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Setting Surface Controls

Figure 1

Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements

The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at location as shown on figure 2.

To Operate the Single Surface Elements:

1.

Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.

2.

Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting
(Figure 1). Turn the knob to adjust the setting if desired. Start most cooking
operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A
glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the
cookware indicates the cookware is 

too small

 for the surface heating area.

3.

When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before
removing the cookware. 

Note

: The Surface Indicator light will come on when the

control knob will be turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has
cooled down to a moderate level. The light may remain on even though the
controls are turned OFF. Note: See Figure 2 on page 7 for recommended control
settings.

OFF

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

SIM

Figure 2

Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element

The range is equipped with  a dual radiant surface element
located at the right front (See Figures 3) position. Symbols on
the control panel are used to indicate which coil of the dual
radiant element will heat. The 

 symbol indicates that only

the inner coil will heat (Figures 1, 3,4 and 5). The 

 symbol

indicates that both inner and outer coils will heat (Figures 6, 8,
9 and 10). You may switch from either coil setting at any time
during cooking.

To Operate the Dual Surface Element:

1.

Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface
element.

2.

Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See
Figure 2) for smaller cookware or clockwise (See Figure
7) for larger cookware.

3.

Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most
cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a
lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface element
provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A
glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the

Large
Element

Small

Element

OFF

HI

HI 6

5

4

3

2

1

LO

6

5

4

3

2

1

LO

Small

Element

Large

Element

Figure 4

Figure 3

Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 7

Figure 8

Large
Element

Small

Element

OFF

HI

HI

6

5

4

3

2

1

LO

6

5

4

3

2

1

LO

bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is 

too small

 for the surface heating area.

4.

When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware. 

Note

: The

Surface Indicator light will come on when the control knob will be turn on and will continue to glow until the glass
cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF.
Note: See page 7, Figure 2 for recommended control settings.

 Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. A hot surface

indicator light will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. 

The

glass surface may still be hot

 and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned

off.

 Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on

top of the range when it is in use. 

These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch

fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Summary of Contents for PLEF489GC - 40

Page 1: ... Call 22 23 Solutions to Common Problems Care Cleaning 16 21 Setting Side Oven Controls 15 Adjusting Your Oven Temperature 14 Cooking Informations 12 14 Setting Oven Controls 11 Before Setting Oven Controls 10 Important Safety Instructions 3 5 Welcome 2 Setting Surface Controls 7 10 Surface Cooking 5 6 ...

Page 2: ...ESE INSTRUCTIONS This Use Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models Your product may not have all the described features The graphics shown are representative The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Comm...

Page 3: ...T TOUCH SURFACE UNITS AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIORSURFACESOFTHEOVEN Bothsurfaceand oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool Among these areas ...

Page 4: ...getop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for rangetop use Do not use decorative surface element covers If an element is accidentally turned on the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched Damage may also be done to the cooktop FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY Do not clean or opera...

Page 5: ...he self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances Surface c...

Page 6: ...nd the jars are sealed completely When canning in a water bath canner a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time Canning can generate large amounts of steam Use extreme cau tion to prevent burns Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you Specialty Pans Trivets Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are available in most cookshop or hardwar...

Page 7: ...ant element is controlled using the same knob that controls the left front radiant element position NOTE Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care Cleaning section and Before You Call checklist section of this Use and Care Guide NOTE Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off even at the HI setting This helps to preven...

Page 8: ...g cooking To Operate the Dual Surface Element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element 2 Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise See Figure 2 for smaller cookware or clockwise See Figure 7 for larger cookware 3 Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Each surfac...

Page 9: ...nding beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small Please note that not all cookware will fit the Bridge element correctly 4 When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing Setting Surface Controls Front Element Bridge Element OFF H I HI 6 5 4 3 2 1 L O 6 5 4 3 2 1 L O Front Element Bridge Element OFF HI H I 6 5 4 3 2 1 L O 6 5 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 10: ...g 2 When done turn the control to OFF The warmer zone will remain warm until the hot surface indicator light goes off Temperature Selection Refer to the chart for recommended heating levels 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 Indicator Lights The surface indicator light is locat...

Page 11: ...ks The smaller oven has one oven rack and the larger oven has two oven racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN Always use oven mitts when using the oven To remove an oven rack pull the rack forward until it stops Lift up front of rack and slide out To replace an oven rack fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls Tilt the front of the rack upward and ...

Page 12: ...reheat to the selected temperature be fore placing food in oven Choose pan sizes that will permit 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of air space on all sides when placed in the oven Use a medium weight aluminum baking sheet Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature be fore placing food in the oven Use proper rack position for baking needs Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recom mended Set o...

Page 13: ...and doneness preferred The first side usually requires a few minutes longer than the second Frozen meats also require additional time Broiling Tips some models Broiler pan and its grid allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler DO NOT use a pan without its grid DO NOT cover the grid with foil The exposed grease could ignite Should an oven fire occur close the...

Page 14: ...of this automatic adjustment you can enter the cooking temperature from your existing conventional cooking recipe but do not set the cooking time to be the same Even at the lower cooking temperature convection cooking times will be as much as 30 less than conventional cooking times When programming cooking times for convection cooking enter a time that is 20 to 30 percent less than called for in y...

Page 15: ...e grid on broiler pan and then place the meat on the grid DO NOT use broiler pan without the grid or cover the grid with aluminum foil The exposed fat could ignite 4 Place the pan on the oven rack Close the oven door to the Broil Stop position while broiling door opened about 2 inches 5 Broilononesideuntilfoodisbrowned turnandcookontheotherside Season and serve Note Always pull the rack out to the...

Page 16: ...self clean ing cycle To clean use hot soapy water and a cloth Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning 2 Clean any soil from the oven frame and the door liner see illus...

Page 17: ...orner of the oven it could cause the oven to heat improperly Carefully wipe the bulb clean after each oven cleaning being careful not to move the bulb A change in its position could affect how the oven bakes Avoid bending the bulb and capillary tube 3 DO NOT spray any cleaner on the oven door trim or gasket handles or any exterior surfaces of the range wood or painted surfaces The cleaner can dama...

Page 18: ...rned 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 glass surface Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or a Multi Purpose No Scratch Scrub Sponge to clean the entire c...

Page 19: ...m Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop Do not use under any circumstances Aluminum utensils Since the melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used Pans that boil dry may permanently damage cooktop by breaking fusing to or marking it Care and Cleaning of Stainless Ste...

Page 20: ...ee To remove and to replace an Oven Rack under Setting Oven Controls Use a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinse with clean water and dry After cleaning the racks rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil this will make the racks glide easier into the rack positions Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad w...

Page 21: ...little downward pressure on the door to pull the locks fully over the hooks 3 Grab the door by the sides pull the bottom of the door up and toward you to disengage the hinge supports Keep pulling the bottom of the door toward you while rotating the top of the door toward the range to completely disengage the hinge levers 4 To replace the door reverse the door removal steps Make sure the hinge supp...

Page 22: ...rticules such as salt and sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage Small scratchesdonotaffect cookingandwillbecomelessvisiblewithtime 2 Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used See To Clean the Glass Cooktop section under General Cleaning 3 Cookware with rough bottom has been used...

Page 23: ...searing 4 Grid on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining Always place grid on broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan 5 Grease has built up on oven surfaces Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking 1 Control s not set properly Follow instructions under Oven Cleaning in the ELECTRONICOVENCO...

Page 24: ...ce companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AR...

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