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1. potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death 44 WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury A IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation operation maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related e Remove all tape and packaging before using the range Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range Never allow children to play with packaging material e Proper installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPANo 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range e User servicing 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 may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range eNever modify or alter the construction of a range by removing the leveling legs panels wire covers anti tip brackets screws or any other part of the range Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified2. Corp North America 5855 Terry Fox Way 10200 David Taylor Drive Mississauga Ontario Canada Charlotte NC 28262 L5V 3E4 20
3. Notes below 4 The display will return to the time of day with the temperature display mode changed the next time the oven is set for bake or broil amp NOTES If at any time during the process of changing the temperature display mode you decide not to change the mode press the clear off key pad once before the acceptance beep e The temperature display mode cannot be changed when bake or broil is active Setting the minute timer 1 Press timer on off 2 Pressthe A to increase the time in one minute increments Press and hold the A to increase the time in 10 minute increments The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes Note If the Y pad is pressed first the timer will advance to 11 hours and 59 minutes 3 When the set time has run out the timer will sound a 3 second tone 0 00 will show in the display until timer on off is pressed To change the timer while it is in use While the timer is active and shows in the display press and hold the A or to increase or decrease the time remaining To cancel the minute timer before the set time has run out Press timer on off once amp NOTES The minute timer will not start or stop the cooking process It serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out The minute timer can be used alone or while using any of the other oven features e If another feature is active w
4. SURFACE CONTROLS Cookware material types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom The most popular materials available are Aluminum Excellent heat conductor Some types of food will cause it to darken Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining amp pitting Copper Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily See Aluminum Stainless Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results Is durable easy to clean and resists staining Cast Iron A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached Porcelain enamel on metal Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material Glass Slow heat conductor Element on indicator lights Your range is equipped with one or more element on indicator lights located on the control panel just above the surface control knobs See Fig 1 The element on indicator light will glow when a surface element is turned ON A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF element on indicator light on OFF OFF lo hi lo hi RS 9 A 2 8 2 8 3 7 3 7 med med Fig 1 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
5. left rear surface element if your model is equipped with coil elements The oven vent is located below the backguard for models equipped with ceramic glass cook tops Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns Also do not place plastic or heat sensitive items on or near the oven vent These items could melt or ignite e Placement of interior oven racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition Do not let potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven Remove all utensils from the rack before moving e Do not use the broiler pan without its insert The broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil Exposed fat and grease could ignite e Protective liners Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE e 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 e Kitchen cleaners and aerosols Always follow the manuf
6. the cooktop e Aluminum Foil Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements under ANY circumstances e Aluminum utensils The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop the utensil may be damaged or destroyed Cleaning under lower element some models CAUTION The oven bake and broil elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned OFF The elements may still be hot and burns may occur if these elements are touched before they have cooled sufficiently For models that have a visible lower bake element ONLY This bake element was designed to be tilted up using your hand from the front of the bake element for cleaning purposes Remove the bottom oven rack before raising the element Do not to raise the element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position 16 Replacing the oven light CAUTION Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing oven light Wear a leather faced glove for protection against possible broken glass The interior oven light bulb is located at the upper left rear of the oven cavity To replace the oven light bulb 1 Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range 2
7. to the broil stop position when broiling 8 Broil on one side until food is browned Turn and broil food on 2nd side 9 When broiling is finished press clear off amp NOTE Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing the food 12 grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler DO NOT use the pan without the insert DO NOT cover the insert with aluminum foil the exposed grease could ignite To insure proper results when broiling use ONLY Electrolux Home Products Inc approved broil pan amp insert Adjusting oven temperature 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 To adjust oven temperature 1 Press amp hold the bake key pad and release after the display shows the factory temperature setting of 00 If the oven temperature has been previously adjusted from the factory setting the latest adjusted value will appear in the display instead 2 You may increase the oven temperature in 5 F increments with each press of the A key pad You may also adjust the oven temperature downward in 5 F increments with each press of the Y key pad total adju
8. 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 clock once do not hold key pad down 2 Within 5 seconds press and hold the A or V until the correct time of day appears in the display Changing the temperature display mode F or C The electronic oven control is set to display F Fahrenheit when shipped from the factory The display may be changed to show either Fahrenheit or Celsius oven temperatures 10 clock Clock pad Use to set the time of day A a Up and down arrow pads Use with the feature or function clear V pads to set oven temperature or adjusting the clock and minute timer Clear off pad Use to clear any feature previously entered except the time of day and minute timer Press clear off to stop cooking O Ao To change the temperature display mode from F to C Celsius or from C to F Fahrenheit 1 Press and hold broil for 6 8 seconds until F or C appears in the display At this time the display will show the current temperature display mode whether set for F or C Before proceeding read the notes below 2 Presseither AV or Y key pad to toggle between F Fahrenheit or C Celsius mode choices 3 To accept the change wait until the oven control provides the acceptance beep See
9. FRIGIDAIRE All about the Use amp Care of your TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions c essecssesseeereees 3 5 Before Setting Oven Controls s sessssesesesnenennsnenne 6 Before Setting Surface Controls sccsceseererens 7 8 Setting Surface Controls Coil cooktop 00 9 Oven Control Functions 100 sseseenseenneasnens 10 www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 Setting Oven Controls sssssssssesessunnnensnnenene 10 13 CAE EARE a sceccssscarenss 14 17 Before Yowell aa a a i snn 18 19 Major Appliance Warranty cccsssssesssrereseesnees 20 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 ZT0Z uec OTZZO69TE PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Contents Product Registration sciatasaciunsaacasaeainencinnasantesiainsiereiaereenss 2 Important Safety Instructions ccccssseseneseeeeeenens 3 5 Before Setting Oven Controls ssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 6 Removing replacing amp arranging oven racks sses 6 Before Setting Surface Controls ssssssseseseseseees 7 8 Cookware material types cccscseeecscseencecssenensnearenes 8 IORI COPING siekiais anan na 8 Setting Surface Controls ccsccssscsesenceeensceneneeeeseseneees 9 Operating surface elements scseseeeeseeseeeseeseenseness 9 Oven Control Functions ssssssnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 10 Setting Oven ControlS cccscssescssenesesneneeeeseneenes 10 13 Setting INE CIOCK Gatesaxtececesnaisiant
10. Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb 3 Turn power back on again at the main source or plug the appliance back in 4 The clock will then need to be reset To reset see Setting the clock in this Use amp Care Guide Removing and replacing the lift off oven door CAUTION The oven door is heavy For safe temporary storage lay the oven door flat with the inside of the door facing down To remove oven door 1 2 Si Open oven door completely horizontal with floor Fig 1 Remove 2 screws located on the inside of the oven door liner See A Fig 2 Insert the 2 screws into the door hinge holes located on the side of the hinge arm one into each hinge See B Fig 2 Close oven door until the door stops do not force the door to close any further The placement of these screws should keep door open in about a 45 degree position Grasp oven door firmly on both sides and slide door up and off hinges at the same angle See Fig 3 To clean oven door follow the instructions provided listed in the cleaning chart under oven door To replace oven door L Be sure the hinge arms remain at the 45 degree angle position Be sure the screws are still locking the hinge arms from moving If the screws fall out of the hinge holes the hinge s may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers or chip the porcelain finish on the oven front frame Hold door at the sides near the top while
11. TTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting broil Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results When broiling always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool Insert For medium done steaks position the oven rack closer to the broil element positions 4 or 5 Fig 1 For well done foods such as chicken fish lobster or thick cuts of meat position the oven rack further from the broil element To set Broil 1 Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool Position the oven rack as needed 2 Press broil will appear in display 3 Press and hold the A or V until the desired broil A WARNING setting level appears in the display Press the A for HI Should an oven fire occur close the oven door and turn l the oven OFF If the fire continues use a fire broil or the W for LO broil Most foods may be broiled extinguisher DO NOT put water or flour on the fire Flour at the HI broil setting Select the LO broil setting to may be explosive avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be cooked to the well done stage 4 Foroptimum results preheat oven for 5 minutes A CAUTION before adding food e The broiler pan and the insert some models allows 5 Place the insert on the broil pan if equipped then place the food on the broil pan insert Fig 2 6 Place the broiler pan and insert on the oven rack 7 Open the oven door
12. UCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE If You Need Keep your receipt delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period Service should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada In the USA your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc In Canada your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice USA Canada 1 800 944 9044 1 800 265 8352 Electrolux Major Appliances 2 Electrolux Electrolux Canada
13. acturer s recommended directions for use Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury e Clean ventilating hoods frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter Follow the manufacturer s instructions for cleaning hoods COIL COOK TOP MODELS e Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage e Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or reflector pans Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP e 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 e 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 The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve efficiency e Utensil handl
14. alntnuitnentensadieeneanacteeaeices 10 Changing oven temperature display F or C9 10 Setting the minute timer ssssessesssrssnnrnernrnernrnsrrernne 11 Setting bake wranacnusaeae teach vetshengueinisanennconstaiainaiansiauanse 11 SEEING D O errora AOO 12 Adjusting the oven temperature s ssssessesssrsrnsrrerneren 13 Operating oven light s ssessssennsnnenrnnnsnnrnnrnnnernennrnenne 13 Care amp CIEAMING scssviscicciesvandvercnsaienvsnsersnimarsussavs 14 17 Cleaning recommendation table scsceeeeeeeeeeeenees 14 Surface elements and drip DOWIS cceceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 15 Cautions for aluminum USEC ccecsceesesseceseeseeenereress 16 Replacing the oven light cccscsccecseenceseeencnserencnens 16 Removing amp replacing OVEN GOOF cssceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 17 Before You Call Solutions tO COMMON problems ccsceceeeeeeeeeeees 18 19 Appliance Warranty c cccscsscscssseseeseseseeseseseeenseeeas 20 Be sure to visit us online at www frigidaire com for a complete line of accessories 2 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc Thank you for choosing Frigidare This Use amp Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship To ensure our ability to continue serving you please use this page to record important product information Need help Vis
15. an water anda dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping the control panel Clean heavier soils with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a cloth Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel Always be sure to wipe the cleaners off from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed Gentle scouring with a soapy non abrasive scouring pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth and then scrub with a soap filled non abrasive scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning The oven interior is porcelain coated and is safe to clean using oven cleaners following manufacturer s instructions After cleaning remove any oven cleaner or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating Do not spray oven cleaner on any electrical controls or switches Do not spray or allow oven cleaner to build up on the oven temperature sensing bulb Do not spray cleaner on oven door
16. erminal end on the element through the opening in the drip bowl See Fig 1 2 Align the element support to rest on the rim inside the drip bowl If your drip bowl is equipped with a hold down clip align the element support opposite the terminal end with the slot in the hold down clip and Snap into place 3 After the element is positioned in the drip bowl line up the terminal end with the terminal plug as shown 4 Hold the surface element and drip bowl together as level as possible and firmly push the terminal end into the terminal plug Make sure element terminal is seated properly into terminal plug Make sure the surface element is level to reduce the hazard of pans sliding off the element CAUTION e When lowering the lift up range cooktop grasp the sides with finger tips only Be careful not to pinch fingers DO NOT drop or bend the range cooktop when raising or lowering This could damage the cooktop surface Main top y Fig 2 To raise the cooktop for cleaning 1 Graspthe sides and lift from the front See Fig 2 Lift up rods will support the top in a raised position Only lift the top far enough to allow the support rods to snap into place 2 Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot soapy water 3 To lower the top gently push back on each rod to release the notched support Hold the range top and slide the lift rods down into the range frame 15 CARE amp CLEANING Caution for aluminum use on
17. es should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements 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 units e Never leave surface elements unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt e Do not immerse or soak removable heating elements Heating elements should never be immersed in water Heating elements clean themselves during normal operation e Glazed cooking utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cook top use e When flaming foods under a ventilating hood turn the fan on IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven vent location The oven vent is located under the left rear surface element See Fig 1 When the oven is on wa
18. hen the minute timer is active the minute timer will show in the display To view information about other active features press the pad for that feature SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting bake The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170 F to 550 F 77 C to 287 C The factory preset bake temperature is 350 F 177 C To set bake 1 Press bake appears in the display 2 Within 5 seconds press the AN or Y The display will Show 350 F 177 C By pressing and holding the A or V the temperature can then be adjusted in 5 F increments 1 C if the control is set to display Celsius 3 Assoonasthe A or V pad is released the oven will begin preheating to the selected temperature When the oven reaches the desired baking temperature the control will beep once To change the oven temperature after bake has started 1 Press bake Visually check the bake temperature and that it needs to be changed 2 Pressthe A or V pad to increase or decrease the set temperature to the desired new oven temperature amp NOTE To cancel baking at any time press clear off A IMPORTANT Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark pans are recommended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins 11 SE
19. i Air circulation in the oven For best baking results allow 2 4 5 10 cm around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other the oven door sides or back of the oven cavity Hot air must be able to circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using proper cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figs 1 amp 2 Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware See Fig 1 sides Tight fitting lids well balanced amount of food to be the surface element e Made of material that conducts heat well e Easy to clean e Always match cookware bottom to element diameter e Flat bottom and straight e Weight of handle does not tilt cookware Cookware is Cookware size matches the prepared and the size of ww E e Curved and warped pan bottoms ww x Cookware overhangs element by more than 1 2 1 27 cm A p gt a Cookware is smaller than element E _ e Cookware weight is not balanced Fig 2 BEFORE SETTING
20. information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures e Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning Use a straight edge to check canner bottom see Cookware material types in the Before setting surface controls section e Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning using a ceramic cooktop e Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops e Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil A IMPORTANT NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different surface cooking elements at the same time This can cause uneven heating results This can also cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture for Ceramic cooktop models only Operating surface elements CAUTION Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The element surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the element or the area surrounding the element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holde
21. ing needed for best cooking results SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS OFF lo hi A 2 8 3 7 4 6 med Fig 1 Suggested surface element settings The suggested settings table provided below are based when cooking with medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Suggested surface element settings table Settings Type of cooking High HI 9 Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Medium high 7 8 Continue a rapid boil fry deep fatfry Medium 5 6 Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies or steam vegetables Medium Low 2 4 Keep foods cooking poach stew Low LO 1 Keep warm melt simmer Fig 2 3 IMPORTANT Do notallow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the surface element OVEN CONTROL FUNCTIONS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN For satisfactory use of your oven become familiar with the various pad features and functions of the oven as described below Feature indicator lights These indicator lights show if bake or broil is active bake Bake pad Use to select the bake feature broil timer Broil pad Use to select the _______ _ on off variable broil feature F vA Timer on off pad Use to set or cancel the minute timer The minute timer does not start or stop cooking SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the clock When the appliance is first plugged in or
22. it the Frigidaire web site at www frigidaire com Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve your better Read this Use amp Care manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your range properly If you received a damaged range immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time and money Check the section titled Before you call This section helps step you through some common problems that might occur If you do need service help is only a phone call away Call Frigidaire Customer Services at 1 800 944 9044 Product Registration Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our ability to serve you You can register online at www frigidaire com or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail Serial plate location Serial plate location open storage drawer some models or remove lower front panel some models Record model amp serial numbers here Purchase date Model number Serial number All rights reserved Printed in the USA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance 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 It is used to alert you to
23. l as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Surface elements may be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip pans easier The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on Food spilled on a hot element will burn off Food spilled on a COOL element may be cleaned with a damp cloth any remaining soil will burn off the next time the element is used To remove the surface elements and drip bowls 1 Lift the edge of the drip bowl across from the terminal end Lift the surface element and drip bowl together just enough to clear the cooktop 2 While holding the drip bowl and surface element gently pull the terminal end out from terminal plug DO NOT remove hold down clip if equipped from the drip bowl Hold down clip if equipped on drip pan inside rim Terminal plug CARE amp CLEANING Cleaning drip bowls Wash in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher Rinse and dry while still warm Hard to remove burned on soil can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in a lightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution of ammonia and water 1 2 cup ammonia to 1 gallon of water A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or steel wool they will scratch the surface Always rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth To replace drip bowls and surface elements 1 Slide the t
24. liance does not operate Oven light does not work 18 Solution Many factors affect baking results Make sure the proper oven rack position is used Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven Try adjusting the recipe s recommended temperature or baking time If you feel the oven is too hot or cool see Adjusting Oven Temperature section in this Use amp Care Guide Be sure floor is level strong amp stable enough to adequately support range If floor is sagging or sloping contact a carpenter to correct the situation Poor installation Place oven rack in center of oven Place a level on the oven rack Adjust leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level Be sure cabinets are square amp have sufficient room for appliance clearance Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible Carpet interferes with appliance Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted over carpet Incorrect control setting Be sure the correct control is ON for the element that you are attempting to use Lightweight or warped pans used Use only flat evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Flat pans heat better than warped pans Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating Heavy am
25. n vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven door and oven door window e 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 IMPORTANT Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure If the power fails always turn off the range If the range is not turned off and the power resumes the range will begin to operate again Once the power resumes reset the clock and oven function 4 e Do not use water or flour on grease fires smother the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher e When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot e Use dry potholders moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder e Do not heat unopened food containers buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN e Use care when opening oven door lower oven door or warmer drawer if equipped Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven e Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed The oven vent is located under the
26. nging the oven light in the Care amp cleaning section oven light switch bake E broil timer on off 13 CARE amp CLEANING Surface type Control knobs Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Aluminum plastic or vinyl trim pieces e Control panel e Decorative trim some models e Stainless Steel some models e Oven interior amp door liner e Porcelainenamelbroiler panand broiler pan insert some models e Ovenracks e Oven door e Surface elements and drip bowls 14 Cleaning recommendation table Recommendation 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 To remove control knobs turn to the OFF position grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft then push the knob into place Before cleaning the control panel turn all controls OFF and if needed remove any knobs from the panel Clean using hot soapy water and a dishcloth Be sure to squeeze excess water from the dishcloth before wiping the control panel especially when wiping around the controls area Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance When rinsing use cle
27. oil element for searing e Meat not properly prepared Remove excess fat from meat Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling but do not cut into lean e Broiler pan and insert wrong side up and grease not draining Always place insert on the broiler pan with ribs up amp slots down to allow grease to drip into pan some models e Grease has built up on oven surfaces Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking e Excessive spillovers in oven For example this will happen for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven If flames or excessive smoke are present see Broiling in the Setting Oven Controls section e Oven control has detected a fault or error condition Press clear off to clear the display amp stop beeping Try the bake or broil feature again If the F code error repeats remove power from appliance wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance and set clock for the time of day Try the bake or broil feature again If the fault recurs record fault and call for service e Foods with acids such as tomatoes if allowed to stand in on bowls will cause corrosiion Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spill over e Normal environment Houses located along sea coasts are exposed to salt air Protect bowls as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air e Bottom
28. p medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn easily The time of day is not set The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven See Setting the clock in the Setting Oven Controls section Make sure cord plug is plugged correctly into outlet Service wiring is not complete Contact your dealer installing agent or authorized service agent Electrical power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company for service Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired cooking feature See Setting Oven Controls in this manual or read the instructions Entire appliance does not operate in this checklist Be sure the light is secure in the socket Also see Replacing the oven light section Problem Oven smokes excessively during broiling Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent Oven control panel beeps amp displays any F code error for example F30 Drip bowls are pitting or rusting coil cooktop models only Drip bowls are turning color or distorted coil cooktop models only Solutions to common problems e BEFORE YOU CALL Solution e Incorrect setting Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls e Make sure oven door is opened to broil stop position e Meat too close to the broil element Reposition the oven rack to provide proper clearance between the meat amp the element Preheat the br
29. r lower oven if equipped for storage Save these instructions for future reference IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 44 WARNING e Storage in or on appliance flammable materials should not be stored in an oven warmer drawer near surface units or in the storage drawer This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plasticware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on or near the range 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 CAUTION e Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the range Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured e Do not touch surface heating units or surface cooking elements areas near these units or elements or interior surface of the oven Both surface heating and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface cooking units may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool Among these areas are the cook top surfaces facing the cook top the ove
30. resting the lower front of door on your knee Insert the door channels at the bottom of door over the door hinges See Fig 3 Allow the door to slide down into the door hinges evenly at the same 45 degree angle The hinge arms should be inserted into the bottom corners as far as they can go Open door completely horizontal with floor and remove both screws from holes in door hinges Reinstall the 2 screws into the door liner See C Fig 2 If the door is not in alignment with the oven frame remove door and repeat the above steps CARE amp CLEANING Oven door hinge locations with oven door fully open Fig 1 Fig 2 a about 45 degrees j P 4 4 Oven Door Oven Door Hinge Fig 3 Special door care instructions Most oven doors contain glass that can break Read the following recommendations e Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place 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 1 7 BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to common problems Problem Poor baking results Appliance is not level Cannot move appliance easily Appliance must be accessible for service Surface element too hot or not hot enough Surface element does not heat Entire appliance does not operate Oven portion of app
31. rm air passes through the vent This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results Do not block the oven vent oven vent located under left rear element Types of oven racks Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack styles shown flat handle oven rack The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack some models may be used for most cooking needs The offset oven rack some models is designed to place the base of the rack about 1 2 of a rack position lower than normal This rack design provides several additional possible locations between the standard positions Removing replacing amp arranging racks 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 Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place Arranging always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool prior to operating the oven CAUTION Always use oven mitts when using the oven When using the appliance oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns Recommended rack positions by food type Food type Position Broiling meats See broil Cookies cakes pies biscuits amp muffins 2 or 3 Frozen pies angel food cake yeast bread and casseroles 1 or 2 Small cuts of meat or poultry 1or2 Turkey roast or ham
32. rs or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements Protective liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip bowls or reflector pans Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual To operate surface elements 1 2 Place correctly sized cooking utensil on surface element Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting Start most surface cooking on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed Fig 1 Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting For more information see the Suggested surface element settings table Fig 2 When cooking is complete turn the surface element OFF before removing the cookware amp NOTES The element on indicator light s will glow when one or more surface elements are turned ON A quick glance at this indicator light when finished surface cooking is an easy check to be sure all surface controls are turned OFF The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface sett
33. stment range is 35 F to 35 F 3 To accept the change wait until the oven control provides the acceptance beep See Notes 4 The oven temperature adjustment has been accepted by the oven control and the display will return to the time of day NOTES e If at any time during the process of adjusting the oven temperature feature you decide not to make the change press the clear off key pad once before the acceptance beep e The oven temperature adjustment feature can not be modified if bake or broil is active e The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your oven control has been set for C Celsius temperature display mode In this case each press of the AQ or Y key pad will adjust in 1 C increments upward maximum 18 C or downward maximum 18 C depending on which arrow key pad is pressed e DO NOT USE oven thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your oven These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to 40 degrees from actual temperatures SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Operating oven light some models The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened Press the oven light switch located on the upper left control panel to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF whenever the oven door is closed The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven interior To change the interior oven light see Cha
34. surface of cookware extends beyond surface element and touches cooktop surface This can cause high enough temperatures to discolor the drip bowls DO NOT use cookware of this type Pan sizes should be matched to the size of the element Replacement drip bowls may be purchased from your appliance dealer 19 MAJOR APPLIANCE 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 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be readily determined 2 Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada 3 Ruston the interior or exterior of the unit 4 Products purchased as is are not covered by this warranty 5 Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures 6 Products used in a commercial setting 7 Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions 8 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you ho
35. technician and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency WARNING b Tip Over Hazard A e A child or adult can tip the range and be killed R e Verify the anti tip device has A YF been installed to floor or wall e Ensure the anti tip device is re engaged when the range is moved to floor or wall e Do not operate the range without the anti tip device in place and engaged e Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults AS Range leveling leg Anti Tip bracket To check if the anti tip bracket is installed properly use both arms and grasp the rear edge of range back Carefully attempt to tilt range forward When properly installed the range should not tilt forward Refer to the anti tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation e Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded 44 WARNING Stepping leaning or sitting on the door or drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance DO NOT allow children to climb or play around the range The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the range to tip resulting in serious burns or other injury Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Do not use the oven warmer drawer o
36. trim door gasket plastic drawer glides handles or any exterior surfaces of the range Clean any soils from the oven frame the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom Clean with hot soapy water Rinse using clean water and a cloth Remove oven racks from oven before cleaning Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinse with clean water and dry Use soap amp water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door Do not immerse the door in water Do not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents Do not use oven cleaners cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop See Surface elements and drip bowls in the Care amp Cleaning section Surface elements and drip bowls CAUTION e Make sure drip bowls are in place Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage e Never immerse a surface element in water e Be sure the range is cool before removing surface elements or drip bowls Be careful not to bend terminal ends when replacing surface elements after cleaning e Protective liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip bowls or reflector pans Only use aluminum foi
37. w to use your appliance 9 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory 10 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters water filters other consumables or knobs handles or other cosmetic parts 11 Surcharges including but not limited to any after hour weekend or holiday service calls tolls ferry trip charges or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas including the state of Alaska 12 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES S
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