Magic Chef CES1350AAH Owner's Manual

Manual clean electric range with electronic control for freestanding, slide-in and drop-in ranges

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Owner's Guide
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Manual Clean
Electric Range
with Electronic Control
For Freestanding,
Slide-in
and Drop-in
Ranges
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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2-4
RANGEFEATURES
.............................
5
CLOCKAND
OVEN CONTROL
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6
ABOUT YOUR COOKTOP
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7-9
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7-8
• Coil Elements, select models .................
8
• Smoothtop Cooktop, select models
...........
9
ABOUT YOUR OVEN
.........................
10-12
-About The Control .........................
10
• How:To Set Oven ........................
11-12
ABOUT YOUR RANGE ......................
13-15
• Oven Vent ................................
13
- Oven Door .................................
13
• Oven Window .............................
14
• Oven Ught ................................
14
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14
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15
• Leveling Legs ..............................
15
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16-18
ABOUT COOKING ...........................
19-24
• Surface Cooking .........................
19-20
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21
• Baking & Roasting .......................
22-23
• Broiling ...................................
24
ABOUT SERVICE ...........................
25-26
• Troubleshooting Chart ...................
25-26
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28
FOR CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE
CALL 1-800-688-1120
8113P199-60
(10-98-0o)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Owner's Guide Manual Clean Electric Range with Electronic Control For Freestanding, Slide-in and Drop-in Ranges TABLE OF CONTENTS • Oven Window ......IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..• Oven Ught ........ RANGEFEATURES ......• Oven Rack ........ • Storage Drawer ......CLOCKAND OVEN CONTROL ....
  • Page 2 Thank You. RUCT!aNS for purchasing our cooking appliance. To help you obtain the maximum in cooking Read and follow all instructions before using this satisfaction, we offer these suggestions: appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a []C_ Read this manual before using the appliance.
  • Page 3 WARNING: NEVER use appliance NEVER leave surface units door, or drawer, if equipped, as a unattended especially when using step stool or seat as this may result high heat settings. An unattended in possible tipping of the appliance, believer could cause smoking and a damage to the appliance, and greasy spillover can cause a fire.
  • Page 4 NEVER leave children alone or Use care when opening door. Let hot unsupervised in area where air or steam escape before removing appliance is in use or is still hot. or replacing food. NEVER allow children to sit or stand For proper oven operation and on any part of the appliance as they performance, do not block or obstruct...
  • Page 5: Cooktop

    ELECTRONIC CONTROL (page 6) OVEN LIGHT SWITCH (page 14) SURFACE INDICATOR LIGHTS BACKGUARD (page 7) OVEN VENT (page 13) on smoothtop range on coil element range (page 8) HOT SURFACE INDICATOR (smoothtop cooktop only) (page 9) SURFACE ELEMENTS (pages 8 and 9) BROIL ELEMENT (not shown) COOKTOP (page 8) _K SUPPORTS...
  • Page 6 Press this pad Press or press to cancel all and hold these operations pads to enter except the the time, tem- TIMER. The perature, or to time of day will -- select Hi or Lo [Timer] IV]" reappear in the broil.
  • Page 7 Other tips... Before cooking... • Always place a pan on the surface unit before you • To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface turn it on. To prevent damage to range, never elements do not install cabinet storage directly operate surface unit without a pan in place.
  • Page 8 To raise the cooktop: 1. When cool, grasp the front edge of the cooktop. Freestanding ranges with a coil element cooktop will feature 2. Gently lift up until the two support rods, at the front of a lift-up cooktop. the cooktop, snap into place. The cooktop does not lift up on these models: •...
  • Page 9 • Cooktop may emit a light smoke and odor the first few HOT SURFACE light will turn on when smoothtop cookt times cooktop is used. This is normal. is hot. Light will turn off when top cools. Hot surface ligh is located either on the backguard or at the back center •...
  • Page 10 • A beep sounds each time a function pad is pressed. There is no beep for the A or V' pad. • Be sure all packing material is removed from oven before turning on. • The oven will automatically turn off if it is left on for 12 hours and 000 will appear in the display.
  • Page 11 BAKE INDICATOR 1.Press the BAKE pad. Bake • 000 ° will appear in the display. • BAKE indicator will flash in the display. Broil 2. Press the • or V pad. Then press either pad until the Bake desired oven temperature is displayed. •...
  • Page 12 1. Press theBROIL pad. Bake • 000wiltappear i nthedisplay, Broil • BROIL indicator will flash in the display. BROIL INDICATOR Bake: 2. Press the • pad to select HI BROIL for normal broiling or press the • pad to select LO BROIL for low temperature broiling.
  • Page 13 • WARNING: NEVER place excessive weight on or • When oven is i:nuse, the areanear the oven stand on an open oven door. This could cause the vent opening may feel warm or hot to the touchi range to tip over, break the door, or injure the user. On coil element cooktops, the oven •...
  • Page 14 protect the oven door window: 1. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents such as steel wool scouring pads or powdered cleansers as they may scratch the glass. Do not attempt to change _e rack position _en oven is hot.: 2. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, furniture, toys, or other objects.
  • Page 15: Leveling Legs

    DO notstore ptasticl p aperproducts, food orflammable m=edals :in this drawerl The drawer may _ome The storage drawer at the bottom of the freestanding or slide-in range is safe and convenient for storing metal and glass cookware. The storage drawer can be removed to clean under the range.
  • Page 16: Cleaning Chart

    Read and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions. Cleaning Puff, Scrunge Scrub Sponges, or Scotch-Brite No Scratch, Cookware or Kitchen Sponge. Test a small inconspicuous area using a very light pressure to see if the surface may scratch or discolor. Abrasive Scouring Pads - S.O.S., Brillo Steel Wool This is particularly important for porcelain enamel, highly Soap, Scotch-Brite Pads.
  • Page 17 Elements, 1. Elements are self-cleaning. Soil will burn off as elements are used. oven and coil, 2. Do not spray oven cleaner on elements, electrical hook up or connection. select models 3. Do not immerse coil-type surface elements in water. •...
  • Page 18: Aluminum Foil Usage

    Plastic finishes • Soap and water NOTE: To prevent staining or discoloration, wipe up fat, grease or acid • Door handles • Non-abrasive plas- (tomato, lemon, vinegar, milk, fruit juice, marinade) immediately with a dry • Backguard trim tic pad or sponge paper towel or cloth.
  • Page 19 • If a highersetting is usedto begina cooking operation Acceptable water bath or pressure canners should not b_ ortobringwatertoa boil,always reduce to a lower oversized and should have flat bottoms. setting oncecooking beginsorwatercomes to a boil. When canners do not meet •...
  • Page 20 The pan material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the heating element to the pan bottom. Aluminum Heats evenly. Avoid thin gauge aluminum. Acidic foods or salt will cause it to discolor or pit. Anodizing improves Toachieve optimum surface cooking performance, select stain resistance and pitting.
  • Page 21 Do not cover an entire oven rack or oven bottom with For optimum results, air must circulate freely within the aluminum foil. This will reduce heat circulation, result in oven and around the food, To help ensure this, place food in the center of the oven. Allow two inches poor baking and may damage the oven bottom.
  • Page 22 Use a reliable recipe and accurately measure fresh Roasting is the method for cooking large, tender cuts of ingredients. Carefully follow directions for oven meat uncovered, without adding moisture. Most meats are temperature and cooking time. Preheat oven if roasted at 325°1=.It is not necessary to preheat the oven. recommended.
  • Page 23 COMMON BAKING PROBLEMS AND WHY THEY HAPPEN PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES Cakes are uneven. • Pans too close or touching each other or oven walls. * Batter uneven in pans. • Temperature set too low or baking time too short.. Oven not level. = Undermixing. •...
  • Page 24: Broiling

    Broiling is usedfortendercutsofmeator marinated meats, p oultry, fishandsomefruitsandvegetables. The foodis placed directly under thebroilelement. Cooking timeisdetermined b ythedesired degree of doneness a ndthedistance between thefoodandthe element. Forbestresults, s teaks andchopsshould beatleast 3/4-inch thick.Thinner c utsshould bepanbroiled. • Before broiling, trim excess fat to prevent excessive spattering or smoking.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Chart

    Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself until you know what caused the problem. Always unless directed to do so in this manual or the replace a blown fuse with one of the correct chart below. Refer all other servicing to a qualified amperage, do not use a substitute.
  • Page 26 1. Oven is too hot or too coot. 1. Select correct oven temperature. When baking, Baking results are not what you always preheat oven before adding food. 2. See rack placement on pages 14 and 21. 2. Food not positioned correctly in expected.
  • Page 27: Warranty

    COOKING APPLIANCE WARRANTY FULL WARRANTY - Parts and Labor For one (1) year from the date of original purchase date, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge, LIMITED WARRANTY -Parts only For an additional four (4) years beyond the first year of the full warranty period - Parts listed below will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage, and transportation.

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