All about the Use & Care of your Range TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Setting Main Oven Controls .................................. 14 Important Safety Instructions .................................3 Setting Auxiliary Oven ........................................ 26 Features at a Glance..............................................6 Care & Cleaning (Cleaning Chart) ......................... 27 Before Setting Surface Controls ..............................7 Care & Cleaning ............................
WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS Product Registration Register Your Product The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Major Appliances. Serial Plate Location Congratulations on your purchase of a new appliance! At Electrolux Major Appliances, we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 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. WARNING This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured. • Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use. • Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers. If an element is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the cooktop.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE - MODEL A 1 2 3 4 5 6 sur face 7 Your Range Features: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer. Left front element control knob. Left rear element control knob. Right rear element control knob. Right front element control knob. Oven light switch. Element On/Off indicator light. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Automatic oven door light switch. Broil element. Oven interior light with removable cover. Adjustable interior oven rack(s).
MODEL B - FEATURES AT A GLANCE 1 6 2 3 4 5 7 9 8 Your Range Features: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer. Left front element control knob. Left rear element control knob. Right rear element control knob. Right front element control knob. Auxiliary oven control knob. Oven light switch. Element On/Off indicator light. Auxiliary oven On/Off indicator light. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Automatic oven door light switch. Self-clean door latch.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE - MODEL C 8 1 7 2 3 10 4 5 6 11 9 Your Range Features: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer. Left front element control knob. Left rear element control knob. Right rear element control knob. Right front element control knob. Griddle element control knob. Auxiliary oven control knob. Oven lights switch. Element On/Off indicator light. Auxiliary oven On/Off indicator light. Griddle On/Off indicator light. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using proper cookware Cookware material types Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (Figure 1). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (Figure 2). Aluminum- Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting).
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Coil surface elements The cooktop has 4 coil surface element positions (figure 1). To Operate the Coil Surface Elements 1. Place cooking utensil on the surface element. 2. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob in either direction to the desired setting (figure 2). 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.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS To Operate the Griddle (model C only) Foods can be placed directly on the griddle for cooking (figure 1). To remove the griddle for cleaning the burner box underneath, grasp the griddle in the front and gently pull away from plug terminal, then lift up and out. To reinstall, grasp the griddle with both hands at the end opposite the terminals and using the middle rod at the terminal end as a guide, push the griddle into place. 1.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven vent location Each oven has its own vent as shown below (Figure 1). 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. Main oven vent Auxiliary oven vent location location Arranging oven racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN).
MODEL A - SETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLS Control pad features READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use & Care Guide. 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Bake pad—Use to select the bake cooking feature. 2. Broil pad—Use to select the broil cooking feature. 3. Timer on-off pad—Use to set or cancel the Timer.
SETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLS - MODEL A TO SET OR CHANGE THE TEMPERATURE FOR BAKING The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 500°F (76°C to 260°C). To Set the Controls for Baking: 1. Press BAKE pad. "— — —°" appears in the display. 2. Within 5 seconds, press the UP or DOWN ARROW pad. The display will show "350°F." By pressing and holding the UP or DOWN ARROW pad, the temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F increments. 3.
MODEL B & C - SETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLS Control pad features READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use & Care Guide. Í NOTE The oven function will not work if the time of day clock is not set. 8 1 2 3 4 5 1. Clock pad—Use to set the time of day. 2.
SETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLS - MODEL B & C Í NOTE Í NOTE The oven function will not work if the time of day clock is not set. To turn the time of day display OFF or ON in the display press and hold the CLOCK pad for 8 seconds (the control will beep once) and then release. This feature does not remove the set time of day from the memory of the control. When the display is turned OFF the time of day will reappear for a few seconds any time the CLOCK pad is touched.
MODEL B & C - SETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLS 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 (77°C to 287°C). Í NOTE The oven control has a built-in energy saving feature that will shut off the oven if the control is left on for more than 11 hours 59 minutes. To Set the Controls for Normal Baking: 1. Push BAKE pad."— — —" appears in the display. 2. Within 5 seconds, push the UP or DOWN ARROW pad.
SETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLS - MODEL B & C TO SET THE BAKE TIME FEATURE The BAKE TIME and START TIME controls operate the Timed Bake Feature. The automatic timer will turn the oven on and off at the times you select in advance. The oven can be programmed to start immediately and shut off automatically or to begin baking at a later time with an automatic shut off. To Program the Oven to Begin Baking Immediately and To Shut Off Automatically: 1. Be sure that the clock shows the correct time of day. 2.
MODEL B & C - SETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLS SELF-CLEANING 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 with a damp cloth. IMPORTANT Adhere to the following cleaning precautions: • DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior. • DO NOT clean the oven door gasket.
SETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLS - MODEL B & C SELF-CLEANING 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. 2. Push the CLEAN pad. "- - -" appears in the display. 3.
MODEL B & C - SETTING AUXILIARY OVEN CONTROLS TO BAKE 1. Arrange oven racks while the oven is cool. 2. Turn the Temperature Control Knob to the desired oven temperature. When the oven is first turned ON, the oven indicator light below the Temperature Control Knob will glow. 3. Preheat the oven for 10 to 12 minutes before baking. Preheating is not necessary when roasting, cooking casseroles or broiling most foods. When the desired temperature is reached, the oven indicator light will go out.
CARE & CLEANING (Cleaning Chart) Cleaning various parts of your appliance Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the appliance is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER. Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum (trim pieces) & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
CARE & CLEANING Porcelain enamel oven Cleaning (main oven on model A) (auxiliary oven on model B & C) IMPORTANT Adhere to the following cleaning precautions: • Allow the oven to cool before cleaning. • Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the appliance manually. Remove spillovers and heavy soils as soon as possible. Regular cleanings will reduce the number of future major cleanings. CAUTION Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven. Provide adequate ventilation.
CARE & CLEANING Surface Elements and Drip Bowls Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip pans easier. The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot element will burn off. Food spilled on a cool element may be cleaned with a damp cloth—any remaining soil will burn off the next time the element is used. Never immerse a surface element in water. To Remove the Surface Elements and Drip Bowls 1.
CARE & CLEANING Cleaning the Griddle (some models) Before cleaning, be sure all controls are OFF. For easier cleaning, clean the griddle while it is still warm. The griddle can be removed for easier cleaning. The griddle can be washed in the sink with a mild detergent and plastic scouring pad. For greasy residue, use a greasedissolving dishwashing liquid and a nylon scrub brush. DO NOT immerse griddle terminals in water. Avoid abrasive cleansers that can scratch the finish. Do not use oven cleaners.
CARE & CLEANING Removing and replacing the main oven door (some models) CAUTION To remove and replace the main oven door (some models) CAUTION The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. 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. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor See Figure 1). 2.
CARE & CLEANING Storage Drawer (some models) 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 Storage Drawer: 1. Open and empty the drawer of all utensils. 2. Pull drawer out to the drawer stop. 3. Lift the front high enough to allow the drawer to be pulled out. To Replace the Storage Drawer: 1. Insert the rear end of the drawer into the opening. 2.
BEFORE YOU CALL (Solutions to Common Problems) Oven baking 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) IMPORTANT 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 rack is level.
BEFORE YOU CALL (Solutions to Common Problems) OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen. Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning cream. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms. Poor baking results. Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven.
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MAJOR APPLIANCE 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.