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318203825 (0703) Rev. A

Electric R

Electric Range

ange

Drop-in / Slide-in

Models

Warranty ................................ 30

Before You Call

........................................... 28-29

Adjusting Your
Oven Temperature ................ 27

Solutions to
Common Problems

Care & Cleaning .............. 20-27

Cooking Informations ..... 18-19

Setting Oven Controls ......... 15

Setting Warmer Drawer Control ...

16-17

Before Setting
Oven Controls ................. 14-15

Features at a Glance ............. 6

Important Safety Instructions ..

3-5

Welcome .................................. 2

Setting Surface Controls.... 7-13

Surface Cooking .................. 14

Summary of Contents for 318203825

Page 1: ...ore You Call 28 29 Adjusting Your Oven Temperature 27 Solutions to Common Problems Care Cleaning 20 27 Cooking Informations 18 19 Setting Oven Controls 15 Setting Warmer Drawer Control 16 17 Before Setting Oven Controls 14 15 Features at a Glance 6 Important Safety Instructions 3 5 Welcome 2 Setting Surface Controls 7 13 Surface Cooking 14 ...

Page 2: ...t 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 Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Please record your model and serial numbers below for fu...

Page 3: ...nd may also cause damage to the appliance Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance The weight of a child on an open door may cause the appliance to tip resulting in serious burns or other injury An open drawer when hot may cause burns Do not use the oven or warmer drawer if equipped forstorage Storage in or on Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven near su...

Page 4: ...cting it to the power supply IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Know which knob controls each surface heating unit Use Proper Pan Size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and...

Page 5: ...uch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth Doing so could cause the bulb to break Disconnect the appliance or turn off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing light bulb IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean Do not allow grease...

Page 6: ...t Element Varies with models 6 Single or 8 Single or 5 7 DualRadiant Element Varies with models 6 Single or 5 7 Dual RadiantElement Varies with models Removable 8 Coil Element Removable 6 Coil Element Removable 8 Coil Element Removable 6 Coil Element Convection fan cover somemodels Left front control and digital display somemodels Left rear control and digital display somemodels Rightrear control ...

Page 7: ...water to a boil pan broiling 5 MED Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies steam vegetables 2 4 MED LOW Keep food cooking poach stew LO MIN Keep warm melt simmer The suggested settings found in the chart above are based on cooking in medium thickness aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Donotplaceitemssuchassaltandpeppershakers spoonholdersor plastic wra...

Page 8: ...4 4 2 2 med 4 3 hi 2 lo si 8 7 6 On Warming Zone Zone h me l OFF med 4 3 hi 2 lo si 8 7 6 OFF med 4 3 hi 2 lo si 8 7 6 Warming Zone Warming Zone Model D Model E About the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly As the temperature rises the element will glow red To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off The heating element retains enough ...

Page 9: ...nspoonscould catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements The electronic surface element control ESEC The Electronic Surface Element Control ESEC feature includes digital display windows The ESEC feature provides a numeric digital setting for the radiant surface element positions on the cooktop These settings work the same way as normal knob setting indicators work except the settings ar...

Page 10: ...ft Right Rear Ele ments and Left front element Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop continued Fig 6 Model D Left Right Rear Ele ments and Left front element Hot Surface Indicator Lights After using any of the radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot After turning any of these elements OFF the cooktop will remain HOT for some time The Hot Surface indicatorlightwillglowwheneveranyofth...

Page 11: ...oking 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 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 tu...

Page 12: ... indicates that both the single and Bridge portions of the element will heat together Fig 6 You may switch from either of these settings at any time during cooking with the Bridge element To Operate the Bridge Surface Element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the Bridge surface element 2 Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise See Figs 2 and 3 to heat the portion of the Bridge element...

Page 13: ...therangewhenitisinuse Theseitemscouldmeltorignite Potholders towelsorwoodenspoonscould catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements or burners The Warmer Zone will not glow red when it is hot but becomes hot enough to cause burns Avoid placing hands onorneartheWarmerZoneuntiltheWarmerZoneHotSurfaceindicatorlightisOFF Alwaysusepotholdersorovenmittswhen removing food from the warmer zone a...

Page 14: ...ely COPPER Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily May leave metal marks on ceramic glass see Aluminum above STAINLESS STEEL Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results Is durable easy to clean and resists staining CAST IRON A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops PORCELAIN ENAME...

Page 15: ...lement When theovenison warmairisreleased through the vent This venting is necessaryforproperaircirculation in the oven and good baking results DO NOT block the vent Doing so may cause cooking failures fire or damage to the appliance OVEN VENT Arranging Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot OVEN VENT This r...

Page 16: ... recommended for oven use in the Warmer Drawer Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the Warmer Drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned Warmer DrawerTemperature Selection Recommended Warmer Drawer settings table is shown in Fig 2 If a particular foodisnotlisted startwiththe MEDsetting Ifmorecrispnessisdesired remove the lid or aluminum foil from the fo...

Page 17: ... Fig 1 or to turn ON the power level for LO see Fig 3 The Warmer Drawer indicator light located beside the pad will turn ON steady 3 Each touch of the or pads will decrease or increase through 5 power levels from HI see Fig 1 to MED see Fig 2 toLO seeFig 3 Note Forbestresults preheattheWarmerDrawerbeforeaddingthefood Anemptydrawerwillpreheat in approximately 15 minutes 4 When the food is ready for...

Page 18: ... preheat to the selected temperature before 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 before 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 19: ...ond Frozen meats also require additional time BroilingTips some models The broiler pan and its grid allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler DO NOT use your pan without its grid DO NOT cover the grid with foil The exposed grease could ignite Should an oven fire occur close the oven door and turn off the oven If the fire continues throw baking soda on the fi...

Page 20: ...clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth DO NOT use ANY store bought cleaners like Stainless Steel cleaners or any other types of cleaners containing any abrasive chlorides chlorines or ammonia It is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50 50 solution of water and vinegar Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls easier The surface elements clean ...

Page 21: ...aning Coil Surface Element Models Only To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and Drip Bowls some models ATTENTION Never leave covers on the coil elements as they could be permanently dam aged if the coil is turned on by accident Prior to cleaning the coil elements make sure they are cold and that control knobs are turned to OFF Coil elements clean themselves when they are turned on Coil elements ...

Page 22: ...moved they may burn onto the surface of the cooktop and cause permanent discoloration Daily Cleaning For normal soil 1 Allow cooktop surface to cool 2 Wipe off spills and spatters using a clean paper towel or a clean cloth with warm soapy water 3 If needed use a soapy steel wool pad or other mild household cleaners 4 Be sure to rinse off the cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during futu...

Page 23: ...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 CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or a Multi Purpose No Scratch Scrub Sponge to clean...

Page 24: ...use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads such as metal and some nylon pads They may scratch the cooktop making it more difficult to clean Do not use harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration Special Cautio...

Page 25: ...cted 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 illustration These areas heat sufficiently during self cleaning cycle to burn soil on Clean with soap and water 3 Remove all...

Page 26: ...ling the bottom of the door toward you while rotating the top of the door toward the range to completely disengage the hinge levers Fig 2 4 To clean oven door follow the instructions provided in the General Care Cleaning table To Replace Oven Door 1 Grab the door by the sides place the hinge supports in the hinge slots Open the door to the fully opened position 2 Disengage the lock from the hinge ...

Page 27: ...ight glide latch 5 Pull the drawer away from the range 6 To clean warmer drawer gently scour with a soapy scouring pad this will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future...

Page 28: ...at better than warped pans Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly Be cause lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn easily 1 Foods with acids such as tomatoes if allowed to stand in on bowls will cause corrosion Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after spillover 2 Normal environment Houses along sea coast are exposed t...

Page 29: ...excessive smoke are present stop the self clean cycle and follow the steps under Stopping or Interrupting the Self Cleaning Cycle in the Electronic Oven Control guide 1 Make sure oven is opened to Broil Stop Position 2 Meat too close to the element Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element Preheat broil element Preheat broil element for searing 3 Grid on broi...

Page 30: ...ice 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 A...

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