All about the Use & Care of your Electric Range with Induction Cooktop TABLE OF CONTENTS www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.frigidaire.
PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Induction Cooking Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Home Canning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Warmer Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cautions and Warnings 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. Definitions This is the safety alert symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking, Installing, and Servicing Your Appliance CAUTION Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should exercise caution using or standing near an induction unit while it is in operation, as the electromagnetic field may affect the working of the pacemaker or similar medical device. It would be advisable to consult your doctor or the pacemaker or similar medical device manufacturer about your particular situation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using this appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance. • Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Instructions For Ceramic Glass Cooktops • • Important Instructions for Using Your Oven • Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the cooktop is broken, cleaning solutions and spills may penetrate the cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately. Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. • Exercise caution when cleaning the cooktop.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Instructions for Cleaning Your Oven WARNING CAUTION Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. Cleaning a hot range can cause burns. • Grounding Instructions Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area around each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Induction Cooking Zones Induction Cookware Your cooktop is equipped with four induction cooking zones of different sizes and a radiant heat warmer zone (Figure 1). IMPORTANT Before using the induction cooking zones, be sure to carefully read and follow these cookware recommendations and the instructions in the pan sensing section.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Tips For Using the Cooking Zones Moving Cookware on a Smoothtop • Be sure to use cooktop cookware made with a magnetic base material. • Use quality cooktop cookware with heavier bottoms for better heat distribution, allowing for more even cooking results. It is recommended to always use heavier gauge high quality cookware on the cooking zones. Even high quality cookware can still scratch the cooktop surface. Do not slide cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Pan Sensing The cooking zone sensors located below the cooktop surface require that certain cookware conditions are met before the induction cooking zones can operate. Correct Incorrect • Cookware base material has good magnetic characteristics. • Cookware base material is non-magnetic. • Cookware centered correctly on cooking zone. • Cookware not centered on cooking zone. • Flat pan bottom and straight sides. • Curved or warped pan bottoms or sides.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Minimum and Maximum Pan Size Hot Cookware and Residual Heat Induction cooking zones require a minimum pan size in order to activate. The graphics on each cooking zone location are your guide to the correct minimum pan size for that zone.The shorter lines guide the minimum pan size.The longer lines guide the maximum pan size. The cookware bottom must meet the minimum and maximum area requirements for the heating process to begin.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Cooktop Display Windows The range backguard provides a digital window for each cooking zone on the cooktop. Power levels and messages are monitored and controlled using the window displays in combination with the corresponding control knobs. Available Power Level Settings The cooktop control (Figure 8) displays power levels ranging from Lo to Hi to Pb (Figure 9) in a display window located above each control dial. The settings range is between 1.5 and 9.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Operating Induction Cooking Zones Pan Preheat Recommendations Start most surface cooking on a higher setting and then adjust to a lower setting to finish cooking. Be aware that induction cooking may decrease the amount of time required to preheat a cooking utensil compared to cooking on a radiant element cooktop or gas surface burner. The suggested settings provided in the table below may vary slightly, depending on the cookware design, quality and amount of food being prepared.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Warmer Zone WARNING CAUTION • Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat, or poultry should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Warmer Zone Temperature Selection If a particular food is not listed (Table 2), start with the medium heat level and adjust as needed (Figure 15). Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium heat level. To operate the warmer zone: 1. Place cookware on the warmer zone. 2. Press . The warmer zone indicator light will turn on. 3. Press temp once. The control will beep and the lo setting light will illuminate. 4.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven Vent Location Arranging, Removing, and Replacing Racks The oven vent is located under the control panel. When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block the oven vent. WARNING Completely remove all oven racks and any cooking accessories from the oven before performing a self clean function in order to avoid damage to the racks.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Effortless™ Oven Rack System IMPORTANT CAUTION Remove all oven racks and accessories before starting a self clean cycle. If the oven racks are left in the oven during the self clean cycle, the gliding ability of the Effortless™ Oven Rack system will be damaged, and oven racks will loose their shiny finish and may turn blue. Remove all oven racks and clean according to instructions provided in “Care and Cleaning” beginning on page 37.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To assemble the Effortless™ Oven Rack system: connector arm 1. Locate all required parts. You will need the supplied oven rack (Effortless™ Oven Rack is a flat rack with a special dark coating on the left and right rack sides) and the two supplied chrome connector arms. oven rack 2. Be sure the oven is completely cool before proceeding. 3. Open the oven door. 4. Place the oven rack in positions 2, 3, or 4 only (Figure 19 to verify positions).
OVEN CONTROLS 1 5 2 6 3 7 TIMED CLEAN 16 10 9 4 11 12 8 13 14 15 17 18 Oven Control Features To get the best use of your oven, take some time to become familiar with the various features and functions of you oven model. Detailed instructions on using each oven feature and function of the controls can be found in this section of the owner’s manual. 8. Oven lockout — Use to lock the oven door and the control panel (page 22). 9.
OVEN CONTROLS Table 3: Minimum and maximum control settings Featurea Mode Minimum Temp./Time Maximum Temp./Time Quick Preheat 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Broil LO 400°F (204°C) HI 550°F (288°C) Convection Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Convection Roast 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Convection Broil 400°F (204°C) 550°F (288°C) Lo 140°F (60°C) Hi 210°F (99°C) 12/24 Hr. Mode 1 Min. 11:59 Hr./Min. Clock Time 12 Hr. Mode 24 Hr. Mode 1:00 Hr./Min.
OVEN CONTROLS Temperature Display (Fahrenheit/Celsius) Setting Control for Silent Operation The broil and self clean keys control the Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C) temperature display modes. The oven control can be programmed to display temperatures in ºF or ºC. The oven is preset at the factory to display in ºF. Delay start and self clean keys control the silent control operation feature.
OVEN CONTROLS Setting Oven Lockout Feature Oven Light The key controls the oven lockout. When active, this feature automatically locks the oven door, control keypads, and cooktop, and prevents the oven from being turned on. It does not affect the clock, timer, or interior oven lights. The oven is equipped with two oven lights that automatically turn on whenever the oven door is opened. The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light key on the control panel.
OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Bake controls normal baking. If a rapid preheating is preferred, refer to “Quick Preheat” on page 22. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77ºC to 288ºC). The default baking temperature is 350ºF (177ºC). To set the bake temperature to 375°F (190ºC): CAUTION Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
OVEN CONTROLS Convection Cooking Convection baking uses the three elements and a fan to circulate the heat evenly and continuously within the oven (Figure 27). The improved heat distribution allows for even cooking with excellent results. Multiple rack baking may slightly increase cook time for some foods, but the overall result is time saved. Some food may cook faster and more evenly with convection bake.
OVEN CONTROLS Setting Convection Convert Setting Bake Time Convection convert automatically converts a standard baking recipe for convection baking. When set properly, this feature is designed to display the actual converted (reduced) temperature in the display. Convection convert may only be used with a convection bake cooking mode. It can be used with a delay start and bake time.
OVEN CONTROLS Setting Delay Start CAUTION Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat, or poultry should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking.
OVEN CONTROLS Setting Broil Use the broil feature to cook meats requiring direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The broil pan and insert used together allow grease to drain away from the high heat of the oven broiler. 1. Arrange the interior oven rack and place the broiler pan on the rack. Center the broiler pan directly under the broiler element and close the oven door. 5 4 3 Note: If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied, they may be purchased online from http://www.
OVEN CONTROLS Setting Convection Broil Setting Convection Roast Use this mode for thicker cuts of meat, fish, and poultry. The convection broiling gently browns the exterior and seals in the juices. Convection broiling uses the broil element and a fan to circulate the oven’s heat evenly and continuously within the oven. The oven can be programmed for convection broiling at any temperature between 400°F to 550°F (204ºC to 288ºC) with a default temperature of 550°F (288ºC). See Table 4.
OVEN CONTROLS To properly place the probe: Cooking with Meat Probe Use the probe feature for best results when cooking foods such as roasts, hams or poultry. • Insert the probe so that the probe tip rests inside the center of the thickest part of meat or food (Figure 32). For best results, do not allow the probe temperature sensor to contact bone, fat, gristle, or the cookware.
OVEN CONTROLS To connect the probe to the oven: Table 5: 1. Insert the probe into the food. 2. Place prepared food on the desired oven rack position and slide into the oven. 3. Plug the connector end of the probe all the way into the probe receptacle while the oven is still cool. The receptacle is located on the top left front of the oven cavity (Figure 34).
OVEN CONTROLS To set how the oven will operate once the probe reaches the target temperature: The oven will automatically stop cooking and start keep warm when probe sensor reaches the target temperature. This may be set to continue cooking if desired. Setting the options once the probe reaches the target temperature must be done when the oven is inactive. The probe does not need to be connected to the receptacle when setting this option. PROBE TOO HOT Message: When the message PROB... TOO... HOT...
OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature (For use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The bake time and start keys are used to set the Sabbath feature. For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at http:\\www.star-k.org. Bake time and delay start pressed together set the Sabbath feature.The Sabbath feature may only be used with the bake function.
OVEN CONTROLS Adjusting Oven Temperature Restoring Factory Default Setting The temperature in the oven is preset at the factory. When first using the oven, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for the temperature you select, you can adjust the actual oven temperature to be more or less than what is displayed. Before adjusting, test a recipe by using a temperature setting higher or lower than the recommended temperature.
OVEN CONTROLS Steam Clean The steam clean feature offers a chemical free and timesaving method to assist in the routine cleaning of your oven. Steam clean may be used before manually cleaning the oven to help loosen soils on the oven bottom. CAUTION Do not add ammonia, oven cleaners, or any other household cleaners or chemicals to the water used in the steam clean cycle. Before manually cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool.
OVEN CONTROLS Self Cleaning Operation A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures that are well above normal cooking temperatures. These temperatures eliminate soils completely or reduce them to a fine powdered ash that can be wiped away with a damp cloth. IMPORTANT CAUTION • Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance. During self clean, the range may become very hot to the touch. • The oven bake and broil elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off.
OVEN CONTROLS Setting Self Clean Cycle Duration Delay Start Self Clean The self clean key controls the self cleaning feature. If you plan to use the oven directly after a self clean cycle, allow time for the oven to cool 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.
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 range is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Surface Type Recommendation Painted and plastic control knobs Painted body parts Painted decorative trims Aluminum, Plastic, and Vinyl trim For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth.
CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance CAUTION Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. IMPORTANT Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply some of the glass-ceramic cooktop cleaner supplied with your new appliance. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or cleaning pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking.
CARE AND CLEANING WARNING • • • • Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface. Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean. Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the cooktop.
CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Oven door hinge locations To remove oven door: 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (Figure 43). 2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door (Figure 44). A tool such as a small flatblade screwdriver may be required. 3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides. Do not use the oven door handle (Figure 45). Figure 43: Door hinge location 4.
BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Baking Problems 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: Before calling for service, review the list below to save time and expense. Problems and possible solutions are provided. Problem Solution Oven control panel beeps and displays F or E error codes. Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press the off key to clear the error code. Press bake or broil function. If the F or E code error repeats, turn off power to the appliance, wait 5 minutes, and then reapply power.
BEFORE YOU CALL Metal marks on the cooktop. Sliding or scraping metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning creme to remove the marks. See “Cooktop Cleaning” on page 38. Cooking zones do not glow when heating. The induction cooking zones do not glow even when they are hot. Induction cooking uses electromagnetic energy to induce heat directly to the cookware.
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.
