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A13080703 Rev A (September 2019)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cook

ing Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Before Setting Surface Controls . .

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Setting Surface Controls . . .

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Before Setting Oven Controls

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Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Summary of content (48 pages)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 38 44 48 A13080703 Rev A (September 2019) Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . .
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PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Need Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove the wiring label and other literature attached to the appliance. Do not remove model/ serial number plate. Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
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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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP CAUTION 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. Do not touch surface burners or elements, areas near these burners or elements, interior surfaces of the oven, or the warmer drawer (if equipped). Surface burners and elements may be hot even though they appear cool.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately. Placement of oven racks - Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot burner or element in oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF CLEANING OVENS Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket. 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 appliance. Use the self clean cycle to clean only the parts listed in this manual. Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth.
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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Bakeware The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Attributes Recommendation Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated bakeware is the best for even heating. It is suitable for all baked goods. Recommended cooking temperatures and times are based on shiny metal bakeware. Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny bakeware.
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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food. Condition Aging cookware High altitude Attributes Recommendation As pans age and become discolored, cooking times may need to be reduced slightly. If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook time in the recipe or packaging. Air is drier and air pressure is lower. Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as needed.
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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Tips Cooking Food placement Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation. Broiling / Roasting Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied, they may be purchased from www.frigidaire.com.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2. The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop About the Radiant Surface Elements The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements below a smooth glass surface. The designs on the ceramic cooktop outline the areas of the surface elements underneath. Always match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed cookware should be used. The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights Types of ceramic cooktop elements The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or more elements are turned on. The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size and type of element underneath. The elements on your cooktop depend on the model. Figure 3: • A single radiant element has one circle. • A dual radiant element (some models) has two circles.
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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements To operate the single radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Figure 6) to the desired setting (refer to the “Suggested radiant surface element settings” in Table 1). 3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware.
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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Dual radiant surface elements Symbols on the backguard will help choose which portion of the dual radiant element to set. The symbol indicates a setting for the inner element only. The symbol indicates a setting for both inner and outer elements. To operate a dual radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer elements.
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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Triple Surface Radiant Element Symbols around the knob are used to indicate which element of the triple radiant element will heat. The symbol indicates that only the inner element will heat. The symbol indicates that the inner and middle elements will heat. The symbol indicates that the inner, middle and outer elements will heat (Figure 8).You may switch the element setting at any time during cooking. To Operate the Triple Surface Element 1.
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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Warm Zone WARNING Use the Warm Zone feature to keep cooked foods hot. The Warm Zone key is located on the oven control panel just below the OFF key. It controls the Warm Zone (the middle element on the back row of the radiant cooktop). Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the warm zone. All food placed on the warm zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality.
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BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven Vent Location Type of oven racks The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent. Never close off the openings with aluminium foil or any other material. Steam or moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is normal.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 1 1 2 2 3 4 13 16 17 14 5 6 8 11 9 12 18 7 15 19 10 Oven Control Features 1. Bake - Use to enter normal baking temperatures for recipes that call for regular baking. 2. Broil - Selects normal broil function for direct heat cooking. 3. Conv Bake - Circulates the oven heat evenly and continuously for faster cooking of some foods. 4. Conv Roast - Uses a convection fan to gently brown meats and poultry and seal in the juices. 5.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Clock Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour display mode When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display (Figure 11). The time of day must first be set before operating the oven. The clock display mode allows you to select 12 hr or 24 hr modes. The factory pre-set clock display mode is 12 hours. To set 12 hr or 24 hr display mode: 1. Press and hold for 6 seconds. 2. Press Self Clean to toggle between 12 Hr day or 24 Hr day display modes (Figure 12).
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Changing temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F or ºC oven temperatures. To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from °C to °F: Setting Oven Lockout The control can be programmed to lock the oven door and lockout the oven control keys. To activate the oven lockout features: 1. Be sure oven door is completely closed. 2.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Quick Preheat To set the preheat temperature for 350°F: Quick Preheat is available for single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods and can be programmed for temperatures between 170°F and 550°F. Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation time and temperature. When quick preheat is complete, a reminder tone will sound and food should be placed in the oven. 1. Arrange the interior oven racks.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake To set Bake for (default) oven temperature of 350°F: Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven bottom. The heat and air circulate naturally in the oven. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. The convection fans will turn on in preheat and then cycle on and off as needed during baking. 1. Press Bake. 2. 350° will appear in the display. 3. Press OK/START. To cancel Bake at any time, press OFF.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Bake Convection Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for even cooking and browning results. Heated air flows around the food from all sides. Convection bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) and 550°F (288°C). Benefits of convection cooking include: • Multiple rack baking. • Foods may cook faster, saving time and energy.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Convection Convert Setting Delay Start Pressing the Convect Convert key automatically converts the cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to the lower temperature required for convection baking. 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. Delay Start must be set before starting the cooking function.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Broil Use the broil function to cook foods that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. Broiling may produce smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the flames. Broil may be set with Delay Start. Broil is preset to 550°F and may be set to 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.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Important notes: • Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool. • Broil with oven door closed. If broiling with door open, an alarm will sound alerting you to close the door. If left open, the Broil function will be canceled. • For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help avoid spatter and reduce smoking.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Roast To set 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 1. Place the insert on broiler pan. Place meat (fat side up) on insert.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Roasting tips: • Preheating for convection roast is not necessary for most meats and poultry. • Arrange oven racks so large cuts of meat and poultry are on the lowest rack of the oven. • Smaller roasts and poultry should be cooked using rack position 2 or 3. • Since convection roast cooks faster, may be able to reduce cook times as much as 25% from the recommended time of your recipe (check the food at this time).
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Air Fry The Air Fry feature works best for single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods and can be programmed for temperatures between 170°F and 550°F. Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation quantity, time, and temperature. Important: • Air Fry is designed for baking on a single oven rack. Food should be arranged in single layers on a pan. • When using Air Fry, use dark bakeware with low or no sides and place food on rack position 4 for best results.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) 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. This appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath/Holidays. Sabbath mode disables all audible tones or visual display changes on the oven control. Bake is the only cooking feature available while in the Sabbath mode.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active: 1. Press OFF. To turn off the Sabbath feature: Press and hold both Self Clean and Steam Clean simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off. The control will provide an acceptance tone, and SAb will disappear from the display. The oven is no longer programmed for the Sabbath feature.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Self Clean 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 afterwards with a damp cloth. Self Clean can be programmed for times between 2 and 4 hours. Important: Before starting self clean read all following caution and important statements before starting a self clean cycle. • Remove any excessive spills.
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SETTING 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. The default 3 hour clean time will appear in the display.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Steam Clean The Steam Clean feature offers a chemical free and time saving method to assist in the routine cleaning of small and light soils. For heavier baked on soils use the Self Clean feature. 9. Wipe oven cavity and bottom. Do not clean oven door gasket (Figure 29). Avoid leaning or resting on the oven door glass while cleaning cavity. 10. To cancel Steam Clean at any time press OFF.
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SETTING 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.
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CARE AND CLEANING Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later. CAUTION • Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. • If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's instructions and provide adequate ventilation.
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CARE AND CLEANING Porcelain-enameled broiler pan and insert Porcelain door liner Porcelain body parts Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, non-abrasive scouring pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or future heating could damage the porcelain.
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CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.
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CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance (cont’d) IMPORTANT Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type cleaning pad. Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktops. Remove and replace storage drawer Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. To remove the drawer: 1. Open the drawer to the fully opened position.
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CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Oven door hinge locations CAUTION The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. To remove the oven door: 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor. Figure 33: Door hinge location 2. Pull up the lock located on each hinge support toward front of the oven until the lock stops. You may have to apply a little upward pressure on the lock to pull it up (Figure 34 and Figure 35). 3.
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CARE AND CLEANING Replacing the Oven Light CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing the oven light. Replacing the oven interior light bulb: The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and covered with a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use (Figure 37). 1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the appliance. 2.
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BEFORE YOU CALL Oven Baking For best cooking results, preheat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, 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 Baking Problems Causes Cookies and biscuits burn • on the bottom. Cookies and biscuits put into • oven before oven is preheated. • Oven rack is overcrowded.
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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 Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not operate. Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet. Check your fuse box or breaker box to make sure the circuit is active. Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure.
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BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause / Solution Cooktop Problems Surface element is too hot or not hot enough. Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting. Surface element does not heat or does not heat evenly. Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for the element needed. The letter E appears in a setting indicator Cookware is light weight or warped. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans.
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BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause / Solution Oven racks discolored or do not slide easily. Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven. Soil not completely removed after self clean. Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on “Self Clean” on page 34. Excessive spills on oven bottom.
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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.