OWNERS GUIDE Ceramic Glass Cooktop Radiant Surface Elements Electronic Oven Control - ES III Self Cleaning Oven Feature READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Contents Product Registration ......................................................... 2 Versión en español ........................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 3-4 Setting Surface Controls ................................................
Product Registration Register Your Product The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to Frigidaire Home Products. Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your range. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOK TOP IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN 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. Use Proper Pan SizeThis 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.
Surface Cooking for Models with a CeramicGlass Cook Top NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for Ceramic-Glass Cooktop Cleaning in the General Cleaning and Avoid Service Checklist sections of this Use and Care Guide. NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the glasstop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the pan is too small for the element or if the pan bottom is not flat.
Setting Surface Controls for Models with Radiant Elements Radiant Surface Unit Control To Operate Radiant Surface Unit 1. Place cooking utensil on the surface element. 2. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob in either direction to the desired setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The 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.
Setting Warmer Drawer Controls (if equipped) Use the warmer drawer to keep hot foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, meats, casseroles, biscuits and rolls, pastries and heated dinner plates. Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions The rack can be used in 2 ways: In the upright position to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish under).
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location For models equipped with coil surface elements, the oven vent is located under the left rear surface element. For models equipped with a ceramic-glass cook top the oven vent is located below the backguard. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vents. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Control Pad Functions READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various functions of the oven as described below. CLOCK PAD Used to set the time of UP and DOWN ARROW PADS Used along with the day. function pads to select oven temperature, cooking time, stop time (when programming an automatic FEATURE stop time), time of day, clean time and minute timer. INDICATOR LIGHTS These light to show which feature is in use.
Setting the Clock and Minute Timer To Set the Clock - Control Style 4 When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00". 1. Push Note: The oven function will not work if the time of day clock is not set. . 2. Within 5 seconds, push and hold the or until the correct time of day appears in the display. Note: The clock cannot be changed during any timed bake or self-clean cycle. To Set the Minute Timer - Control Style 4 1.
Setting Oven Controls Note: The oven function will not work if the time of day clock is not set. Note: The oven control has a built-in safety feature that will shut off the oven if the control is left on for more than 11 hours 59 minutes. To Set or Change the Temperature for Normal Baking The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (65°C to 287°C). To Set the Controls for Normal Baking: 1. Push . " " appears in the display. or 2. Within 5 seconds, push the (177°C).
Setting Oven Control Benefits of Speed Bake Cooking System: Foods cook up to 30% faster, saving time and energy. Two racks can be used with more even cooking and browning. No special pans or bakeware needed. Speed Bake Cooking System - (If equipped) Speed Bake Cooking System uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results.
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Setting Oven Controls To Broil 1. Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the chart below. Rack Position From Top The broiler pan and its grid allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. DO NOT use the pan without its grid. DO NOT cover the grid with foil. The exposed grease could ignite. 2. Push Food 1 Rare steaks 2 Ham slices, fish, medium steaks, hamburgers and chops 3 Well-done foods such as chicken and lobster . 3.
Self-Cleaning Self-Cleaning Oven A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth. 1. Adhere to the following cleaning precautions: Allow the oven to cool before precleaning. Wear rubber gloves when precleaning and while wiping up the residue after the self-clean cycle.
Self-Cleaning 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. To Start the Self-Clean Cycle *We recommend a 2 hour self-clean cycle for light soils and a 3 hour cycle for average to heavy soils (to assure satisfactory results). To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle: 1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day. DO NOT force the oven door open.
General Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Surfaces How to Clean Glass, Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Parts, and Decorative Trim 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 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.
General Cleaning Ceramic Glass Cooktop DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramicglass surface. Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. Ceramic-Glass Cooktop Cleaning Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic-glass cooktop.
General Cleaning The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. To Remove and Replace Oven Door To Remove Oven Door: 1. Open the door. 2. Remove screws located on the inside of the oven door near the hinges A (one on each side.) 3. Close the door to the quarter-open position. Grasp the door firmly on both sides and lift up and off the hinges. 4.
Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights (if equipped) Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing the surface or oven lights. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass. To Change the Cooktop Light (some models) 1. Turn power off at the main source or unplug the range. 2. Remove Phillips® Head screws (2) that secure the light cover and then lift the light cover off. 3. Remove bulb by rolling back and up.
Avoid Service Checklist Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Range is not level. Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the oven rack is level.
Drip bowls are pitting or rusting. Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, if allowed to stand in/on bowls will cause corrosion. Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spillover Normal environment. Houses along sea coast are exposed to salt air. Protect bowls as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air. Drip bowls turning color or distorted. Bottom surface of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop surface.
In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by WCI Canada, Inc.