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Use & Care Hanual Electric 200 control with Ceramic Cooktop TABLE CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ...... Features..........Before SettingOven Controls......Before Setting Surface Controls....SettingSurfaceControls......Oven ControlFunctions......SettingOven Controls......11-15 Self-Cleaning ........16-17 Care & Cleaning........18-21 Before You Call ........22-23 Appliance Warranty...
REGISTRATION Cooktop maintenance & cleaning ......19-20 Cautions for aluminum use ........completely, signed and returned to Crosley Corporation. To find your product model and serial numbers see the Replacing the oven light ........... illustrations provided. Removing & replacing oven door .......
Read all instructions before using this appliance, Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
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= Do not use water or flour on grease fires= smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, = Storage in or on appliance--flammable materials a dry chemical or foam=type extinguisher. should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near surface units or in the storage = When heating fat or grease, watch it closely.
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IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS USING YOUR RANGE YOUR COOKTOP • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off before removing the pan. Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL.
, _,oho_, :a a ® Doortocke_ ......_i:,,i :1_ meal te_t RLeeaft OO Right Right Rea¢ F_o.t Front o ..The features shown for your appliance may vary according to model type & color. Your electric range features include: Electronic oven control with...
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Types of oven racks Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack styles shown. Always use oven mitts when using the oven, When using the appliance, the oven interior, oven racks and flat ha _d_k cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
About the ceramic glass cooktop element ON indicator light The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located @ on below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the sire diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat=bottomed cookware should be used.
Home Canning Using proper cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the Be sure to read and observe all the following points when setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA the recommendations for using proper cookware as (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be...
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Single radiant surface elements (all models) To operate radiant surface elements-" Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Fig. 2) to the desired setting (Refer to the Suggested settings for radiant surface element settings table Fig.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad features and functions of the oven as described below. Up and down arrow pads-- Use to Broil pad-- Use to select adjust the oven temperature, clean time the variable...
Setting the minute timer Changing between continuous bake Press TimerOn/Off. setting or 12-Hour Energy Saving feature The oven control has a built=in 12=Hour Energy Saving Press the A to increase the time in one minute feature that will shut off the oven if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours.
Setting Bake The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). The factory preset automatic bake temperature is 350°F (177°C). • The Oven indicator light on the electronic display will To set Bake turn ON and OFF when using the Bake feature and Press Bake."...
Setting Broil Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct Insert exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. When broiling always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool. Position the oven rack as suggested in the broil settings table (See Figs.
Adjusting the oven temperature Setting lockout feature r_ Controls The control may be programmed to lock Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to the oven door and lockout the oven ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few control pads.
Self=Cleaning A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small you can wipe away with a damp cloth.
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Setting a self=clean cycle Stopping or interrupting a self=clean cycle If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self= cleaning cycle once it has been activated To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven Press Clear/Off. door after the self-cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of Once the oven has cooled down for about I HOUR and the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or the "Door Locked"...
Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation - Control knobs For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more o Painted body parts difficult soils andbuilt-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto Painted decorativetrim the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth - Aluminum, plasticorvinyl trim pieces...
Cooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are maintaining your ceramicglasscooktop, turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply some of the glass-ceramic cooktop cleaner supplied with your new a pplia nce.
Replacing the oven light Cooktop cleaning (cont'd) Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before use an abrasive type cleaning pad. Only use cleaning replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection products that have been specifically designed for ceramic against possible broken glass.
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Removing and replacing the lift=off oven door • Toavoid possible injurywhen removing or replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge area (See Fig. 3). •...
...._ ..... Problem Solution Poor baking results, - Many factors affect baking results. Hake sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate, Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven.
Problem Solution Soil not completely removed after self- o Failure to clean bottom, front top of oven, frame of oven or door area cleaning cycle, outside oven seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started.
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In addition to the warranty shown above, ask your dealer about Crosley Extended Limited Warranty that comes to you at no extra charge for the 2nd through the 10th years. Exclusions...
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