Coil Cooktop; Indicator Lights; Drip Bowls; Surface Elements - Magic Chef 3862VVD Owner's Manual

COIL COOKTOP
Cool(top Indicator Lights
Freestanding rangeswith a coil-type cooktopwillfeature Rangesare equipped withtwo indicatorlightswhichglow
an "upswept"cooktop, when a surfaceelement is on. The indicatorlight willre-
mainon until the element is turned off.After a cooking
(NOTE:The cooktopon a slide-in or drop-in rangedoes operation,be sure the elementand indicatorlightare off.
NOT lift up. The cooktop on a Canadianfreestanding
range doesNOT lift up.)
To raise the "upswept" cooktop: When cool,graspthe
Drip Bowls
front edge of the cooktopand gently lift up untilthe two • Be sure dripbowls, located undereach element,are
supportrodsat the front of the cooktopsnap into place, in place.
• Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject
wiring or component parts underneath the cooktop to
damage.
• To prevent risk of electric shock or fire, do not line drip
bowls with aluminum foil.
Your range will be equipped with either chrome plated
steel drip bowls or porcelain coated steel drip bowls.
To lower the top: Hold the front edge of the cooktop and Chrome drip bowls will turn blue or gold over time or if
carefully push back on each support rod to release the overheated. This type of discoloration is permanent and
notched support. Then gently lower the top into place, will not affect cooking performance.
The support rods will slide into the range frame. To protect the chrome or porcelain finish, avoid using
high settings for longperiods of time. Reduce to a lower
Surface Elements
setting once food begins cooking. Do not use oversized
cookware. Pan should not extend more than 2 inches
• Surface elements are self-cleaning, from the element.
• Do not immerse elements in water. Clean bowls after each use with soap and water. Re-
. When an element is turned on, it will cycle on and off move stubborn stains with baking soda paste and plastic
to maintain the heat setting, scouring pad. Porcelain drip bowls can be cleanedwith a
mild cleanser. To prevent scratching the porcelain or
• To prevent damageto the range, NEVER operate Bur- chrome finish, do not use abrasive cleaning agents.
face element without a pan in place and NEVER allow Rinse, dry and replace.
a pan to boil dry.
NOTE:The oven vent is locatedat the right rear element.
Toremove:Whenl _ I Besurethedripbowlferthiselementhasaholeinthe
cool, raise element center to allow proper oven venting. Never blockthe vent
and carefully puff opening by placing a solid drip bowl in this location or by
out and away from coveringthe hole in the center of the drip bowlwith alumi-
the receptacle, num foil. Blocking the vent will restrict proper oven vent-
ing which will affect baking results.
To replace: Insertthe terminals on the element into the
receptacle. Gently lift up on outer edge of element (oppo-
site terminal-side of element) while inserting terminals
into receptacle. Gently press down on outer edge of ele-
ment until element sits level on drip bowl.
Be sure drip bowl and chrome trim ring, if equipped, are
properly installed. Notch on trim ring should be centered
over the screw securing the receptacle to the maintop. If
trim ring is not installed properly and rests on this screw,
the trim ring and drip bowl wilt "rock".
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