Marathon MER241SS, Owner'S Use And Care Manual

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Operating the Range
Using the Cooktop Surface Elements
To operate the cooktop surface elements, select the surface element you would like to use and simply
push in and turn the knob to the desired heat setting between
“MIN” and MAX”.
The surface element
controls are variable based on your cooking needs. To switch the surface element “OFF”, simply turn the
corresponding surface element control to the “OFF” setting position.
For your safety, the surface elements have an indicator light that will illuminate when one of the elements
are in use.
IMPORTANT:
To switch on, always push and turn the control knob slightly.
Your Marathon electric range is engineered with two large high wattage elements (8”) and two
small lower wattage elements (6”).
Small Appliance Outlet
Your Deluxe Marathon Electric range features a convenient 120V outlet
located on the right hand side of the backguard that can be used to
plug in small electrical appliances. Please take care when using the
outlet that the power cord from your small appliance doesn’t not inter-
fere with the surface elements. If the surface element is turned on and
the power cord of the touches the element, the cord will be damaged
and there is risk of fire or damage. To reset the circuit breaker for the
convenience outlet, press the switch located near the outlet on the side
of the backguard.
Cookware Tips
.
• Use cooking vessels with flat bottoms and tight fitting lids to conserve energy and shorten
cooking times.
• Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils
are suitable for cooktop. Manufacturers suggest using low to medium heat selections
when using glass cookware.
• Pan size should match the element size. A slightly larger pan covers the entire element and
prevents spill overs from contacting the heat surface and burning in. Using a smaller pan than the
element is a waste of energy.
• To avoid spattering and to maximize pan bottoms should be clean and dry before
coming in contact with the elements.
• Wipe spills off the elements with a damp cloth as soon as they cool to cut down on
clean up time. Be sure the surface elements or oven controls are
“OFF”
.
If a surface element stays red for a long time, the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too
small for the surface unit. Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils could result in damage to the
surface unit, cooktop, wiring and surrounding areas.
Never leave an empty pot or pan, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. The
utensil could overheat and damage the utensils or surface unit. Always be sure that all
control knobs are turned to
“OFF”
and the indicator lights are
“OFF”.
WARNING: Make sure that the handles of cookware do not stick out over the edge of the range, to avoid
them being knocked over by accident. This also makes it more for children to reach your cookware
when in use.
The physical characteristics of pots and pans influence the performance of any cooking systems.
Therefore, emphasis must be placed on the importance of using proper cookware