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Welcome &Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new range! At Crosley Corporation, we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority. We know you'll enjoy your new range and Thank You for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future purchases. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructionsfor your model.
lmportant Safety lnstructions f • • • • All ranges can tip. Injury to persons could result. Install anti-tip device packed with range. See Installation Instructions. _To reduce the risk of tipping, the rangemust be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket provided with the range. To check if the bracket is installed properly, visually check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and fully secured by the anti-tip bracket by removing lower panel or storage drawer.
iMPORTANT COOKTOP iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING YOUR (Cont'd) * Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend OverAdjacent Surface Elements--To reduce the risk of burns, ignition offiammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
(9 o .,ed ldt _r,,.t ooo • @ Your Electric Range Features Include: 1. Electronic 2. 11. 12. 13. 14. Left Front Single Radiant Element Control (some models) or Dual Radiant Element Control (some models). Left Rear Single Radiant Element Control. Warming Zone Radiant Element Control (some models). Right Rear Single Radiant Element Control. Right Front Single Radiant Element Control (some models) or Dual Radiant Element Control (some models). Element ON indicator Light(s).
OVEN VENT Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENT. \ Removing & Replacing Oven Racks To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To repJace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls.
Cookware Material Types The cookware material determines how evenly & quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are: ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
Setting Surface Controls (cont'd) © o @ ® Small OFF Element OFF hi 10 OFF Element hi sirn Io 2 8 3 the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle ON and OFF. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.
Setting Surface To Operate Controls Dual Radiant (cont'd) Surface Elements (some models) o @ Small Symbols on the backguard are used to indicate which coil of the Dual Radiant element will heat. The o symbol indicates the inner coil only. The @ symbol indicates both inner and outer coils will heat (See Figs. 1, 2 & Suggested Radiant Surface Element Settings Table). You may switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking.
Note:Thetimeofdaymustfirstbesetinordertooperatetheoven. READTH E INSTRU CTIONS CAREFU LLY B EFORE USING TH E OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad functions of the oven as described below. BAKE TIME PAD-- Used to FEATURE iNDiCATOR UP and DOWN ARROW PADS-- Used along with the function pads to select oven temperature, cook time, start time (when programming an automatic start time), time of day, clean time and minute timer. enter the length of the baking time.
Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) the _ To Set the Clock When the range is first plugged in or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00". 1. Press (_ 2. Within 5 seconds press & hold the /_, 3. As soon as the _ or V pad is released, the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature. When the displayed temperature reaches the desired baking temperature, the preheat indicator light will turn OFF & the control will beep 3 times.
Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) To Set Timed Bake with Delay Start To Change the Oven Temperature or Bake Time after Baking has Started: 1. Press the function pad you want to change. The _ BAKE TiME and _ START TiME pads operate the features that will turn the oven ON & OFF at the times 2. you select in advance. The oven may be programmed to start immediately & shut off automatically (Timed Bake) or to begin baking at a later time with a delayed start time. Press _. '.... 4.
Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) For Roa sting: 1. Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods with Quick Convection Cooking System. 2. Since Quick Convection cooks food faster, reduce the cook time by 25% from the recommended cook time of your recipe, increase the time until the desired doneness is obtained. Note: Cook time reductions will vary depending on the amount and type of food being cooked. To Set Quick 1. 2. 3. Convection Cooking 7. 8. place the food on the insert.
Self-Cleaning Preparing (cont'd) for a Self-Clean Cycle A Self-Cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth. using your hand from the front of the bake element. This will allow easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning. Remove the bottom oven rack before raising the element.
Self=Cleaning Stopping (cont'd) or interrupting If it becomes necessary a Self=Cleaning to stop or interrupt Cycle a Self-Cleaning cycle: 1. Press _o 2. Once the oven has cooled down for about l HOURand 3. the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened. Restart the Self-Clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected. Surfaces Glass, Plastic Control To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the Self-Cleaning cycle.
General Care & Cleaning Cooktop Cleaning Consistent (cont'd) & Maintenance and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply some of the cooktop cleaning cream supplied with your new range. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking.
General Cleaning Care & Cleaning Precautions (cont'd) for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Do not use the foJJowing on the ceramic glass cooktop: • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nyJon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to cJean. • Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia cJeaners, as they may etch or discoJor the cooktop.
General Changing Care & Cleaning the Oven Light (cont'd) (some models) The oven light automatically turns ON when the door is opened. The oven light may also be manually operated by pressing the oven light switch located on top of the controJ panel. The oven light bulb is located at the rear of the oven and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use. Oven Light Holder To 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
soiudons to CornmOn PrOblems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. The list includes common occurrences (shown in bold) that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. The possible corrections to these problems are provided with the problem listed: Range is not level - (1) Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the oven rack is level.
Major Appliance Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Crosley Corporation will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.
