Crosley CRGE3481TDA Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Need Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Oven Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Questions?
For telephone support in the U.S. and Canada call 1-704-
956-2523
For online support and Internet production information visit
http://www.crosley.com.
Product Registration
Registering your product with Crosley enhances our ability
to serve you. You can register online at
http://www.crosley.com or by dropping your Product
Registration Card in the mail.
Record model & serial numbers here
Purchase Date
Crosley model number
Crosley serial number
Serial Plate Location
Serial plate location: open lower oven drawer (some
models) or storage drawer (some models).
PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION
Thank you for choosing Crosley.
Important: This Use and Care Guide is part of our commit-
ment to customer satisfaction and product quality
throughout the service life of your new appliance. We view
your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure
our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to
record important product information.
Need Help?
Visit the Crosley web site at www.crosley.com
Before you call for service, there are a few things you can
do to help us serve you better.
Read this Use & Care Manual
This manual contains instructions to help you use and
maintain your range properly.
If You Received a Damaged Range...
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the
range.
Save Time and Money
Check the section title “Before You Call”. This section helps
step you through some common problems that might occur.
If you do need service, help is only a phone call away. Call
Customer Services at 1-855-224-4987.

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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety symbols
and instructions. Please pay attention to these
symbols and follow all instructions given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance
until you have read the safety precautions in this
manual. Safety items throughout this manual are
labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement
based on the risk type.
Warnings and important instructions appearing in
this guide are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur.
Common sense, caution, and care must be
exercisedwithinstalling, maintaining, or operating
your appliance.
DEFINITION
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Indicates installation, operation, maintenance,
or valuable information that is not hazard
related.
Indicates a short, informal reference –
something written down to assist the memory or
for future reference.
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appli-
ance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
•Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
servicer, or the gas supplier.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below instruc-
tions and precautions for unpacking, installing,
and servicing your appliance:
Remove all tape and packaging before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags
after unpacking the appliance. Never allow
children to play with packaging material. Do not
remove the wiring label and other literature
attached to the appliance. Do not remove model/
serial number plate.
Cold temperatures can damage the electronic
control. When using this appliance for the first
time, or when the appliance has not been used
for an extended period of time, be sure the
appliance has been in temperatures above 32ºF
(0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on the
power to the appliance.
Never modify or alter the construction of the
appliance by removing the leveling legs, panels,
wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other
part of the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire
extinguisher available, visible, and easily acces-
sible located near the appliance.
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip
the range and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device
has been installed to floor
or wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is
re-engaged to floor or wall when the
range is moved.
• Do not operate the range without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to
children and adults.
Range
leveling
leg Anti-tip
bracket
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
properly, use both arms to grasp the rear edge
of the range back. Carefully attempt to tilt
range forward. When properly installed, the
range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instruc-
tions supplied with your range for proper
installation.
Air curtain or other overhead range hoods which
operate that operate by blowing a downward air
flow onto a range or cooktop, shall not be used
in conjunction with gas ranges or cooktops
other than when the range or cooktop and hood
have been designed, tested, and listed by an
independent test laboratory for use in combina-
tion with each other.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician. In the United States, install in accor-
dance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest edition and National
Electrical Code NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and
local electrical code requirements. In Canada,
install in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and
CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest editions
and local electrical code requirements. Install only
per installation instructions provided in the litera-
ture package for this appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be securely connected to an
electrical outlet or junction box that is the correct
voltage, is correctly polarized and properly
grounded, and protected by a circuit breaker in
accordance with local codes.
It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to
have the appropriate outlet or junction box with
the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician. It is the respon-
sibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a
qualified installer to assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and is in conformance
with all local codes and ordinances.
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug for your protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or
remove the grounding prong from this plug.
For personal safety, the appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an electrical
outlet that is correctly polarized and properly
grounded.
If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available
outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the
consumer to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall receptacle, installed by a
qualified technician.
Conversion to (L.P.) Gas
This appliance allows for conversion to Liquefied
Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.
If L.P. conversion is needed, contact your local
L.P. Gas provider for assistance.
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to
follow this warning may cause serious injury,
fire, or death.
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use
an adapter plug, use an extension cord, or
remove grounding prong from the power cord.
Failure to follow this warning may cause serious
injury, fire, or death.
WARNING
Personal injury or death from electrical shock
may occur if the conversion to L.P. gas is not
made by a qualified installer or electrician. Any
additions, changes or conversions required in
order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the
application needs must be made by a qualified
technician.
Do not cut, remove, or
bypass the grounding
plug under any
circumstances.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
See the installation instructions packaged with
this appliance for complete installation and
grounding instructions.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE
APPLIANCE
Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven or
microwave, near surface burners or elements,
or in the storage or warmer drawer (if
equipped). This includes paper, plastic, and
cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware,
and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not
store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or
near the appliance.
Do not leave children alone - Children should
not be left alone or unattended in the area
where appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance, including the storage drawer, lower
broiler drawer, warmer drawer, or lower double
oven.
Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above the appliance or on the back-
guards of ranges. Children climbing on or near
the appliance to reach items could be seriously
injured.
Do not allow children to climb or play around the
appliance. The weight of a child on an open
over door may cause the appliance to tip,
resulting in serious burns or other injury. An
open drawer when hot may cause burns.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or
drawers of this appliance can result in serious
injuries and also cause damage to the appli-
ance.
WARNING
Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the
oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with
any materials, such as aluminum foil or after-
market oven liners. Aluminum foil and other
liners may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if equipped)
for storage.
Never use your appliance as a space heater to
heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of
the appliance.
When heating fat or grease, watch it closely.
Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot.
Do not use water or flour on grease fires.
Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher. Cover the fire with a
pan lid or use baking soda.
Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas.
Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.
Do not heat unopened food containers - Build-
up of pressure may cause container to burst
and result in injury.
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.
WARNING
CAUTION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR GAS COOKTOP
Know which knob or key controls each surface
heating area. Place cookware with food on the
cooking area before turning it on. Turn the
cooking area off before removing the cookware.
Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped
with one or more surface units of different sizes.
Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the
surface unit heating element. The use of under-
sized cookware may expose a portion of the
flame to direct contact and may result in the
ignition of clothing or other items. Using the
proper cookware on the cooking areas will
improve efficiency.
Always turn knob to the full LITE position when
igniting top burners. Visually check that burner
has lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not
extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
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.
Never leave surface burners unattended at high
heat settings — Boil overs cause smoking and
greasy spill overs that may ignite, or a pan that
has boiled dry may melt.
Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain types of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top
service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cook top use.
When you are flaming foods under a ventilating
hood, turn the fan on.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, after-
market oven liners, or any other materials or
devices to line oven bottom, oven racks, or any
other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum as
recommended for baking, such as lining
cookware or as a cover placed on food. Any other
use of protective liners or aluminum foil may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short
circuit.
Do not touch surface burners or elements,
areas near these burners or elements, interior
surfaces of the oven, or the warmer drawer (if
equipped). Surface burners and elements may
be hot even though they appear cool. Areas
near surface burners and elements may
become hot enough to cause burns. During and
after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials touch these areas until
they are cool. These areas may include the
cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent
areas, oven door, and oven window.
Do not attempt to operate the appliance during
a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off
the appliance. If the appliance is not turned off
and the power resumes, electric surface
elements may resume operation when power is
restored. Once the power resumes, reset the
clock and the oven function.
Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust flame size so
it does not extend beyond the edge of the
utensil. The use of undersized utensils will
expose a portion of the burner flame to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also
improve efficiency.
CAUTION
CAUTION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use care when opening oven door, lower oven
door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to
the side of the appliance when opening the door
of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before
you remove or replace food in the oven.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Touching
surfaces in this area when the oven is on may
cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heat-
sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These
items can melt or ignite.
Placement of oven racks - Always place oven
racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack
must be moved while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot burner or element in oven.
Use potholders and grasp the rack with both
hands to reposition. Remove all cookware and
utensils before moving the rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Broiler
pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away
from the high heat of the broiler. Do not cover the
broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and
grease could ignite.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always
cook in proper cookware and always use the
oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR APPLIANCE
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow
grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan
could catch fire.
Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended
directions for use of kitchen cleaners and
aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from
cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing
damage and injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently - Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or
filter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
cleaning vent hoods.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF
CLEANING OVENS
Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should
be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any
kind should be used in or around any part of the
appliance.
Use the self clean cycle to clean only the parts
listed in this manual.
Before using self clean, remove the broiler pan,
any food, utensils, and cookware from the oven,
storage drawer or warming drawer (if equipped).
Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed.
Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes
given off during the self clean cycle of any oven.
Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
Before manually cleaning any part of the appli-
ance, be sure all controls are turned off and the
appliance is cool. Cleaning a hot appliance can
cause burns.
CAUTION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless specifically recommended in the manuals.
All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician. This reduces the risk of
personal injury and damage to the appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service
agent, or manufacturer about problems or condi-
tions you do not understand.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified techni-
cian and an authorized repair service. Know how
to disconnect the power to the appliance at the
circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emer-
gency.
Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it
is to be stored or discarded.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp
cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break.
Handle halogen lights (if equipped) with paper
towels or soft gloves. Disconnect the appliance or
shut off the power to the appliance before
removing and replacing the bulb.
Important Safety Notice - The California Safe
Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
requires the governor of California to publish a list
of substances known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harms, and
requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposures to such substances.

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Bakeware
The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.
Material Attributes Recommendation
Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated
bakeware is the best for even heating.
It is suitable for all baked goods.
Recommended cooking temperatures and
times are based on shiny metal bakeware.
Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny
bakeware. Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F
(13-14° C) when using dark bakeware.
Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than
shiny bakeware.
Glass is convenient, as the same piece
of bakeware can be used for cooking,
serving, and storing food.
Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F
(13-14° C) when using glass bakeware.
Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler than
shiny bakeware.
Insulated bakeware is designed for
baking in gas ovens.
Increase the cooking temperature by 25° F
(13-14° C) when using insulated bakeware.
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Cooking Conditions
Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.
Condition Attributes Recommendation
Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored,
cooking times may need to be reduced
slightly.
If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook
time in the recipe or packaging.
If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to
maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging.
High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is lower.
Water boils at a lower temperature, and
liquids evaporate faster.
Foods may take longer to bake.
Doughs may rise faster.
Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as
needed.
Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes.
Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes to reduce
evaporation.
Increase bake time or oven temperature.
Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in
recipe. Reduce rising time or punch down dough and
allow it to rise twice.
Cooking Results
Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like.
Result Recommendation
Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Cooking Tips
Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.
Cooking Tips
Baking
Rack placement Follow the instructions in “Setting Oven Controls” on starting on page 20.
When using only one rack, place the rack so the food is in the center of the oven.
Preheat Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. Insert food
immediately after the beep.
Checking food Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may reduce baking perfor-
mance.

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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Bake or Convec-
tion Bake Convection bake is the best function to use for baking on multiple racks. For best performance, see “Quick Bake (Model B)” on page 25.
Food placement Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation.
Broiling / Roasting
Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from
the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the
insert helps prevent grease splatters.
If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from
Crosley.com.
Convection Cooking
Convection
attributes Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and food. It browns food more
evenly and reduces hot spots in the oven.
Convection saves time when using multiple racks or cooking several food items at once.
Convection bake Reduce cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) from the recipe unless the recipe is written for
convection baking.
Preheat the oven for best results.
Convection roast Convection roast is best for meats and does not require preheating for most meats and poultry.
Reducing the cooking temperature for convection roast is not recommended. Carefully follow your
recipe’s temperature and time recommendations, adjusting the cooking time if the recipe does not
specify convection roasting time.
Since convection roast cooks faster, cook time may be reduced by 25% to 40% depending on food
type. You can reduce cook times by 25% from the recommended time of your recipe, and check the
food at this time. If needed, continue cooking until the desired doneness is obtained.
Use a meat probe if available with your appliance. Meat probes are also available from most grocery
and home goods stores.
Arrange oven racks so large cuts of meat and poultry are on the lowest rack of the oven.
Do not cover foods when dry roasting - covering will prevent the meat from browning properly.
When cooking meats, use the broiler pan and insert or a roasting rack. The broiler pan will catch
grease spills and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. If you do not have one of these accesso-
ries, they may be purchased from Crosley.com.
Cooking Tips

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Assembly of the burner caps
Make sure that all of the surface burner caps and surface
burner grates are installed correctly and at the correct loca-
tions.
1. Remove all packing material from the cooktop area.
2. Make sure burner caps are properly placed on the
surface burners.
3. Unpack the burner grates and position them on the
cooktop.
4. Discard all packing material.
On round-style burners, the burner cap lip (Figure 1) should
fit snug into the center of the burner head and rest level.
Refer to Figure 2 for correct and incorrect burner cap place-
ment.
Figure 2: Proper burner cap placement
Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the
burner cap from side to side (Figure 3) to be sure it is
centered and firmly seated. When the burner cap lip makes
contact inside the center of the burner head you will be able
to hear the burner cap click.
Figure 3: Gently move cap for proper placement
Figure 1: Burner caps and burner heads
•Do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any
other material to enter the gas orifice holder opening.
•Always keep the burner caps and burner heads in
place whenever the surface burners are in use.
•Never place flammable items on the cooktop.
Burner cap lip
Burner cap
Burner head
Burner cap
Burner head
CAUTION
Please note that the burner cap should not move off the
center of the burner head when sliding from side to side.
•Check and be sure that all oval-style burner caps
(some models) are correctly in place on oval burner
heads.
•Do not use the surface burners without the burner
caps properly installed. Improperly seated burner
caps may prevent burners from lighting or cause
uneven flame and heating.
•Missing pieces or improper installation may lead to
spills, burns, or damage to your range and cookware.
•Never place flammable items on the cooktop.
IMPORTANT
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Install burner grates
To install burner grates, place the grates flat-side down and
align them into the cooktop recess.
Figure 4: Proper grate installation
Using Proper Cookware
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of
the cookware (See Figure 5). Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface
heating element (See Figure 6).
•Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on
the cooktop before using the surface burners
(Figure 4). The grates are designed to rest inside the
recess on the cooktop.
•Grates should rest flush against each other and
against the sides of the recess.
•Do not line the area underneath the grates orany part
of the cooktop with aluminum foil or with any other
lining.
IMPORTANT
The size and type of cook-
ware used will influence the
heat setting needed for best
cooking results. Be sure to fol-
low the recommendations for
using proper cookware as
illustrated in Figure 5 and
Figure 6.
Figure 5: Testing cookware
Figure 6: Proper cookware
• Flat bottomand straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
• Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
• Curved and warped pan
bottoms.
• Pan overhangs grate by
more than 1” (2.5 cm).
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Flame extends beyond pan.

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly
heat is transferred from the surface burner to the pan
bottom. The most popular materials available are:
• Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of
food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum
cookware resists staining and pitting).
• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily
(See Aluminum).
• Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
•CastIron- A slow heat conductor that retains heat very
well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached.
• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics
will vary depending on base material.
•Glass- Slow heat conductor.
Gas surface burner types
The cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with
different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quickly and in
large amounts increases as the burner size increases.
•Small burners are best used for low-flame heating of
small amounts of food.
•Standard burners can be used for most surface cooking
needs.
•The largest burner is best used for bringing large quan-
tities of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when
preparing larger quantities of food. The large burner is
located at the right front position on the cooktop.
Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable
for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a
burner and set the flame size appropriately for the pan.
Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the
pan.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrappings on
the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch
fire if placed too close to the range cooktop.
Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt
on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may
damage the cooktop.
Do not straddle cookware over two burner areas unless
the cookware is specifically designed for that purpose.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
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Setting surface controls
The ability to heat food quickly and in large volumes
increases as the burner size increases. Your gas appliance
may be equipped with many different sized surface burners.
It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the
amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner
and flame size appropriate for the cookware size.
•The standard size burner or burners may be used for
most surface cooking needs.
•Small burners are best used for low-flame heating of
small amounts of food.
•Large burners are best for bringing large quantities of
liquid to temperature or heating larger quantities of
food.
Setting a surface burner:
1. Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate.
Be sure the cooking utensil rests stable on the burner
grate.
2. Push the burner’s surface control knob in and turn
counterclockwise out of the OFF position (Figure 7).
3. Release the surface control knob and rotate to the LITE
position ( ). Visually check that the burner has a
steady gas flame.
4. Once the surface burner has a flame, push the surface
control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired
flame size setting. Adjust the flame as needed using the
knob markings.
•NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over two
different surface cooking areas at the same time
unless the cookware is specifically designed for the
purpose.
•DO NOT cook with a surface control knob left in the
lite position ( ). The electronic ignitor will continue to
spark. Turn the control knob out of the lite position
and adjust the flame size.
•Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material that can
melt on the range cooktop. If items melt, they may
permanently damage the appearance of the cooktop.
IMPORTANT
Do not place flammable items such as plastic wrappings,
spoon holders, or plastic salt and pepper shakers on the
cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch
fire if placed too close to the surface burners.
Figure 7: Surface control knob
•When setting a surface control knob to the lite
position, all of the electronic surface ignitors will spark
at the same time. However, only the surface burner
you are setting will ignite.
•In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface
burners may be lit manually. To light a surface burner,
hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn
the surface control knob to lite. Once the burner
ignites, push in and turn knob out of lite then to the
desired flame setting. Use caution when lighting
surface burners manually.
CAUTION
NOTE
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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Set proper burner flame size
The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjust-
ment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a
well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and
sharp. Adjust or clean the burner if flame is yellow-orange.
For most cooking: start on the highest setting and then
turn to a lower setting to complete the process. Use the
recommendations below as a guide for determining proper
flame size for various types of cooking (Figure 9).
For deep fat frying: use a thermometer and adjust the
surface knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will
absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food
will brown so quickly that the center will be under-cooked.
Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the
food will neither brown nor cook properly.
Figure 8: Flame settings
Flame size Type of cooking
High flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil;
pan broiling
Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces,
gravies; steaming
Low flame Keep foods cooking; poaching; stewing
These settings are based on medium-weight metal or
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using
other types of pans.
Figure 9: Recommended flame settings for cooking
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the
cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and
increases your risk of being burned by the flame
(Figure 8).
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Cooking with a griddle (some models)
The griddle is a versatile accessory that is perfect for
cooking foods that require large flat surfaces such as
pancakes, French toast, grilled sandwiches, bacon, and
also for cooking different foods at the same time.
After use, let the griddle cool before washing. Hand wash
with hot soapy water. Do not soak. Dry thoroughly. Do not
put a griddle in a dishwasher.
If you would like to purchase a griddle, you can order one
from Crosley.com.
Using the griddle:
Place the griddle securely on top of the burner grates.
Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium to medium low
setting. Slow preheat ensures even heat distribution during
the cooking process. DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI
setting. Preheating on HI may warp the griddle and prevent
even heat distribution.
Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when
home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA
(United States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be
sure to read all the information they have available as well
as follow their recommendations for home canning proce-
dures.
•Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges
that radiate from the bottom center when home
canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom
surface is flat. Use a straight-edge to check canner
bottom.
•Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed
1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.
•It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on
electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center
canners on the burner grates.
•Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more
quickly.
•Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the
water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to
lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
•Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully.
Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural
Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for
the latest canning information.
•It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
•Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high
heat for an extended amount of time.
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Oven Vent Location
The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on,
warm air is released through the vent. This venting is
necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good
baking results. Do not block oven vent. Never close off the
openings with aluminium foil orany other material. Steam or
moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is normal.
Types of oven racks
• Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking needs
and may be placed in most oven rack positions.
•The offset oven rack (some models) provides addi-
tional step down positions from the standard flat rack
design. The offset design positions the base of the rack
about ½ of a rack position lower than the flat rack and
may be used in most oven rack positions. To maximize
oven cooking space, place the bottom oven rack in the
lowest rack position for baking or roasting large cuts of
meat.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset
oven racks
Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool.
To remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it
reaches the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly
and slide out.
To replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on
both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward
slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure
oven racks are level before using.
Figure 11: Oven vent
Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil or any
other material or liners to line the oven bottom, walls,
racks or any other part of the range. Doing so will alter the
heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and
possibly cause permanent damage to the oven interior.
Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of
electric shock or fire. During self clean, temperatures in
the oven will be hot enough to melt foil.
•Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the
oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven exterior,
oven racks, and cooktop will become very hot which
can cause burns.
•Remove all oven racks before starting a self clean
cycle. If oven racks are left inside the oven during a
cleaning cycle, the slide ability of the oven racks may
be damaged and all of the oven racks will lose their
shiny finish.
•To prevent possible damage to the oven, do not
attempt to close the oven door until all the oven racks
are fully positioned back inside the oven cavity.
WARNING
CAUTION
Figure 12: Oven rack types
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oven rack
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Figure 13: Model A
Figure 14: Model B
Figure 15: Model C
Bake Broil Bake
Time
Set
Clock
Start
Time
Timer
Oven
Preheat
Door Locked
Self
Clean
OFF
Hold
6
12
34
5
6
7
8
910
11 12
12
45
6
8
910
11 12
15
Bake
Time
Set
Clock
Bake Broil
Self
Clean
Start
Time
Quick
Bake
Timer
On-O
Oven
Preheat
Door Locked
OFF
Hold
6
12
345
6
7
8
910
11 12
13
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