CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COOK-TOP USE OVEN USE HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN SETTING THE CLOCK AND TIMER GENERAL CARE AND CLEANING BEFORE YOU CALL SERVICE Table of Contents PAGE...
CAUTION. • Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on the back guard of a range - children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured. • DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS, HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN.
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• Glazed cooking utensils – Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. • Utensils handles should be turned inward and 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, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS How to Operate the Surface Elements (Coil Surface Elements Cook-top Models) • Place cooking utensil on the surface element. • Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
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Pans should not extend more than one inch over the coil element. The bottom surface of the pan in this situation could trap enough heat to cause discoloring of the burner bowl, damage to the surface units and or crazing of the porcelain enamel range surface. CERAMIC GLASS (Ceramic Glass Cook-top Models) •...
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROL Oven Vent Location (Coil Surface Elements Cook-top Models) • The oven vent is located under the right rear surface unit. When the oven is on, warm air flows through the right rear element. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. •...
To broil, turn the oven control clockwise to BROIL. It is not necessary to preheat the oven unless recommended in the recipe. Position food on broiler pan provided with the range. It is designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke.
If acids spill on the cook-top while it is hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away. When the surface has cooled, wash wish soap and water. Rinse well. • Painted surfaces include the sides of the range. Clean these with soap and water or vinegar and water solution. •...
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IMPORTANT: Prior to using your cook-top for the first time, apply some of the cook-top cleaning (Ceramic Glass Cook-top cream supplied with your new range. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or pad such a no scratch scrub Models) sponge. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cook-top cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasion.
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To clean the inside of the door: • • To clean the outside of the door: • • • • Oven Cavity • • • • Oven Heating Elements Oven Racks • • • Broiler Pan • • • Oven Light (Some Models) Storage Drawer The storage drawer can be removed.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE IMPORTANT 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. OCCURRENCE 1) Surface Elements Or Oven Not Will Operate 2) Surface Elements Do Not Heat...
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10) Frequent Cycling Off And On Surface Units (Ceramic Glass Cook-top Models) 11) Poor Baking Results 12) Oven Makes Clicking Noise 13) Oven Door Is Crooked 14) Oven Light Does Not Work (Some Models) Improper cookware being used/ Many factors affect baking results. This is the sound of the heating element turning off and on during cooking functions.