All about the Use & Care of your Gas Range TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Setting Oven Controls................................... 14-28 Before Setting Oven Controls............................7-9 Self-Cleaning................................................ 29-31 Before Setting Surface Controls..................... 10-11 Care & Cleaning .......................................... 32-35 Setting Surface Controls ................................... 12 Before You Call.....................................
PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Contents Product Registration....................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions............................. 3-6 Before Setting Oven Controls................................7-9 Oven racks.............................................................. 7-8 Effortless™ Oven Rack system and assembly................ 9 Before Setting Surface Controls........................10-11 Cookware material types............................................
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 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Stepping, leaning or sitting 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. • Never use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN • Use care when opening oven door , warmer drawer or lower oven door—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. • Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is located below the backguard. Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SELF-CLEANING OVENS • Do not touch the oven during the self-clean cycle. • Keep children away from oven during self-clean cycle. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns. • Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before selfcleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven vent location The oven vent is located below the control panel (Fig. 1). When the oven is heating, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven which helps to provide good baking results. Do not block the oven vent. oven vent location Fig. 1 Oven rack stop Most oven racks slide on rack guides provided along the oven cavity sides. The rack guides are curved near the front of each guide.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Types of oven racks flat oven rack Your range may be equipped with one or more of the following oven rack types listed below: The flat oven rack may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most rack positions. The flat handle oven rack (some models) may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most rack positions. Similar to the flat rack but comes with a handle.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Effortless™ Oven Rack system (some models) Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system that automatically partially extends the oven rack from the interior oven glides to assist in easier access to your food items. This feature works whenever the oven door is opened or closed. To assemble the Effortless™ Oven Rack system: 1. Locate all required parts.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Before operating the cooktop, check for proper burner cap placement Using the griddle (some models) Visually check for proper burner cap placement before operating any of the surface burners (See Fig.1). Before first use: • Wash griddle in hot soapy water. • Rinse and dry completely. To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame size.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Cookware material types Set proper burner flame size The most popular materials available are: Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining. Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Setting surface controls The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. Your gas appliance may be equipped with many different sized surface burners. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate for the cookware size. The standard size burner or burners may be used for most surface cooking needs.
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. bake time — Use to enter the length of baking time needed. timer on•off — Use to set or cancel the minute timer. bake —Use to set the bake feature. broil — Use to set broil feature. convect — Use to set the convect bake or convect roast features.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the clock When the appliance is powered up for the first time or when the electric supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display will flash “12:00” (Fig. 1). Fig. 2 NOTE Fig. 1 To set the clock for 1:30: Step Fig. 3 Press Changing between the 6-Hour Energy Saving or continuous bake mode will not change how the cooktop controls operate. 1. Press set clock. Setting 12 or 24 hour display mode 2. Enter 1 3 0.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Changing oven temperature display mode The oven control is preset to display the oven temperature with Fahrenheit values. The control may be changed to display either Fahrenheit or Celsius temperatures. To change the temperature display mode: Step When the control is set for silent keypad operation the timer, preheat and any end of cycle or error tone alerts will remain audible. 2.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Timer Quick preheat The timer helps keep track of cooking times without interfering with the cooking process. The timer may be set for 1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes. Use this feature to quickly preheat the oven. For best results use when baking with a single rack only. A reminder tone will sound indicating when to place the food in the oven. Quick preheat may be set for 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C). The quick preheat default oven temperature is 350°F (177°C).
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Bake Bake time Use the bake feature to prepare most food items when the recipe calls for normal baking. A reminder tone will sound once the oven finishes preheating. Bake may be set for any temperature from 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C). If bake is programmed with no temperature, the control will default to 350°F (177°C). A bake time setting may be added to most oven baking features.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Delay start Use this keypad to add delay start time instructions for most timed cooking features or with the self-clean feature. 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. When the set bake time runs out: 1. “End” will appear in the display window and the oven will shut-off automatically (See Fig. 2). 2.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convect Benefits of the convection features — Foods cook more evenly — Multiple rack baking — No special pans or bakeware needed 6 The convect feature uses a fan to circulate the oven’s heat uniformly around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results. Heated air flows around the food from all sides, sealing in juices and flavors. Convect provides better results when baking using multiple oven racks.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convect convert The convect convert feature allows you to convert any baking recipe for the convect feature. The control uses the normal recipe settings and adjusts to a lower temperature for convection baking. The convect convert feature may only be used when convect baking. To set convect using default oven set temperature of 350°F and adding the convect convert: Step Press 1. Press convect keypad. 2. Press convect convert. To stop convect convert at any time press cancel.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Probe (cont’d) Proper probe placement in food: • Always insert the probe so that the probe tip rests inside at the center of the thickest part of meat or food (See Fig. 1). For best results, do not allow the probe temperature sensor to contact bone, fat, gristle or the cookware. • For bone-in ham or lamb, insert the probe into the center of lowest large muscle or joint. For dishes such as meat loaf or casseroles, insert the probe into center of food.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Probe (cont’d) USDA recommended minimum internal cooking temperatures: Food type receptacle probe connector handle Internal temp.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Probe (cont’d) NOTES Fig. 1 • During the cooking process the internal food temperature will display by default. To review the Probe error message: If the error message “Prob ERR” displays (Fig. 1), check to be sure that the probe connector is fully inserted into the receptacle. If the probe is fully inserted in the receptacle and the error message continues, the probe may be defective and need replaced.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Broil Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to flame heat for optimum browing results. When broiling, always remember to arrange the oven racks while the oven is still cool. To set broil: Step Press 1. Arrange the oven racks when cool (See Figs. 2 & 4). For optimum browning results, preheat the oven for about 5 minutes before adding food. 2. Be sure to place prepared food directly under upper oven burner. Close the oven door. Insert 6 5 4 Fig. 3 Fig.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting pizza feature For your convenience the pizza feature provides 2 different settings. You may use the pizza feature whether starting with fresh or frozen pizza. To set the pizza feature: Step Press 1. Press pizza once to cook frozen pizza (Fig.1) or twice when setting for fresh pizza (Fig. 2). You may adjust the oven temperature to fit your needs. To set oven for keep warm: Step Press 1. Press keep warm. 2. Press start. “HLd” for hold will appear in the display.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Adjusting the oven temperature Restoring to factory default settings 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.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please vist the web at http:\\www.star-k.org. To program the oven for 350°F bake and activate the Sabbath feature: Step Press 1. Be sure that the clock is set with the correct time of day. 2. Arrange the oven racks. FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To Set the Sabbath Feature (cont’d) To turn off the oven but keep the Sabbath feature active: Press cancel. To turn off the Sabbath feature: Press and hold both the bake time and delay start pads for at least 3 seconds. The control will beep and SAb will disappear from the display. The oven is no longer programmed for the Sabbath feature.
SELF-CLEANING Preparing for self-clean Read before starting self-clean A self-cleaning oven cleans itself using high temperatures that are well above normal cooking temperatures. The self-clean feature, if used properly, will eliminate soils from the oven completely or reduce them to a fine powdered ash. Once the oven has cooled, simply wipe away the ash using a damp cloth. Your oven provides three self-cleaning duration choices.
SELF-CLEANING Read before starting self-clean (cont’d) IMPORTANT • It is normal for odors to occur during self-clean, especially during the first self-clean cycle. It is recommend to ventilate the kitchen. Open any windows and if available turn on an exhaust fan or overhead range hood during the self-clean cycle.
SELF-CLEANING If it becomes necessary to cancel self-clean: 1. Press keypad. 2. If the self-clean cycle has heated the oven to a high temperature, the “Hot” (Fig. 1) message will show in the display. Allow enough time for the oven to cool and for the “door OPn” message to display (Fig. 2). When this message turns off the oven door may be opened. Setting a delay start self-clean cycle Example: To program a self-cleaning cycle with a delay start time of 9:00 o’clock: Step Press 1.
CARE & CLEANING Cleaning recommendation table Surface type • • • • Control knobs (some models) Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim 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.
CARE & CLEANING Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt the cleaning instructions provided below before turning OFF the surface burners and provide sufficient time for the cooktop and all cooktop parts to cool. Checking for proper burner cap placement (cont’d) On round style burners, the burner cap lip should fit snug into the center of burner head and rest level (Fig. 1).
CARE & CLEANING Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners Aluminum foil and oven liners (cont’d) Do not use oven bottom liners or use aluminum foil to cover the oven bottom or any oven racks. To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt any of the cleaning instructions provided below before turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to cool. IMPORTANT • The burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place. DO NOT remove from cooktop.
CARE & CLEANING Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door Oven door hinge locations with oven door fully open. To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and always handle the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge areas. IMPORTANT Fig. 1 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.
BEFORE YOU CALL • Solutions to common problems Problem Possible Causes Solutions Display flashes time. Power interruption. Press cancel then set the correct time of day. Oven control displays The oven control has detected F __ (followed with a fault or error condition. a number) and oven control beeps. Press cancel to clear the display & stop beeping. Try bake or broil feature again.
Solutions to common problems • BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Possible Causes Solutions Oven portion of appliance does not operate. Gas cooktop burners operate. Gas regulator shut-off valve may have been moved to OFF at installation. Be sure gas regulator valve is set to the ON position. See installation instructions. Incorrect oven control setting. Be sure the oven control was set correctly for the requested feature.
BEFORE YOU CALL • Solutions to common problems Problem Possible Causes Solutions bake or self-clean did not start at the time expected. The time of day is incorrect. Set clock with correct time of day before adding a delay start setting. See “Setting the clock” in Setting Oven Controls section. Strong odor from range or smells hot. Self-clean was started for the first times or from a new range. It is normal for odors to occur during self-clean, especially during the first self-clean cycle.
Solutions to common problems • BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Possible Causes Solutions Oven smokes excessively when broiling. Oven door was left open. Be sure oven door is closed when broiling. Meat too close to upper burner. Reposition oven rack lower to provide proper clearance between the food & the upper burner. Meat not prepared for broil. Remove excess fat from meat. Remove fatty edges. Insert placed incorrectly on broil pan (some models).
MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY This page is left blank intentionally 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.
