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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : .....
i Important Safety, Instructions..... :...... _.... 2-4
Features of Your Cooktop.., :. ............... 5
Controls ................. ...... . ..... ........ 6
:.:_Cookware "lips .................... .... :.... 7
Home Canning Tips ................... : .... . _8
•)_:,
CARE & CLEANING -,
Care and Cleaning ...................... _9, 10
•....... _ i ,
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS : _ • ..... ,
Electricat Connections ...................... 11
Electrical Requirements., _;_i.,.,:, .'..... ,.;... 11
Dimensions & Clearances. ;,.,. _.... i :...,.., 12
Location ,:.'_..._... ,_.:. :,, .......... ..._ ,: ,,12
Installation ..... ....... .,.., ..,.. :... ,. 12; 13
PROBLEM SOLVING ,' '
Before You Call for Service ............. ,..,, 14
warranty ...-. ........ ; .... _:............. _..... ,.15
Master Protection Agreements ........_,. ,:.. -.. :.15
Service Numbers ..., ........... Back Cover,
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAI_IOL i:i,. i i....., ..... 16
For your convenience and future reference, please write
down your model and serial numbers inthe space,
provided. The model number and serial number of your
electric cooktop !are found on a label under the €ooktop ....
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Read All Instructions Before.Using This _.....
Appliance.,, ; ....._: _:_,_ . • _ _ ;
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the : '
following: ; . ....
•Use this appliance only for its intended use as ....
described in this manual.
•Do not attempt to repair or replace any _ ;
part of your cooktop unless it is specifically :
recommended in this manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
• Be sUre your appliance isproperly instal!ed.and
grounded,by a qualified technician in accordance with
the provided Installation Instructions.
•Before performing any service, DISCONNECT THE
COOKTOP POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD
DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE ,
OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. '
•Have the installer show you the location of the
circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
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USING YOUR COOKTOP: :
•Do not leave children alone--
Childrenshould not be left alone
or unattended in an area where
an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit
or stand on any part of the
appliance.
•Do not allow anyone to climb,
stand or hang on the cooktop.
•CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST
TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE
STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A
COOKTOP--CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE COOKTOP TO
REACH ITEMS COULD BE
SERIOUS LY INJURED.
• Always keep dish towels, dish
cloths, pot holders and other linens a safe distance
from your cooktop.
•Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance away from
your cooktop.
•Never wear loose-fitting or (.-._..
hanginggarments while _ _0! "_''_ _
using the appliance. Be " /_"- ""
careful when reaching for
items stored in cabinets over
the cooktop. Flammable
material could be ignitedif
brought in contact with hot
surface units and may cause severe burns.
• Teach children not to play with thecontrols or anY
other part of the cooktop.
•Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains
or drapes a safe distance frornyour cooktop.
•Use only dry pot holders--moist or damp pot holders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not
let pot holders touch hot surface units. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder. Such
cloths can catch fire on a hot surface unit.
-Do not use water on
grease fires. Never pick
up aflaming pan. Turn off
the surface unit, then
smother flaming pan by
covering pan completely
with well-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or flat tray or, if
available, a multi-purpose
dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a
pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or,
if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam4ype
fire extinguisher.
Flaming grease inside a pan can be put out by covering
wth baking soda or, fava ablea mult -purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
•Keep hood and grease filters clean to maintain
good ventingand to avoid grease fires.
• Do not store flammable "'-''. "'"':':
materials near the
cooktop.
•Do not store or use
combustible materials,
gasoline, or other
flammable
liquids in the vicinity of .
this or any appliance. .....
•When preparing flaming foods under the hood, turn
the fan on.
°Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate on the cooktop,
•For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
• Do not touch surface units. These surfaces may be
hot enough to burneven though they are dark in color.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials contact surface units or
areas nearby surface units;allow sufficient time for
cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas
near the cooktop.
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• To minimize the possibility of burns, ignitionof
flammable materials, and spillage, the handle of a
container should be turned toward the center of the
cooktop without extending over any nearby surface unit.
° Always turn the surface units to OFF before
removing cookware.
• To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock,
always be certain that the controls for all surfaceunits
are at the OFF position and all surface units are cool
before attempting to lift or remove the unit.
°Never clean the cooktop surface when is hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could
cause steam burns if used on ahot surface.
•Do not immerse or soak the removable surface
units. Do not put them in a dishwasher.
•Clean the cooktop with caution, Ifawet sponge or
cloth is used to wipe spills on a'hot surface, be careful
to avoid steam burns.:
•Cook meat and poult_ thoroughly_meat to at least
an INTERNAL temperature,of i604 F(7!_,.C) and :_
poultry to at least an]NTERNAL temperature of 180: F
(82° C). Cooking to these temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.
• Never leave the surface units unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may catch on fire.
• Be sure the drip pans are not covered and are in
place. Th eir absence during cooking could damage
cooktop parts and wiring.
•Clean only the parts listed in this Use and Care
Guide.
•Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food
on the cooktop when not in use.
°Keep cooktop clean and free of accumulation of
grease or spiliovers which may ignite.
• Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure buildup
may make thecontainerburstand cause injury.
•Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans.
Misuse could result in a shock, fire hazard or damage
to the cooktop.
•Use proper pan size--This appliance is equipped with
different size surface units. Select cookware having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating
element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a
portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may
result in ignitionof clothing. Proper relationship of the
cookware to the surface unit will also improve
efficiency.
•Only certaintypes of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other, glazed containers are suitable
for cooktop service; others may break because of the
sudden change:intemperature.
Keep an eye on foods being fried at Hi or Medium
High heat settings.
Foods for frying Should be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods
can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides
of the pan.
Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat frying.
Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when
food is added.
If a cornbination of oils or fats will be used in
frying, stir together before heating, or as fats
melt slowly.
•Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
°Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to
prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.
•Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially
a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat iscool.
Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or near
your cooktop.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Removable chrome-plated drip bowls
and cooktop element surface units
Lift-up cooidop
Cooktop control
knobs Surface unit ,on
indicator light

Your surface units and controls are designedt0:g!ve you :_
an infinite choice of heat settings for surface unit cooking.
At both OFFand HI the control "clickS" into 'Position.
When cooking in aquiet kitchen _y0u may hear siight _i''_
"clicking" sounds--an indication that tl_e _ieat'settings you
selected are being maintained, ...........
Switching heats to higher settings_always results:in ....
aquicker change than switching to,lower Settings. i ._
HoWTosETTHE CONTROLS _ i !
l.Gras p the controlkno b and .: .....
push down. _ , :_.
2. Turn the knob in either , "
direction to the desired
heat setting.
The control must be pushed in to set only from the
OFF position. When the control is in any position
other than OFF, it may be rotated without pushing in.
When boiling water, for more efficient use, turn the knob
to H! to bring it to a boil faster. After the water has come
to a boil, reduce the knob setting to medium-high. The
heat will still be great enough to maintain a boil, but you
will be using less energy.
Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you
finish cooking,
An indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on.
COOKING GUIDEFOR USING _ ' • ' '
HEAT SETTINGS :_ `_ -_ " ....
High 2_//_ \Low
HI--Quick start for cooking; bring water to boil. :
Medium High--(Setting halfway between HI and MED)
Maintains afast boil on large amounts of food.
MED--Saut_ and brown; keeps food at medium boil or
simmer.
Medium Low--(Setting halfway between MED and LO)
Cook after starting at HI; cooks with itt e water n a
covered pan.
LO--Steam rice, cereal; maintains servingtemperature
of foods. Slow cooking and simmering. At LO settings,
melt chocolate and butteron a small surface unit.
NOTE: At HI or Medium High, never leave food
unattended. Boilovers cause smoking; greasy spillovers
may catch fire.

Usemedium-orheavy-weightcookware.Aluminum.
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.
RIGHT WRONG
Notover 1 inch Over 1 inch
(2.5cm) (2_5cm)
For best cooking results pans should be flat on the
bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the
surface unit. The pan should not extend over the edge of
the trim ring more than 1 inch (2.5 cm).
DEEP FAT FRYING
Foods for_fryingshould be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods
can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides
of the pan.
WOK COOKING
We recommend that:you
use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They areavailable at
your local 'retail store.
Do not use woks that have
support rings. Use of these
types ofwoks, withor without the
ring in place, can be dangerous.
Placing the ring over thesurface
unitwill cause a build-up of heat
thatwill damage the porcelaincooktop. Do not tryrouse
such wokswithout the ring. You could be seriously
burned ifthe wok tipped over.
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CANNING SHOULD BE DONE
ON COOKTOP ONLY
Pots that extend beyond 1 inch (2_5 cm) of surface unit's
edge are not recommended for most surface cooking.
However, when canning ,with water-bath or pressure
canner, large-diameter pots may be used. This is
because boiling water temperatures (even under
pressure) are not harmful to co0ktop surfaces
surrounding Surface uniL ........
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER
COOKWARE FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS
OTHER THAN WATER. Most syrup or sauce mixtures--
and all types of frying---cook at temperatures much
higher than boiling water. Such temperatures .could
eventually harm cooktop sUrfaces.
OBSERVE FOLLOWING POINTS
IN CANNING
1. Be sure canner fits over center of surface unit. if your
cooktop or itslocation do not allow canner to be
centered on the surface unit, use smaller-diameter
pots for good canning results.
2. Flat-bottomed canners must be used. Do not use
canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often found in
enamelware) because they don't make enough contact
with the surface unit and take too long to boi! water.
RIGHT WRONG
Flat bottomed canners are recommended.
3. When canning, use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. Reliable recipes and procedures
are available from the manufacturer of your canner;
manufacturers of glass jars for canning, such as Ball
and Kerr; and the United States Department
of Agriculture Extension Service:
4, Remember that canning is a process that generates
large amounts of steam. To avoid burfls from steam
or heat, be careful when canning.
NOTE: If your house has low voltage, canning may take
,longer than expected, even though directions have been
carefully_followed. The process time will be shortened by:
(1) using a pressure canner, and
(2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest heating
of large quantities of water,

Propercareandcleaningareimportantsoyourcooktop
willgiveyouefficientandsatisfactoryservice.Follow
thesedirectionscarefullyincaringforittohelpassure
safeandpropermaintenance.
BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE
CLEANING ANY PART OF THE COOKTOP.
HOW TO REMOVE PACKAGING TAPE
To assure no damage is doneto the finish of the product,
the safest way to remove the adhesive left from
packaging tape on new appliances is an application
of a household liquid dishwashing detergent, mineral
oil or cooking oil.
Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak. Wipe dry and
then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and
protect the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from all chrome
trim. It cannot be removed if itis baked on.
GLASS CONTROL PANEL
The glass control panel on your cooktop has been
tempered to withstand sudden temperature changes
during cooking. Give itthe normal care you would give
any glass material.
While it is impact-resistant, avoid scratching it to prevent
it from shattering.
If the glass is hot, wipe up spills with a dry cloth or paper
towel. When the surface has Cooled, wash, rinse and dry
it. Alternately, when the glass iscool, spray it with glass
or window cleaner. Avoid the use of cleaning powders or
harsh abrasives that may scratch the surface.
CONTROLKNOBS
Before removing the knobs
for cleaning, please note that
the knobs on the left side
and the knobs on the right
side are in the proper OFF
position. When replacing
the knobs, check the OFF
position to insure proper
alignment.
To remove a knob, pull it
straight offthe stem.
Wash the knobs in soap
and water butdo not soak.
Avoid getting water down
into the knob stem holes.
The control knobs may be removed for cleaning.
Molded
rib
Spring
clip Clear
groove
To replace a knob, locate the groove in each side of
the knob stem. One of the grooves contains a spring clip
and the other groove is clear. Locate the molded rib
inside'the knob. Fit the molded rib intothe clear groove
on the knob stem. 9.:
PORCELAIN ENAMEL COOKTOP
(on some models)
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable
if misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However,
any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato
or vinegar) should not be permitted to remain on
the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, carefully
use adry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away.
When the surface has cooled, wash with soap and
water. Rinse well.
For other spillssuch as fat spatterings, washwith
soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface
has cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
STAINLESS STEEL COOKTOP
(on some models)
Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will scratch the
surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use a hot, damp
cloth with a mild detergent suitable for stainless steel
surfaces. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap.
Dry with a dry, clean cloth.
iffood soil remains, try a general kitchen cleaner, such as
Fantastik?, Simple Green,_or Formula 409?
For hard-to-clean soil, use a standard stainless steel
cleaner, such as Bon-AmP or Cameo.e
Apply cleaner with a damp sponge. Use a clean, hot,
damp cloth to remove cleaner. Dry with a dry, clean cloth.
Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.
After cleaning, use a stainless steel polish, such as
Stainless Steel Magic,_ Revere Copper and Stainless
Steel Cleane_ or Wenol All Purpose Metal Polish?
Follow the product instructions for cleaning the stainless
steel surface.
METAL SURFACES
Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia or
commercial oven cleaners. To safely clean surfaces;
wash, rinse and then dry with a soft cloth.
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SURFACE UNITS AND DRIP PANS
To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest
setting for aminute. The coils will burn off any soil.
CAUTION: ' : '
•Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and
the surface units are cool before attempting to
remove them. ........
-Do not immerse the surface units in liquids
of any kind.
•Do not clean the surface units in a dishwashe r.
• Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.
°Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way
repair the plug-in receptacle:
TO REMOVE A SURFACE UNIT
To remove the drip pans for
cleaning, the surface units
must be removed first.
Lift the surface unit about 1
inch (2.5 cm) above the drip
pan and pull it out.
Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch
(2.5 cm). if you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan
when you plug it back in.
Repeated lifting of the surface unit more
than 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the drip pan can
,,permanently damage the receptacle.
TO REPLACE A SURFACEUNIT
•Replace the drip pan intothe recess inthe
cooktop. Make sure opening in the pan lines
up with the receptacle.
•Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the
opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle.
•Guide the surface unit into place so that it rests evenly.
DRIP PANS
Remove the surface units. Then
lift out the drip pans.
Clean the drip pans by hand with
warm, soapy water.
To remove burned-on foods,
soak them in hot, soapy water Drip pan
for several hours. Then scrub with a soap filled plastic
scouring pad if necessary.
Rinse with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Clean the area under the drip pans often. Built-up soil,
especially grease, may catch on fire.
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Do not cover drip pans with foil. Using foil so close. ,i:::i
to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage
to the cooktop. _:_:
LIFT-UP COOKTOP
Clean the area under the
cooktop often, BuUt-up soil,
especially grease, may
catch on fire.
To make cleaning easier, the
entire cooktop may be lifted. Support/rod t--_----_ --
Be sure all surface units are UrP°_°rt"d- .,_
turned off and are cool before s ,--T--p_lff--3
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raising the cooktop.
1. Remove all four control
knobs. See the Control
Knobs section. Be sure to secure the cooktop
2. Remove one of the front supportrod in the cooktop
Strike catch:
surface units and drip pans
and use this opening to grasp the cooktop. See the
Surface Units and Drip Pans sections.
3. Lift the cooktop.
4. Raise the support rod into place and hook it into the
bracket on the underside of the cooktop to hold it in
place while cleaning.
TO CLEAN THE COOKTOP:
Use hot, soapy water and a clean cloth to clean the
surface under the cooktop. To remove burned-on spills,
use a cleansing powder. Rinse well, then polish with a
dry cloth.
TO LOWER THE COOKTOP:
1. While holding the cooktop up with one hand, carefully
disengage the support rod from the bracket and return
it to its original location.
,
3.
.
Gently lower the cooktop.
To fasten the cooktop down, press on the front of the
cooktop to make sure the strike engages the catch.
Replace any drip pans and surface units that you
removed.
5. Replace the control knobs.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions com pletely and
carefully.
IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for local
inspector's use.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
NOTE TO INSTALLER:
Be sure to leave these instructions with the
Consumer.
WARNING: For personal safety, this
appliance must be properly grounded. See the
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in these
Installation Instructions.
Tools You Will Need
•Electric or hand drill and 1/8" drillbit
•Flat blade screwdriver
•Phillips screwdriver
•Pencil
•Ruler
•Hand or saber saw
FOR TI LE COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION
•Electricdrill and 5/32" drillbit
•4%o"x 11/4"masonry screws
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING- Beforebeginningthe installation,
switch power off at the service panel and lock the
service disconnecting means to prevent power from
being switched on accidentally. When the service
disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten
a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the
service panel.
°To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over
heated surface elements, cabinet storage located above
the surface units should be avoided, if cabinet storage
space isto be provided, the risk can be reduced by
installing a range hood that projects horizontally a
minimum of 5" beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
Cabinet installation above the cooktop may be no
deeper than 13".
•The cooktop should be easy to reach and lighted with
natural light during the day.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
ATrENTION: All electric cooktops must be hard wired
(direct wired) into an approved junctionbox. Aplug and
receptacle isnot permitted for these products.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup
of your cooktop done by a qualified electrician. After
installation, havethe electrician show you where your
main disconnect is located.
Check with your local utilities for electrical codeswhich
applyin your area. Failure towire your cooktopaccording to
governingcodes could resultin ahazardous condition.If
there are no localcodes, your cooktopmustbe wired and
fused to meet the requirements ofthe NationalElectrical
Code, ANSi/NFPA No. 70 Latest Edition.You can get a
copy bywriting:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
You should use a single phase, three wire 240/120 Volt, 60
Hertz electricalpower system. Ifaluminum wiringis used, all
connectionsMUST be listedfor use with aluminumand
copper wiring. It isstrongly recommended thatifaluminum
wiringisused,the special terminal grease for use with
aluminumwiring, preferablywith "grit", is putintothe
connectionto keep itfromcorroding over time.
At a minimum,the National Electrical Code wire sizing in
Section310 should be followed. It isfurther recommended
that No. 8 AWG copper (or No. 6AWG aluminum)wire or
larger ifrequired, protected with either adoublepole40
Ampere circuitbreaker or two 40 Ampere fuses be used to
supply power to the cooktop.
See the section on Electrical Connections for detailed
instructionson hookup of yourcooktop.
-AWARNING: The electrical power to
Ithe cooktop supply line must be shut off while
Iline connections are being made. Failure to do
Jso could result in serious injury or death.
continued on next page
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PRODUCT DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
Counter space must be provided for installation of the
cooktop. To insure accuracy, it is best to make a template
when cutting theopening in the counter. See illustration
below for all necessary dimensions.
When choosing a location, the following minimum
clearances must be maintained between the cooktop and
adjacent combustible surfaces:
• 30" (76.2 cm) minimum vertical clearance from the
cooktop to the nearest overhead surface.
•18" (45.7 cm) minimum vertical clearance to adjacent
cabinets,
30"Min.
(76.2cm)
I
t
18" Min.
(45.7cm)
PREPARATION
Before installing the cooktop or moving it toanother
location have the electrician verify:
•That your home is provided with adequate
electrical service.
•That the addition of the cooktop will not overload the
household circuit on which it is used.
INSTALL THE JUNCTION BOX
Install an approved
junction box where it
will be easily
accessible through
the front of the
cabinet where
cooktop will be
located. See the
illustration at right
for the suggested
mounting location.
BE SURETHIS CUT DOESNOT INTERFERE
WITH CABINET STRUCTUREAT FRON'f
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]_ Junction
f
16" MIN,
(40.6cm)
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A
B
:C
D
E
F
G
clearanceto
sidewall
Cooktop and cutout dimensions
30"Models
30¼"
76.8cm
21Y4"
54,0cm
28Ys"
72.1cm
!9¥8"
492 cm
19W"
49,5cm
28½"
72.4cm
14_"
36.2cm
36"Models
35V2"
90.2cm
21"
53.3cm
85.6cm
48.1crn
19W"
48.6cm
33V8"
86.0cm
16_Z'
43.0cm
30"Models
/-/ 3"
7.6 cm
!1_4"rain.
4.4crn
J3½"rain.
8.9cm
K2"rnin,
5.1crn
L5½"min,
14.0crn
M33¼"rnin.
84.5cm
36"Models
7.6 crn
1_"rnin.
4.4cm
2½"rnin.
6.4cm
3V4"rain.
9.5cm
3_" rnin.
9.5cm
41_"rain.
105cm
INSTALL THE COOKTOP
Install the cooktop in thecutout opening.
NOTE: If the cool,top iSbeing installed in a blind counter
(one with no cabinet opening below), wire connections
must be made before putting thecooktop into the cutout.
SECURE THE COOKTOP
Secure the tub of the cooktop to a standard counter with
the wood screws shipped with the cooktop.
Secure the tub of the cooktop to a tile counter with
4 masonry screws. These can be purchased at any
hardware store.
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MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: The electrical power to the
cooktop supply line must be shut :off while line
connections are being made. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury or death.
When making the wire connections, use the entire length
of conduit provided (3 feet). The conduit must not be cut,
Connect the red and black leads from the cooktop conduit
to the corresponding leads inthe junction box.
The power leads supplied with this appliance are UL
recognize d for connection to larger gauge household
wiring. The insulation of the leads is rated at much higher
temperatures than the temperature rating of household
wiring. The current carrying capacity of the conductor is
governed by the wire gauge and also the temperature
rating of the insulation around the wire.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
The bare ground wire inthe conduit is connected to ,the
cooktop frame.
When connecting to a 3 conductor branch circuit, if local
codes permit, connect the bare ground connector lead
of the cooktop to the branch circuit neutral (gray or white
in color).
Effective January 1, 1996, the National Electrical Code
requires that new construction use a (4)conductor
connection and will not permit grounding through
neutral. If used in new construction after January 1,
1996, in a mobile home or recreational vehicle, or if
local codes do not permit grounding through the
neutral white lead, do the following:* L
Attach the appliance grounding lead (green or bare
copper) to the residence grounding conductor (green
or bare copper) in accordance with local codes.
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PROBLEM
SURFACE UNITS DO
NOT WORK PROPERLY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house caused by
a blown oven circuit fuse, a tripped oven circuit breaker, the main fuse or
the main circuit breaker, depending on the nature of the power supply.
If a circuit breaker is involved, reset it. If the control box uses fuses, the
oven fuse (a cartridge-type) should be changed BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE
FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. If after doing one of these
procedures, the fuse blows or circuit breaker trips again, call for service.
NOTE: Apartment tenants or condominium owners should request their
building management to perform this check before cal!ing for service.
Drip pans are not set securely in the cooktop.
• Surface unit controls are not properly set or wrong surface unit control is
set for unit you are using.
•Surface units are not plugged in solidly.
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f
COOKTOPWARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS
If, within one year from the date of !nstallati0n, any part fails to function properly due to a defect in material or
workmanship, Sears will repair or replace it, at our option, free of charge.
If this product is subjected to other than private family use, the above .warranty is effective for only 90 days.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING SEARS SERVICE AT
1-800-4-MY-HOME _.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Roebuck and Co. Dept. 817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
!_./nstrucciones importantes de seguridad .... 16-18
OPERACION
_Caractedsticas de su estufa ....... :.... ...... 19
Controles 20
Consej0s sobre los implementos
para cocinar ............. ... : ...... _...... 21
Consejos para hacer conservas
en la casa ............ _. ....... :. ....... 22
CUnDAD0YUMPnEZA
Cuidado y limpieza ..................... 23-25
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION .....
Conexiones el6ctricas ...................... 29
Requisitos el_ctricos 27
Dimensiones y espacios .................... 28
Ubicaci6n ..................... :.. ........ 26
Instalaci6n ........................... 28, 29
!
COMO SOLUCIONAR PROBLEMAS
Antes de que usted Ilame para
pedir servicio de reparaci6n ................. 30
Garantfa ................................. 31
Contrato de proteccifon maestra ............... 31
Numeros pot servicio 32
i
Para su conveniencia y referencia futura, por favor i
escriba el nt_mero demodelo y de serie en el espacio
que se provee. El nt3mero de modelo y serie de la .......
cubierta se encuentran en laetiqueta que est& debajo de
la supefficie de la estufa. :
NUMERO DE MODELO:
NUMERO DE SERIE:
Lea estas instrucciones antes de usar este
aparato.
Cuando use electrodom_sticos, se deben seguir
precauciones bdsicas de seguridad, incluyendo las
siguientes:
•Use este electrodomdstico s61o para el uso descrito
en este manual.
•No trate de reparar o reemplazar cualquiera
parte de la cubierta de cocinar a menos que se
recomiende especfficamente en esta gufa. Todos
los demursservicios deber_.n ser referidos a un
t_cnico calificado.
•Haga que un instalador calificado instale y conecte
a tierra su cubierta de cocinar de acuerdo con las
instrucciones de instalacibn.
•Antes de Ilevar a cabo cualquier servicio,
DESCONECTE LA CUBIERTA DE COCINAR DEL
SUMINISTRO DE CORRIENTE ELECTRICA EN EL
PANEL DE DISTRIBUCION DE LA CASA QUITANDO
EL FUSIBLE O APAGANDO EL INTERRUPTOR DEL
CtRCUITO ELECTRICO.
•Pida al instalador que ie muestre la ubicaci6n del
interruptor de circuitos o fusible. M_rquelo para una
fAcil referencia.
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A! usar su estufa
•No deje solos a los nihosm
los niSos no deben quedarse
solos osin vigilancia en una
&tea donde se est6 usando
alg_n aparato. Nunca se les
debe permitir que se sienten
ose paren en ninguna parte
del aparato.
•No permita que nadie escale, se "-_
pare o se cuelgue de la estufa. .,_r._o=-'_.r-[
DE INTERES PARA LOS NII_IOS /_'<,'"' ((t
NO EN GUAROARSE EN (---_ ".'_
GABINETES OUE ESTEN SOBRE )__
I_LA ESTUFA--LOS NINOS QUESE .UI _"_
i.TREPEN A LA ESTUFA PARA -_
ALCANZARLOS PODRIAN
RESULTAR GRAVEMENTE LESIONADOS.
• Mantenga siempre las toallas de secar, los trapos de
cocina, las agarraderas para Io caliente y otras telas
a una distancia segura de su estufa.
•Mantenga siempre los utensilios de madera y
pldstico y la comida
enlatada a una distancia lt/31_.,,:
i_iisegura de su estufa.
•No Ileve nunca vestidos
desabrochados o caidos al
usar el aparato, Tenga
cuidado al tomar los articutos
guardados en los armarios _. .;_
sobre la estufa. Los materiales inflamables se podr_an
encender si tuvieran contacto con superficies calientes
y podrian causar quemaduras graves. _
• Ense_e a los ni_os a no jugar con los controles ni
con cualquiera otra parte de la estufa,
•Mantenga siempre a una distancia segura de su
estufa los tapices de pared que sean combustibles
y las cortinas o colgaduras.
• Utilice s61o agarraderas que est_n secas_las
agarraderas h_medas o mojadas que entren en
contacto con superficies calientes pueden provocar
quemaduras pot el vapor. No permita que las
agarraderas queden en contacto con los conjuntos
calientes de superficie. No use una toalla u otra teta
abultada en vez de una agarradera. Dichas telas
pueden incendiarse con un quemador que est_
caliente o con un elemento calefactor.
•No use agua en fuegos
de grasa. Nunca recoja
una sart_n en llamas.
Apague los controles y
despu_s ahogue la sart_n
en llamas cubriendo
completamente la sart_n
con una tapa que ajuste
bien, una hoja de homear,
o una hoja plana o, si est&
disponible, use un extintor
de sustancia qu{mica seca
de multi-uso o de tipo
espuma.
La grasa en llamas de fuera de una sart6n se puede
extinguir cubri_ndola con bicarbonato sSdico, o si est&
:....... .disponible, usando un extintor de sustancia quimica _:._
i seca de multi-uso o de tipo espuma:
La grasa en llamas en una sart_n se puede extinguir
cubri_ndola con bicarbonato sbdico, o si estd
disponible, usando un
extintor de sustancia _
quimica seca de multi-uso "-.
o de tipo espuma. ":
• Mantenga limpios la
:_."-...:,-'. campana y los filtros de
_.-"_'- _:grasa para conservar
;" L i::i i_i_i_:unabuena ventilaci6n y
evitar que ta grasa se incendie.
........ • No almacene o use materiales combustibles,
gasolina u otros vapores y Ifquidos inflamables en
la cercan_a de dste o cualquier electrodomdsticot
• No aimacene materiales inflamables cerca de
la estufa.
• Cuando prepare comidas Ilameantes debajo de la
campana, encienda et ventilador.
• No deje que la grasa de cocina u otros materiales
inflamables se acumulen sobre la estufa.
• Para su seguridad, nunca use su aparato para
calentar la habitaci6n.
•No toque los conjuntos de superficie. Estas
superficies pueden estar Io suficientemente calientes
como para provocar quemaduras aunque su color sea
oscuro. Durante y despu6s del uso, no tas toque ni
permita que la ropa u otros materiales inflamables
entren en contacto con los conjuntos, con las &reas
cercanas a los quemadores. Primero deje que pase el
tiempo suficiente como para que se enfden.
Las superficies potenciatmente calientes pueden incluir
la estufa y las &teas que dan hacia ia estufa.
(continUa en la p&gina siguiente)
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• Para disminuir al mdximo la posibilidad de
quemaduras, la ignici6n de materiales inflamables y
los derrames, el mango de los recipientes que se usen
para cocinar debe dirigirse al centro de la estufa
sin extenderse sobre los conjuntos de superficie
que est6n cerca.
•Gire siempre hacia "OFF" (apagado) los controles
de los conjuntos de superficie antes de quitar ias
¢acerolas.
• Para evitar la posibilidad de quemaduras o de
choque el_ctrico, aseg0rese siempre de que los
controles de todos los conjuntos estdn en la posici6n
"OFF" (apagado) yde que todos los conjuntos de
superficie est_n frios antes de tratar de levantarlos o de
quitarlos.
•Nunca limpie !a superficie de la estufa cuando est_
caliente. Algunos limpiadoresproducen gases nocivos
y los patios h0medos pueden causar quemaduras por
vapor si se usan en una superficie caliente.
•No sumerja o remoje los conjuntos de superficie
removibles. No los ponga en la lavadora de platos.
•Limpie la cubierta de cocinar con precauci6n.
Si usa una esponja o trapo h0medo o mojado
para limpiarderrames en una cubierta caliente,
tenga cuidado para evitar quemaduras producidas
por vapor.
•Cocine la came y las aves completamente. La came
se debe cocinar a una temperatura minima INTERNA
de 160°F y las aves a una temperatura minima
INTERNA de 180° ENormalmente, cocinar a estas
temperaturas protege contra enfermedades causadas
pot los alimentos.
•Nunca deje las unidades de la superficie sin
atenci6n en niveles de alta temperatura. Hervir en
exceso causa humaredas yderramamientos de grasa
que se pueden encender.
•Asegdrese de que los recipientes de goteo no est_n
cubiertos y est_n instalados. Su ausencia durante la
cocci6n podrfa dafiar las partes de la superficie de ta
estufa y el cableado.
• Limpie s61o las partes se_aladas en este manual
del usuario.
•No deje productos de papei, utensilios de cocina o
alimentos en la estufa cuando no est_ en uso.
•Mantenga la estufa limpia y libre de acumulaci6n de
grasa o derramamientos que se puedan encender.
• Nunca caliente recipientes de alimentos sin abrir, el
aumento de presibnpodrfacausar que la lataexplotara
uotras lesiones,
•No use papel aluminio para forrar los recipientes de
goteo. Un uso incorrecto podrfa causar una descarga,
peligro de incendio o dafio ala estufa.
•Use sartenes de tamaho apropiado. Seleccione
aquellas que tengan fondos pianos suficiente para
cubrir el elemento de calentamiento de la unidad de la
superficie. El uso de ollas o sartenes de menor tamafio
expondr& una porci6n de la unidad de la superficie al
contacto directo y puede causar que la ropa se
"encienda. La relaci6n correcta de laolla o sarten con
respecto al quemador tambi6n mejorar_ la eficiencia.
•$61o ciertos tipos de vidrios, vidrio/.cerdmica,
vajiilas de barro u otros reci pientes de vidrio son
adecuados para cocinar en la superficie de la
estufa; otros se podrfan romper debido a un cambio
brusco de temperatura.
•Vigile los alimentosmientras se frfen a niveles de
temperatura altos o medi0s;
•Los alimentos a frefr deben estar !o rods secos
posible. La escarcha de los alimentos congelados o la
humedad en los alimentos frescos puede hacer que la
grasa caliente salpique por fuera de los lados de la olla.
•Use poca grasa para freir incluso al sumergir los
alimentos en la grasa. Llenar la olla con demasiada
grasa puede resultar en derramamientos cuando se
agregan los atimentos.
•Si se usa una combinaci6n de aceites o grasas para
frefr, revuelva antes de calentar, o amedida que las
grasas se mezclan lentamente.
•Siempre caliente la grasa lentamente y vigUe
mientras se calienta.
•Cuando sea posible, use un term6metro para grasa
para evitar sobrecalentar la grasa.
•Nunca trate de mover una sart_n con grasa
caliente, especialmente una sart_n profunda para frefr.
Espere hasta que la grasa est_ fria.
•Nunca deje frascos o latas con restos de grasa sobre
o cerca de la superficie de la estufa.
CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
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Recipientes de goteo y
unidades de la superficie
Superficie de levantar
Perillas de
Control Luz indicadora
de ==ON"
(encendido) en
la superficie
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Los conjuntos de supen'icie y los controles
correspondientes est&n disefiados para proporcionarle
una infinita vadedad de opciones de calor para cocinar
con los conjuntos de superficie.
En ta posici6n OFF (apagado) y HI (alto), el control hace
un "click" cuando Ilega a la posici6n correcta.
En una cocina silenciosa, es posible que escuche ligeros
"clicks" mientras cocina--una indicacfon que et grado de
calor elegido se est_ manteniendo.
Si cambia la opci6n a la de un
calormayor esto representar& un
cambio de calor m&s r&pido que
cambiar a menores grados de
calor
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Cbmo fijar los controles
1. Sujete la periltade:control y presione hacia abajo.
2. Gire la perilta llevbndola a la posici6n deseada de
ajuste de calor.
El control se debe presionar dnicamente desde la
posici6n de apagado (OFF). Cuando el control estd en
cualquier otra posici6n diferente a apagado (OFF), se
puede rotar sin empujarlo.
When boiling water, for more efficient use, turn the knob
to HI to bring it to a boil faster. After the water has come
;to a boil, reduce the knob setting to medium-high. The
heat will still be great enough to maintain a boil, but you
will be using less energy.
AsegQrese de girar la perilla de control ltev&ndola a la
posici6n OFF (apagado) cuando usted termine de
cocinar.
Una luz indicadora se prendera cuando alguna unidad de
la superficie est6 encendida.
Guia para cocinarusando los controles
de calor
Medium
High Low
HI (alto)_Arranque r&pido para cocinar; para poner
agua a hervir.
Alto median0m(Se coloca a la mitad entre HI [alto] y
MED [mediano]) Mantiene un hervido rapido en grandes
cantidades de alimentos.
MED (mediano)mPara saltear y dorar; mantiene los
alimentos en hervormediano o cocido afuego lento.
Bajo mediano'--(Se €01ocaa/a mitad entre MED
[mediano] y LO[bajo]). Es para cocinar despu_s de
iniciar con HI (alto}.Cocina con poca agua en una
cacerola tapada.
LO (bajo)--Para cocer arroz, cereal; mantiene la
temperatura ala cual se sirven las comidas. Para la
cocci6n lenta y para hervir a fuego lento:En las
posicJones ;de ajuste LO (bajo) se puede derretir "
chocotateymantequilla-en un conjunto-de superficie
pequefio. .-:",
NOTA: Cuando se encuentreen HI (alto)o Medium High
(alto mediano), procure nunca dejar los alimentos
desatendidos. AI rebosarse, los alimentos producen
humo; las salpicaduras de grasa pueden incendiarse.
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