Tappan 318200505 Owner's Manual - Contents

Manual is about: Tappan Electric Range Owner's Guide

Summary of 318200505

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    Electric range recycled paper printed in canada 318200505 (9908) rev. A.

  • Page 2: Contents

    © 1998 white consolidated industries all rights reserved contents this owner's guide contains general operating instructions for your oven and feature information for several models. Your oven may not have all the described features. Note: the instructions appearing in this owner's guide are not mea...

  • Page 3: General

    Please do this now! The product registration card should be filled in completely, signed, and returned. This informa- tion will register your product and help us to serve you quickly in the future if the occasion should de- mand. Important keep a copy of your bill of sale. The date on the bill estab...

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    Important safety instructions read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. • storage in or on appliance—flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface elements or in the storage drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic ...

  • Page 5: Save These Instructions

    Important safety instructions (continued) important instructions for using your cooktop • know which knob controls each surface heating unit. • use proper pan size — this appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cove...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation instructions clearances and dimensions a. Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surface (1/16” to the cabinet side walls and the rear wall). B. Location—check location where the range will be installed. Check for proper electrical supply and the stabilit...

  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    W hite -w estin gh ou se installation instructions (continued) to level the range: 1. Use a 1-1/4” open end key or an adjustable wrench to equally unscrew the four levelling legs two to three turns each. 2. Install an oven rack in the center of the oven. 3. Move the range to its final position, then...

  • Page 8: Setting Surface Controls

    Selecting surface cooking utensils for best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics: setting surface controls 1. Place the pan on the surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting. 3. The surface signal light...

  • Page 9: Indicator Light

    Baking problems cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom. Cakes too dark on top or bottom. Cakes not done in the center. Cakes not level. Foods not done when cooking time is up. Causes • cookies and biscuits put into the oven before the preheating time is completed. • oven rack overcrowded. • dark pa...

  • Page 10: Broiling

    Broiling broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil element of the oven. Preheating preheating is suggested when searing rare steaks. (remove the broiler pan before preheating. Foods will stick if placed on hot metal.) to preheat, set the oven control(s) to br...

  • Page 11: Cleaning The Appliance

    Cleaning the appliance exterior cleaning clean range after each use to prevent sticky grease built-up and spills from cooking on. Wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. Wipe with a soft cloth or paper towel. Do not use abrasives, steel wool, cleaners containing ammonia, acids or commercial ov...

  • Page 12: Cleaning The Appliance

    Porcelain enamel cooktop cleaning instructions. Cleaning the appliance (continued) porcelain enamel cooktop cleaning correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your porcelain enamel cooktop. If food spills and grease spatters are not removed, they may burn onto the surface of the co...

  • Page 13: Cleaning The Appliance

    Cleaning the self-clean oven (some models) adhere to the following cleaning precautions: • allow the oven to cool before cleaning. • wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven manually. During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the wall oven can become very hot to the touch...

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Appliance

    Cleaning the appliance (continued) what to expect during cleaning while the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appea...

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    House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check and/or replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. No power to range. See steps “entire range does not operate” above. Oven selector control knob (some models) set between two positions. Turn selector ...

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    Problem possible cause / solution range does not operate (continued) surface elements do not heat. Oven light does not work. Control panel light does not operate (some models). No power to range. Check steps “entire range does not operate” above. Control knobs set too low. At very low heat settings ...

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    Problem possible cause / solution poor baking results baked goods too done or not done enough. Baked foods not evenly browned and/or raised. Baking time too long. Oven steaming. Actual oven temperature and cooking times may vary from recipe or box instruc- tion. If this is a new range, temperatures ...

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    Problem possible cause / solution broiling oven smokes excessively dur- ing broiling. Open the door to the broil stop position. Add 3 to 4 cups of water in the broiler pan to completely cover the bottom of the pan. Position food on grid and broil. The water catches the grease from the broiling food,...

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    Avoid service check list 5.

  • Page 20: Tappan Range Warranty

    Tappan, through its authorized servicers, will: pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. All of the provisions of the full warranty above and the exclusions listed below apply. The consumer will be responsible for: ...