Tappan 316000191 manual

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    P/N 316000191 (9908)[...]

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    2 Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your range. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record in the space provided below [...]

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    3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols. This symbol will help alert[...]

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    4 IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP 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.  [...]

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    5 Range F eatures Here is a quick guide to the features of your range and a handy index to the important information in the following pages. Note: This guide is used for several models so the illustration may not be identical to your model. However, operating instructions for each of the features and functions of your range will be found in this gu[...]

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    6 Range F eatures Here is a quick guide to the features of your range and a handy index to the important information in the following pages. Note: This guide is used for several models so the illustration may not be identical to your model. However, operating instructions for each of the features and functions of your range will be found in this gu[...]

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    7 Your model is equipped with the clock and minute timer shown. Follow the instructions below to set the the clock and minute timer. To Set the Clock 1. Push and hold both the TIMER ON/OFF and BAKE TIME pads. 2. Push the UP or DOWN ARROW pads to adjust the Time of Day. 3. After the clock is set, release the all three pads. To Set the Minute Timer T[...]

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    8 Setting Surface Controls The control shown below may not look identical to the Surface Control knob on your range; it is only representational. Each burner lights automatically from an electric ignitor each time a control knob is turned to the LITE position. T o operate the surface burner: 1. Place cooking utensil on burner. 2. Push the Surface C[...]

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    9 Setting Oven Controls T o Bake 1. Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool. See "Arranging Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven Controls . 2. Turn the Selector Control knob to BAKE . (Applies to the lower oven only; skip step if you are setting the controls for the upper oven.) 3. Push in and turn the Thermostat Control knob to [...]

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    10 Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:  Allow the oven to cool before cleaning.  Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the appliance manually. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS LATER. Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven. Provide adequate venti[...]

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    11 Oven Cleaning (continued) During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the appliance can become very hot to the touch. Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance. DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the appliance with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results a[...]

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    12 T o Start the Self-Clean Cycle (Lower Oven) * We recommend a 2 hour self-clean cycle for light soils , a 3 hour cycle for average soils , and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils (to assure satisfactory results). To Set the Controls: 1. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day . 2. Turn the Selector Control knob to CLEAN . 3. Push the BAK[...]

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    13 Surfaces Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl Glass, Painted and Plastic Body Parts, Control Knobs and Decorative Trim Pieces Control Panel Porcelain Enamel Burner Grates, Cooktop Surface, Below Cooktop, Broiler Pan, Insert within Broiler Compartment, Door Liner and Oven Bottom Stainless Steel, Chrome Parts, Drip Pans Oven Racks Oven Door How to C[...]

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    14 When lowering the top, grasp the sides with fingertips only. Be careful not to pinch fingers. Also, DO NOT drop or bend the rangetop when raising or lowering. This could damage the surface. General Cleaning (continued) DO NOT turn the burners on when the cooktop is raised for cleaning. Be sure that the top is completely lowered and securely in p[...]

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    15 General Cleaning (Continued) The upper oven door is not removable by the consumer. The lower oven door however can be removed. T o Remove and Replace the Lower Oven Door To Remove Oven Door: 1. Open the door. 2. Remove screws located on the inside of the oven door near the hinges A (one on each side.) 3. Close the door to the quarter-open positi[...]

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    16 Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights The upper and lower oven lights work together. When the oven light switch, located below the control panel, is turned on, both oven lights will come on. Both lights will come on if the lower oven door is opened. T o Change the Upper Oven Light The oven light is located at the right side of the upper oven. To R[...]

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    17 Adjusting Oven T emperature (some models) The temperature in the oven has been set at the factory. When first using the oven, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. If you think the oven is too hot or too cool, the temperature in the oven can be adjusted. Before adjusting, test a recipe by using a temperature setting that is higher or [...]

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    18 POS SIBLE CAUSE/SOL UTION Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level. Weak, unstable floor. When oven is level, cooktop may not appear to be level with countertop. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range. Contact a carpenter t[...]

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    19 Burned-out or loose bulb. See Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights (some models) in this Owner's Guide to replace or tighten the bulb. Meat too close to broil burner. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance between the meat and the broiler. Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty edges to prevent [...]

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    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: Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMA[...]