WARNING
Make sure the handles of cookware do not stick
out over the edge of the range to avoid being
knocked over by accident. This also makes it more
diffi cult for children to reach hot cookware and
possibly injure themselves.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE BEGINNING
Carefully unpack the appliance and ensure there
is no damage to the oven, cooktop or structure
and that the oven door opens and closes properly.
Remove all packing materials such as plastic bags,
polystyrene foam, packing straps, etc. Keep packing
materials out of reach of children at all times to
prevent possible serious injury. The range has been
thoroughly tested for safe and effi cient operation.
However, as with any appliance, there are specifi c
installation and safety precautions that must be
followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation.
SURFACE COOKING CONTROLS
• The surface heating elements of the appliance
are designed for a variety of heat settings. MAX
indicates the highest setting. MIN indicates the
lowest setting.
• Changing to a higher heat setting will happen
faster than changing to a lower heat setting as it
will take time for the heat to dissipate.
• To use the surface burner, push the control knob
in and turn to the desired setting. The knob
only needs to be pushed in when moving out
of the “OFF” position. When the knob is in any
position other than “OFF”, it can be turned
without pushing in.
• Use medium or heavyweight cookware.
Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than
other metals. Cast-iron and coated cast-iron
cookware is slow to absorb heat, but generally
cooks evenly at low or medium heat settings.
Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined
with other metals.
• Do not overfi ll cookware with fat that may
spill over when adding food. Frosty foods
bubble vigorously. Watch foods frying at high
temperatures. Keep range and hood clean from
accumulated grease.
• To conserve the most cooking energy, pans
should be fl at on the bottom, have straight
sides and tight- fi tting lids. Match the size of the
saucepan to the size of the surface element. A
pan that extends more than an inch beyond the
edge of the drip pan traps heat, which causes
“crazing” (fi ne hairline cracks) on porcelain,
and discoloration ranging from blue to dark
gray on chrome drip pans.
• Only certain types of glass, ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed utensils are
suitable for use on the cooktop. Use low or
medium heat when using this type of cookware.
• Wipe spills with a damp cloth as soon as they
cool down. Be sure the control knob is set to
OFF.
• Never leave an empty pot or one that has boiled
dry on a hot surface element. The pot could
overheat and damage the pot or the surface of
the appliance. Always be sure that all control
knobs are turned to OFF and that the indicator
lights are off when the appliance is not in use.
• Ensure that the element is turned off when
cooking is fi nished. An indicator light will glow
when any heating element is turned on.
