottom ............................... 9
Broiler Compartment ........................ 9
Cover Panel/Heat Shield .................... 10
Leveling Legs ............................. 10
OVEN COOKING ....................... 11-16
Oven Characteristics ........................ 11
Low-Temp Setting ......................... 11
Preheating ................................ 1 I
Use of Aluminum Foil ...................... 11
knob on your range may not look like the illustration
in this book.
It is our sincere desire that you experience the
maximum cooking enjoyment from this appliance. To
do so, the first step is to learn how to correctly use
and care for the product. Therefore, we suggest that
you read this booklet before you begin cooking.
Baking/Baking Problems .................... 12
Broiling/Charts ............................ 14
Roasting/Chart ............................ 16
FEATURES ............................. 17-21
Clock .................................... 17
Minute Minder ............................ 17
Eye-Level Oven ........................... 17
Self-Clean Oven ........................... 18
Continuous Clean Oven ..................... 20
Automatic Oven Cooking
I) Delay Cook & Off ..................... 21
2) Cook & Off ..................... ..... 22
Programmed Oven Cooking
1) Cook & Hold ......................... 22
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART .............. 23
To Obtain Service .......................... 23
GENERAL CLEANING GUIDE ........... 24-25
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS ....... 26-29
Type of Gas .............................. 26
Pressure Regulator ......................... 26
Gas Shut-Off Valve ........................ 26
Electrical Connections ...................... 26
Lighting Pilots ............................ 27
Adjusting Surface Pilots ..................... 27
Operation of Solid State Ignition
During Power Failure ..................... 27
Tri-Temp Burner Adjustment ................ 28
Oven Light Replacement .................... 28
Surface Light Replacement .................. 29
Warranty ................................. 30
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
The model, manufacturing (serial*), and serial (consecutive*)
numbers identify your appliance. These three numbers are
listed on the rating plate which is located in one of the
following places:
30" Freestanding and Eye Level Units: under cooktop
in burner box area.
30" Freestanding with Self-Clean Oven Feature: on
right side of the lower front frame, behind cover paneI.
20" Freestanding Unit: under cooktop, at rear center of
burner box.
24" Built-ln Oven: on main front oven frame.
30" Surface Unit: on left flange of burner box.
*The second terms (given above in parenthesis) are being replaced by the preceding terms. Your appliance rating plate may use either or both
of these terms or names for these identifying numbers. Note that the term "serial" is applied differently in the new and (old) number
terminology,
All three of the identifying numbers must be used when
ordering parts or service from your dealer, serviceman, or
from us. Record the three numbers here so they will be
readily available should you need them.
MODEL NUMBER:
MANUFACTURING
(SERIAL*) NUMBER:.
SERIAL
(CONSECUTIVE*) NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
I,SAFETYPRECAU
manufactureridentificationsuchasoven
proofor ovensafe.
c.Useproperpansize.Basedonsafetycon-
siderations, select utensilshaving flat
bottoms large enough to cover the
surfaceor burnergrateandadjustflame
to size of pan. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the
flamestodirectcontactandmayresultin
ignition of clothing. Adjustingsize of
The Installation,adjustmentandserviceofthis
rangemustbeperformedbyaqualifiedtechnician,
Thisis necessaryto insureproperoperation
andto avoidthepossibilityof damageto the
appliance or injury to users. Before the
installerleavesyourpremisesyoumay wish
to question him on the following points:
a. Adequateelectricalserviceis availableto
yourhome.
b. Therange will not overloadtheindividual
circuiton whichit is used.
c, Clearances. Besureto checkthe installa-
tion manualfor minimumclearanceto any
combustiblesurface. Also, keep in mind
some types of wall tile may melt when
exposedto highheat.
d. Grounding. Be sure the appliance is
properly grounded to avoid electrical
shock,DONOTcutoff 3rd prong.
e. Shut off valve has beeninstalledbefore
your range in gas supply line.
flame to utensils will also improve
efficiency.
d. Turn pan handlesto the side orbackof
range but not over adjacent surface
burnerto minimizepossibilityoftherisk
of burns, ignition of flammable
materials, and spillage due to uninten-
tional contactwith the utensil.
e. Use heavy dry potholders - apronsare
too thin and cause burns- towels are
oftenwetandcausesteamburnsoriftoo
large, they can tangle or ignite.
COOKTOPUSE
3. TOCOOKONTOP OFTHERANGE,DO:
a. Push in and turn on burner "only" after
placing filled utensil on the grate. Turn
off all burners when not in use.
b. Useonly certain types of glass, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils
that are suitable for range-top service
without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check for
f. Check that your cooktop control knobs
are off before leaving kitchen.
g. Clean spillovers immediately. Check
holes in burner to be sure food has been
removed and flame will light.
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OVENUSE
4. REPLACINGOVENLIGHTBULBS.DO:
a. Wait until oven and bulb are cool.
b. Always handle bulb with dry (never a
wet) cloth to protect hands° (See "Oven
Light" under Features & Options in this
manual).
c. If light bulb should break, before chang-
ing bulb, disconnect power to the range
by removing fuse or throwing circuit
breaker.
Electrical power supply to the range must
be disconnected before any component
that is attached with a screw or fastener
is removed.
5. WHENUSINGTHEOVEN,go:
a. Stand to one side when opening heated
oven to let air or steam escape before
removing or replacing food.
b. Check to see that rack is in its proper
position before heating oven --impro-
perly installed or tilted racks can cause
burns from utensils and/or food spills.
e, FORELEVATEDOVENONLY-Check utensils
and food weights, if they are too heavy to
handle easily (especially those with large
amounts of fats or liquids) heat in a lower
oven or separate into several smaller
containers.
HOODS
1. Clean Ventilating HoodsFrequently- grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on
hood or filter.
2. Turn fan off when flaming foods under the
hood. Thefan, if operating, may spread the
flame.
BROILERPAN
.
a. Stand to one side when opening a heated
oven or broiler compartment to prevent
grease flame-up and to let air or steam
escape before removing or replacing
food.
b. Always remove the broiler pan from the
compartment as soonas you are finished
broiling. It makes the pan much easier to
wash and there will be nochance that the
pan and drippings will be forgotten.
Grease left in the pan can catch fire if the
oven is usedwithout removing the broiler
pan.
c. In using the broiler, if meat istoo closeto
the burner, fat may ignite.
c. Place oven racks in desired location
while oven is cool. If rack must bemoved
while oven is hot, do not let potholder
contact a hot bake or broil burner in the
oven.
d. Pull oven rack out when adding or
removing foods (pushing and pulling
should be at the center of the rack).
d. Broiler pan should be placed back in the
broiler compartment for storage after
cleaning.
ISAFETYPRECAUTIONSi
7. IN CASEOFFIRE.DO:
a. Turn off heat source and ventila-
tion hood.
b. Smother flames by:
1. Chemical fire extinguisher.
2. Baking soda.
3. Lid cover or cookie sheet.
NOTE:NEVERuse water ona grease fire.
c. Leave burning utensil where it is
sitting. Trying to carry it couldcause
spillage and fire in other areas of
your home or could cause serious
burns.
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IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS
9. DONOT TOUCHBURNERSORGRATES:
Eventhough they appear cool, they may be
hot enough to cause burns (including areas
surrounding heat source suchas vents, top
of oven door, oven window grates, etc.).
10. 00 NOTWEARLOOSEFITTINGORHANGING
GARMENTS.Which can:
a. Catch on pan handles.
b. Make contact with heat and catch fire.
8. DONOTLEAVECHILDREN:
a. Unattended while range or cooktop is in
use,
b. Playing on or near range or cooktop.
Teach children not to play with range
controls. CAUTION:Keepitems of interest
such as toys or treats stored away from
range, backguard, or shelving above
range so a child will not be tempted to
climb upon range to reach such items.
c. Within reach of hot range, hot cooktop or
hot pans.
11. DONOTLEAVECOOKTOPCOOKING
UNATTENDED.Spillovers can ignite or
smoke.
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12.00 NOTUSlECOOKTOPOROVENASSTORAGE.
Containersmay catchfire or melt.
o
13. O0 NOTUSEANYFLAMMABLESONORNEAR
RANGEORCOOKTOP.
a. Avoid using aerosol sprays near a
range as most are highly flammable.
Follow instructions on the container
label.
b. Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquid in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
c. Fats and grease should be disposed of
promptly.
d. Excessbuild up of dirt and grease make
cleaning difficult and could result infire.
17. DONOTHEATUNOPENEOGLASSORMETAL
CONTAINERSof food. Build up of pressure
could cause serious injury or damage to
your range.
18. 00 NOT USE OVENDOORAS A STEPPING
STOOLRANGECOULDTIP:
a. Causing serious injury.
b. Resulting damage to door could cause
extensive heat loss and uneven
cooking.
19.BASEOONSAFETYCONSIOERATIONS,DONOT
USERANGEAS HEATER.
a. Never use the range as a kitchen heater.
Prolonged use for heating without
adequate ventilation can bedangerous.
b. Ovens and cooktops are not designed
for heating use and can fail with such
abuse.
!4. DONOTUSEWATERONGREASEFIRES.
Water causes fire to splatter and spread.
15. DONOTBLOCKVENTOPENINGS.
16. DONOTUSEALUMINUMFOILCoveringoven
racks, broiler grill or oven bottom could
alter cooking results.
20.DONOTLEAVEDEEPFATFRYINGOPERATION
UNATTENDED.
a. Pan must be large and deep enough to
allow for the increased boil whenfoodis
added -- this will avoid a boil over and
grease fire.
b. Never try to move a pan containing
quantities of hot fat. Wait until the fat is
cool.
21. DONOTSERVICEYOUROWNRANGE.
Do not replace any part of the appliance
unless it is specifically recommended in
the literature you receive with the
appliance. All servicing should bereferred
to a qualified technician. Insist that
authorized replacement parts be used in
the repair of your appliance. For service,
contact your dealer or authorized service
agency.
22.SELFCLEANRANGESONLY
a. 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.
b. Do not use oven cleaners - no commer-
cial oven cleaner or oven liner
protective coating of any kind should be
used in or around any part of the oven.
c. Clean only parts listed in manual.
d. Before self-cleaning the oven- remove
broiler pan, racks and other utensils.
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(FOUND UNDER COOKTOP)
COOKTOP &
CONTROLS
UNIBURNER
CLOCK
& BROILER
VENT
TOP
OVEN RACKS
LIFT OUT
OVEN
E_ROILER DRAWER-
(EXCEPT GAS SELF
LEG LEVELER
/
OVEN DOOR
"OVEN WINDOW
(ON SELECTED MODELS)
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(NOTFOUNDONALLRANGES)
LIGHTSWITCHES- Locate the switch on your
range to turn on your surface light.
PUSHON/OFF
PUSHON/OFF
ROCKER TWISTON/OFF
SURFACELIGHT- For those models equipped,
remove the cook top light glass by removing
two screws. Change bulb replace the glass &
two screws.
LEG LEVELER- Most floors are not level. In
order for proper baking, level your oven by
turning the screws on all 4 legs until your
range is level.
BOTTOMCORNEROFRANGE
OVEN RACKS(LOWEROVENS)- It is recom-
mendedthat you use rack positions 1,2,and 3
when baking or broiling. Onself-clean models
rack position 4 will place foods too close to
the waist high broiler for proper baking or
broiling.
Other models, flip up the backouard and
change the bulb.
OVENLIGHT- When replacing an oven light
bulb, be sure the oven is cool, DISCONNECT
POWERto the range and use a dry cloth to
handle the bulb.
To replace, remove bulb shield and gasket (if
equipped). Replace bulb with a heat resistant
appliance bulb. Replace shield and gasket (if
equipped).
SELFCLEANOVENLIGHT
SHIELDILLUSTRATED
C_ ] _,1,-- 3rd position
TO INSERTOVENRACK- Place locking bar (B)
(up turned end) on shelf support - lifting up
slightly on the front of the rack (A) push
toward rear of the oven - when Iockbar (B)
clears shelf support groove, set rack on shelf
support and it should glide in easily.
RACK
P
TOREMOVE
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iill
ml
TO REMOVERACK- Pull the rack out to stop
position (B), lift up on the front (A) and pull to
clear shelf support.
IFEATURE'S& OPTIONSI
(NOTFOUNDONALLRANGES)
TOPLACEPANSOFFOODIN OVEN- Pullfront of
rack (A) out to lock position. Place pan on
rack and slide back into oven.
For cookies or biscuits, we recommenda
standard9 x 14or 10x 14inchcookiesheet.
Larger cookiesheetsdo not allow room for
the proper air circulation neededfor good
browning. Larger pans may be used for
roasting.
BROILERDRAWER- Lift and rotate the two
levers"A" totheside,pulldrawerforward,up
and out.
When replacing drawers, line up hookson
drawer slides "B" with holesin drawer and
push until hooks are caught. Returnlevers
"A" to lockingposition.
OVENDOOR-The oven door is removable. (The
oven door on the top oven of elevated oven
models, is not removable).
When door is cool, open door to first stop
position. Grasp each side of the door near the
bottom, one side in each hand. Lift the doorup
and over the support arms.
When replacing door, line up the doorsupport
arms with slots in door. Slip the door down
over the arms as far as it will go.
UNIBURNER- To remove: Lift cooktop, grab
hold of uniburner slide straight back toward
rear of range and lift out - CAUTION:Remove
only when cool. Clean with soap & water or in
dishwasher. Check to see that all holes and
burner ports are open,clear of dried food and
thoroughly dry before returning to range for
operation.
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SURFACECONTROLS
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CONTROLS- To operate your top burner check
graphics shown below. These will identify
which burner your controls operate.
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VALVEOPERATION- Your range is equipped
with knobs that must be pushed in before
turning. These knobs operate & control the
size or height of the flame on the cooktop.
Your range will be equipped with one of the
following valves:
SETTINGFORDESIREDHEAT- For safety consi-
derations, flame should hugbottom of pan but
should not be above or around sides of pan.
High lapping flames around sides of pan
could cause clothing to ignite.
HI - Instant heat needed to bring foods to
rollingboil.
SIMMER- Lower flame required to keep foods
at a medium boil.
WARM-Keepfoodswarm withoutadditional
cooking.
NOTE:Sometimes, if a knob is turned very
quickly from high to a low setting, the flame
will go out. Should this happen, turn the knob
to the OFF position. Wait several seconds,
then light again by turning knob to HIGH.
(1) OFF/NIGH- To light, push in knob,then turn
counter-clockwise to Hi (lite). Adjust
flame height by turning back toward OFF
position.
(2) HIGH/SIMMER/WARM - To light, push in
knob, then turn counter-clockwise to Hi
(lite). Then adjust for flame heightdesired.
This knob has three preset positions and a
choice of settings in between. A click can
be heard at HIGH and SIMMER positions.
The WARM is the final position.
(3)
PILOTLESSIGNITION - To light ranges
equipped with pilotless (or electric)
ignition; push in the knob, turn it to the
LITE position. You will hear an electric
spark. After ignition, turn knobslightly to
discontinue spark.
GRIDDLE-Somemodelsare equippedwith a
griddle. Be sure to remove griddle cover
before cooking. Griddle operation can be
foundin thismanualunderSurfaceControls.
GRATES-Burnergratesareinterchangeableto
insureproperseating.Whenreseating- place
curvedsidestogethersostraightsidesare at
front and rear as shown.
Oo not operate the
burners without a pan
on the grate. The
porcelain finish may
chip without a pan to
absorb the intense
heat.
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TO REMOVEVALVEKNOBS- Place cloth under
and around knob, twist cloth tightly into a
long handle, pull firmly on twisted cloth until
knob slides off. (See illustration below).
GRIDOLE- Some ranges are equipped with
griddles. Before using the griddle for the first
time:
1. Remove griddle cover.
a. Peessdown on any corner.
b. Slide fingers under 2 sides of griddle
cover and lift off. DONOTpry off with any
instrument or tool.
2. Wash griddle thoroughly with soap and
water.
3. Wipe clean.
TO OPERATEGRIDDLE- Select desired flame
height (Hi, Simmer, or Warm position).
Preheat griddle 3 to 5 minutesbefore cooking,
then sprinkle a few drops of water onit to test
the heat.
GREASEPAN- There is a grease pan located at
the center rear of the griddle burner. This pan
should be removed and cleaned as necessary.
FIFTHBURNER- The griddle burner can beused
as a fifth surface burner. Merely remove the
griddle and replace with extra grate provided.
GREASE PAN
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5th BURNER
UNDER GRIDDLE
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