Electric Range Use & Care Manual ES200 control, self-cleaning oven with ceramic cooktop Welcome.......................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions .....3-4 Features at a Glance ...................... 5 Before Setting Oven Controls ....6-7 Setting Surface Controls ............... 8 Oven Control Functions ................ 9 Setting Oven Controls ............ 10-12 Self Cleaning ........................... 13-14 General Care & Cleaning ....... 15-18 Adjusting Oven Temperature .
Welcome & Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new range! At Electrolux Home Products, 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. We know you’ll enjoy your new range and Thank You for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future purchases.
Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off before removing the pan. • Use Proper Pan Size—This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element.
Features At A Glance 6 8 7 2 1 4 3 5 Your Electric Range Features Include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Electronic Oven Control with Kitchen Timer. Left Front Single Radiant Element Control. Left Rear Single Radiant Element Control. Right Rear Single Radiant Element Control. Right Front Single Radiant Element Control. Oven Interior Light Switch (some models). Element ON Indicator Light(s). HOT SURFACE Indicator Light(s).
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENT. Removing & Replacing Oven Racks Fig. 1 To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls.
Before Setting Oven Controls About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flatbottomed cookware should be used.
Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 1). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 2). Fig. 2 Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figs. 1 & 2.
Oven Control Functions READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad functions of the oven as described below. BROIL PAD— Used to select the variable broil function. PLUS and MINUS PADS— Used along with the function pads to select oven temperature, time of day, clean time and minute timer. FEATURE INDICATOR LIGHTS— These light to show which feature is in use. CLOCK PAD— Used to set the time of day.
Setting Oven Controls Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. To Set the Clock When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00". 1. Press once (do not hold pad down). 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the or until the correct time of day appears in the display. Note: The clock cannot be changed during any timed bake or Self-Clean cycle. To Set the Minute Timer: 1. Press . 2.
Setting Oven Controls To Set or Change the Temperature for Baking The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). To Set the Controls for Baking: 1. Press . "— — —" appears in the display. 2. Within 5 seconds, press the or . The display will show "350°F (177°C)." By pressing and holding the or , the temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C if the control is set to display Celsius). 3.
Setting Oven Controls To Set for Broiling: 1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the Broil Rack Position Table below. 2. Press . " — — "will appear in display. 3. Press and hold the the display. Press the 4. 5. 6. 7. or until the desired broil setting level appears in for HI broil or the for LO broil. Most foods may be broiled at the HI broil setting.
Self-Cleaning During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another wellventilated room. DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil.
Self-Cleaning Starting the Self-Clean Cycle For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils and a 3 hour cycle for heavier soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventitlation fan or exhaust hood during the 1st Self-Clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the 1st Self-Clean cycle. To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle: 1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Press .
Care & Cleaning (Cleaning Table) Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Parts, and Decorative Trim For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.
Care & Cleaning Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Note: Additional cooktop cleaning cream may be ordered by visiting the Frigidaire website at www.frigidaire.com Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply some of the cooktop cleaning cream supplied with your new range. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or pad (such as a 3M Scotch-Brite® Blue Multi-Purpose No Scratch Scrub Sponge).
Care & Cleaning Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop (cont’d) Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop: • 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 & Cleaning Changing the Oven Light (some models) The oven light automatically turns ON when the door is opened. The oven light may also be manually operated by pressing the oven light switch located on top of the control panel. The oven light bulb is located at the rear of the oven and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use. To 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. The list includes common occurrences (shown in bold) that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. The possible corrections to these problems are provided with the problem listed: Range is not level - (1) Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack.
Major Appliance Warranty Information Limited 90 Day Warranty Your appliance is covered by a limited 90 day warranty. For the first 90 days 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.