Page 1: ...i Electric 300 control with Ceramic Cooktop TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 3 5 Features 6 Before Setting Oven Controls 7 Before Setting Surface Controls 8 9 Setting Surface Controls 1...
Page 2: ...ture information for several models Your appliance may not have all the described features The graphics shown are representational and may not look exactly like those shown Congratulations on your pur...
Page 3: ...isually check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and fully secured by the anti tip bracket by removing lower front panel or storage drawer from the range For models equipped with a warmer drawer...
Page 4: ...ater or flour on grease fires smother the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if al...
Page 5: ...an produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Know which knob controls each surface heating unit Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it...
Page 6: ...nt control 8 Element ON indicator light s 9 HOT SURFACE indicator light s 3 0 Oven interior light with removable shield 1 Automatic oven door light switch some models 2 Self cleaning oven interior 3 S...
Page 7: ...ed rack positions by food type Food type Position Broiling meats See broil Cookies cakes pies biscuits muffins 3 or 4 Frozen pies angel food cake yeast bread and casseroles 2 or 3 Small cuts of meat o...
Page 8: ...icator lights Your appliance is equipped with two different types of radiant surface control indicator lights located on the control panel just above the surface control knobs on the control panel the...
Page 9: ...asy to clean and resists staining Cast Iron A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops Porcel...
Page 10: ...bring water to a boil pan broiling Continue a rapid boil fry deep fat fry Medium med 5 6 Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies or steam veg eta bles Medium Low 2 4 Keep foodscooking poach s...
Page 11: ...ings table on previous page 6 4 o Small Large Element OFF Element hi hi Heating with inner small element only 6 4 2 o Small Large Element OFF Element hi hi 6 6 4 4 2 2 Heating with both elements Radia...
Page 12: ...d settings table See Fig 2 If a particular food is not listed start with the medium level and adjust as needed Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level Warming Zone rec...
Page 13: ...the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil Radiant surface elements may appear to have cool...
Page 14: ...t is active or when the self clean cycle feature is active Bake pad Use to select the bake feature Broil pad Use to select the variable broil feature __ Clean pad Use to set a Self clean cycle Clear O...
Page 15: ...nute timer is active The minute timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains on the timer Once less than 1 hour remains the display will count down in minutes and seconds Once the timer h...
Page 16: ...browning of foods It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark pans are recommended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies...
Page 17: ...set bake time ends When the set bake time runs out 1 End will appear in the display window and the oven will shut offautomatically 2 The control will beep 3 times every 60 seconds as a reminder until...
Page 18: ...Broil on one side until food is browned Turn and broil food on 2nd side 9 When broiling is finished press Clear Off Fig 1 Insert Broil pan some models Fig 2 Should an oven fire occur close the oven d...
Page 19: ...s adjustments made will be in l C increments each press of the a or V keys DO NOT USE oven thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to checkthe temperature settings inside your oven These ov...
Page 20: ...ills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning Clean any soil from the o...
Page 21: ...when opening the oven door after the self cleaning cycle Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape DO NOT force the oven door open This can damage the aut...
Page 22: ...hat are especially made for cleaning stainless steel Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed Porcelain enamel broiler...
Page 23: ...he cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic...
Page 24: ...als Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed but it may f...
Page 25: ...oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven frame See Fig 4 To replace oven door 1 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door ha...
Page 26: ...etting Besure the correct control is ON for the element that enough you are attempting to use Surface element does not heat Lightweight or warped pans used Use only flat evenly balanced medium or heav...
Page 27: ...excessive spillovers before starting oven If flames or excessive smoke are present Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls F code error for example F10 F11 clear the display stop beeping...
Page 28: ...by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Crosley Corporation parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse mis...
