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    3 18 203 954 (0 7 04) Rev . A Use & Care Guide 30” & 36” Dual Fuel Ranges[...]

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    2 Finding Information MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE Brand ________________________________________________________ Purchase Date _________________________________________________ Model Number _________________________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________________________ NO NO NO NO NO TE TE TE TE TE The serial and[...]

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    3 Finding Information TABLE OF CONTENTS Finding Information ........................................... 2-3 Make a Record for Future use ................................ 2 Questions? .............................................................. 2 Safety .................................................................. 4-8 Important Safety Instruc[...]

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    4 Safety ! WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING T o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your range, follow basic precaution including the following: ! WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal inju[...]

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    5 ! WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING • All ranges can tip. • Injury to persons could result. • Install anti-tip device packed with range. • See Installation Instructions. To reduce the risk of tipping, the range must be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket(s) provided with the range. To check if the bracket(s) is installed [...]

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    6 Safety • Wear proper apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces. • Do not use water or flour on grease fires—Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. • When heating fa[...]

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    7 Safety • Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface burners —To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil. The handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface burners. [...]

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    8 Safety IMPORT ANT 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 to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. When you are flaming food under the ho[...]

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    9 Getting S t art ! WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Severe shock, or damage to the cooktop may occur if the cooktop is not installed by a qualified installer or electrician. ! CA CA CA CA CA UTION UTION UTION UTION UTION Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs m[...]

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    10 30” RANGE FEA TURES Range Features 2 5 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 11 1 3 4 6 7 8 23 24 25 20 17 18 19 21 22 1. Oven Light Switch 2. Lef t Rear Burner Control Knob 3. Lef t Front Burner Control Knob 4. Oven Function Control Knob 5. Oven Function Indicator Lights 6. Oven T emperature Control Knob 7. Right Front Burner Control Knob 8. Right Rear Burner [...]

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    13 Surface Cooking PLACEMENT OF BURNER GRA TES Place grates on the Ceramic Glass Cooktop. Be sure they are right located inside the stainless steel frame. ATTENTION: Do not slide the grates on the stainless steel frame, doing so can damage the surface. Burner Cap Burner Head PLACEMENT OF BURNER HEADS AND CAPS For the 18 000 BTU burner : Place the b[...]

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    15 ! CA CA CA CA CA UTION UTION UTION UTION UTION Always use potholders to remove the wok stand from the grate. Allow the wok stand to cool before removing. Do not set hot wok stand on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat; such as countertops. Be sure the Wok Stand is positioned correctly and stable before use to prevent hot spills and possible[...]

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    16 Surface Cooking ! CA CA CA CA CA UTION UTION UTION UTION UTION Always place the simmer plate on the grate before to turn on the burner. Always use potholders to remove the simmer plate from the grate. Allow the simmer plate to cool before removing. Do not set hot simmer plate on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat; such as countertops. Be s[...]

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    17 Surface Cooking SETTING SURF ACE CONTROLS Your cooktop may be equipped with any combination of the following burners: Simmer Burner: best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. Standard Burner: used for most all surface cooking needs. Large Burner: best used when bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quan[...]

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    18 Getting S t arted BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Removing and Replacing 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. Lift up the rack off the oven rack slider. To replace an oven rack , place the rack on the slide[...]

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    19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rack positions Oven Rack Positions ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN) Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot. 1 Oven Rack Multiple Oven Racks Air Circulation in the Oven For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulati[...]

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    20 Setting the oven controls CONTROL FEA TURES READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use & Care Guide. SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB- Use to [...]

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    21 Setting the oven controls For best cooking results, pre-heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. BAKING PROBLEMS Baking Problems Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom. Cakes too dark on top or bo[...]

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    22 Setting the oven controls CONVECTION BAKING Use the Convection Bake feature when fast cooking is desired. The oven can be programmed for Convection baking at any temperature between 170°F and 550°F. Convection baking uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat evenly and continuously within the oven (See Figure 1). This improved heat distribu[...]

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    23 Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil element of the oven. Preheating For an optimum browning, preheat the broil element for 2 minutes. T o Broil Broil one side until the food is browned; turn and cook on the second side. Season and serve. Always pull the rack out to the "stop" position befo[...]

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    24 Broiler Clean-Up Tips: T o make cleaning easier , line the bottom of the broiler pan with aluminum foil. DO NOT cover the broiler grid with foil. T o prevent grease from baking on, remove the broiler pan from the oven as soon as cooking is completed. Use hot pads because the broiler pan is extremely hot. Pour of f grease. Soak the pan in HOT , s[...]

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    25 Care & Cleaning USING THE SELF-CLEAN FEA TURE Adhere to the Following Cleaning Precautions : • Allow the oven to cool before cleaning. • Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven manually. During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave a small children unatten[...]

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    26 Care & Cleaning If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self-clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hour. So to self-clean for 3 hours will actually take about 4 hours to complete. ST ARTING THE OVEN SELF-CLEAN CYCLE ! WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNIN[...]

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    27 Care & Cleaning GENERAL CLEANING Cleaning V arious Parts of Y our appliance Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the appliance is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS LATER Surfaces Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & [...]

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    28 1st 2nd 3rd Electrode Surface Burner Head Surface Burner Cap Surface Burner Grate ! CA CA CA CA CA UTION UTION UTION UTION UTION - Use caution when replacing the burner head so the electrode is not damaged. A damaged electrode may cause a delayed ignition or prevent the burner from igniting - Any additions, changes or conversions required in ord[...]

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    29 General Care & Cleaning COOKT OP CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. A sample of that cleaning creme is supplied with your appliance and you will find it in store. Clean and buff with a p aper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled fr[...]

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    30 General Care & Cleaning CLEANING RECOMMENDA TIONS FOR THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTO P (CONTINUED) Plastic or foods with a high sugar content: These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent damage (such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not removed immediately . After[...]

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    31 Care & Cleaning TO REMOVE AND REPLACE OVEN DOOR 1. Open the door to the fully opened position. 2. Pull up the lock located on each hinge support toward front of range. Y ou may have to apply a little upward pressure on the lock to pull it up. 3. Grasp the door by the sides, pull the bottom of the door up and toward you to disen- gage the hin[...]

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    32 Lift backside of glass shield and remove it. Halogen Light Bulb OVEN LIGHT An interior oven light will turn automatically when the oven door is opened. The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light switch located on the control panel. The lamp is covered with a glass shield. The glass shield can be remove to be [...]

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    33 Solutions to Common Problems SURF ACE BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT • Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size. • Be sure gas supply valve is open. • Burner ports are clogged. Clean burners. See Cleaning the Bu[...]

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    34 Solutions to Common Problems MET AL MARKS ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKT OP SURF ACE • Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Use a mildly abrasive cleanser to remove marks. BROWN STREAKS AND SPECKS ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURF ACE • Boilovers have cooked onto surface. Use razor bla[...]

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    35 Solutions to Common Problems ENTIRE OVEN DOES NOT OPERA TE • When the unit is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the indicator lights will flash and the control will beep. T o stop the lights from flashing, turn the selector control knob to BAKE and back to OFF . The oven cannot be used until this ste[...]

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    36 Solutions to Common Problems SELF-CLEANING CYCLE DOES NOT WORK • Make sure the oven door is closed. • Make sure the two oven rack ladders are removed from the oven. • Controls not set properly . Follow instructions. • Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. S tart a clean again, wait 20 seconds for the Lock light to stop flashing, turn off [...]

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    38 APPLIANCE W ARRANTY Y our range is protected by this warranty In the U.S.A. , your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty . Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty mu[...]