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Use and Care &Installation Guide
Range
Slide-in Modular
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Problem Solver ............... _..42-~4
Safety instructions ....................2-5
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Operating Instructions, Tips
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HELP US HELP YOU... If you received a damaged Before using your range, Write down the model range or modular read this book carefully. and serial numbers. com-ponents... It is intended to help you operate You’ll find the model and serial Immediately contact the dealer (or numbers on the front of the ratlge and maintain your new range builder) that sold you the range. properly. behind the oven door. Keep it handy for answers to your These numbers are also on the Save time and money. questions. Co
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— ,, ,len using electrical appliances, basic safety ● CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN precautions should be followed, including the following: CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE-CHILDREN ● Use this appliance only for its intended use as CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH described in this manual. ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. c Have the installer show you the location of the ● Always keep combustible wall covering, curtains circuit breaker or fu
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I IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ● — (continued) J ● Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a ● Do not use water on grease fires. 44- b ‘ j’ Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn off convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot burner, then smother flaming pan by e surfaces of the door or oven walls. covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray, or if available, use a dry chemical ● Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
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. ● Keep an eye on foods being fried at HI or ,ever leave the modules unattended at high heat settings. Boilover causes smoking and MEDIUM HIGH heat settings. greasy spillovers that may catch on fire. ● Do not immerse or soak removable modules. Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not self- ● Be sure drip pans and the vent grills are not clean the modules in the oven. covered and are in place. Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring. ● When flaming foods are under the hoo
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FEATURES OF YOUR MODULAR GRILL/GRIDDLE RANGE (See the General Information About Modules section for a listing of modules avail able.) ,- “{ I Oven Do& Gasket 6
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— Explained Explained Features Index on page Features Index on page Modules Cooktop (continued) 23, 24, 28 11, 13 14 Set Knob (Lets you set oven 1 Open Coil Module 30,31,40 2 l-Piece Chrome-Plated Drip Pans 33 temperature, clock, timer, self-clean 3 Open Coil Plug-In Elements 11, 13 and HI or LO broil.) 4 Solid Disk Element Module 11, 14, 34 [5 Oven Cancel Button (Push it to 23,24 cancel any oven operation.) 5 Radiant Module 11, 15,35 16 Oven Vent 4,39 6 Grill Module Reflector Plates (Support Gr
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SURFACE COOKING Switching heats to higher settings always shows a At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. quicker change than switching to lower settings. You may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the unit at the heat level or power level you set. How to Set the Controls * Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the heat setting you want. - Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish cooking. :. + The Surface ON indicator
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COOKING TIPS ookware ● Use medium-or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum Right Wrong cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. Cast-iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals. ● For best cooking results pans should be flat on the bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the module element. The pan should not extend over the edge of the trim rin
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HOME CANNING TIPS Canning should be done on the open coil, solid disk HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER element or radiant modules only. Do not use the CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER grill or griddle. POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER. Most syrup or sauce mixtures—and Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the element’s all types of frying-cook at temperatures much higher diameter are not recommended for most surface than boiling water. Such temperatures could eventually cooking. Ho
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A full selection of modules are available for the range cooklop. The Imodules can be interchanged quickly and easily. Each module has an electrical plug which fits into a receptacle in the side of’ (he well nearest the center of the cooktop. Some modules are inserted :ind removed differently than others. See each module section for specific instructions for installing and removing that module. Care of Modules Using Electric Element Modules Some of the modules must be cured or preconditioned You
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COOKWARE TIPS FOR MODULE COOKING ELEMENTS The use of appropriate cookware is very important ● Good pans have a thick, iltit bottom which absorbs for cooking on open coil, solid disk element or the heat from the cooking element. The thick, flat radiant modules. bottom provides good heat distribution from the element to the food. This cooking process requires ● Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than little water, fat or electricity. other metals. ● Pans with uneven bottoms are not suitable. P
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— .Jw to Insert the Module How to Remove the Module –—-—–. ...,— Be sure the entire moduie surt’fice is coo] hcf’ol-e 1. Be sul”e the Colltl”OIS p~:, ,;~-~... m turned to OFF. attempting to remove tile module. The open coils Of —>.— \\ ,’ { ,-. “ To install the the moduie wiii retain hetit after the controis haye been ;$,,). v Ino~LIle, posi[ion the turned oft. Be caretki not [o get burned on a mOdLIie ““’\wJ> Q ,,;/ ““- electrical plug to that has not id sufficient time to cooi after use. “?”!.
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SOLID DISK MODULE Before Using Your Solid Disk Module for the First Time The top working surface of solid disk elements have a protective coating which must be hardened before using the elements for the first time. To harden this coating, the elements should be briefly heated without a pan (the coating will stick to the pan). Heat the elements for approximately 5 minutes at HI setting until the smoking stops (this is normal). Heating of the element will change the stainless steel element trim ri
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How to Remove the Module ..OW to Insert the Module Be sure the entire module surface is cool before are turned to OFF, To >Y”<~’- .\.<<--~; ..-— attempting to remove the module. The glass surface of the module will retain heat after the controls ‘“;;;;;;;:.,~- have been turned off. Be careful not to get burned on a module that has not had sufficient time to cool after use. !:!~:sfi::i::.-: 1. Lift the finger tab at the outside edge of the module There you will see b until the module base clears
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GRILL MODULE How to Assemble the Grill Module To insert the grill: 1. Be sure the controls for the cooktop grill position are OFF. 2. place the 2 reflector plates in the grease well aS shown in this illustration. 3. Grasp the grill element with both hands near the plug. Keeping the element as nearly horizontal as possible, push the plug firmly into the receptacle to ensure complete contact as shown in this illustration. The element should lie flat and rest on the ridges of the reflector plates.
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~TE: It is recommended that you have a dry chemical, foam or HaIon type fire extinguisher where you can easily reach it in case of a cooking tire. NEVER USE WATER ON A GREASE FIRE as it is likely to spread the flames. Read the instructions cm the extinguisher ahead of time and be prepared to follow them in case of a cooking fire. Grill Tips “ Preheat the grill for 5 minutes at HI heat setting, ● Do not leave grill unattended while it is in use. then turn to desired setting for cooking. ● Use the
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GRILL COOKING GUIDE Do not leave range unattended 1. Preheat at HI setting for 3. Before cooking steaks, slash fat 5 minutes before grilling. around edges to prevent curling during “preheat” (knobs turned to “HI”) or anytime the knobs Turn to heat setting in guide of meat. are turned to “HI” with food on or your cookbook for the 4. Suggested cooking times should food you are grilling. the Grill or Griddle. be used only as a guide, since 2. Trim excess fat from meat. variables in food can change
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our non-stick coated griddle provides an extra-large cooking surface for meats, pancakes or other foods usually prepared in a frying pan or electric skillet. You can also use the griddle as a warming tray by using a low-heat setting. How to Assemble the Griddle Accessory 1. Be sure the controls are OFF. 2. Place the 2 reflector plates in the grease well. 3. Grasp the grill element with both hands near the plug. Keeping the element as nearly horizontal as possible, push the pltlg firmly into the
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GRIDDLE ACCESSORY (continued) Griddle Tips ● Make sure grease collector jars and reflector plates ● Condition or “season” griddle before first-time use. are clean before using griddle. ● Most griddled foods require cooking on a preheated ● To preserve the finish, use only Teflon’”> coated, surface, which may be greased lightly before adding nylon or wooden spatulas and spoons. Never use food. Preheat the griddle 5 minutes at HI heat setting, the griddle surface as a cutting board. unless otherwi
