Electric Range Welcome .................................. 2 Important Safety Instructions .. 3-4 Installation Instructions...... 5-6 Setting Surface Controls.... 6-9 Surface Cooking .................. 10 Before Setting Oven Controls ................. 10-11 Setting Oven Controls ......... 11 Cooking Informations ..... 12-13 Care & Cleaning .............. 14-20 Adjusting Your Oven Temperature ................ 20 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems ...........................................
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Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. 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 is a brief explanation of these symbols. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
Important Safety Instructions • Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. Remove all utensils from the rack before removing rack. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot oven element or interior of the oven. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.
Installation Instructions Installation and service must be performed by a qualified technician. IMPORTANT: Save for the local electrical inspector’s use. Read and save these instructions for future reference. Clearances and Dimensions a. Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surface (1.3cm (1/2”) 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.
Installation Instructions 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). To level the range: 1. Use a 1-1/4” open end key or an adjustable wrench to equally unscrew the four leveling legs two to three turns each. 2. Install an oven rack in the center of the oven. 3.
Setting Surface Controls Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (Some models) About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure 1). Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used.
Setting Surface Controls Hot Surface Surface Chaude Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (continued) Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements Depending on your model, your cooktop is equipped with 2, 3 or 4 Single Radiant Surface Elements. sim To Operate the Single Surface Elements: 2 8 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Figure 3 7 1). Turn the knob to adjust the setting if desired.
Setting Surface Controls Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (continued) Setting Warm Zone Controls (some models) To Operate the warm zone Your appliance is equipped with a warm zone. The purpose of the warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the warm zone.
Surface cooking Surface Cooking (Continued) Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 1). Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 2. Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
Before Setting Oven Controls This range has a fan that will turn “ON” and “OFF” by itself to keep the electronics cool. It may continue to run after the range has been turned “OFF”, but may also stop immediately and then turn “ON” after a while. Oven Vent Location -Models with Coil Elements The oven is vented through the right rear coil element. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Cooking Informations Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc... There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions Chart Baking Problems Causes Corrections Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom.
Cooking Informations Broiling Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil element of the oven. Preheating Preheating is suggested when searing rare steaks. (Remove the broiler pan before preheating. Foods will stick if placed on hot metal.) To preheat, set the oven control(s) to BROIL as instructed in the Electronic Oven Control Guide. Wait for the element to become red-hot, usually about 2 minutes. Preheating is not necessary when broiling meats well-done.
Care & Cleaning (Cleaning Chart) Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER. Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Care & Cleaning Coil Surface Element (some models) Be careful not to bend terminal ends when replacing elements after cleaning. To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and Drip Bowls ATTENTION: Never leave covers on the coil elements as they could be permanently damaged if the coil is turned on by accident. Prior to cleaning the coil elements make sure they are cold and that control knobs are turned to OFF Coil elements clean themselves when they are turned on.
Care & Cleaning Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance (some models) Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your Ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a non abrasive cloth or pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.
Care & Cleaning Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel (Some Models) Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior parts. Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts. Please refer to the table provided at the beginning of the General Care & Cleaning section in this Use & Care Guide. Oven Cleaning Cleaning the Manual Clean Oven (non self-clean oven, some models) Make sure the oven is cool and that all control knobs are et OFF position.
Care & Cleaning Oven Cleaning (Continued) Cleaning the Self-Clean Oven (some models, Continued) What to Expect During Cleaning While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent, located on the top of the control panel.
Care & Cleaning Storage Drawer with extensible glides (some models) To remove Warmer Drawer: 1. Open the drawer to the fully opened position. 2. Locate the latches on both sides of the warmer drawer. (See Figure 1) Latch 3. Pull up on the left glide latch and push down on the right glide latch. (See Figure 1) Pull up latch 4. Pull the drawer away from the range. with finger 5. To clean warmer drawer, gently scour with a soapy scouring pad, this will remove most spots.
Care & Cleaning Changing the Surface Light (some models) Be sure all surface element control knobs are turned off “ ” and elements are cool. Use switch located on or underneath the control panel to turn the surface light ON/OFF. Replace the surface light, if after repeated attempts to turn it on you are not successful. It is recommended to use a little mirror to replace the surface light. To remove and replace the fluorescent light: 1. Place the little mirror to see in it the fluorescent tube. 1.
Before you call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. You will be charged for a service call while the appliance is in warranty if the problem is not caused by defective product workmanship or materials. Your new appliance is a carefully engineered product.
Before you call Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface. (1) Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time. (2) Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used.