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Frigidaire FGEF3041KF User's Manual

1. Serial plate location U JA Serial plate location open storage drawer some models or remove lower front panel some models Record model amp serial numbers here Purchase date Model number Serial number All rights reserved Printed in the USA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance 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 Definitions amp 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 WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation operation maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related e Remove all tape and packaging before using the range Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range Never allow children to play with packaging material e Proper installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance
2. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury e Clean ventilating hoods frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter Follow the manufacturer s instructions for cleaning hoods FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOK TOP MODELS e Do not cook on broken cook top lIf cook top should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately e Clean cook top with caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid a steam burn Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP e Know which knob controls each surface heating unit Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on and turn the unit off before removing the pan e 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 cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve efficiency Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable ma
3. bake press the off key The off key also turns off the oven If more cooking time is required pro gram a new bake cycle 18 For best baking results Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies biscuits and breads Reduce oven temperature 25 F from your recipe s recommended oven temperature and use the minimum recommended cook time When using any single rack position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks place racks in positions 2 and 4 Figure 1 When baking using 2 oven racks allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between cookware for proper air circulation Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark pans are recommended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins Roasting e Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods with the speed bake feature e Since speed bake cooks food faster reduce the cook time by 25 from the recommended cook time of your recipe Then if necessary increase the time until the desired doneness is obtained A IMPORTANT e The speed bake fan will take 6 minutes to begin rotating after the Speed Bake switch has been turned ON This is normal If the oven door is opened when speed bake is active the fan
4. broiling See Fig 3 8 Broil food on one side until desired browness is obtained Turn food and broil on other side 9 When finished broiling remove food and press cancel amp NOTE Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing the food SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Broil pan Fig 3 WARNING Should an oven fire occur close the oven door and turn the oven OFF If the fire continues use a fire extinguisher DO NOT put water or flour on the fire Flour may be explosive CAUTION The broiler pan and the insert some models allows grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler DO NOT use the pan without the insert DO NOT cover the insert with foil the exposed grease could ignite DO NOT use the broil pan without the insert or cover the insert with aluminum foil The exposed fat could ignite To insure the best results when broiling ONLY use Electrolux Home Products Inc approved broil pan amp insert Suggested broil settings table Food Rack position Setting Cook time in minutes 1st side 2nd side Doneness Steak 1 thick 5th or 7th Hi 6 4 Medium Steak 1 thick 6th or 7th Hi 7 5 Medium well Steak 1 thick 6th or 7th Hi 8 7 Well Pork chops 3 4 thick 6th Hi 8 6 Well Chicken bone in 5th Lo 20 10 Well Chicken boneless 6th Lo 8 6 Well Fish 6th Hi 13 n a Well Shrimp 5th Hi 5 n a Well Hamburger 1 thick 7th Hi 9 7 Medium Hamburger 1 thic
5. check the bake temperature at this time 2 Pressthe A or V pad to increase or decrease the set temperature to the desired new oven temperature amp NOTES e A short time after starting bake the PREHEAT indicator light will turn OFF indicating your oven has reached the set baking temperature The control will sound 3 beeps as a reminder the oven is ready e The OVEN indicator light on the oven control display will turn ON and OFF while using the Bake feature This is normal and indicates that the oven elements are cycling to maintain the selected baking temperature 16 For best baking results e Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies biscuits and breads e When using any single rack position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven e For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks place racks in positions 2 and 5 Figure 1 e When baking using 2 oven racks position cookware as shown in Figure 2 Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between cookware for proper air circulation e Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark pans are recommended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins Setting timed bake and delayed timed bake features bake start The time and time turn
6. cover the following 1 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be readily determined 2 Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada 3 Ruston the interior or exterior of the unit 4 Products purchased as is are not covered by this warranty 5 Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures 6 Products used in a commercial setting 7 Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions 8 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance 9 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory 10 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters water filters other consumables or knobs handles or other cosmetic parts 11 Surcharges including but not limited to any after hour weekend or holiday service calls tolls ferry trip charges or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas including the state of Alaska 12 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 13
7. e Do not heat unopened food containers buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result Ininjury 1 IMPORTANT Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure If the power fails always turn off the range If the range is not turned off and the power resumes the range will begin to operate again Once the power resumes reset the clock and oven function IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN e Use care when opening oven door lower oven door or warmer drawer if equipped Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven e Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed The oven vent is located under the left rear surface element if your model is equipped with coil elements The oven vent is located below the backguard for models equipped with ceramic glass cook tops Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns Also do not place plastic or heat sensitive items on or near the oven vent These items could melt or ignite Placement of interior oven racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition Do not let potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven Remove all utensils from the rack before moving e Do not use the broil
8. flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning using a ceramic cooktop e 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 e 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 1 IMPORTANT NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different surface cooking areas at the same time This may cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS CAUTION e Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently e 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 surface elements 1 IMPORTANT Do notallow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramicglass cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop 11 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTRO
9. on the door or drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance DO NOT allow children to climb or play around the range The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the range to tip resulting in serious burns or other injury e Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing the leveling legs panels wire covers anti tip brackets screws or any other part of the range e Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded e Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room e Never cook directly on the oven bottom Always use the oven racks and use proper cookware Save these instructions for future reference IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING e Storage in or on appliance to avoid a fire hazard flammable materials should not be stored in an oven near surface units or in the storage drawer warmer drawer or lower oven This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plasticware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on or near the range e DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE toavoid injuries or burns children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range including the storage drawer lower broiler drawer lower oven or warmer drawer CAUTION e
10. the oven ON and OFF at the times you select in advance The oven can be programmed to start immediately and shut off automatically timed bake or to begin baking at a later time with a delayed start time delayed timed bake pads operate the features that will 44 WARNING FOOD POISONING HAZARD Do notlet food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness CAUTION Use caution with the timed bake and delayed timed bake features Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refrigerator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when cooking is completed To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically timed bake 1 Be sure that the clock shows the correct time of day 2 Place the food in the oven 3 Press bake appears in the display 4 Within 5 seconds press the A or Y The display will show 350 F 177 C By holding the A or Y the temperature can then be adjusted in 5 F increments 1 C if the control is set to display Celsius bake time 6 Pressthe A or VY until the desired baking time appears in the display 5 Press 100 will appear in the display 7 The oven will turn ON and begin heating SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To program oven for a delayed s
11. will stop rotating until the oven door is closed Speed bake will not operate when clean is active Cook time reductions may vary depending on the amount and type of food being cooked Set the oven temperature between 300 F 149 C to 550 F 288 C If speed bake is active and the oven temperature lowers below 300 F 149 C the convection fan and indicator light will turn off but the oven will continue to bake at the lower oven temperature Setting broil Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browing results When broiling always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool Position the rack as suggested in the broil settings table See Figs 1 amp 4 To set Broil 1 Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool 2 Press broil will appear in display 3 Pressandholdthe A or Y until the desired broil setting level appears in the display Press the A for HI broil or the Y for LO broil Most foods may be broiled at the HI broil setting Select the LO broil setting to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be cooked to the well done stage 4 Foroptimum results preheat oven for 5 minutes before adding food 5 Place the insert on broil pan if equipped then place food on broil pan insert if equipped See Fig 2 6 Place broiler pan and insert on oven rack 7 Keep the oven door open to the broil stop position when
12. with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPANo 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range e User servicing 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 may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency WARNING X Tip Over Hazard e A child or adult can tip the range and be killed e Verify the anti tip device has been installed to floor or wall e Ensure the anti tip device is re engaged when the range is moved to floor or wall e Do not operate the range without the anti tip device in place and engaged e Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults Anti Tip bracket To check if the anti tip bracket is installed properly use both arms and grasp the rear edge of range back Carefully attempt to tilt range forward When properly installed the range should not tilt forward Refer to the anti tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation WARNING e Stepping leaning or sitting
13. Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE If You Need Keep your receipt delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period Service should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts Service under
14. Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the range Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured e Do not touch surface heating units or surface cooking elements areas near these units or elements or interior surface of the oven Both surface heating and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface cooking units 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 have had sufficient time to cool Among these areas are the cook top surfaces facing the cook top the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven door and oven door window e 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 e Do not use water or flour on grease fires flour may be explosive Smother the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher e When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot CAUTION e Use dry potholders moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder
15. F 77 C to 287 C To change the temperature to display C Celsius or from C to F control should not be set for Bake or Self clean when setting this feature 1 Press broil appears in the display 2 Pressandholdthe A until HI appears in the display 3 Press and hold broil until F or C appears in the display Press the AV or V to change F to C or C to F 5 Press any control pad to return to normal operating mode amp NOTE The temperature display feature cannot be changed when the oven or self clean is active Setting a silent control panel When choosing a function a beep will be heard each time a pad is pressed If desired the control can be programmed for silent operation Press and hold cba After 7 seconds the control will beep once This will block the controls from sounding when a pad is pressed To return d start the sound press and hol time again for 7 seconds until the control beeps once Setting oven lockout The control can be programmed to lock the oven door and lockout the oven control pads S To set the oven lockout feature 1 Press S and hold for 3 seconds Loc will appear in display the Door Locked indicator light will flash and the motor driven door lock will begin to close automatically Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock Once the oven door is locked the current time of day will appear in the display 2 To cancel the O
16. FRIGIDAIRE All about the Use amp Care of your TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions sessssssenennerenens 3 5 Sewin OVen Controls cccccrcseevevsecscnenenesvenes 14 20 Before Setting Surface Controls sccssesesrenees 6 7 ire lO eet iiiisennscsvoccuveusacess 21 22 Setting Surface Controls Ceramic cook top 8 11 Care cleaning E a ee eee eee ercgcaisnena sree 23 26 Before Setting Oven Controls ccsscsssessesrerseees 12 Before YOU Cal sene 27 29 Oven Control Functions 330 3301 lt cisssceses ens 13 Major Appliance Warranty cscsee0 back cover TO7 uec V APY 6EZZO69TE www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Contents Product Registration es seie sinter sccesersuauncnsdensdeavasseenensiee suse 2 Important Safety Instructions ccscseseseeesneneeees 3 5 Before Setting Surface Controls cscsssssesseneseseses 6 7 Cookware material types cscscsseseersseseersneatersneeeens 6 About the ceramic cooktop amp radiant elements 7 Setting Surface Controls cscscscsesseneneneseseesenenes 8 11 Setting single radiant surface element scseseeseeeees 8 Setting dual radiant surface elements scscseseeeeneeens 9 Setting the Keep Warm ZOME cecesssssseneusaveneesenenens 10 HoMe CaM O eskarian ni REENER E EAEE ERR 11 Before Setting Oven Controls scscsesessssscenenss
17. HI High Fig 2 CAUTION e Unlike the surface elements the keep warm zone will not glow red when it is hot To avoid burns always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the cooktop including the keep warm zone as cookware and plates will be hot e Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently e 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 surface elements IMPORTANT Do notallow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramicglass cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop 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 website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures e Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning Use a straight edge to check canner bottom see Cookware material types in the Before setting surface controls section e Use only a completely
18. LS Oven vent location The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel See Fig 1 When the oven is on warm air passes through this vent This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results Steam or moisture may appear near the oven vent this is normal Do not block the oven vent oven vent location Fig 1 Removing replacing amp arranging racks To remove pull the rack forward until it stops Lift up front of rack and slide out To replace fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place Arranging always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool prior to operating the oven CAUTION Always use oven mitts when using the oven When using the appliance oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns IMPORTANT REMOVE ALL OVEN RACKS and accessories before starting a self clean cycle If the oven racks are left in the oven during the self clean cycle the oven racks to loose their shiny finish Remove ALL oven racks and clean according to instructions provided in the Care amp Cleaning section of this manual 12 Types of oven racks Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack styles shown flat handle oven rack bottom oven rack The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack some models may be used for
19. Use soap amp water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door Do not immerse the door in water Do not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents Do not use oven cleaners cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door Do not clean the oven door gasket On self cleaning models the oven door gasket is made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or remove this gasket See Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance in the Care amp Cleaning section 23 CARE amp CLEANING Cooktop maintenance 2 IMPORTANT Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramicglass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply some of the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner supplied with your new appliance Buff with a non abrasive cloth or no scratch cleaning pad This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use Coo
20. adjust power level setting 2 BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to common problems Problem Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent Oven smokes excessively when broiling Convection does not work some models Convection fan does not rotate some models Self cleaning cycle does not work Soil not completely removed after running a self cleaning cycle Oven light does not work 28 Solution Excessive spillovers in oven For example this will happen for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven If flames or excessive smoke are present see Broiling in the Setting Oven Controls section for additional recommendations Incorrect setting or food preparation Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls section Make sure oven door is open to broil stop position Food positioned too close to upper element Reposition the food item lower if necessary to provide proper clearance between the food amp the broil element Try preheating the oven before boiling Food not properly prepared Remove excess fat from meat Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling Broil pan and insert some models wrong side up and grease not draining Always place insert on top of broil pan with ribs up amp slots down to allow excess grease to drip into broil pan Do not use aluminum foil Aluminum foil will trap grease expose grease to hig
21. avoid damaging the glide ability of the rack Remove ALL items from the oven and cooktop including cookware utensils and ANY ALUMINUM FOIL Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures from a self clean cycle e DO NOT line the oven walls racks bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil Doing so will destroy heat distribution produce poor baking results and may cause permanent damage to the oven interior During self clean temperatures in the oven can become hot enough to melt aluminum foil e DO NOT use or spray oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior Clean any soil from the outer oven frame the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom These areas See Fig 1 heat sufficiently to burn soil on Clean using soap and water before starting self clean e Remove any excessive spillovers Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped up and removed before starting self clean To clean use hot soapy water and a cloth Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning DO NOT clean the oven door gasket See Fig 1 The woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a goo
22. ction will be delayed until the set time to start cooking is reached 17 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Speed Bake on some models Benefits of speed bake convection cooking e Cooks more evenly e Multiple rack baking e No special pans or bakeware needed How speed bake works Speed bake uses a convection fan to circulate the oven s heat uniformly and continuously around the oven See Fig 1 This improved heat distribution eliminates hot spots and allows for fast even cooking and browning results It also gives better baking results when using two racks at the same time Most foods will bake faster and more evenly with the speed bake feature some models Fig 1 To set speed bake 1 Arrange oven racks and close oven door 2 Press bake key pad appears in display 3 Within 5 seconds press N or Y The display will show the default oven temperature of 350 F 177 C By pressing A or V the oven temperature may be adjusted in 5 F increments 1 C if the control is set to display Celsius When setting for speed bake be sure to set the oven temperature between 300 F 149 C to 550 F 288 C 4 As soon as the A or Y key pad is released the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature 5 Once the bake function is active press and release the speed bake switch located on the backguard to start speed bake The speed bake indicator light will glow when speed bake is active To cancel speed
23. d seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or remove the gasket DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket Doing so could cause damage to the door gasket SELF CLEANING CAUTION e DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance During the self cleaning cycle the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room e DO NOT force the oven door open when self clean is active This can damage the automatic door locking system Use caution when opening the door after the self Cleaning cycle is completed The oven may still be VERY HOT e The oven bake and broil elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned OFF The elements may still be hot and burns may occur if these elements are touched before they have cooled sufficiently Fig 1 For models that have a visible bottom bake element ONLY To help remove excessive spills from the oven bottom the lower element may be tilted up from the front of the element Wait until the oven is completely cool and remove the bottom oven rack before attempting to raise the element Do not to raise the lower element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position 21 SELF CLEANING Setting a self clean cycle or a delayed start self clean cycle Setting a self cl
24. ean and resists staining Cast Iron A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops Porcelain enamel on metal Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material Porcelain enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops Glass Slow heat conductor Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass 1 IMPORTANT Do not place empty aluminum glass or porcelain enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop The melting point of some cookware may be reached if left on the cooktop empty and then can bond to the ceramic cooktop If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop Be sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer s suggestions when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the ceramic glass cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat bottomed cookware should be used The type and size of cookware the number of surface elements in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements The areas surrounding
25. ean cycle 1 Remove all items and oven rack from the oven and close the oven door Be sure the clock displays the correct time of day 1 IMPORTANT To start a self clean cycle immediately without a delay Skip steps 2 amp 3 in the instructions provided below start 2 Press time The in the time of day will flash 3 Press and hold the A pad to scroll to the time to start the delayed Self Clean cycle Release the pad when the desired time is displayed self u clean 77 appears in the display 4 Press 5 Pressthe A or Y pad once 3 00 will appear in the display indicating that a 3 hour self clean time is set To change to a 2 hour self clean time press V once 2 00 appears in the display some models To self clean using a 4 hour clean time press A once 4 00 appears in display NOTE As soon as the controls are set the motor driven lock will begin to automatically lock the oven door The LOCK indicator light will flash DO NOT open the oven door while the indicator is flashing it takes about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock 6 CLn will appear in the display during the self clean cycle and the LOCK light will glow until the self cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven temperature has cooled 22 When the self clean cycle has completed 1 The time of day will appear in the display window and the Clean and LOCK light will c
26. ed to set the desired start time for baking amp Self Clean May be used with bake time to program a delayed bake cycle Up and down arrow keys Use with the feature or function pads to set oven temperature bake time start time clean time when programming an automatic start time setting or adjusting the clock and minute timer Bake key Use to select the bake feature door locked 11 12 13 13 10 bake broil A cancel v E Broil key Use to select the variable broil feature Feature indicator lights These lights show which feature is active Oven preheat amp door locked lights The oven light will glow each time the oven turns on to maintain the set oven temperature The preheat light will glow when the oven is first set to operate or if the desired temperature is reset higher than the actual oven temperature The door locked light will flash when the oven door locks and unlocks the oven door lockout is active or when the Self Clean cycle feature is active Cancel key Use to clear any feature previously entered except the time of day and minute timer Press cancel to stop cooking Door lock icon key activates oven door lockout settings Feature indicator lights These lights show which feature is active 13 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the clock When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power supply to the appliance has bee
27. en door will stop into this position just before fully closing 5 With the oven door in the broil stop position Fig 3 Slightly lift and carefully pull the oven door away from the oven frame To avoid finish damage be careful not to allow the oven door hinges to contact the oven front frame To replace oven door 1 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle 2 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position See Fig 3 carefully line up and insert both door hinge arms between the pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Fig 4 3 With both door hinge arms in place open the oven door horizontal with floor See Fig 1 4 Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame for both left and right oven door hinges to the locked position See Fig 2 5 Close the oven door Special door care instructions Most oven doors contain glass that can break Read the following recommendations 1 DONOT close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully positioned into the oven interior 2 Donothit the glass with pots pans or any other object 3 Scratching hitting jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time 26 roller pin hinge arm Oven door hinge locations Problem Oven control beeps and displays F code fau
28. er pan without its insert The broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil Exposed fat and grease could ignite Protective liners Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SELF CLEANING OVENS e Clean in the self cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this Use amp Care Manual Before self cleaning the oven remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven e 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 oven e Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE e Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Pay particular attention to the area around each surface element Do not allow grease to accumulate e Kitchen cleaners and aerosols Always follow the manufacturer s recommended directions for use
29. eseens 12 Removing replacing amp arranging the oven racks 12 Oven Controls Functions sssssss 22 13 Setting Oven Controls ccccssscsessssesesneseeseneesenes 14 20 Setn GG CLOGK sikara ran anara ER N NEn 14 Changing between continuous bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features s sessssssesssnsrerrnnennrnrnnrnrnnnnnn 14 Changing oven temperature display F or C 4 14 Setting silent control feature cccsecsseeseceesenseereeneeens 14 Setting oven lockout feature cccsscsesessceesenseenseneeens 15 Setting minute timer sessessssnssnnnnnnennnnunnennunennnnnnnns 15 SWNG 181s case rn ae eee enon en ee ee er 16 Setting timed bake and delayed timed bake 17 Setting Speed Bake some models sssssssssessssesrerrsren 18 Seming DOI si sscussiansssaaseaeie set uuaiwarensaseseeiviannsesaerseenes 19 Adjusting oven temperature ccscsssversesseseueeversesenens 20 Operating oven ligh t sessssssssnennunnsnnnnunnnnnnnnnnsennnnns 20 Self Cleaning ssssssnssnssnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 21 22 Care amp Cleaning ssssssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 23 26 Cleaning recommendations table csscsceceeeeeeeeeenees 23 Cooktop maintenance amp cleaning ssssssesssssnnrnnsnn 24 25 Aluminum foil and oven liners cccsceseesseeneesseeneeneees 25 Replacing interior oven light s sssessssessesennesrnnesnerernne 25 Removing amp replac
30. extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out The timer may be used alone or when any other oven function is active The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains When less than 1 hour remains the display will count down in minutes and seconds Once the timer has less than 1 minute remaining only seconds will display e If the timer is active when oven cooking the minute timer will show in the display by default To view information of any other active oven function press the key pad once for the active function to view status 15 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting bake The oven may be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170 F to 550 F 77 C to 287 C The factory preset automatic bake temperature is 350 F 177 C To set bake 1 Press bake appears in the display 2 Within 5 seconds press the A or Y The display will show 350 F 177 C By pressing and holding the A or VY the temperature may be adjusted in 5 F increments 1 C if the control is set to display Celsius 3 Assoonasthe A or VY keypad is released the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature When the displayed temperature reaches the desired baking temperature the preheat indicator light will turn OFF The control will beep 3 times as a reminder 4 To stop bake press cancel To change the oven temperature after bake has started 1 Press bake Visually
31. h temperatures and increase smoking Grease has built up on interior oven surfaces Regular cleaning is necessary if broiling frequently Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking Oven control not set properly Review instructions for Speed Bake in Setting Oven Controls section See Convection fan does not rotate in this checklist Oven door is open The convection fan will turn off if oven door is opened when any convection feature is active Close oven door Oven control not set properly for self clean Follow the instructions provided in the Self Cleaning section of this manual Self clean cycle was interrupted Refer to the Self Cleaning section for more detailed information Dirty front oven frame outside oven door gasket area These areas are not within the self cleaning area but get hot enough to burn on residue Manually clean these areas before starting a self clean cycle Excessive food spillovers in oven Wipe up spillovers before starting self clean cycle See Replacing the interior oven light in the Care amp Cleaning section Also be sure the oven light bulb is secure in the socket Problem Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface Metal marks on the cooktop Brown streaks or specks on cooktop surface Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen on cooktop surface Solutions to common problems e BEFORE YOU CALL Solution e Coarse particles such as sal
32. ing oven door ss ssessssesseresnsrnennrns 26 Before You Call Solutions to common problems s sssseserssssrsrrssen 27 29 INQUGCS sarran RA ET 30 31 Appliance Warranty s ssssssnnssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn back cover 2 2013 Electrolux Home Products Inc Thank you for choosing Frigidaire This Use amp Care Guide is part of our commitment 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 Frigidaire web site at www frigidaire com Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve your better Read this Use amp Care manual It 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 titled 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 Frigidaire Customer Services at 1 800 944 9044 Product Registration Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our ability to serve you You can register online at www frigidaire com or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail
33. k 6th Hi 10 8 Well Fig 4 Use the off set rack if you choose to use oven rack position 7 19 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Adjusting the oven temperature Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature For the first few uses follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times you can adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the temperature displayed To adjust oven temperature 1 Press bake 2 Setthe temperature to 550 F 287 C by pressing and holdingthe A keypad 3 Within 2 seconds press and hold bake until the 2 digit display appears Release bake keypad The display now indicates the amount of degrees offset between the original factory temperature setting and the current temperature setting If the oven control has the original factory calibration the display will read 0 4 The temperature can now be adjusted up or down 35 F 19 C in 5 F increments by pressing and holding the AV or V keypad Adjust until the desired amount of offset appears in the display When lowering the oven temperature a minus sign will appear before the number to indicate that the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount of degrees 5 When you have made the desired adjustment press cancel to go back to the time of day display amp NOTES Any oven temperat
34. kware cast iron metal ceramic or glass with rough or dirty bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface To maintain the cooktop appearance DO NOT Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop e Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom replace with clean cookware before using e Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan e Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop they may cause it to crack d 4 Y gt 24 Cooktop cleaning CAUTION Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL 44 WARNING DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of glass ceramic cooktop cleaner directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or use a non abrasive plastic type no scratch cleaning pad to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly leaving no residue For heavy burned on soil Apply a few drops of glass ceramic cooktop cleaner directly to the soiled area Rub the soiled area using a non abrasive plastic type no scratch cleaning pad applying pressure as needed Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose If soils remain carefully scrape soils
35. lt code error Poor baking results Appliance is not level Cannot move appliance easily Appliance must be accessible for service Entire appliance does not operate Oven portion of appliance does not operate Surface element does not heat cookware Surface element seems too hot or not hot enough Solutions to common problems e BEFORE YOU CALL Solution The oven control has detected a fault or error condition Press cancel to clear the display amp stop beeping Try the bake or broil feature again If the F code error repeats remove electric power from appliance wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance and set clock for the time of day Try the bake or broil feature again If the fault recurs record fault and call your authorized service agent Allow oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in oven Make sure the proper oven rack position is used Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate Try adjusting the recipe s recommended temperature or baking time If you feel the oven is too hot or cool see Adjusting oven temperature in Setting Oven Controls section Be sure floor is level strong amp stable enough to support the appliance If floor is sagging or sloping contact a carpenter to correct the problem Cooktop or oven racks not level To correct place oven rack in center of oven Place a bubbel level on the oven rack Adjust by turning leveling legs at base
36. most cooking needs The offset oven rack some models is designed to place the base of the rack about 1 2 of a rack position lower than normal This rack design provides several additional possible positions between the standard postions To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven rack some models in the lowest rack position for baking and when roasting large cuts of meat Air circulation in the oven For best baking results allow at least 2 5 cm around cookware for proper air circulation Be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other the oven door sides or back of the oven cavity Hot air must be able to circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the cookware a ia mA OVEN CONTROL FUNCTIONS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN For satisfactory use of your oven become familiar with the various keypad functions as described below O set bake clock time E Oo _ oven m preheat self timer start clean on off time O O 9 a Oven light key Use to turn the interior oven light ON or OFF Set clock key Used to set the time of day Bake time key Used to enter the length of baking time needed Self clean key Use to set a Self Clean cycle Timer On Off key Use to set or cancel the minute timer The minute timer does not start or stop cooking Also Timer On Off key is used to set the continuous bake function Start time key Us
37. n interrupted the display will flash 12 00 It is recommended to always set the clock for the correct time of day before using the appliance To set the clock 1 Press ak once do not hold pad down 2 Within 5 seconds press and hold the AV or Y until the correct time of day appears in the display NOTE The time of day cannot be changed when the oven or self clean is active Changing between continuous bake setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving feature The oven control has a built in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes The oven can be programmed to override this feature for continuous baking Changing to continuous bake setting 1 Press and hold cies down for 5 seconds until a tone sounds hr will appear in display for continuous cooking The current time of day will return to the display 2 To cancel the continuous bake setting press ne and hold for 5 seconds until a tone sounds 12hr will appear in display indicating that the control has returned to the 12 Hour Energy Saving feature NOTE Changing between continuous bake or the 12 Hour Energy saving mode does not change how the cooktop controls operate 14 Changing temperature display F or C The electronic oven control is set to display in F Fahrenheit when shipped from the factory The oven can be programmed for any temperature from 170 F to 550
38. o line the oven bottom Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Using a liner in the oven will restrict the heat and air flow needed to obtain the best possible cooking results for any oven including the warmer drawer Some models Do not use oven bottom liners or use aluminum foil to cover the oven bottom or any oven racks During self clean the oven temperature can become hot enough to melt aluminum cooking utensils or aluminum foil which could result in damage to the oven interior porcelain finish CARE amp CLEANING Aluminum foil and oven liners cont d Aluminum foil and the cooktop Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the ceramic glass Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the ceramic cooktop under ANY circumstances Aluminum utensils and the cooktop Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop the utensil be damaged or destroyed and may fuse to break or mark the ceramic glass surface permanently damaging the cooktop surface Replacing interior oven light CAUTION Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing oven light Wear a leather faced glove for protection against possible broken glass The interior oven light is glass located at
39. obs some models Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Aluminum plastic or vinyl trim Control panel Control key pad membrane Decorative trim some models Easy Care Stainless Steel some models Porcelain enamel parts Porcelain enamel broiler pan and broiler pan insert if equipped Oven interior Oven racks Oven door Ceramiccooktop Recommendation For general cleaning use hot soapy water and a cloth For more difficult soils and built up grease apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil Leave on soil for 30 60 minutes Rinse with a damp cloth and dry Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch To remove control knobs turn to OFF position grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both knob and shaft then push knob into place Before cleaning the control panel turn all controls OFF activate oven lockout on some models and if needed remove any knobs from panel Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch Clean using hot soapy water and a dishcloth Be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping control panel especially when wiping around the controls area Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance When rinsing use clean water and a dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping the control panel If you
40. of appliance until the oven rack rests level Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level Be sure cabinets are square amp have sufficient room for appliance clearance Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly to appliance sides Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible Carpet interferes with appliance Provide sufficient space so appliance may be lifted over carpet Make sure power cord is plugged correctly into outlet Electrical power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company for service Service wiring is not complete Contact your dealer installing agent or authorized service agent Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired cooking feature See Setting Oven Controls section in this manual or see Entire appliance does not operate in this checklist The time of day is not set The time of day must first be set in order to properly operate the oven See Setting the clock in Setting Oven Controls section Lightweight or warped pans used Use only flat evenly balanced medium or heavyweight quality cookware Flat pans heat better than warped pans Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating Heavy amp medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn easily Incorrect control setting Be sure the matching control is set for the surface element that you are attempting to use or
41. ontinue to glow 2 Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the LOCK light has turned off the oven door can be opened Stopping or interrupting a self clean cycle If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self cleaning cycle once it has been activated 1 Press cancel 2 Once the oven has cooled down about 1 hour and the LOCK light has turned off the oven door can be opened 3 If needed the self clean may be restarted CAUTION e To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the self cleaning cycle Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape e DO NOT force the oven door open This can damage the automatic door locking system Use caution and avoid possible burns when opening the oven door after the self cleaning cycle has completed The oven may still be VERY HOT amp NOTES e Whenever the self clean feature is active you may check the amount of time remaining in the self clean cycle by pressing the rau the oven door cannot be opened until the range has cooled sufficiently You will need to add about 1 hour to the time displayed before you can use the oven for cooking again e After the oven door has unlocked and the oven has completely cooled wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel keypad once Remember CARE amp CLEANING Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Control kn
42. operate a dual radiant element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on dual radiant surface element 2 Pushin and turn the surface control knob clockwise See Fig 2 to begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the dual element If only the inner heating portion is needed for smaller cookware push in and turn the knob counter clockwise See Fig 1 3 When cooking is complete turn the dual radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area You may switch from either single or dual element setting at any time during cooking See Suggested radiant surface element settings table on previous page CAUTION e Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently e Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons co
43. pe of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 2 eo CC a a and warped pan T M and straight w sides E _ i ment tungias Pan larger than cooking area Weight of handle does marked on cooktop by more not tilt pan Pan is well than one half inch or 12mm balanced e Pan sizes match the k amount of food to be eS ee prepared and the size of Heavy handle tilts pan the surface element e Made of a material that conducts heat well e Easy to clean e Always match pot diameter to element size N e Pan is smaller or larger than heating area marked on cooktop Fig 2 y Cookware material types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element 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 amp pitting If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches Remove these marks immediately Copper Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily May leave metal marks on ceramic glass see Aluminum Stainless Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results Is durable easy to cl
44. r range finish is Easy Care Stainless Steel some models clean the Stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth DO NOT use ANY store bought cleaners like Stainless Steel cleaners or any other types of cleaners containing any abrasive chlorides chlorines or ammonia It is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50 50 solution of water and vinegar Gentle scubbing with a soapy no scratch cleaning pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth and then scrub with a soap filled no scratch cleaning pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning Remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting self clean Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket For very important prepartion information be sure to read all the instructions in the Self Cleaning section Oven racks must be removed from oven Do not clean oven racks in oven during the self clean cycle Remove and clean using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Thoroughly rinse and dry
45. r to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently e Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range 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 elements IMPORTANT Do notallow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramicglass cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop NOTES e The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results e The Element ON indicator lights will glow when one or more elements are turned ON A quick glance at these indicator lights when finished cooking is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF The Hot Surface indicator light will continue to glow AFTER the control knob is turned to the OFF position and will glow until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently Dual radiant surface elements some models Symbols on the backguard will help choose which portion of the dual radiant element to set The o symbol indicates a setting for the inner coil only The symbol indicates a setting for both inner and outer coils To
46. rection Fig 2 to the desired setting Refer to the Suggested radiant surface element settings table Fig 1 Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed See Fig 2 Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area 3 When cooking is complete turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware Suggested radiant surface element settings The suggested settings found in Fig 1 below are based when cooking with medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Suggested settings for single and dual radiant elements table Settings High HI 9 Medium high 7 8 Medium 5 6 Medium Low 2 4 Low LO 1 Type of cooking Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Continue a rapid boil fry deep fat fry Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies or steam vegetables Keep foods cooking poach stew Keep warm melt simmer Fig 1 hot surface ip 3 OFF lo hi S N 2 8 3 7 4 6 med e Fig 2 CAUTION e Radiant surface elements may appea
47. t or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time e Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used See Cooktop Cleaning and Cooktop Maintenance inthe Care and Cleaning section of this Use amp Care Guide e Cookware with rough bottom has been used Use smooth flat bottomed cookware e Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface Use a ceramic glass cooktop cleaning creme to remove the marks See Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance in the Care amp Cleaning section e Spillovers are cooked onto ceramic surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil See Cooktop Cleaning and Cooktop Maintenance inthe Care amp Cleaning section e Mineral deposits from water and food Remove using a ceramic glass cooktop cleaning creme Use cookware with clean dry bottoms 29 30 SSS ee MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty For one year from your original date of purchase Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions Exclusions This warranty does not
48. tart time and to shut off automatically delayed Timed Bake 1 Be sure that the clock shows the correct time of day 2 Place the food in the oven Press bake appears in the display 4 Within 5 seconds press the A or V The display will show 350 F 177 C By holding the A or the temperature can then be adjusted in 5 F increments 1 C if the control is set to display Celsius 5 Press cn 100 will appear in the display 6 Pressthe A or Y until the desired baking time appears 7 Press beady The time of day will appear in the display 8 Pressthe A or Y until the desired start time appears in the display 9 Once the controls are set the control calculates the time when baking will stop in order to start at the time you have set 10 The oven will turn ON at the delayed start time and begin heating When the set bake time runs out 1 End will appear in the display window and the oven will shut off automatically 2 Thecontrol will beep 3 times every 60 seconds as a reminder until cancel is pressed To change the oven temperature or bake time after baking has started 1 Press the function pad you want to change 2 Pressthe A or Y to adjust the setting amp NOTES Atimed bake or start time setting cannot be added when broiling e The maximum bake time or start time setting is 11 hours amp 59 minutes e During a delayed timed bake operation the preheat fun
49. terials 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 units e Never leave surface elements unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt e Do not immerse or soak removable heating elements Heating elements should never be immersed in water Heating elements clean themselves during normal operation e 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 e When flaming foods under a ventilating hood turn the fan on 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 the state to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using proper cookware Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware See Figure 1 Fig 1 The size and ty
50. the Element On indicator light and the Hot Surface indicator lights See Fig 2 The Element ON indicator lights are located on the control panel above each radiant element control knob and will glow when a surface element is turned ON A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF The Hot Surface indicator light located on the control panel will glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will remain on until the glass cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level element ON hot surface indicator nae 2 OFF light OFF surface indicator ni s hi light 6 6 N e 2 8 a 4 e Ps 3 7 2 2 J e 4 6 lo med a Fig 2 e Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the surface element to cycle ON and OFF even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat e Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the Care amp Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use amp Care Manual SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements all models To operate the single radiant element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element 2 Pushin and turn the surface control knob in either di
51. the elements may become hot enough to cause burns About the radiant surface elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly As the temperature rises the element will glow red To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle ON and OFF The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle For efficient cooking turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Types of cooktop elements The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available The single radiant element will have one round outline pattern shown keep warm zone is designed to keep food warm only The dual radiant element is flexible because you may set just the smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner and outer portions can be set to heat together See Fig 1 OFF OFF fe OFF hi lo hi hi hi AA gt 2 8 lo 4 3 7 2 2 4 6 e med lo lo e Ls Ld Dual radiant surface control some models Keep warm zone surface control some models Single radiant surface control Fig 1 Element ON amp hot surface indicator lights Your appliance is equipped with two different types of radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on the backguard
52. the rear of the Shield oven interior back wall and iS covered with a glass Wire shield held by a wire holder holder The glass shield must always be in place to protect and shield the oven interior light whenever using the oven E a S EE To replace the oven light bulb 1 Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range 2 While holding the glass shield in place press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield 3 Remove glass shield Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder into place 5 Turn power back on again at the main source or plug the range back in 6 The clock will then need to be reset To reset see Setting the Clock and Minute Timer in this Use amp Care Manual 25 CARE amp CLEANING Removing and replacing the lift off oven door CAUTION The door is heavy For safe temporary storage lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down To remove oven door 1 Open oven door completely horizontal with floor See Fig 1 2 Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door to unlock See Fig 2 A tool such as a small flat blade screwdriver may be required 3 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle 4 Close the door to the broil stop position The ov
53. this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada In the USA your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc In Canada your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice Tao 944 9044 Bese 1 800 265 8352 Electrolux Home Products Inc Electrolux Electrolux Canada Corp 10200 David Taylor Drive 5855 Terry Fox Way Charlotte NC 28262 Mississauga Ontario Canada L5V 3E4
54. uld be covered with a lid to maintain quality For best results when warming pastries or breads the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape Do not use plastic wrap to cover food Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean Use only dishware utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the keep warm zone Setting the keep warm control 1 Push in either direction and turn the knob See Fig 1 The temperatures are approximate and are designated by hi and lo However the control can be set at any position between hi and lo for different levels of warming 2 When ready to serve turn the control to OFF The keep warm zone will remain warm until the indicator light turns OFF e y OFF hi bd Fig 1 with approximate setting for medium shown 10 Temperature selection Refer to the keep warm zone recommended food settings table See Fig 2 If a particular food is not listed start with the medium level and adjust as needed Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level Keep warm zone recommended food settings table Food Item Heating Level Breads Pastries LO Low Casseroles LO Low Dinner Plates with Food LO Low Eggs LO Low Gravies LO Low Meats MED Medium Sauces MED Medium Soups cream MED Medium Stews MED Medium Vegetables MED Medium Fried Foods HI High Hot Beverages HI High Soups liquid
55. uld catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements 1 IMPORTANT Do notallow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramicglass cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS OFF fe OFF hi hi hi hi 6 N 6 6 S N 6 e J 4 4 4 4 e J e e 2 2 2 2 e e 3 J lo lo lo lo Heating with inner small Heating with both element only elements Fig 1 Fig 2 amp NOTES e The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results e The Element ON indicator lights will glow when one or more elements are turned ON A quick glance at these indicator lights when finished cooking is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF The Hot Surface indicator light will continue to glow AFTER the control knob is turned to the OFF position and will remain on until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Keep warm some models The purpose of the keep warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature Use the keep warm feature to keep cooked foods hot such as vegetables gravies casseroles soups stews breads pastries and oven safe dinner plates Always start with hot food It is not recommended to heat cold food on the keep warm zone All food placed on the warming zone sho
56. ure offset made will not affect the broil or self cleaning feature temperatures If the oven display has been set to display Celsius adjustments made will be in 1 C increments with each press of the A or Y keypad e DO NOT USE oven thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside the oven These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to 40 degrees from actual temperatures 20 Operating the oven light The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened Press Q to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF whenever the oven door is closed The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven interior and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use To change the interior oven light see Changing the oven light in the Care amp Cleaning section Self Cleaning A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures well above normal cooking temperatures which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you Can wipe away with a damp cloth IMPORTANT Read before starting self clean e Completely remove ALL OVEN RACKS and ANY ACCESSORIES FROM OVEN CAVITY to avoid possible damage to oven racks If the oven racks are not removed they may discolor The Effortless Oven Rack system must be removed during the self clean cycle to
57. ven Lockout feature press S and hold for 3 seconds The control will unlock the oven door and resume normal operation amp NOTES e To avoid possible damage to the oven door latch mechanism do not attempt to open or close the oven door whenever the DOOR LOCKED indicator light is flashing e Ifa control key pad is pressed when oven lockout is active Loc will appear in the display as a reminder that the key pad action is not available when the oven lockout feature is active SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the minute timer timer 1 Press RE 2 Press the A to increase the time in one minute increments Press and hold the A to increase the time in 10 minute increments The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes Note If the Y pad is pressed first the timer will advance to 11 hours and 59 minutes 3 When the set time has run out the timer will beep 3 times and will continue to beep 3 times every 60 timer on off IS Pressed seconds unti To change the timer while it is in use While the timer is active and shows in the display press and holdthe A or to increase or decrease the time remaining To cancel the minute timer before the set time has run out Press timer once on off amp NOTES e The indicator light located above the ae pad will glow while the minute timer is active The timer does not start or stop the cooking process It serves as an
58. with a metal razor blade scraper holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean Removing plastic or foods with a high sugar content These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface Permanent damage such as pitting of the cooktop surface may occur if not removed immediately After turning the surface elements OFF use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface as illustrated Allow the cooktop to cool and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils IMPORTANT Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive cleaning pad Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for cooktops Cooktop cleaning cont d DO NOT use the following on the cooktop D BLEACH OVEN CLEANER e Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads such as metal and some nylon pads They may scratch the cooktop making it more difficult to clean e Do not use harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop e Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration Aluminum foil and oven liners WARNING Protective liners Do not use aluminum foil t

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