Magic Chef 11JN 10K 51FA Installation instructions

And
Instructionsfor your gas range
This BookletCovers
1.Range with No Clock.
2. Range with Time-Of-OayClock.
3.Range with a Clock and Timer.
CONTENTS
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.......... 1-4 Preheating.................... 9
Oven racks ................... 9
FEATURES..................... 5-6 How to bake ................ 10
Clock........................ 5 Howto roast................ 11
Minutetimer ................. 5 How to broil ................ 12
Eye level oven ................ 5
Continuous clean oven ........ 6 MAINTENANCE............... 13-14
Light replacement ............ 13
SURFACECOOKING............. 7-8 Leveling legs ................ 13
Cooktop ...................... 7 Oven door ................... 13
Burner grate .................. 7 Broiler drawer ............... 13
Surface burners .............. 7Oven bottom ................ 13
Lighting surface burner ....... 7 Lighting pilots ............... 14
Selecting flame size........... 8 Pilotless ignition ............. 14
Griddle and fifth burner ....... 8 Spark ignition ............... 14
GIo bar ignition .............. 14
USINGYOUROVEN............ 9-12 Surface burner
Ovencharacteristics .......... 9 valve adjustment ........... 14
Oven vent.................... 9 CLEANINGCHART................ 15
Oven control ................. 9
Oven burner .................. 9 SERVICE............. .......... 16
CONSUMER
INSTALLER To save you time,energy and
Please leave this manual with money,read and keep this 8112P053-60
this range,manual for future reference. (2/90)

ABOUTYOURNEW OVENCHARACTERISTICSABOUTTHISBOOKLET:
COOKING APPLIANCE over the years, design changes have The features covered in this
beenmadeto rangesto improveheat booklet are for several model
Congratulations on your choice ofdistributionin theoven andto reduce ranges. You may find informa-
this cooking appliance!As you use heat loss. Please expect some tion pertaining to features that
your newapplianceweknowthatyou differences with this new range, are not onyourparticularrange.
will appreciatethemanyfeaturesthat In our continuing effort to
provide excellent performance,ease The oven temperature control has improve thequality ofour
of cleaning, convenience and de- been checkedfor proper operation, products,it may benecessaryto
make changes to the product
pendability. Youmay noticethat yournewovenis without revising this booklet.
hotter(foodscookfaster/browning is For example, the knob on your
New features have dramatically darker) or cooler(foodscookslower/range may not look like the
changedtoday's cookingappliances browning is lighter) than your ' illustration inthis book.
and the way wecook. It is therefore previous oven. (It is not unusualfor
very important tounderstand how the oven temperature ofolder
your new applianceoperates before appliances to be out of adjustment).
you use it. On the following pages,
you will find awealth ofinformation You mayfindit necessarytoincrease
regarding all aspects ofyour or decreasethe cookingtime or oven
appliance. By following the instruc- temperatureofyourfavorite recipe.If
tions carefully, you will be able to using a packaged mix, follow the
fully enjoy andproperly maintain directions on the label. Please
your new appliance, rememberthateachovenhasitsown
characteristics.
MODELIDENTIFICATION
If you have a question, or need
service, have this information ready:
1.Complete model and serial num-
bers from the rating plate which is
located under the lift-up cooktopMODELNUMBER
on the right side. On ranges
equipped withsealed surface
burners,the rating plateislocated SERIALNUMBER
ontheovenfrontframe.Openoven
doorto locate rating plate.
2. Purchaseorinstallation date from
your sales slip. PURCHASE/INSTALLATIONDATE
Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book, your
warranty, and the sales sliptogether
in a handy place. SERVICECOMPANY& PHONENUMOER

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
FORYOURSAFETY FORYOURSAFETY WARNING
DONOTSTOREORUSE IF YOUSMELLGAS: Improperinstallation,ad-
GASOLINEOR OTHER 1.0PENWINDOWS. justment,alteration,ser-
FLAMMABLEVAPORS 2.DONOTTOUCHELEC- vice or maintenancecan
TRICALSWITCHES. causeinjury or property
ANDLIQUIDSIN THE 3.EXTINGUISH ANY damage.Refer to this
manual.Forassistanceor
VICINITYOFTHISOR OPENFLAME. additionalinformationcon-
ANYOTHERAPPLIANCE. 4.IMMEDIATELY CALL suit a qualifiedinstaller,
YOURGASSUPPLIER. serviceagency,manufac-
INSTALLATION turer (dealer)or the gas
This is aheavy appliance andcan IN CASE OF FIRE: supplier.
settleinto softfloor coverings,such 1.Turn off range controlsand venti-
as cushioned-vinyl. Whenmoving on latinghood, if equipped.GENERAL
this type of floor, use care. 2. Smotherfire or flame with baking No cookingapplianceshould be used
soda,dry chemical,or a foam-typeas aspace heater. Thisinstructionis
A range should NOT be installed extinguisher.Donot use water on basedonsafety considerationsto
directlyoverkitchencarpetingunless greasefires, prevent potential hazardto the
an insulating pad or 1/4-inch thick • If the fire is in theoven, smotherit consumeraswell asdamageto the
piece of plywood is placed between by closing the oven door. appliance.
the range and carpet. Be sure floor • Ifthe fire is in a panona surface
covering under range canwithstand burner,cover thepan.
prolongedheat.
Ifrange isinstalled near a window, _i_" '
properprecautionsshouldbetakento
prevent curtains from blowing over
burners creatingaFIRE HAZARD.
_.._,_L._ _ Keeparea aroundappliance clear and
--- GASTYPEfree from combustible materials,
__ All models, except sealed burner gasoline, andother flammable vapors
models, are adjustable for use with and materials.
NATURAL or LP (bottled) gas. (A
separate conversion kit is required In the event of a prolonged power
Have the installer show you the for ranges equipped with sealed failure, the surface burner can be
location of the gas shut off valve and burners).An appliance adjusted for manually lighted with a match.The
how to shut it off in an emergency,one type of gas CANNOTbeusedwith oven cannot be operated during a
the other type until adjustments are power failure.
Be certain all packing materials aremade by a qualified serviceman.
removedfrom therangebefore Never block oven vent or air intakes.
operating, toprevent fire or smoke Do not obstruct the flow of corn-
damage shouldthe packingmaterial SERVICINGbustion and ventilation air. Restric-
ignite. Electrical supply must be dis- tion of air flow to the burner prevents
connected beforeservicing appliance, proper performance. Avoid touching
Observe all instructions for minimum Do not repair or replace any part of oven vent area while oven is on and
clearances toany combustible your rangeunless specifically re- for several minutes afteroven is
surfaces. These should be in commended in this manual. All other turned off. Someparts of the vent and
accordance with information on the servicing should be referred to a surrounding area becomehot enough
rating plate,qualified technician, to cause burns.

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
VENTILATINGHOOD GREASE
Misuse of appliance doors or To reduce the hazard ofstorage Use extremecaution whenmoving
drawers,suchasstepping,leaningor above a range,installa ventilating thegreasekettleor disposingofhot
sittingon the dooror drawer,may hoodthat projectsat least5 inches grease.
resultinpossibletippingoftherange, beyond the bottom edge ofthe
breakageofdoorandbroilerdrawer, cabinets.Clean hoodfrequentlyto Hot grease is flammable.Avoid
andseriousinjuries, preventgreasefromaccumulatingon lettinggreasedepositscollectaround
hoodoritsfilter.Shoulda boiloveror appliance,rangehood,orventfan.Do
,_ _.__,__ spilloverresult in an open flame, notleavecontainerof greasearound
immediatelyturnoffthehood'sfanto a cooking appliance.Always let
avoid spreading theflame. After
_ _ thoroughly extinguishingflame,the/ y __,_
"_--__-- _'fan may be turned on toremove _-"__:__L--_[-_
unpleasantodor or smoke.
IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
ANDWARNIN(j quantitiesofhotfatusedfordeepfat
STORAGE ABOVE RANGE The CaliforniaSafe DrinkingWater fryingcoolbeforeattemptingtomove
To eliminatethehazardofreaching and ToxicEnforcementAct of 1986 or handle.In the eventofa grease
over hot surface burners,cabinet (Proposition 65) requires the fire, DONOTattemptto movepan.
storage should not be provided Governorof Californiato publisha Coverpan with a lid to extinguish
directlyabovea unit. listofsubstancesknowntotheState flameandturnsurfaceburneroff.Do
of California to cause cancer or notdouseflamewithwater.Useadry
Ifsuchstorageisprovided,it should reproductive harm, and requires chemicalor foam-typefire extin-
be limitedto itemswhichare used businessesto warn customersof guisher, if available, or sprinkle
infrequentlyandwhichare safely potential exposuresto such sub-heavilywith bakingsoda.
storedin an area subjectedto heat stances.
from an appliance.Temperaturesin Spills or boiloverswhich contain
storageareasabovetheunitmaybe Usersof this applianceare hereby greaseshouldbecleanedupassoon
unsafefor some items, such as warnedthat the burningofgascan as possible.Ifthey are allowedto
volatileliquids,cleanersor aerosol resultin low-levelexposureto some accumulate,theycouldcreatea FIRE
sprays, ofthe listedsubstances,including HAZARD.
benzene,formaldehydeandsoot,due
primarily to the incompletecorn-
CLEANINGbustionofnatural gas or liquid ALUMINUM FOIL
Turn off all controlsand wait for petroleum (LP)fuels. Properly Use aluminumfoil ONLY as in-
rangepartsto coolbeforetouchingor adjusted burners will minimize structed,improperuseof aluminum
cleaningthem. Donot touchthe incompletecombustion.Exposureto foil maycausedamagetotherange,
burnergratesor surroundingareas these substances can also be affect cookingresultsandcanalso
untiltheyhavehadsufficienttimeto minimizedby properlyventingthe resultin shockand/orfire hazards.
cool. burnersto the outdoors. Seepages9 and12.
Touchinga hotovenlightbulbwitha Do not coverbroilerinsertwith foil.
dampclothcouldcausethe bulbto To minimizechanceof greasefires
break.Shouldthebulb break,dis- usea broilerpanthatallowsgrease
connectpowerto the rangebefore to dripbelowthe insert,away from
tryingto removethe bulbto avoid the broilerflame.
electricalshock.
Cleanrangewith caution.Ifa wet
spongeor clothisusedtowipespills
ona hotcookingarea,becarefulto
avoid steamburns.Somecleaners
canproducenoxiousfumesifapplied
to a hotsurface.
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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
COOKINGSAFETY
Never leave a surface cooking Usedry,sturdypotholders.Damppot Be sure utensilis largeenoughto
operation unattended especially holdersmaycauseburnsfromsteam, properly contain food and avoid
whenusinga highheatsetting.Boil- Dish towels or other substitutes boilovers.Pan size is particularly
overs cause smokingand greasy shouldneverbeusedas potholders importantin deepfat frying.Besure
spilloversmay ignite, becausethey can trail acrosshot panwill accommodatethevolumeof
surface burnersand ignite or get foodthatisto beaddedaswellasthe
]_ caughtonrangeparts. _-r__._
usecarewhenopeningovendoor.Let
hot air or steam escape before _r_j_-F_ _,_.
- removingorreplacingfood.Always
place oven racks in the desired
positionswhile ovenis cool.If arack
Be sure you know which knob mustbe movedwhile hot, becareful
controls which surface burner, to avoid contactof pot holderswith bubbleacti()n of fat.Neverleave a
Alwaysmakesurethe correctburner ovenburnerflame, deepfat frying operationunattended.
is turnedon andthat the burnerhas Use extreme caution when moving
ignited.Whencookingis completed, the greasekettleor disposingof hot
turn burneroff. UTENSIL SAFETY fat.
useonlypansthat haveflat bottoms
Do not use cooktoporovenas a andhandlesthat are easilygrasped Alwaysadjustsurfaceburnersflame
storage area forfood or cooking andstaycool.Avoidusingunstable, sothatit doesnotextendbeyondthe
utensils.Thisinstructionisbasedon warped, easily tipped or loose bottomof utensil.Thisinstructionis
safety considerationsto prevent handledpans.Donotusepansiftheir basedonsafetyconsiderations.
potentialhazardto userand to the handles twist andcannot be
appliance, tightened.Pansthataretooheavyto Neverleta panboildryasthiscould
movewhenfilledwithfoodmayalso damagethe utensilandtheappliance.
Usecautionwhenwearinggarmentsbehazardous.
madeofflammablematerialto avoid AEROSOL SPRAYS
clothingfires. Loosefittingor long- Alwaysplace a pan of food on a
hanging-sleevedapparelshouldnot surfaceburnerbeforeturningit on, Many aerosol-typespray cansare
bewornwhilecooking.Clothingmay andturnit off beforeremovingthe EXPLOSIVEwhenexposedtoheatand
igniteor catchutensilhandles, pan. maybehighlyflammable.Avoidtheir
useorstorageneara hotappliance.
Alwaysturn panhandlesto theside
or backof appliance,notout intothe
room wherethey are easily hit or PLASTICS
reached by small children. To Manyplasticsarevulnerableto heat.
minimizeburns,ignitionofflammable Keepplasticsawayfrompartsofthe
materialsand Spillagedueto unin- appliancethat maybecomewarmor
Neverheatanunopenedcontaineron tentionalcontactwiththeutensil,do hot.
the surfaceburneror in the oven. not extendhandlesover adjacent
Pressurebuild-upmay cause con- surfaceburners.
tainerto burst resultingin serious
personalinjury ordamageto the -_ _
range. _-_;_ L,_',___ ×_'J.J_2_
Slideovenrackoutto addor remove _
food, usingdry, sturdypotholders. ,r__._
Always avoid reachinginto ovento
placeor removefood.

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
COOKINGUTENSILS ELECTRICAL
ALUMINUM- Conductsheat quickly CHILD SAFETY CONNECTION
and evenly. The heavier the gauge 1.Donot leavechildrenaloneor
(thickness) the more durable, unsupervisednear the appli- Applianceswhich requireelectrical
Aluminummaydiscolorfromalkaline ancewhenit isinuseor isstill power are equippedwith a three-
foodsandpit from acidfoods,hot. pronggroundingplugwhichmustbe
plugged directly into a properly
COPPER-Verygoodheatconductor, 2.Children should never be groundedthree-hole120voltelectri-
cal outlet.
but discolorseasily.Usedprimarily allowedto sitorstandonany
for bottomcoatingsand gourmet partofthe appliance.
cookware. 3.ChildrenMUSTbetaughtthat
STAINLESSSTEEL- Aloneit is a poorthe I_/'_'_--_J_._/applianceandutensilsinor __ _)_
conductor,developshot spotsand on it can be hot.
producesuneven cooking results.I.' '
However,it is durable,easytoclean, _'==j_;-_,=._
andsomewhatstainresistant.Coat-
ing stainlesssteelwitha copperor _:>_v,_,.._ _ ,
aluminumbottomresultsin aneasy- _-_/J/,,r_ ; '
to-clean, durable, even cooking _A/ways disconnect power to
utensil, app/iancebeforeservicing.
CASTIRON- Slowtoconductheat,but If an ungrounded,two-holeor other
retainstheheatwell.Heavytohandle 4.Childrenshouldbetaughtthat type electricaloutletisencountered.
and mustbe keptwell seasonedto an applianceisnotatoy.They IT ISTHEPERSONALRESPONSIBILITY
preventstickingandrusting, shouldnotbeallowedto play OFTHEAPPLIANCEOWNERTOHAVE
withcontrolsorotherpartsofRECEPTACLEREPLACEDWITH A
GLASS/GLASSCERAMIC Transferstheunit. PROPERLYGROUNDEDTHREEHOLE
heatslowlyandunevenly,butholds ELECTRICALOUTLET.The three-
heatwell.Onlycertaintypesofglass, 5.Lethotutensilscoolin a safepronggroundingplugis providedfor
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthen- place,out ofreachofsmall protectionagainstshockhazards.DO
ware, or otherglazedutensilsare children. NOTCUT OR REMOVETHE THIRD
suitableforrangetopservicewithout GROUNDINGPRONG FROM THE
breakingduetothesuddenchangein 6.CAUTION:Donotstoreitemsof POWERCORDPLUG.
temperature. Check and follow interestto childrenincabinets
manufacturer'srecommendeduseor abovean appliance.Children
limitationsfor suchutensils, climbingon the applianceto
reachitemscouldbeseriously
injured.An applianceshould
notbeusedasa stepstoolto
cabinetsabove.
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FEATURES
DIGITALCLOCK ANALOGCLOCK EYELEVELOVEN
ANDTIMER ANDTIMER )if equipped)
Donotusetheupperovenforcooking
itemsthataretooheavyor bulkyto
12 handleeasily,especiallyif consider-
11 1
10 involved.Removingsuchfoodsfrom
Q (_ 9__1_3 the oven is difficult and can be
- - hazardous.
CLOCKSET _IINUTETIMER
13_t_\\,,_4 The size of this oven makes it
8_/////I
7 6 5 convenient for cooking smaller
quantitiesof food.However,it does
havesomelimitations.Donotusea
88:88will flash inthe displaywhen TO SET CLOCK:Push in and turn large cookie sheet, pan or other
rangeisfirstconnectedto powerorif MinuteTimerknobto theleftto the utensilswhichwill blockair flow in
poweris interrupted,correcttime-of-day.BesureMinute the oven. Usethe largerovenfor
Timerhandis on OFFaftersetting optimumbakingresults.
TOSETCLOCK:PressandholdClock clock.
SetbuttonwhileturningMinuteTimer
knob to the correct time-of-day. TOSETMINUTETIMER:Turnknobin
MinuteTimerknobcanbeturnedin eitherdirectionto the desiredtime.
eitherdirection. Whenthebellrings,manuallyturnthe
Timerto OFF.
TOSETMINUTETIMER:Turn Minute
Timerknobtotheright,tothedesired
time,upto 60:00(1 hour).Timerwill
begin countingdown aftera few
secondsdelay.Whentimehaslapsed,
acontinualbeepwillsoundforupto2
minutes.PressClockSet buttonto
stopbeepsounds.ThecorrectTime-
of-daywill reappearin the display.
To cancela timingoperation,turn
MinuteTimerknobto the left, until
00:00 appearsin the display.The
correcttime-of-daywill reappearin
thedisplayafterafewsecondsdelay.
Tochecktime-of-dayduringatiming
operation,pressandholdClockSet
button.Time will reappearin the
display.
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FEATURES
CONTINUOUSCLEANINGOVEN
WHATIS THECONTINUOUS MANUALLYCLEANING
CLEANINGOVEN? HEAVYGPILLOVERS HINTS
Thefinish oftheContinuousCleaning The special finish will clean most Brittle crusts or stains can be
Ovencontainsa specialcatalystand spatters during normal oven use loosenedbyGENTLYtappingstain
is identifiedby its darkgray color, unlessthere is a heavybuildupof with a woodenor plastic utensil.
white stipple and rough, porous soil.Heavyspilloverssuchas pieor Brushawayanyloosesoilthatflakes
texture.The roughtextureprevents casseroleboiloverswill not clean off. Varnishtypestainsusuallyneed
greasespattersfromformingbeads effectively without some manual tobesoftenedwithasmallamountof
which run downthe walls leaving help.Thecrustyorvarnish-likestains water ordampcloth.Remainingsoil
unsightlystreaks.Rather,the rough thatformfromthesespilloversclog will gradua!lyreducewithcontinued
textureabsorbsspattersand allows the poresand preventthe special ovenuseat normalbakingtempera-
them to spread,thus exposinga finishfrombeingexposedtothe hot tures.
largerareato thehot ovenair. The oven air. This greatlyreducesthe
catalyst, when exposedto heat, cleaningeffectivenessofthe finish. DO NOT USE ANY TYPEOF OVEN
speedsthe oxidationof soil. CLEANER,POWDEREDCLEANSERS,
Thesecrusty or varnish-likestains SOAP,DETERGENTORPASTEONANY
Cleaningactionautomaticallybegins musteitherberemovedorbrokenup CONTINUOUSCLEANINGSURFACE,
wheneverthe ovenis turnedon for beforecleaningcan effectivelytake ALSO,DONOTUSEANYABRASIVE
bakingor roasting.TheovenMUST place. MATERIALS,STEELWOOL,SHARP
be onfor cleaningtotakeplace- no INSTRUMENTSOR SCRAPERSFOR
cleaningwill occurwhentheovenis THEYWILLDAMAGETHEFINISH.
off.Thespecialcatalyticfinishmust TOMANUALLYCLEAN
beexposedtohotovenairbeforesoil HEAVYGPILLOVERS Avoid spilloversby usingutensils
will begintograduallyreduceinsize. Brushoff heavysoil with a nylon thatarelargeenoughto holdfood.A
brushor plasticpad. DONOTUSE cookiesheetor pieceof aluminum
papertowels,clothsor spongesfor foil, just a littlelargerthanthepan,
FACTORSAFFECTINGLENGTHOF the oven walls are porous and can be placedon the rack directly
CLEANINGTIME particlesof thesematerialswill rub belowtherack holdingtheutensilto
Thehighertheoventemperature,the offonthewalls.Rinseareawithclear catchspills.
fasterthecleaningaction.Thelength water only.
of cleaningtimewilldependonthese Overa periodof time,wear marks
factors:typeofsoil,amountorsizeof may appearon the embossedrack
soil,oventemperatureandlengthof _' supports.Thisis normalandresults
timeovenis in use.Timemayvary fromslidingtheracksin andoutof
fromafewminutestoseveralhours, theoven.Wearmarkswill notaffect
Soildepositedat the endof a cycle the cleaningactionof theoven.
may still bevisible.Thiswill usually
fadewithcontinuedovenuseuntilthe NOTE:Thelowerbroilercompartment
soil graduallydisappearsor canbe maybe linedwith porcelain-enamel
wiped up manually.The oven will and NOT with the Continuous
appear presentably clean, even Cleaning finish. Follow cleaning
though some spatters may beinstructionin cleaningchartonpage
present.15.

SURFACECOOKING
COOKTOP SURFACEBURNERS LIGHTINGSURFACE
Te removecooktop:Whencool, first All surfaceburnersare securedin BURNERS
remove grates and drip bowls, if place during transportation with Your range is equippedwith either
equipped.Grasp two front burner eithera shippingscrewora spring standingpilotsor pilotlessignition.
wells and lift up. (Cooktopis not clip.Oncetherangeisinstalled,these Seepage14for instructionsonhow
removableonsealedburnermodels), maybe removedto allowquickand
easyremovalofthe burner, to lightpilot.
Thetop canbecompletelyremoved
or, if equippedwitha metalsupport Toremovetheonepieceunlburner: Tolightburner:
rod,canrestontherod.Supportrod 1.Place utensilon burnergrate.
is locatedacrossthe front of the _... 2. Pushin andturnknobto theLITE
burnerbox. __z,__..._ ____position.Onmodelsequippedwith
pilotlessignitiona clickingsound
.will be heardandthe burnerwill
_.Ight Afterthe burnerlights,turn
• knobto thedesiredflamesize.
I I
Allow burnerto cool.Lift cooktop.To __
removeuniburner,lift upslightlyand
BURNER GRATES pu,out. Undernocircumstancesare
Burner grates must be properly burners to be taken apart for
positionedbeforecooking.Do not cleaning.Uniburnercanbecleanedin If flame shouldgo out during a
operateburnerswithouta panonthe the dishwasher, cookingoperation,turn the burner
grate.Theporcelainfinishmaychip off.IFGASHASACCUMULATEDAND
withouta panto absorbtheintense Toremovestandardsingleburner: A STRONGGASODORIS DETECTED,
heat. Yourrange will be equipped WAIT5 MINUTESFORTHEGASODOR
witheitherroundorsquaregrates..f_ _ TODISAPPEARBEFORERELIGHTING
Whenreinstallingroundgratesplace _'___ BURNER.
pinsinslotssogratesstayin place. J
L PILOTLESSIGNITION
TOOPERATESURFACERURNEROOR,NO
APOWERFAILURE:
1Whenlightingsurfaceburners,be
sure all controlsare in theOFF
position.Holda lightedmatchto
Removeor supportcooktop.Grasp the desiredsurfaceburnerhead.
burnerheadand tilt to releasetab 2.Turnknobto LITE.Theburnerwill
from slot near igniter.Lift up and thenlight.
toward back ofcooktopuntil air 3.Adjustthe flame to the desired
When reinstalling square grates, shutterendof burnerreleasesfrom level.
place indentedsides togetherso valve.
straightsidesare at front andrear. Aproperlyadjustedburnerwithclean
I_L portswill lightwithina fewseconds.
-__ Theflamewill be bluewitha deeper
blueinnercore.Thereshouldbeno
traceofyellowintheflame.Ayellow
flameindicatesanimpropermixture
of air/gas.Thiswastesfuel,sohave
a servicemanadjustthemixtureif a
yellowflameoccurs.
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SURFACECOOKING
SELECTING FLAME SIZE To obtain a lowerflame size, turn
If a knobis turnedvery quicklyfrom Use HIGHto quickly bring foodsto a knob back toward the OFF position
HIGHto WARMsetting,theflamemay boil or to begina cookingoperation, until the desired flame size is
goout,particularlyifburneriscold.If Reduceto a lowersettingto continue reached. The lowestflame setting is
this occurs,turn the knob OFF.Wait cooking.Neverleavefoodunattended located adjacentto the OFFposition.
several seconds,then light again, when using a HIGHflame setting. This is not a presetposition.
I
Use WARM(low) to simmer orkeep
foodsat servingtemperatures.Some
Flame should be adjustedso it does cookingmay take placeif the utensil
not extend beyond the edge of is covered.
cooking utensil. This is for personal
safety and to prevent damage to
cabinets above range. I
GRIDDLEAND5THBURNER
(36"RangeOnly) RemeveGriddleCover:
1. Pressdown on any corner. 4. Neverreplace griddle cover until
GREASEPAN 2.Slide fingers under 2 sides of griddle has cooled completely.
griddle cover and lift off. DONOT
""_---_ When griddleiscool, removeand
To UseGriddle: washinhot soapywater; rinse and
1.Remove porcelain griddle cover dry.Donot wash in the dishwasher.
l BEFOREturning on griddle burner. Detergents willcompletelyremove
Topcover must be removed the seasoning.
whenevergriddle burneris in use.
2. Be sure grease cup,locatedunderToCleanGreaseCup:
5THBURNER griddle, is inplace. There is a greasepan located under
UNDERGRIDDLE 3. Positiongriddlecorrectly.Foreven the griddleburner.Thispanshouldbe
cooking results, preheat griddle removed and cleaned asnecessary.
Before usingthe griddle forthe first usingalowflame settingfor about
time, seasonit by lightlyrubbingthe 5 minutesor until the entire cook-
surface with a small amountofing surface is heated. Sprinkle a FIFTH BURNER
unsalted shortening. To prevent few dropsofwater over griddle.IfThe griddleburnercan be usedas a
damagetothefinish, donotusemetal properly heated, water willbead fifth surface burner. Merely remove
utensils, a high flame setting or and dance. The water will sizzle the griddle and replace with extra
suddenlychangetemperatures,such and steam if griddle is not hot grate provided.
as immersinghot griddle in water, enough. 8