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ELECTRIC RANGE COS-ERD304K(-BK) USER MANUAL IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY. INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THIS UNIT FOR THE OWNER. OWNER: PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Rev.24.12...
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COSMO Appliances are designed according to the strictest safety and performance standard for the North American market. We follow the most advanced manufacturing philosophy.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY....................5 Anti-tip Device ......................7 Important Safety Instructions ................8 OVERVIEW ......................13 Range Layout ......................13 Control Panel ......................15 FEATURES ......................16 Clock & Timer ......................16 Timed Cooking ....................... 18 OPERATION ....................... 23 Cooktop .........................
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Defrost ....................40 Tips and Techniques ..................41 RANGE CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..............48 Cleaning ........................48 Removing/Assembling Oven Door ............... 53 Replacing Oven Light ..................... 55 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................57 Cooktop Problems ....................57 Oven Problems ......................59 LIMITED WARRANTY ..................62...
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RANGE SAFETY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol.
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WARNING • This appliance is intended for normal residential use. It is not approved for commercial use, outdoor installation, or any other application not specifically allowed by this manual. • This appliance requires connection to a 3-prong or 4-prong, 240VAC single-phase (split-phase), 60Hz grounded electrical source dedicated to the appliance.
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ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING TIP OVER HAZARD • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. • Install anti-tip bracket to floor or wall per installation instructions. • Slide range back so rear range foot is engaged in the slot of the anti-tip bracket.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: • WARNING: TO REDUCE THE • Proper Installation – The RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, appliance, when installed, must THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED be electrically grounded in...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • If there is a fire in the oven • DO NOT TOUCH HEATING during baking, smother the fire ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR by closing the oven door and SURFACES OF OVEN – Heating turning the oven off or by using elements may be hot even a multi-purpose dry chemical or though they are dark in color.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never Leave Surface Units • Utensil Handles Should Be Unattended at High Heat Turned Inward and Not Extend Settings – Boilover causes Over Adjacent Surface Units – To smoking and greasy spillovers reduce the risk of burns, ignition that may ignite.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never broil with door open. • Keep Oven Vent Ducts Open-door broiling is not Unobstructed. permitted due to overheating of • Clean Cooktop With Caution – If control knobs. a wet sponge or cloth is used to •...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Proper Disposal of Your • Wait for the oven to cool before Appliance – Dispose of or recycle removing contents and cleaning your appliance in accordance the oven. with Federal and Local • In the event of ignition inside the Regulations.
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OVERVIEW RANGE LAYOUT The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model. 1. Oven vent 7. Surface heating element (rear) 2.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED Oven racks (2) NOTE: • To purchase replacement parts or any other accessories, please visit www.cosmoappliances.com or reference the contact information at the end of this manual.
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CONTROL PANEL The appearance of the control panel and the knobs may vary from what is shown below. COS-ERD304K(-BK) Clock/Timer Surface element Oven controls controls controls...
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FEATURES CLOCK & TIMER SETTING THE CLOCK AND TIMER IMPORTANT: Clock must be set in order for the timed oven functions to work. Your model has a digital display clock with 3 control buttons. NOTE: • In the event of a power failure, the clock time set will be lost. When the power is returned, clock must be set again.
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TO SET THE TIMER The digital countdown timer can be set up to 11 hours and 59 minutes maximum. Function 1. Press the function button repeatedly until the indicator bar blinks above "Set Timer". 2. Press or hold the + or – button to set the length of time, then press the function button or wait for 5 seconds to confirm.
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TIMED COOKING WARNING FOOD POISONING HAZARD • Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. • Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator first.
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TO SET THE COOK TIME Function 1. Press the function button until the bar flashes above "Cook Time". 2. Use the + or – button to set the length of cooking time (maximum of 10 hours). 3. Press the function button or wait for 5 seconds to confirm. TO SET THE END TIME Function 1.
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SETTING THE COOKING METHODS The oven function knob and the thermostat knob are used together to select oven modes. The appearance of the knobs may vary from what is shown here. Oven function knob Oven thermostat knob (°F) OVEN FUNCTION KNOB OFF position Light position Bake position...
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1. After setting the cook time or end time, turn the oven function knob and thermostat knob to set the desired cooking mode and temperature. 2. The oven will automatically turn on or shut off according to the cook time or end time set.
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Example using both Cook Time and End time: Set delayed baking at 350°F for 45 minutes and finish cooking at 6:00. Press the function button repeatedly until the indicator bar blink above "Cook Time". Use the + or – button to set the length of cooking time to 0.45, then press the function button or wait for 5 seconds to confirm.
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OPERATION COOKTOP BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP Read all instructions before using. WARNING • Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the cooktop is broken, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately. •...
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CAUTION • Never cook directly on the glass. Always use cookware. • Do not use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board. • Do not slide metal or glass across the cooktop surface. Cookware with rough or uneven bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface. •...
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COOKING AREAS The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent circles on the glass cooktop surface. When a control is turned on, a glow can be seen through the glass cooktop surface. For the most efficient cooking, fit the pan size to the element size. Pans should not extend more than 1/2"...
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USING THE COOKTOP ELEMENTS Turning on a Single/Dual Element Single: OFF position Hi position LO position Dual: OFF position Single Dual element element Hi position HI position 1. Select an element, and locate its control knob. 2. Push the control knob in and turn it in either direction to the desired setting.
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In Case of Power Failure The electric cooktop and oven cannot be used during a power outage. If power is lost while a cooktop element is on, the cooktop element will turn back on as soon as power is restored. In the event of power loss, failure to turn all cooktop element knobs to the OFF position may result in ignition of items on or near the cooktop, leading to serious injury or death.
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Choosing Cookware The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. Recommended • Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (anodized aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting).
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OVEN BEFORE USING THE OVEN Read the instructions for each feature and cooking mode in this manual carefully before using the oven. CAUTION • Do not use any type of foil or oven liner to cover the oven bottom. These items can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the product and risk of shock, smoke or fire.
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WARNING FOOD POISONING HAZARD • Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. • Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator first.
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OVEN DOOR To avoid oven door glass breakage: • Do not close the oven door if the racks are not fully inserted into the oven cavity or if bakeware extends past the front edge of an oven rack. • Do not set objects on the glass surface of the oven door. •...
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Rack Positions For best cooking results, adjust rack so COS-ERD304K(-BK) food is placed at the center of the oven. For most foods this will be rack position #3 or #4. For larger foods like roasts and turkey, move the rack position down to #2 or #1 to keep the food centered in the oven.
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OVEN CONTROLS The oven function knob and the thermostat knob are used together to select oven modes. The appearance of the knobs may vary from what is shown here. Oven function knob (°F) Oven thermostat knob (°F) OVEN FUNCTION KNOB OFF position Light position Bake position...
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OVEN FUNCTIONS The cooking modes can be set to cook for a specific length of time and automatically turn off. See "Timed Cooking" section. Cooking Description Mode Uses heat from both the upper element and lower element to Bake maintain temperature. The convection fan only turns on during preheating.
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BAKE Ideal for single rack cooking. When using this mode to prepare baked goods such as cakes, cookies and pastries, always preheat the oven first and place food centrally near the middle racks. Setting the Bake Mode (Example: Set Bake at 375°F.) 1.
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CONV BAKE (CONVECTION BAKE) Ideal for single or multiple rack baking. Reduce standard recipe baking temperature by 25°F (15°C). Always preheat the oven first. Baking times may be slightly longer for multiple racks than what would be expected for a single rack.
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BROIL Ideal for toasting, melting cheese, browning and searing surface. Food should be place near the upper racks, and should not be cooked for too long on each side of the food. It is not necessary to preheat when using this mode. Setting the Broil Mode 1.
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CONV BROIL (CONVECTION BROIL) Ideal for grilling meats, vegetables, and poultry. It is recommended to preheat the oven first. Cooking times may be slightly longer for multiple racks than what would be expected for a single rack. Setting the Conv Broil Mode (Example: Set Conv Broil at 450°F.) 1.
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CONV ROAST (CONVECTION ROAST) Ideal for roasting meats and poultry. Heated air circulates around the food from all sides, sealing in juices and flavors, and foods are crispy brown on the outside while staying moist on the inside. Food should be place near the middle or lower racks.
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DEFROST Food should be place near the middle or lower racks. Setting the Defrost Mode 1. Adjust oven rack levels as needed and place the food in the oven. 2. Turn the cooking-mode knob to select Defrost. The oven fan turns on. 3.
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TIPS AND TECHNIQUES BAKE Baking is cooking with heated air. The lower element in the oven is used to heat the air but no fan is used to circulate the heat. Follow the recipe or convenience food directions for baking temperature, time and rack position.
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CONVECTION BAKE Convection Bake uses heat from the lower heating element and air movement from the convection fan to enhance cooking efficiency and evenness across multiple racks. Reduce recipe baking temperatures by 25°F (15°C). • For best results, foods should be cooked uncovered, in low-sided pans to take advantage of the forced air circulation.
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Foods recommended for convection bake mode: Appetizers, Biscuits, Cakes, Casseroles, Coffee Beans, Cookies (2 to 4 racks), Cream Puffs, Popovers, Yeast Breads, One-Dish Entrées, Oven Meals (rack positions 3 and 4), and Air Leavened Foods (Soufflés, Meringue, Meringue- Topped Desserts, Angel Food Cakes, Chiffon Cakes). Convection Bake Chart Reduce standard recipe temperature by 25 ºF (15 °C) for Convection Bake.
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BROIL The Broil mode uses intense heat from the upper heating element to sear foods. The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature, and your preference of doneness will affect broiling times. • For best results when broiling, use a pan designed for broiling. •...
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INTERNAL FOOD TIME TIME RACK FOOD ITEM TEMP. SIDE 1 SIDE 2 POSITION °F (°C) (MIN) (MIN) Lamb Chops (1") Medium Rare 145 (63) Medium 160 (71) Well Done 170 (77) Bread Garlic Bread, (1" slices) Garlic Bread, (1" slices) CONVECTION ROAST The Convection Roast mode uses heat from both upper and lower elements and hot air movement from the convection fan to enhance cooking efficiency...
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RANGE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. Do not use abrasive cleaning products.
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Cleaning Method: • Use ceramic cooktop cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective or may scratch, damage or stain the cooktop surface. • Use a paper towel or non-scratch cleaning pad to clean the entire cooktop surface.
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HEAVY BURNED-ON RESIDUE • Allow the cooktop to cool. • For additional protection, after all residue has been removed, polish the entire surface with ceramic cooktop cleaner and a paper towel. Cleaning Methods: • While the cooktop is still warm, use a single-edge razor blade scraper at approximately a 30°...
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Cleaning Methods: • Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop. It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks are removable using the ceramic cooktop cleaner with a non-scratch cleaning pad for ceramic cooktops. •...
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CONTROL KNOBS • Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove. • When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position. Cleaning Method: • Wash with soap and water. NOTE: • Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner. Do not soak knobs.
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REMOVING/ASSEMBLING OVEN DOOR For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven door. However, if removal is necessary, make sure the oven is off and cool. NOTE: • The oven door is heavy. • If door is removed, confirm that door operates correctly and seals properly when reinstalled.
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Assembling Door 1. Firmly grasp both sides of the door. 2. With the door at the same angle as the removal position, which is approximately five degrees or 2-3 inches from being fully closed, seat the indentation of the hinge arms into the bottom edge of the hinge slots.
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REPLACING OVEN LIGHT WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD • Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker to disconnect power before servicing. • Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. CAUTION BURN HAZARD • Make sure oven is cool. •...
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REPLACING AN OVEN LIGHT IMPORTANT: Make sure oven and bulb are cool. 1. Disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. 2. Remove oven racks. 3. Turn counter-clockwise and remove the light cover on rear wall. 4. Remove bulb from socket. 5.
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. COOKTOP PROBLEMS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Surface units There is no power Make sure electrical plug is plugged do not turn on to the range. into a live, properly grounded outlet.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Unable to Using improper Use pans with flat bottoms and that maintain a cookware. match the diameter of the cooktop rolling boil or element selected. See "Using the will not cook Cooktop Elements" in the fast enough "Operation"...
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Brown streaks Boilovers are Use a blade scraper to remove soil. or specks cooked onto See "Cleaning" in the "Range Care surface. and Maintenance" section. OVEN PROBLEMS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Strong odor Manufacturing This is normal with a new range and when using new protective coating will disappear after a few uses.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Food is All ovens operate Adjust oven calibration downwards overcooked slightly differently to reduce overcooking. See "Setting from each other. Oven Temperature Calibration" in the "Settings" section. Cooling fan The electronic The fan will turn off automatically continues to run components have when the electronic components...
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Beeping tone System error This is an error warning tone. Reset occurred detected. oven power at the circuit breaker to stop the beeping. If error code remains or repeats, take note or record the beeping sequence and contact a qualified service provider for repairs.
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LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY AND SERVICE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE, YOUR PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED. TO REGISTER AND REVIEW FULL WARRANTY DETAILS, VISIT: WWW.COSMOAPPLIANCES.COM/WARRANTY SCAN TO REGISTER CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO CHAT WITH US LIVE FOR ASSISTANCE, VISIT: WWW.COSMOAPPLIANCES.COM/CHAT SCAN TO CHAT...
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IMPORTANT Do Not Return This Product To The Store If you have a problem with this product, please contact COSMO Customer Support at +1 (888) 784-3108 DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE, MODEL #, AND SERIAL # REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. IMPORTANT Ne pas Réexpédier ce Produit au Magasin...
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APPLIANCES Cosmo is constantly making efforts to improve the quality and performance of our products, so we may make changes to our appliances without updating this manual. Electronic version of this manual is available at: www.cosmoappliances.com...
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