All about the Use & Care of your Dual Fuel Range TABLE OF CONTENTS www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 808576701 Rev A January (2017) Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . .
PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setting Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Oven Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION WARNING IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below instrucTip Over Hazard • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. • Verify the anti-tip device has been installed to floor or wall. • Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to floor or wall when the range is moved. • Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device in place and engaged.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death. Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, use an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death. Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or microwave, near surface burners or elements, or in the storage or warmer drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR GAS COOKTOP CAUTION 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. Know which knob or key controls each surface heating area. Place cookware with food on the cooking area before turning it on.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE CAUTION • Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns. Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Burner Caps and Burner Grates Assembly Burner Cap To prevent flare-ups use the cooktop with all burner caps properly installed. Placement of burner caps: • Place a burner cap on each burner head, matching the cap size to the head size. • The cap for each burner has an inner locating ring which centers the cap correctly on the burner head. Be sure that all the burner caps and burner heads are correctly placed before using your appliance.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Installing Burner Grates Using Proper Cookware Do not use surface burners without burner caps and grates properly installed. Missing pieces or improper installation may lead to spills, burns, or damage to your range and cookware. Important: For best cooking results, cookware should have flat bottoms that rest level on the burner grate. Before using cookware, check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (Figure 3).
SETTING SURFACE BURNERS Setting Surface Controls Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. • The smaller simmer burner (5k) is best suited for simmering delicate sauces, etc. • Use middle oval burner (10k), left rear burner (9.5k), or left front burner (15k) for most cooking needs.
SETTING SURFACE BURNERS Setting proper surface burner flame size Home Canning For most cooking: Start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed. Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven Vent Location Oven Racks The oven vent is located under the controls. When the oven is in use, hot air passes through this vent for proper air circulation and provides good baking results in the upper oven. Steam or moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is normal. Do not block this vent. CAUTION • Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food or adjusting the oven racks. Wait until the oven has completely cooled if possible.
OVEN CONTROLS 1 2 self clean add a min 3 4 delay start bake time 5 6 set clock timer 7 8 10 9 probe 2 3 4 5 6 convect convert 7 8 9 15 16 11 quick preheat 13 1 keep warm 14 12 0 bake convect broil 1. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4 hr Self-Clean cycle. 2. Add a Minute - Use to add one minute to the timer. This works with the kitchen timer and does not affect any cook time or start time functions. 3.
OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Clock Setting Timer When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display (Figure 9). The time of day must first be set before operating the oven. The minute timer allows you to track your cooking times without interfering with the cooking process. The timer may be set from a minimum time of 1 minute to a maximum of 11 hours and 59 minutes. To set timer for 5 minutes: 1. Press Timer ON/OFF. 2. Enter 5 using numeric keypad.
OVEN CONTROLS Changing between continuous bake setting or 6 hour energy saving The oven control has a factory preset built-in 6 Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn off the oven if the oven is left on for more than 6 hours. The control may be programmed to override this feature to bake continuously. To change between continuous bake or 6 hour energy saving feature: Setting Silent or Audible Control mode Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without audible tones.
OVEN CONTROLS Operating Oven Lights To set the preheat temperature for 350°F: The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven door is opened. Oven lights will not operate during a self clean cycle. 1. Arrange the interior oven racks. Press to turn the interior oven lights on and off whenever the oven door is closed. The interior oven lights are located on the side walls of the oven interior and are covered with a glass shield.
OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake To set Bake for oven temperature of 425°F: Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. When the oven is preheating, the convection fan will be on and will turn off once the set temperature is reached.
OVEN CONTROLS Convection Bake Convection functions use a fan to circulate oven heat continuously around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results. Breads and pastry brown more evenly. Convect Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) and 550°F (288°C). To set Convection Bake with a default oven set temperature of 350°F: 1. Press Convect key once. Conv Bake and 350° will appear in the display. 2. Press START.
OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Time Setting Delay Start Use bake time to set the amount of time needed for baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the set Bake Time ends. Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly. WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
OVEN CONTROLS Setting Convection Convert Press the Convection Convert key to automatically convert the cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to the lower temperature required for convection baking. When Convection Convert is used with a timed Convection Bake setting, the Convection Convert function will display a CF message when first programmed and will appear again as a reminder to check food when the bake time is 75% complete (Figure 21).
OVEN CONTROLS Setting Broil Use the Broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is preset to broil at 550° but may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C) and 550°F (288°C). WARNING Should an oven fire occur, leave the oven door closed and turn off the oven. If the fire continues, use a fire extinguisher. Do not put water or flour on the fire.
OVEN CONTROLS Recommended Broiling Times • Use the broiling table (Table 1) for approximate recommended broiling times for the types of meat listed. • Depending on the type, the thickness, and the desired doneness of meat, it might be necessary to increase or decrease broiling times or adjust the broiling pan to different rack positions. • If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table, follow the instructions provided in your recipe and watch the broiling process closely.
OVEN CONTROLS Convection Roast Convection roast combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element to rapidly roast meats and poultry. Heated air circulates around the meat from all sides, sealing in juices and flavors. Meats cooked with this feature are crispy and brown on the outside while staying moist inside. Before roasting See “Convection roasting temperature and time recommendations” as listed in Table 2. To use convection roast at a temperature of 350°F (177°C): 1.
OVEN CONTROLS Convection Roasting tips: • Preheating for convection roast will not be necessary for most meats and poultry. • Arrange oven racks so large poultry or other cuts of meat are on the lowest oven rack position. on the lowest rack of the oven. Small cuts of meat and poultry should be cooked on rack position 3 using the flat handle rack. • Since convection roast cooks faster, you can reduce cook times as much as 25% from the recommended time of your recipe (check the food at this time).
OVEN CONTROLS Cooking with Meat Probe Use the probe feature for best results when cooking foods such as roasts, hams, or poultry. Proper placement of probe in food. • For meats like poultry and roasts, using a probe to check internal temperature is the safest method to ensure properly cooked food. The probe feature, when set correctly, will signal an alert when the internal food temperature reaches the desired set target temperature.
OVEN CONTROLS To set probe: 1. Insert the probe into the food. Place prepared food on the desired oven rack position and slide into the oven. 2. Plug the connector end of the probe all the way into the probe receptacle while the oven is still cool. The receptacle is located on the upper left front oven cavity wall (See Figure 25). 3. When the probe is set, an acceptance tone will sound, the probe icon will illuminate, and the actual probe temperature appears in the display (See Figure 28).
OVEN CONTROLS To set how the oven will operate once the probe reaches the target temperature: The oven is preset to automatically stop cooking and start the warm feature when probe sensor reaches the target temperature. This may be set to continue cooking if desired. Setting the options once the probe reaches the target temperature must be done when the oven is inactive. The probe is not required to be connected to the probe receptacle when setting this option.
OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) . WARNING For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at www.star-k.org. Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator first.
OVEN CONTROLS To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of 350°F and activate the Sabbath feature: 1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day. 2. Arrange oven racks, place bakeware in oven, and close oven door. Press Bake. 3. Press START. 4. Note: If a bake time or delay start are desired enter the times at this point. See “Setting Bake Time” and “” on page 20 for detailed instructions. 5.
OVEN CONTROLS Restoring Factory Default Settings Adjusting Oven Temperatures Your appliance was set with predetermined (default) oven control settings. Over time, users may have made changes to these settings. The following options may have been modified since the appliance was new: Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure accurate baking temperatures. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully.
OVEN CONTROLS Self Clean • Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom (Figure 33). These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean. • Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped up and removed before starting a Self Clean cycle. To clean use hot, soapy water and a cloth.
OVEN CONTROLS Setting Self Clean Setting Delay Start Self Clean To set self clean: To start a delay Self Clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o’clock: 1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the oven. Be sure oven door is completely closed. 2. Press Self Clean and the default 3 hour clean time will appear in the display.
CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleanings will reduce the number of major cleanings later. Surface Type Recommendation Aluminum and Vinyl • Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted body parts • Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.
CARE AND CLEANING General Cleaning Cleaning the Glass Cooktop Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the range. Important: Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. The range may be hot and can cause burns. It is recomBLEACH mended to not use ammonia to clean the oven. However, if ammonia is used, the oven must be thoroughly rinsed before operating.
CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Sealed Burners To avoid possible burns do not attempt any of the cleaning instructions provided below before turning off all surface burners and allow them to cool. To avoid possible burns do not attempt to operate the surface burners without the burner caps. Routinely clean the cooktop. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry to avoid scratches. Keeping the surface burner head ports and slots clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame.
CARE AND CLEANING Broiler Pan Cleaning Tips Replacing Oven Lights • To prevent grease from baking on, remove the broiler pan from the oven as soon as cooking is completed. • Use potholders or oven mitts because the broiler pan is extremely hot. Pour off grease. Your oven is equipped with interior oven lights that ramp up gradually when the oven door is opened. The oven lights can also be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light switch located on the control panel.
CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door IMPORTANT Oven door hinge locations Special door care instructions - The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are positioned correctly in the cavity. Do not hit the glass with bakeware or any other objects.
BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Baking Problems For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions Chart Baking Problems Causes Corrections Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom.
BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Poor baking result Many factors effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat oven to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time.
BEFORE YOU CALL Oven control panel sounds an audible alarm and displays an Error code. Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Turn either oven mode or temperature selector to the OFF position to clear the error code. Try Bake or Broil function. If the Error code error repeats, turn OFF power to appliance, wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance. Set clock with correct time of day. Try Bake or Broil function again.
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 cover the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
