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Built-h Cooktop
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Safety instructions ....................3-4
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Operating Instructions, Tips
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Appliance Registration ..................................2
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3-in-1 Calrod@ Surface Unit .........................7
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Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Canning Tips ....................................................9
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) — ● To minimize the possibility of burns, * Carefully watch foods being fried at high ignition of flammable matmials and spillage, flame setting, turn cookware handles toward the center of the o Foods for frying should @e as dry as possible. cooktog without extending over any nearby Frost cm frozen ftis or moisture on fresh Calrod surface wits. foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over ● Always turn surface burner to OFF bafore sides of pan. removing
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety ● Use only dry pot holders— precautions should be followed, including the moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in bums from following: stwun. Do not let potholders come ● Use this appliance only for its intended use as near open flames when lifting cookware. Do not described in this manual. use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder. ● Don’t attempt to repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it is specificall
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CONTROLS Infinite Heat Controls At both OFF and HI positions, there is a slight niche so control “clicks” at those positions; “click” on the word HI marks the highest setting; the lowest setting is the word LO. In a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking, indicating heat settings selected are being maintained. Switching heats to higher settings always shows a quicker change than switching to lower settings. How to Set the Controls Control must be pushed in to set onl
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— o-- \ Models: JP300N JP300R JP301BN JP325R \ Models: JP31ON JP311BN Explained Feature Index on page 1 Model and Serial Numbers 2 (Located on the wire cover under the cooktop) 2 Infinite-Heat Controls 16 3 Calrod” Surface Unit “ON” 6 Indicator Light 4 Plug-In Cah-od” Surface Units 11 7, 11 5 Tilt-Lock 3-in-1 Surface Unit 6 3-in-1 Surface Unit Selector Knob 7 I 5
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COOKING TIPS — Cookware 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 Over 1” the surface unit. The pan should not extend over the edge of the t
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The 3-in 1 Calrod@ surface unit allows a choice of 4-inch, 6-inch or 8-inch heating pattern to match the size of the cookware being used. How to Use It 1. Set appropriate pan on the unit. 2. Turn 3-in-1 Surface Unit Selector knob the select unit size. The unit may be used as an 8-inch, 6-inch or 4-inch unit to accommodate large, medium-sized or small cookware. Match unit size selection to size of cookware. 1 I LARGE—8-inch unit. MEDIUM—6-inch unit. SMALL4-inch unit. TurrI switch to 8 when using
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CARE AND CLEANING — Control Knobs The control knobs may be removed for cleaning. M To remove knob, pull it straight off the stem. If knob is difficult to remove, place a thin cloth (like a handkerchief) or a piece of string under and around the knob edge and pull up. Wash knobs in soap and water but do not soak. Avoid getting water down into the knob stem holes. Spring C To replace knob, locate the groove in each side of the knob stem. One of the grooves contains a spring e clip and the other gr
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Canning should be done on surface units only. HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the Calrod@ COOKWARE FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS surface unit’s trim ring are not recommended for OTHER THAN WATER. most surface cooking. However, when canning with water-bath or pressure canner, large-diameter jots Most syrup or sauce mixtures-and all types of may be used. This is because boiling water frying--cook at temperatures much higher than te
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CARE AND CLEANING (continued next page) Lift-Up Cooktop Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch fire. To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be lifted up and secured with the support rod. Be sure all Calrod@ surface units are turned off before raising the cooktop. After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, mild soapy water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop. Be careful not to pinch your fingers. Porcelain Enamel Finish (on some models) Brush
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Tilt-Lock Unit (on some models) If your cooktop is equipped with a 3-in-1 unit, this unit is a tilt-lock unit. Tilt-lock units cannot be removed. To reposition the tilt-lock unit: ● Replace the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop. ● Put the trim ring in place over the drip pan. The drip pan must be under the trim ring. ● Guide the surface unit into place so it fits evenly into the trim ring. You can lift a tilt-lock unit upward about 6“ and it will lock in the up position. Plug-In Units (on
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CALROD* SURFACE ● Difficulty may be in the main distribution pauel of your house caused by a UNITS IX) NOT blown oven circuit fuse, a tripped oven circuit breaker, the main fuse or the WORK PROPERLY m&n circuit breaker, depending on the nature of the powm supply. if a circuit brmilwr is involved, reset it. If the control box uses’ fwws, tk oven fuse (a cartridge-type) should be changed BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE F’AMILL%R WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. If after doing one of these proc
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YOUR BUILT-IN COOKTOP WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to WHAT IS COVERED the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original succeeding owner for products purchase, we will provide, free of purchased for ordinary home use in charge, parts and service labor in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and your home to repair or replace any Washington, D.C. In
