All about the Use & Care of your Electric Range with Induction Cooktop TABLE OF CONTENTS www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.frigidaire.
PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Need Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Table 1: 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 APPLIANCE WARNING 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 GLASS AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately. Placement of oven racks - Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot burner or element in oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF CLEANING OVENS CAUTION Before using self clean, remove the broiler pan, any food, utensils, and cookware from the oven, storage drawer or warming drawer (if equipped). Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed. Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Handle halogen lights (if equipped) with paper towels or soft gloves.
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Bakeware The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Attributes Recommendation Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated bakeware is the best for even heating. It is suitable for all baked goods. Recommended cooking temperatures and times are based on shiny metal bakeware. Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny bakeware.
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food. Condition Aging cookware High altitude Attributes Recommendation As pans age and become discolored, cooking times may need to be reduced slightly. If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook time in the recipe or packaging. Air is drier and air pressure is lower. Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as needed.
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Food placement Tips Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation. Broiling / Roasting Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from www.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS What is Electromagnetic Induction? An induction cooking zone uses an electromagnet to induce heat in iron or steel cookware. CAUTION Although induction cooking zones do not produce heat, they can become hot from contact with hot cookware. Burns may occur if a cooking zone or the surrounding area is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature. Below each cooking zone on an induction cooktop, there is a copper coil.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware The Magnet Test The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 3 and Figure 3. To see if a piece of cookware will work on your induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see Figure 3). Induction-ready cookware will often have a symbol printed on the bottom by the manufacturer..
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Minimum and Maximum Pan Size The cooktop graphics are guides to minimum and maximum pan size for each cooking zone. Induction cooking zones require a minimum pan size in order to activate. The inner ring on each cooking zone indicates the smallest pan size (Figure 7). If a suitable piece of cookware is centered properly but is too small, the display will flash and the pan will not heat. Select a larger pan or use a different cooking zone.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Induction Cooking When turned on, an induction cooking zone will not get hot. The induction cooking zone creates heat in the cookware, not in the cooktop. Heat is not created unless there is an iron or steel object on the cooking zone. CAUTION • Although induction cooking zones do not directly generate heat, they can become hot from contact with hot cookware. Burns may occur if a cooking zone or the surrounding area is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Cooktop Display Windows The range backguard provides a digital window for each of the cooking zones located on the cooktop. Power levels and messages are easily monitored and controlled using the window displays in combination with the corresponding controls. Lockout Window Message (-) The (-) message will appear in all the surface control displays whenever the Lockout or Self-clean feature is active (Figure 17).
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS • The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. • The Hot Surface indicator light will turn on when heat is detected in a cook zone. The light will remain on until the heated surface area has cooled sufficiently.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Moving Cookware on a Smooth Cooktop Home Canning Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic glass smoothtop. Cookware that has a rough or dirty bottom can mark and scratch the ceramic glass surface. Always start with clean cookware. Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance.
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 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 14 16 17 11 15 8 7 12 9 18 19 10 Oven Control Features 1. Bake - Use to enter normal baking temperatures for recipes that call for regular baking. 2. Broil - Use broil function for direct heat cooking. 3. Conv Bake - Circulates the oven heat evenly and continuously for faster cooking of some foods. 4. Conv Roast - Uses a convection fan to gently brown meats and poultry and seal in the juices. 16.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Clock Add 1 Min When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display (Figure 21). The time of day must first be set before operating the oven. Use the Add 1 Min feature to set additional minutes to the timer. Each press of the key will add 1 minute. If Add 1 Min is pressed when the timer is not active, the timer will activate and begin counting down from 1 minute. To add 2 minutes to the timer: Press Add 1 Min twice.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Changing temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F or ºC oven temperatures. To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from °C to °F: Setting Oven Lockout The control can be programmed to lock the oven door and lockout the oven control keys. To activate the oven lockout features: 1. Be sure oven door is completely closed. 2.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Quick Preheat To set the preheat temperature for 350°F: Quick Preheat is available for single rack baking with packaged, convenience foods and foods made from scratch and can be programmed for temperatures between 170°F and 550°F. 1. Arrange the interior oven racks. Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation time and temperature. When quick preheat is complete, a reminder tone will sound and food should be placed in the oven.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake To set Bake for (default) oven temperature of 350°F: Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven bottom. The heat and air circulate naturally in the oven. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. The convection fan will turn on in preheat and then cycle on and off as needed during baking. 1. Press Bake.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Bake Convection Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for even cooking and browning results. Heated air flows around the food from all sides. The convection fan will turn on in preheat and remain on during baking. Convection bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) and 550°F (288°C). Benefits of convection cooking include: • Multiple rack baking.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Convection Convert Setting Delay Start Pressing the Convect Convert key automatically converts the cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to the lower temperature required for convection baking. Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly. Delay Start must be set before starting the cooking function.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Broil Use the broil function to cook foods that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. Broiling may produce smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the flames. Broil may be set with a delayed start time. Broil is preset to 550°F and may be set to any temperature between 400°F (205°C) and 550°F (288°C). WARNING Should an oven fire occur, leave the oven door closed and turn off the oven.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Important notes: • Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool. • Broil with oven door closed. If broiling with door open, an alarm will sound alerting you to close the door. If left open, the Broil function will be canceled. • For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help avoid spatter and reduce smoking.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Roast To set Convection Roast: Convection roast combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element to rapidly roast meats and poultry. Heated air circulates around the meat from all sides, sealing in juices and flavors. Meats cooked with this feature are crispy and brown on the outside while staying moist inside. . 1. Place the insert on broiler pan. Place meat (fat side up) on insert. WARNING Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn the oven off.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Roasting tips: • Preheating for convection roast is not necessary for most meats and poultry. • Arrange oven racks so large cuts of meat and poultry are on the lowest rack of the oven. • Smaller roasts and poultry should be cooked using rack position 2 or 3. • Since convection roast cooks faster, may be able to reduce cook times as much as 25% from the recommended time of your recipe (check the food at this time).
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Air Fry The Air Fry feature works best for single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods and can be programmed for temperatures between 170°F and 550°F. Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation quantity, time, and temperature. Important: • Air Fry is designed for baking on a single oven rack. Food should be arranged in single layers on a pan. • When using Air Fry, use dark bakeware with low or no sides and place food on rack position 4 for best results.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath and 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. This appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath/Holidays. Sabbath mode disables all audible tones or visual display changes on the oven control. Bake is the only cooking feature available while in the Sabbath mode.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active: 1. Press OFF. To turn off the Sabbath feature: Press and hold both Self Clean and Steam Clean simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off. The control will provide an acceptance tone, and SAb will disappear from the display. The oven is no longer programmed for the Sabbath feature.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Self Clean 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 afterwards with a damp cloth. This function can be programmed for clean times between 2 and 4 hours.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Self Clean Setting Delay Start Self Clean To set self clean: To start a delay self clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o’clock: 1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the oven. Be sure oven door is completely closed. 2. Press Self Clean. The default 3 hour clean time will appear in the display.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Steam Clean The Steam Clean feature offers a chemical free and time saving method to assist in the routine cleaning of small and light soils. For heavier baked on soils use the Self Clean feature. 9. Wipe oven cavity and bottom. Do not clean oven door gasket (Figure 38). Avoid leaning or resting on the oven door glass while cleaning cavity. 10. To cancel Steam Clean at any time press OFF.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Restoring Factory Default Settings Adjusting Oven Temperatures Your appliance was set with predetermined (default) oven control settings. Over time, users may have made changes to these settings. The following options may have been modified since the appliance was new: Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure accurate baking temperatures. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully.
CARE AND CLEANING Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later. CAUTION • Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. • If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's instructions and provide adequate ventilation.
CARE AND CLEANING Oven door Use mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water to clean the top, sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse well. Glass cleaner may be used on the outside glass of the door. Ceramic smoothtop cleaner or polish may be used on the interior door glass. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water or cleaners to enter the door vents.
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 a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.
CARE AND CLEANING Aluminum Foil and Utensils WARNING Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard. Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire. IMPORTANT 7. Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock.
CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Oven door hinge locations CAUTION The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. To remove the oven door: 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor. Figure 42: Door hinge location 2. Pull up the lock located on each hinge support toward front of the oven until the lock stops. You may have to apply a little upward pressure on the lock to pull it up (Figure 43 and Figure 44). 3.
BEFORE YOU CALL Oven Baking For best cooking results, preheat 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 oven is preheated. • Oven rack is overcrowded.
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 Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not operate. Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet. Check your fuse box or breaker box to make sure the circuit is active. Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure.
BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause / Solution Cooktop Problems Surface element is too hot or not hot enough. Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting. The Power Boost (P) setting is only available immediately after activating a cooking zone by pressing the + key. The cooktop will remain in Power Boost for up to 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the cooking zone will automatically change to the High (H) setting.
BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause / Solution The letter E appears in a setting indicator An error has occurred. This may happen because cookware has boiled dry. Remove cookware and turn off the cooktop. After 30 seconds, turn on the cooktop. If the cookware was the problem, E will no longer display. An error may occur because of water, oil, or food on the controls. Clean the control panel. Disconnect the power to the range for a minute, then reconnect it.
BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause / Solution Soil not completely removed after self clean. Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on “Setting Self Clean” on page 35. Excessive spills on oven bottom. Remove excessive spills 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.
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.