GAS RANGE use & care Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . 20 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 3 Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . 11 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . .14 Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to our family Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together. This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product. Please read it before using your appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting section will help you with common issues.
IMPORTANT Important SAFETY Safety INSTRUCTIONS 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 WARNING Tip Over Hazard IMPORTANT • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. • Verify the anti-tip device has been installed to floor or wall. • Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to floor or wall when the range is moved. • Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device in place and engaged. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.
Important Safety Instructions GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Grounding type wall receptacle Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death. Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, use an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death.
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 To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface burners Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings — Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spill overs that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE CAUTION 9 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF CLEANING OVENS CAUTION Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns. Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire.
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician. This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance. Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
COOKING Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking 11 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-coatRecommended cooking temperatures ed bakeware is the best for even and times are based on shiny metal heating. It is suitable for all baked bakeware. goods. 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. Conditions Attributes Recommendation Aging cookware 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. If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging.
Cooking Recommendations Cooking 13 Recommendation 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 Frigidaire.com.
Before Setting Surface Controls Gas surface burner types The cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quickly and in large amounts increases as the burner size increases. • Small burners are best used for low-flame heating of small amounts of food. • Standard burners can be used for most surface cooking needs.
Before Setting Surface Controls Using Proper Cookware 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: Testing cookware” and “Figure 4: Proper cookware”. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (see “Figure 3: Testing cookware”).
Before Setting Surface Controls Install Burner Grates To install burner grates, place the grates flat-side down and align them into the cooktop recess.. Figure 5: Gently move cap for proper placement IMPORTANT • Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop before using the surface burners (Figure 5). The grates are designed to rest inside the recess on the cooktop. • Grates should rest flush against each other and against the sides of the recess.
SETTING Surface SURFACE Controls CONTROLS Setting Setting surface controls The ability to heat food quickly and in large volumes increases as the burner size increases. Your gas appliance may be equipped with many different sized surface burners. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate for the cookware size. • The standard size burner or burners may be used for most surface cooking needs.
Setting Surface Controls Set proper burner flame size The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean the burner if flame is yellow-orange.
Setting Surface Controls Cooking with a griddle (some models) 19 Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location Types of Oven Rack 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.
SETTINGOven OVENControls CONTROLS Setting 1 Bake 4 2 Quick Bake Steam Clean 5 11 3 Broil Self Clean 7 Oven 8 Preheat 9 Door Locked 1. Bake - Use to select bake feature. 2. Quick Bake - Quick Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven. 3. Broil - Use to set Broil feature. 4. Oven Light - Use to turn on internal light when checking on food. Also will turn on when the oven door is open.
Setting Oven Controls Setting the Clock When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display will flash 12:00. It is recommended to always set the clock for the correct time of day before using the appliance. To set the clock: 1. Press Set Clock once (do not hold Set Clock key down). or 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold until the correct time of day appears in the display.
Setting Oven Controls Setting the minute timer 23 Operating oven light 1. Press timer on-off. 2. Press to increase time in one-minute to increase increments. Press and hold time in 10-minute increments. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes. 3. When the set time ends, the timer will beep three times and will continue to beep three times every minute until timer on-off is pressed. NOTE The minute timer will not start or stop the cooking process.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven bottom. The heat and air circulate naturally in the oven. The oven indicator light above the BAKE key will remain on until oven is preheated. During baking the oven indicator light will turn on and off as the oven cycles to maintain set temperature. Follow baking recommendations for best results. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C).
Setting Oven Controls 25 Setting Quick Bake To set Quick Bake: Quick Bake 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. Meats cooked with Quick Bake are crisp on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside. Breads and pastry brown more evenly. Most foods can be cooked faster and more evenly with Quick Bake. 1. Press Quick Bake. — — — ° appears in the display.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce some smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the element. Watch food to prevent burning. When broiling, always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in Table 3. WARNING Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn the oven off. If the fire continues, use a fire extinguisher. Do not put water or flour on the fire.
Setting Oven Controls 27 Table 3: Broil recommendations Food item Rack Temp Position Cook time in minutes 1st side 2nd side Internal Temperature Doneness Steak 1” thick 6 HI(550°F) 6:00 5:00 135°F (57°C) Rare** Steak 1” thick 6 HI(550°F) 7:00 5:00 145ºF (63ºC) Medium-well Steak 1” thick 6 HI(550°F) 8:00 7:00 170°F (77ºC) Well Pork Chops 3/4 “thick 6 HI(550°F) 8:00 6:00 170°F (77ºC) Well Chicken - Bone In 5 LO(400°F) 20:00 10:00 170°F (77ºC) Well Chicken Boneless 6
Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake Time Adjusting the oven temperature The Bake Time key sets the amount of time needed for baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the set bake time ends. Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully.
Setting Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath Feature for the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays (some models) 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 heating is the only cooking feature available while in the Sabbath mode.
Setting Oven Controls To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of 350°F and activate the Sabbath feature: 1. Be sure the clock is set with correct time of day and place food in oven. 2. Press Bake. — — — appears in the display. 3. Within 5 seconds press or. The display will show 350°F (177°C). By holding the up or down arrow key the temperature can be adjusted in 5° increments (1°C). 4. If a bake time is desired enter the time at this point.
Setting Oven Controls Self Clean 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. Oder is also normal because the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent.
Setting Oven Controls To set a self clean cycle To stop or interrupt a self clean cycle (once it has been activated): 1. Press Self Clean. --- appears in the display. 1. Press OFF. 2. Press until 3:00 appears in the display for until a 3 hour self clean process, or push 2:00 appears in the display for a 2 hour self clean process. 3. As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin to close automatically and the door locked indicator light will flash.
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. CAUTION • Do not add bleach, ammonia, oven cleaner, or any other abrasive household cleaners to the water used for Steam Clean. • Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. The oven may be hot and can cause burns. Be sure the oven is level and cool before starting Steam Clean.
CARE Care AND and CLEANING 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 35 Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation Porcelain-enameled broiler pan and insert Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, non-abrasive scouring pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or future heating could damage the porcelain.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the sealed burners To avoid possible burns, do not attempt cleaning before turning off all surface burners and allowing them to cool. orifice port Any additions, changes, or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized qualified Agency. Routinely clean the cooktop. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry to avoid scratches.
Care and Cleaning Replacing the Oven Light CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing the oven light. Removing the Storage Drawer 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. Replacing the oven interior light bulb: The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and covered with a glass shield.
Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Oven door hinge locations CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing the oven light. To remove the oven door: 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 26). 2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door (Figure 27). A tool such as a small flat-blade screwdriver may be required.
BEFORE You YOU Call CALL Before 39 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 Baking Problems Causes Corrections Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom.
Before You Call Let us help you troubleshoot your concern! This section will help you with common issues. If you need us, visit our website, chat with an agent, or call us. We may be able to help you avoid a service visit. If you do need service, we can get that started for you! 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) 1-800-374-4432 (United States) Frigidaire.com Frigidaire.ca Problem Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not operate Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet.
Before You Call 41 Cooktop Problems Problem Cause / Solution Surface burners do not ignite. Surface control knob was not completely turned to LITE (). Push in and turn the surface control knob to LITE until the burner ignites and then turn the control knob to the desired flame size. Burner ports are clogged. With the burner OFF and cool, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean the burner head slots and ignition ports.
Before You Call Self-Clean Problems Problem Cause / Solution Self clean does not work. Oven control not set properly. See “Setting Self Clean” on page 28. Oven racks discolored or do not slide easily. Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven. Soil not completely removed after self clean.
WARRANTY Warranty 43 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.
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