All about the Use & Care of your Electric Range TABLE OF CONTENTS www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 16 31 36 39 809216801 Rev D (April 2018) Product Record and Registration . . . . .
PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Need Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . .
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 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.
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 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. Areas near surface burners and elements may become hot enough to cause burns.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, aftermarket oven liners, or any other materials or devices to line oven bottom, oven racks, or any other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum as recommended for baking, such as lining cookware or as a cover placed on food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit.
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.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant element power level setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2. Figure 1: Testing cookware Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 1).
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.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Home Canning CAUTION Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time. ‘ Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Surface Control Settings The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results. Use Table 1 to determine the correct setting for the type of food you are preparing. NOTE The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Dual Surface Radiant Element (some models) The expandable burner can handle 9 inch or 12 inch cookware. This dual burner is especially useful for bringing large cookware to boil for canning or heating large amounts of water. Figure 4: Dual element control for 9 or 12 inch burner To operate the dual surface element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element. 2.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Bridge Element On the left side of the cooktop there are two single burners with a bridge element between them. When turned on, the bridge element allows for a larger cooking area by cycling at the same temperature as the left rear element. For the bridge to be operational, the left rear burner must be on. When the left front burner is also on the entire left side of the cooktop can accommodate specialized cookware. To operate the bridge element: 1.
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.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS OVEN MODE OVEN DISPLAY PREHEAT o 3 1 o OVEN TEMP o 2 2 OVEN MODE SETTINGS POWERPLUS PREHEAT - Use powerplus preheat for single rack items only and place food in center of oven. BAKE - Use to select bake function before setting temperature. CLEAN - Use to select clean feature cycle before setting clean with oven temperature selector. CONV BAKE - Use to select convection baking before setting oven temperature.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Clock Setting the Timer The clock icon is used to access the time of day setting. When the oven is first plugged in or if there has been an interruption in power to the range, 12:00 will flash in the display. The two minute timers in the oven display serve as extra timers to help keep track of cooking functions. The timer cannot be used during a self clean cycle or if the meat probe function associated with the timer display is in use.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Continuous Bake or 6 Hour Energy Saving Setting Control for Silent Operation The oven is preset to cook up to 6 hours and to shut off automatically. For longer periods of cooking, this feature can be changed to continuous cooking by setting the user preference and turning the energy saving feature off. The oven is set to operate with certain chimes and tones (default settings) that alert the user to certain oven functions.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting PowerPlus™ Preheat The PowerPlus™ Preheat feature uses the convection fan to quickly bring the oven up to the set temperature. Use powerplus preheat for single rack items only and place food in center of oven. 7 6 5 4 Important: When baking delicate items like cakes and cookies use the regular bake or convection bake mode. 2 To set powerplus preheat: 1 1. Turn the oven mode selector to POWERPLUS PREHEAT. The oven mode light will turn on. 2.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Cooking Setting Convection Bake This mode of cooking enables you to obtain the best results when baking with multiple pans and racks. The oven can be programmed for convection baking at any temperature between 170°F to 550°F. The convection function uses a fan to circulate the oven heat uniformly and continuously around the oven (Figure 14). This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Convection Convert Setting Convection Roast Convection convert automatically converts a standard baking recipe for convection baking. Convection convert may only be used with convection bake.This feature must be set before selecting the oven mode and oven temperature by using the user preference setting in the oven display. Convection roast is best for cooking tender cuts of beef, lamb, pork, and poultry. Use this mode when cooking speed is desired.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 2: Convection roasting temperature and time recommendations Meat Beef Poultry Pork Weight Oven Temp Internal Temp Minutes per lb. Standing rib roast* 4 to 6 lb. 350°F (177ºC) *160ºF (71ºC) 25-30 Rib eye roast* 4 to 6 lb. 350°F (177ºC) *160ºF (71ºC) 25-30 Tenderloin roast 2 to 3 lb. 400°F (204ºC) *160ºF (71ºC) 15-25 Turkey whole** 12 to 16 lb.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Using the Broil Feature To set broil: Use the broil feature to cook meats requiring direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. 1. Arrange oven racks while oven is cool. CAUTION Always use pot holders or oven mitts when working with a hot oven. When broiling, the oven interior, oven racks and cooktop will become hot enough to cause burns. Do not use the broiler pan without the insert.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Meat Probe Proper placement of probe in food. Use the probe feature for best results when cooking foods such as roasts, hams or poultry, using a probe to check internal temperature is the safest method to ensure properly cooked food. Before using the meat probe read the important information listed here: • Insert the probe so that the probe tip rests inside the center of the thickest part of meat or food (Figure 21).
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Meat Probe (cont’d) 3. When the probe is inserted, an acceptance tone will sound, the probe icon appears in the display (See Figure 22). Close the oven door. Figure 22: Probe inserted and ready to set temperature 4. Press the + key to set the desired probe temperature between 140°F and 210°F. If no selection is made within 10 seconds, the control will automatically set the default temperature of 170°F and the display will sound an acceptance chime.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature This appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath/ 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. Sabbath mode disables all audible tones or visual display changes on the oven control. The Sabbath feature may only be used with the bake function.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Adjusting the Oven Temperature The temperature in the oven is pre-set at the factory. When first using the oven, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. 3. Using the + or - key in the bottom of the display, press until the desired temperature change (offset) is reached. The display will change ± 5° with each key press to a maximum of + 35° or a minimum of – 35°F.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Self Cleaning A self cleaning oven cleans itself with 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. While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperature much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal because the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Self Clean If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self clean cycle, remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hour. A 3 hour self clean cycle will actually take about 4 hours to complete. It is recommended to use a 2 hour self clean cycle for light soils, a 3 hour cycle for average soils, and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 3. Once the door is closed the time of day will be visible along with the selected clean time and the door lock icon will be blinking in the display. 6. At this point CLn will appear in the display and the lock icon will blink to signal the end of the clean cycle with a chime. The internal oven temperature will still be hot enough to cause burns. Caution: Be careful when opening and stand to the side to allow any steam and heat to escape. Figure 33: Clean cycle in progress 4.
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 cleaning 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.
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 the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. 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.
CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance (cont’d) General Cleaning Plastic or foods with a high sugar content 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).
CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Oven door hinge locations To remove oven door: CAUTION The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 39). Figure 39: Door hinge location 2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door (See Figure 40).
CARE AND CLEANING Replacing the Oven Light Replacing the oven interior light bulb: CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing oven light. The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and are covered with a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use (Figure 43). 1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the appliance. 2.
BEFORE YOU CALL Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat 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 preheating time is completed.
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 results. 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 Soil not completely removed after self clean. Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on “Self Cleaning” on page 28. Excessive spills on oven bottom. Clean before starting self clean. Failure to clean 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. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before starting the self-cleaning cycle.
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.
