Tappan TEF242BW5, TEF242BU5 Owner’s Manual

ELECTRICRANGE
READAND SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS OWNER'S GUIDE
PIN 318200511 (0705) Rev. A
Product Registration
Register Your Product
The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in
completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products North America.
Note: The instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide are not meant to (:overevery possible condition and situation that may
occur. Common senseand caution must be practiced when installing, operating and
maintaining any appliance.
Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained with in this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and (:arefor your range. Pleaseread through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record in the space provided belowthe model and serial numbers. The numbers are found on the serial plate located atthe right of the range frame andare visible when the drawer is open.
Mode[ Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your range and feature information for several models. Your range may not have all the
described features. The graphics shown are representational. Tile graphics on your range may not look exactly like those shown.
important: Keep a copy of your bill of sale. The date on the bill establishes tile warranty period service be required. Placeit
where it can be easily retrieved. If service is performed while the appliance is under warranty, you may have to show your bill of sale.
Contents
Page
Product Registration ........................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ........................... 3-4
Installation Instructions .................................... 5-6
Oven Light ......................................................... 6
Surface Light ..................................................... 6
Setting Surface Controls ..................................... 7
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils .................... 7
Specialty Pans& Trivets...................................... 8
Canning Tips & Information ............................... 8
Indicator Light .................................................... 9
Oven Baking ...................................................... 9
Air Circulation .................................................. 10
Broiling ............................................................. 10
Oven Settings ................................................... 10
Cleaning the appliance ................................ 11-14
To Remove and Replace the Oven Door ............ 14
To Remove and Replace Storage Drawer ........... 15
To Remove and Replace Decorative Drawer
Front Panel ....................................................... 15
Avoid ServiceChecklist ................................ 16-19
Warranty .......................................................... 20
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IMPORTANT SAFETY MNSTRUCTIONS
Read amminstructions before using this appmiance.
Save these instructions for future reference,
This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here isa brief explanation of these symbols.
This symbol will help you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. This symbol will help you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the range, Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with packaging material,
Proper mnsta[latJon--Be sure your appliance is propedy in- stalled and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance
with the National Electrical Code ANSm/NFPA No. 70--latest edition and local code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this range
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency
User Servicing -- Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range,
Never modify or alter the construction of a range by remov- ing leveling mess, panems, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/ screws, or any part of the product.
To reduce
All ranges can tip,
Injury to per- sons could re-
sult Install antPtip
device packed with range
See Installa- tion Instruc- tions,
the risk of tipping of the range, the range must be
secured by properly in- stalled antPtip bracket(s)
provided with the range To check if the bracket(s) is in-
stalled properl); remove the lower panel or storage
drawer and verify that the anti-tip bracket(s) is en-
gaged_ Refer to the installa- tion instructions for proper
antiotip bracket(s)installa- tion
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or
drawer of this range can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may cause
the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury
Do not use the oven for storage.
Storage in or on Appliance -- Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface units or in the storage drawer (if equipped)_ This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, p[asticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids, Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range Flammable materials may explode and result
in fire or property damage,
Do not store items of interest to children in
the
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range, Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injure&
Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on ant, part of the appliance_
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface units and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface
units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven
door and window Wear Proper Apparel -- Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do no[ let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher. When heating fat or grease, watch it dosemy.Fat or grease may
catch fire if allowed to become too hot, Use Only Dry Potholders -- Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may resuff in burns from steam. Do not let the potholders touch hot heating surface units or interior oven elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a
potholder Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Build-up of pres-
sure may cause the container to burst and result in injury. Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be
stored or discarded. mMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the oven during a
power failure. If the power faims,always turn the oven off. If the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the oven wi[[
begin to operate again_ Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil.
Electronic controllers can be damaged by cold
temperatures. When you use your range for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period of time, make sure that it has been exposed to a temperature above 0°C/32°F for at [east 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS (continued)
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP
Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Use Proper Pan Size -- This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different sizes Select utensils having fiat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit_ The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating
unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of c[othing_ Proper relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve efficiency
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units -- To reduce the risk of
burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil
Never Leave Surface Units Unattended -- BoiJovers cause smoking and greasy spiiiovers that may ignite, or a pan that has
boiled dry may melt
, Protective Liners -- Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottom or any other part of the range Only use aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food_
Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit_
Glazed Cooking Utensils -- Only certain types of glass, glass/ ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suit- able for rangetop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature_ Check the manufacturer's recommenda- tions for rangetop use.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
Use Care When Opening Door -- Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of ahot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven_
Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven is vented between the cooktop and the backguard Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns_ Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent These items could melt or ignite_
Placement of Oven Racks,Always placeoven racksin desired location while oven is cook Removeaii utensilsfrom the rack
before removing rack_ff rack must be moved while oven is hot, use extreme caution_ Use pothoJders and grasp the rack with both
hands to reposition_ Do not Jetpotholders contact the hot oven dement or interior of the oven
Do not use your broiler pan without its insert. Broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler_
Do not cover the broiler grid with aluminum foil Exposed fat and grease could ignite
Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break Disconnect the range or turn off the power to the range before removing and replacing light bulb.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE
Clean the range reguJady to keep a[[ parts free of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate_ Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire When flaming food
under the hood turn the fan on Refer to the hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning
Cleaners/Aerosols -- Always follow the manufacturer's recomo mended directions for use_ Be aware that excess residue from
cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and!or injury
SELF-CLEANING OVENS:
Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the oven misted in this owner's guide. Before self-cleaning the oven,
remove all utensils stored in the oven Do not clean the oven door gasket. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the gasket Do not use oven cleaners. No oven cleaner or oven liner
protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven
Remove oven racks. Oven racks colour will change if left in the oven during a self<leaning cycle
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive
to the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle of any range. Move birds to another well ventilated room.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure
to such substances
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
mnstaMMationmnstructions
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified technician,
IMPORTANT." Save for the local electdcal inspector's use.
Read and save these instructions for future reference,
Clearances and Dimensions a. Provideadequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surface (1/16" to the cabinet side walls and the rear
wall). b. Location--Check location where the range will be installed. Check for proper electrical supply and the stability of floor. c. Dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance. Contact surface must be solid and
level.
RANGE DIMENSIONS
FRONT VmEW
I"_- 13" _1
Maximum depth fol cabinets above
range top.
24" 24" 25" 24"
f
48"
Maximurr
A B C
A --€_ _
45 _
Door Open _ \
30" Minimum clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet; or 24" Minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet isprotected by not lessthan I/4" flame retardant millboard covered with not lessthan 0.015" stainless steel, 0.024" aluminum or 0.020" copper. 1/I 6" clearance isthe minimum for the rear and sides of the range. Follow all dimension requirements provided above to prevent property damage, Potential fire hazard, and incorrect countertop and cabinet cuts.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
Location Set your new range I/16" away from the rear wall and line it up with the kitchen counters.
Make sure there is at least 1/16" of clearance between each side of the range and the kitchen counters. Allow 3" minimum clearance between your range and the refrigerator, if they are side by side.
Leveling For good baking results, your range should be level.Screw type leveling legs are provided at each corner of the range at the base. Remove the storage drawer to adjust the leveling legs. (Refer to Storage Drawer section).
24" Models
mnstaMMation nstructions (continued)
To tevel the range:
two to three turns each.
2. Install an oven ra(k in the center of the oven.
o 3. Move the range to itsfinal position, then put a spirit levelon the rack to check for levelness.
1. Usea ! -1/4" open end key or an adjustable wrench to equally unscrew the four leveling legs Take two readings, one with the level placed diagonally first in one direction, and then the
other.
4. Usethe !-1/4" key or wrench to adjust tile leveling legs. Turn each one until the range stands firm without wobbling.
5. Some models aresupported by smooth glide rollers to facilitate moving.
If floor is flat and level, open the drawer and lower the front roller locking levers (some models) to prevent the rangefrom moving. If floor isnot flat or level or if this model has rollers without locking levers, usethe 4 leveling legsto level, support and prevent the range from moving.
Oven Light (somemode s)
Do not turn the oven tight on during the self-deaning cyde. High
temperature wilt reduce tamp tife,
On some models an interior oven light will turn on automatically when the oven door is opened. The oven light may be turned on when tile door isclosed by using tile oven light switch located on or underneath the control panel. On a self clean oven the lamp is covered with aglass shield held in place by awire holder.
THIS GLASS SHIELD MUST BE tN PLACE WHENEVER THE OVEN tStN USE.
To replace the tight bulb:
BE SUREOVEN ISCOOL.
1. Turn tile power off at the main source.
2. Wear aleather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.
3. Replacebulb with a40 watt appliance bulb only.
4. Forself-cleaning oven, presswire holder to one side to releaseglass shield, change bulb and be sure to replace glass shield.
Surface Light (somemode s)
Be sure alt surface element control knobs are turned off "@" and
eJements are cool
Use switch located on or underneath the control panel to turn tile surface light ON/OFF. Replace the surface light, if after repeated attempts to turn it on you are not successful.
To remove and replace the fluorescent tight:
1. Lift up tile control panel cover.
2. Placeyour fingers on the tube at approximately 8" from each end.
3. To remove, turn the tube 90° then pull it out of its sockets.
4. To replacethe tube, engage the new tube into the sockets, then rotate and snap the tube in
place light to make it sure it will lit.
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