GAS RANGE use & care Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . 20 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 3 Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Cooking Recommendation . . . . . . . . .10 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . .14 Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Setting Surface Controls .
INTRODUCTION Welcome to our family Installation Checklist □ Read all the safety instructions in the front of your Use & Care Manual. □ Remove all packaging materials from your appliance before cooking. □ Confirm that the electrical power to the appliance is turned on. □ Confirm that the gas regular is turned on. Check your installation instructions if you need help. □ Wipe out the inside of the oven cavity with a damp cloth.
IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 Tip Over Hazard • 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. Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • 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 or use an extension cord. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death. Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Conversion to (L.P.) Gas This appliance allows for conversion to Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) gas. WARNING • Do not leave children alone - Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer, or lower double oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION • When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot. • Do not use water or flour on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda. • Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.
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 Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Touching surfaces in this area when the oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items can melt or ignite.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Clean ventilating hoods frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning vent hoods. 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 clean the oven door gasket.
COOKING RECOMMENDATION Special Features Use the special features of your Frigidaire oven to get the best baking and roasting results. Goal Feature • Breads and pastries that rise higher with a crispy, golden crust and a light, flaky interior Steam Bake Moist and tender meats with a golden, crispy skin on the outside.
COOKING RECOMMENDATION 11 Bakeware The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Attributes 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. Reduce the cooking temperature by 25°F (13-14°C) when using dark bakeware.
COOKING RECOMMENDATION Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food. Condition 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 RECOMMENDATION Material 13 Recommendation Broiling / Roasting Broil pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with an insert designed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broil pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. To purchase the broil pan go to https://www.frigidaire.com/ Convection Cooking Convection attributes Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and food.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Gas surface burner types Burner Cap 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 Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap from side to side (Figure 2) to be sure it is centered and firmly seated. When the burner cap lip makes contact inside the center of the burner head you will be able to hear the burner cap click. 15 Install Burner Grates Install the middle grate first by aligning the grate with the burner and gently placing the grate on hob. The rubber feet on the trivets locate into the contours of the hob.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types 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 5: Testing cookware” and “Figure 6: Proper cookware”. The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 17 Location of the Surface Burners 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. 1. 2 3 1 4 3 4 Small burner is best used for low-flame heating of small amounts of food. 2.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Setting a surface burner: Set proper burner flame size 1. 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. Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate. Be sure the cooking utensil rests stable on the burner grate. 2.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 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) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures. • Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven Vent Location Easy Access Side Rack The oven vent is located under the control panel and at the back of the cooktop 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. Easy Access side racks attach to each side of the oven wall. It has 5 rack positions and supports the horizontal racks. Do not block oven vent.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Types of Oven Rack 21 Using Menu Options to Customize Your Cooking Experience Flat Oven Rack When you first install your appliance, the screen will prompt you to set your preferences. You can always change them later using the menu . 1. Touch the Menu Options bars and scroll to find the desired option. 2. Select option and set your preference. 3. Save and go back or Save & Close. Air Fry Tray You can press the X to close without saving changes.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Energy Saving Mode Temperature Unit The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn off the oven if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed to override this feature to bake continuously. The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F or °C oven temperatures. 1. Scroll to Energy Saving Mode and touch. 2.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Language 23 Oven Temperature Calibration 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. If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you can adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the temperature displayed. 2. Save & Close.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Sabbath Mode Factory Reset 1. 1. Scroll to Sabbath Mode. 2. Read and follow all instructions to set and when finished cancel. See “Setting the Sabbath Feature for the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays” on page 46 for complete details on how Sabbath mode works with your oven controls. Scroll to Factory Reset and touch. 2. Follow screen prompts. Note: Your appliance was set with predetermined (default) oven control settings.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Lock Screen About the Appliance As a safety measure, the oven doors and controls can be locked. Follow screen directions to lock and unlock. 1. From the Settings Menu, Select Lock Screen, then touch and hold LOCK for 3 seconds. When the doors and controls are locked the screen will show the time of day, a note that the oven is locked, and an UNLOCK key. To unlock the oven door and control, press UNLOCK and follow directions on the screen.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Back 12:30 Timer AM Light On-Off ON / OFF Quick Start When ON/OFF is pressed, the display opens to the Quick Start screen. When ON/OFF is pressed the display opens to the Quick Start screen. OVEN Quick Start Oven Modes Quick Preheat START Custom Preheat From the Quick Start screen, you can immediately start the Bake function by pressing START. You can adjust the temperature by pressing (+) or (-).
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings Modes Feature Max Temp/ Time • Bake (page 28) • Quick Preheat (page 29) Mode Min Temp/ Time Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) • Convection Bake (page 30) Broil 400°F (205°C) 550°F (288°C) • Air Fry (page 31) Air Fry 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) • Slow Cook Steam Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Steam Roast 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Conv Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Conv Roast 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Foo
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Bake Bake uses heat that rises from the oven bottom and a convection element for best baking results. 5 4 3 2 1 A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C). 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.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 29 Setting Cook Time Quick Preheat Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for most oven functions. The oven will turn on immediately (or after a specified delay) and stop automatically after the set cook time ends. Quick Preheat is available with single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods. Quick Preheat may be used with temperatures between 170°F (77°C) and 550°F (288°C). Follow the recipe or package direction for food preparation time and temperature.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Bake Convection Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven’s heat around the oven; this improved heat distribution allows for even cooking and browning results. Heated air flows around the food from all sides. Convection bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) and 550°F (288°C). To set convection bake with a default oven set temperature of 325°F (163°C): 1. Select Oven Mode and scroll to Convection Bake. 2.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Air Fry The Air Fry feature works best for single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods. It works well with most recipes and can be programmed for temperatures between 170°F (77°C) and 550°F (288°C). Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation, quantity, time, and temperature. Important: • Air Fry is designed for cooking on a single oven rack. Food should be arranged in single layers on a tray.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Dehydrate NOTE For best results when dehydrating food use the Air Fry tray which allows air to circulate all around the food for faster preservation. Check food for doneness. If any moisture is present, allow food to dehydrate longer. Tips • Always use clean equipment and utensils. • Keep meat and poultry refrigerated -- 40°F (4°C) or slightly below -- before dehydrating. • Cut food in evenly sized pieces.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 33 Slow Cooker Convection Roast Use Slow Cooker for foods that will cook or braise at low temperature for a long period of time. Convection roast combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and elements 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.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Roasting tips: • Preheating for convection roast is not necessary for most meats and poultry. • Arrange oven racks so meat and poultry are on the lowest rack of the oven. • Since convection roast cooks faster, you may be able to reduce cook times as much as 25% from the recommended time of your recipe (check the food at this time). Then if needed, increase cook time until the desired doneness is obtained.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 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 heating element. The broil feature preset to 550°F. Broil may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C) and 550°F (288°C). 35 To set broil with the default broil oven temperature of 550°F (288°C): 1. Arrange the oven racks when cool.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Important notes: • Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool. • For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help avoid splatter and reduce smoking. • When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 37 Multi Racks Cooking with Steam Multi Racks is for baking on up to two racks while following recommended time and temperature. The oven will make adjustments for best results. NOTE: More moisture will be present than during conventional baking or roasting. Moisture could condense on the handle or in the door, and depending on the conditions in your kitchen possibly drip onto the floor. IMPORTANT: Be sure to use suggested rack positions before setting oven.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Steam Bake Steam Roast Steam creates the best conditions for baking bread on a single rack. Baked goods will have improved browning and texture and is recommended for baking moist and flavorful breads and pastries such as baguettes and croissants. Steam creates the best conditions for roasting proteins. Meats will be crisp outside and juicy inside. Use flat rack in position 4 for best results for Steam Bake. Pans should be centered in the oven cavity.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 39 Keep Warm Delay Start Keep Warm should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperatures. Keep warm will keep cooked foods warm and ready for serving after cooking has finished. Delay Start allows a delayed starting time only for Bake, Convection Bake, Convection Roast, Steam Roast, Steam Clean, and Self Clean. Keep warm will keep the oven temperature at 140°F - 200° F (60°C - 93°C). To set Keep Warm: 1.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Self Clean • Do not spray oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior. Clean any 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 heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean. • Remove any excessive spills.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS • The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan, or exhaust hood during the first self clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors. • Do not attempt to open the oven door when the OVEN LOCK indicator light is flashing. Allow about 15 seconds for the motorized door latch mechanism to completely lock or unlock the oven door. • When the clean time finishes, the oven door will remain locked until the range has cooled sufficiently.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Delay Start Self Clean To start a delay self clean with default clean time of 3 hours. 1. Press ON/OFF key and touch Oven Modes. If it becomes necessary to stop self clean when active: Press OFF. • If self clean has heated the oven to a high temperature, allow enough time for the oven to cool. • Before restarting self clean, be sure to read important notes below. 2. Scroll and touch Delay Start. Important notes 3. Touch NEXT and scroll Oven Modes to Self Clean.
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. CAUTION 43 8. Take care opening the door when the steam clean is finished. Stand to the side of the oven out of the way of escaping vapor. 9. Wipe oven cavity and bottom. Do not clean oven door gasket. Avoid leaning or resting on the oven door glass while cleaning cavity.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Cooking with Food Probe Proper placement of probe in food. 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. For best results, do not allow the probe temperature sensor to contact bone, fat, gristle, or the cookware.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Using the Food Probe for Turkey 1. Select Oven Modes and scroll to Food Probe. • The display will remind you to insert the probe into the turkey and place in oven on rack position 1. • Display reminds you to connect the food probe to the receptacle before setting oven mode: 2. Touch NEXT. 3. Touch Turkey in Oven Modes. 4. Set target food temperature after pressing NEXT. 5. Set oven temperature and press START.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature for 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 Setting Sabbath Mode: Sabbath Mode is set using the Menu Options. 1. Touch the Menu Options bars. 2. Scroll to Sabbath Mode. 3. Touch Sabbath Mode and follow all instructions on screen. To exit Sabbath Mode, press and hold EXIT for three seconds.
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 49 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 Burner Cap To avoid possible burns, do not attempt cleaning before turning off all surface burners and allowing them to cool. Burner Head 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 51 General Cleaning Cleaning Porcelain Enamel Oven Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter for more information about cleaning specific parts of the oven. The oven interior is porcelain on steel, it is safe to clean using oven cleaners. Follow these cleaning precautions: • Allow the oven to cool before cleaning. • Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the appliance manually. • Remove soils using hot, soapy water.
Care and Cleaning Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Utensils, and Oven Liners WARNING Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven cavity or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard. • Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. The high heat of the oven can melt these materials to the oven cavity and ruin the oven.
Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door IMPORTANT Special door care instructions - Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object. Scratching, hitting, jarring, or stressing the glass may weaken its structure, causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time. Do not close the oven door until all of the oven racks are fully in place. Figure 22: Door hinge location To remove the oven door: 1.
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 Corrections Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom. Cookies and biscuits put into oven before oven is preheated.
BEFORE YOU CALL 55 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! 1-800-374-4432 (United States) Frigidaire.com 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) 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 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 57 Self-Clean Problems Problem Cause / Solution Self clean does not work. Oven control not set properly. See “Setting Self Clean” on page 41. 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 Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your date of delivery, 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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