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1. To stop or Interrupt a self cleaning cycle If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self cleaning cycle due to excessive smoke or fire in the oven 1 Press off 2 The oven door can only be opened after the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR door OPn will appear and the word DOOR and the f icon will flash until the door is unlocked The oven door can then be opened and the timer will revert back to the time of day 44 The self clean and delay start keys control the delayed self clean operation The automatic timer will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance To set the control for the self cleaning cycle to start at a delayed time and shut off automatically example 3 hour self clean cycle to start at 4 30 1 Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day and the oven door is closed 2 Press self clean CLn and 3 00 HR will show in the display The control will automatically clean for a 3 hour period If a 2 or 4 hour clean time is desired press self clean multiple times to toggle between 2 3 or 4 hours 3 Press start door Loc will appear a beep will sound and the word DOOR and the lock icon will flash The letters CLn will remain on in the display 4 As soon as the control is set the motor driven oven door lock will begin to close automatically Once the door has been locked the word DOOR and the lock icon indicator light will quit flashing and remain on 5 Pres
2. Never modify or alter the construction of an oven by removing the leveling legs panels wire covers anti tip brackets screws or any other part of the oven Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it is to be stored or discarded Be sure to have an appropriate foam type fire extinguisher available visible and easily acces sible located near the appliance Know which knob or key controls each surface heating area Place cookware with food on the cooking area before turning it on Turn the cooking area off before removing the cookware Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the surface unit heating element The use of under sized cookware may expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in the ignition of clothing or other items Using the proper cookware on the cooking zone will improve efficiency To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spills due to unintentional contact with the utensil the utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over other cooking areas Never leave surface elements unattended Boil overs may cause smoking and greasy spills may ignite A pan that has boiled dry could be damaged and may damage the cooktop Improper cookware may break due to sudden changes in temperature Check the cookware manufacturer s recommendations for
3. e Food cooks more evenly Figure 24 Air circulation in convection function Setting Convection Bake This mode of cooking enables you to obtain the best results when baking with multiple pans and racks The oven can be programmed for convection baking at any temperature between 170 F to 550 F with a default temperature of 350 F To set the oven for convection bake and temperature to 375 F 1 Arrange interior oven racks 2 Press convect Convect and bake will flash and 350 will appear in the display If a convection bake of 350 F is needed press start 3 Press 3 7 5 Convect and bake will keep flashing and 375 will appear in the display 4 Press start The actual oven temperature and the fan icon will be displayed A beep will sound once the oven temperature reaches 375 F and the display will show 375 CONVECT BAKE and the fan icon 5 Place food in oven OVEN CONTROLS Convection baking tips Figure 25 Rack positions Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies cakes biscuits and breads If your recipe cooking temperature has already been converted for convection baking there is no need to reduce your oven temperature If not you can easily reduce using the Convection Convert feature Please see Setting Convection Convert on page 30 for further instruction on temperature conversion When using any single rack position the rack so that the food is in the center of the ove
4. Beef Pork Lamb MED Biscuits MED Rolls hard MED Rolls soft LO Empty Dinner Plates LO Removing and Replacing the Warmer Drawer To remove the warmer drawer WARNING Electrical shock hazard can occur and result in serious injury or death Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer Turn the Keep warm drawer control knob to OFF before removing the drawer DO NOT touch the keep warm drawer element The element may still be hot enough to cause burns even if it is dark in color 1 Open the drawer to the fully opened position 2 Locate the latches on both sides of the keep warm drawer 3 Pull up on the left glide latch and push down on the right glide latch 4 Pull the drawer away from the appliance To replace keep warm drawer 1 Align the glide latches on both sides of the drawer with the slots on the drawer 2 Push the drawer back into the appliance OVEN CONTROLS Pull up latch with finger Left Glide rl i E f i amp 7 Push down latch with finger Right Glide Figure 35 Removal procedures 41 OVEN CONTROLS Steam Clean The steam clean feature offers a chemical free and time saving method to assist in the routine cleaning of your oven Steam clean may be used before manually cleaning the oven to help loosen soils on the oven bottom A CAUTION Do not add ammonia oven cleaners or any other household cleaners
5. Original probe provided Connecting any other probe or device could result in damage to the oven control electronics and the receptacle e Before starting self clean double check that the probe is removed from the oven interior Defrost frozen foods completely before inserting the probe Proper placement of probe in food e Insert the probe so that the probe tip rests inside the center of the thickest part of meat or food See Figure 28 For best results do not allow the probe temperature sensor to contact bone fat gristle or the cookware Insert probe tip to center of food Figure 28 Probe in thickest area of food e For bone in ham or lamb insert the probe into the center of lowest large muscle or joint e For meat loaf or casseroles insert the probe into center of food e When cooking fish insert meat probe just above the gill e For whole poultry or turkey fully insert the probe sensor into the thickest part of inner thigh just below the leg See Figure 29 Figure 29 Probe in thickest part of thigh To set probe 1 Insert the probe into the food Place prepared food on the desired oven rack position and slide into the oven 2 Plug the connector end of the probe all the way into the probe receptacle while the oven is still cool The recep tacle is located on the upper left front oven cavity wall See Figure 27 3 When the probe is set an acceptance tone will sound the probe icon will
6. insert rear hooks at back of insert and lay insert down Make sure both insert front hooks snap into rack e The Offset Oven Rack is used to maximize cooking space The offset rack can be used in the lower rack position to roast large cuts of meat and poultry Air circulation in the oven For best air circulation when baking allow a space of 2 inches 5 cm around the cookware for proper air circula tion 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 cookware for even heat to reach the food BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Effortless Oven Rack system Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system that automatically extends the oven rack to assist in access to your food items This rack extends when the oven door is opened or closed A CAUTION Remove all oven racks and accessories before starting a self clean cycle If the oven racks are left in the oven during the self clean cycle the gliding ability of the Effort less Oven Rack system will be damaged and oven racks will loose their shiny finish and may turn blue Remove all oven racks and clean according to instruc tions provided in the Care amp Cleaning section of this manual Make sure the oven and oven racks are completely cool before attempting to assemble or disassemble the Effort less Oven Rack system Never pick up hot oven racks or parts To a
7. meat or poultry should be chilled in the refrigerator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking Bake convect bake time and delay start keys control the delayed start feature The automatic timer of delayed start will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance To program the oven for a delayed start time with the bake function example baking at 375 F for 30 minutes starting at 5 30 1 Be sure that the clock is set with the correct time of day 2 Arrange interior oven rack and place the food in the oven 3 Press bake 350 will appear in the display Enter the desired temperature i e press 3 7 5 Press start The actual oven temperature will appear in the display Press bake time and enter 3 0 using numeric keys Press start Press delay start 2S oN E Enter the desired start time pressing 5 3 0 10 Press start When a delayed baking function starts the set oven temperature will appear Delay bake and the current time of day will appear in the display When the desired start time is reached the actual oven temperature appears in display and delay disappears Oven starts to bake at the previously selected temperature Setting Warm Warm is best for keeping oven baked foods warm for serving after cooking has finished The warm key turns on the warm feature will maintain
8. aerosol cans on or near the range Tip Over Hazard e A child or adult can tip the range and be killed e Verify the bracket is engaged with countertop or that the anti tip device has been installed to the walls of the cabinet the wall or the floor as per the installation instructions e Ensure the anti tip device is re engaged with the countertop the walls of the cabinet the wall or the floor as per the installation instructions when the range is moved 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 e K To check if the anti tip bracket NS is installed properly use both mma 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING e 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 appli ance including the storage drawer lower broiler drawer warmer drawer or lower double oven e Stepping leaning or sitting on the door or drawers of this appliance can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appl
9. an oven temperature of 170 F 77 C and will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking After 3 hours the warm feature will shut the oven off The warm feature may be used without any other cooking oper ations or can be set to turn on automatically after a bake time or delay start Warm tips e Always start with hot food Do not use the warm feature to heat cold food e Food in heat safe glass and glass ceramic containers may need higher temperature settings compared to food in regular containers e Avoid repeated openings of the oven it will allow hot air to escape and the food to cool e Aluminum foil may be used to cover food to increase moisture content To set warm 1 Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven 2 Press warm HLd will appear in the display 3 Press start If start is not touched within 25 seconds the request to turn on the warm feature will be canceled 4 To turn off the warm feature at any time press off To set warm to turn on automatically 1 Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven Set the oven properly for bake time or delay start For delay start instructions see Setting Delay Start on page 32 For bake time instructions see Setting Bake Time on page 32 2 Press warm If no key is touched within 25 seconds the request to turn on the warm feature will be cancelled 3 Press start HLd will disappear and the tempera
10. and convection elements will also cycle for a better heat distribution Setting Bake Bake controls normal baking If a rapid preheating is preferred refer to Setting Preheat on page 26 The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170 F to 550 F To set the bake temperature to 375 F 1 Arrange interior oven racks 2 Press bake 350 will appear in the display 3 Press 375 4 Press start The actual temperature will be displayed A beep will sound once the oven temperature reaches 375 F and the display will show 375 5 When preheated place food in oven amp NOTE Pressing Off at any time will stop the feature To change the bake temperature example changing from 375 F to 425 F 1 After the oven has already been set to bake at 375 F and the oven temperature needs to be changed to 425 F press bake and 375 will appear in the display Press 4 2 5 Press start OVEN CONTROLS Baking Tips For best bake results e Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies cakes biscuits and breads e When using any single rack position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven e For best results when baking cakes using two oven racks place racks in positions 2 and 4 See Figure 21 e When baking using two oven racks position cookware as shown in Figure 22 Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between cookware for proper air circulation e Dark or dul
11. are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely When canning in a water bath canner a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time 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 proce dures e Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning Use a straight edge to check canner bottom 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 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 and to center canners on the burner grates e Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly e 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 e Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information e Itis best to can small amounts and light loads e Do
12. different setting or use the Restoring Factory Default Setting instructions on this page to restore settings to their defaults 37 OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature For use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays The bake time and start keys are used to set the Sabbath feature For further assistance guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature please visit the web at http www star k org The Sabbath feature may only be used with the bake function Once the oven is properly set using bake with the Sabbath feature active the oven will remain on until cancelled The Sabbath feature overrides the factory preset 12 hour energy saving feature If the oven light is needed during the Sabbath press Oven light before activating the Sabbath feature Once the oven light is turned on and the Sabbath feature is active the oven light will remain on until the Sabbath feature is turned off If the oven light needs to be off be sure to turn the oven light off before activating the Sabbath feature a IMPORTANT It is advised to not activate any cooking function other than bake while the Sabbath feature is active To program the oven to begin baking immediately and activate the Sabbath feature example baking at 350 F 1 Be sure that the clock is set with the correct time of day 2 Place the food in the oven Press bake 350 appears in the display Press start The actua
13. from your previously owned appli ance Baking Problems Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom Cakes too dark on topor bottom A aa Cakes not done in center Cakes not level Foods not done when cooking time is over Baking Problems and Solutions Causes Cookies and biscuits put into oven before preheating time is completed Oven rack is overcrowded Dark pans absorbs heat too fast Cakes put in oven before preheating time is completed Rack position too high or too low and oven too hot Oven too hot Incorrect pan size Pan not centered in oven Glass cookware slow heat conductor Oven not level Pan too close to oven wall or rack overcrowded Pan warped Oven too cool Oven overcrowded Oven door opened too frequently Corrections Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before placing food in oven Choose pan sizes that will permit 2 to 4 of air space 5 1 cm o 10 2 cm on all sides when placed in the oven Use a medium weight baking sheet Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before placing food in the oven Use proper rack position for baking needs Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C lower than recom mended Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C lower than recom mended Use pan size suggested in recipe Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of space on all sides o
14. is level Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level Be sure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for appliance clearance 53 BEFORE YOU CALL Cannot move appliance easily Appliance must be accessible for service 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 Entire appliance does not operate Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet Electrical power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company for service outage information Service wiring is not complete Call 1 800 4 MY HOME for assistance See back cover Fan noise during cooking operation A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts It is normal and the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off 54 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 c
15. its structure causing Figure 46 Replacement and location of hinge arm and an increased risk of breakage at a later time roller pin 49 CARE AND CLEANING Replacing the oven light CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing oven light The interior oven lights are located at the rear of the oven cavity and are covered with a glass shield The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use See Figure 47 Replacing the oven interior light bulb 1 Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the appliance 2 Remove interior oven light shield by pulling the light straight out Do not twist or turn 3 Replace bulb with a new T 4 type Halogen 25 watt appliance bulb amp NOTE Do not allow your fingers to touch the new bulb when replacing This will shorten the life of the bulb Use a paper towel or cotton glove while handling the new bulb when installing Replace glass oven light shield 5 Turn power back on again at the main source or plug the appliance back in 6 Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock Figure 47 Wall oven Halogen light 50 Oven Baking BEFORE YOU CALL For best cooking results heat the oven before baking cookies breads cakes pies pastries et cetera 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
16. larger cookware See Figure 11 Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area 3 To activate and use the triple element push in and turn the knob to the left for the outer element symbol for larger cookware Push the Triple Zone switch to the ON position See Figure 11 4 When cooking has completed push the Triple Zone switch to the OFF position and turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware ri O hi Off pi TRIPLE ZONE ON Cee ana J OFF N D amp e AS lo lo Figure 11 Triple radiant element amp NOTE Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking A glowi
17. not affect the clock timer or the interior oven lights When the Oven Lockout key is activated it also locks the cooktop Dashes will appear on the ESEC displays To activate the oven lockout feature 1 Press and hold g for 3 seconds 2 After 3 seconds door Loc will appear a tone will sound and the word DOOR and the 4 icon will flash 3 Once locked DOOR and the lock icon will stop flashing and remain visible with the Loc To reactivate normal oven operation 1 Press and hold g for 3 seconds 2 After 3 seconds door Loc will appear a tone will sound and the word DOOR and the lock icon will flash in the display until the oven door has completely unlocked 3 The oven is now fully operational Oven Light The oven is equipped with two oven lights The oven lights will turn on automatically when the oven door is opened The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light key on the control panel amp NOTE The oven light will not operate during the self clean function To toggle the oven lights on and off 1 Press Q 2 The interior oven lights are covered with a glass shield The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use To change the interior oven lights see Replacing the oven light on page 50 26 Setting Preheat The powerplus preheat quick preheat feature is used when a recipe calls for preheating the oven When the preheat stage ends a tone
18. not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time e Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and surrounding surfaces to cool down Try to avoid canning on the same burner unit all day 11 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Surface cooking settings The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results Use Table 1 to determine the correct setting for the type of food you are preparing amp NOTE The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results Table 1 Recommended settings for surface elements Setting Type of Cooking HIGH Hl Start most foods bring water to a boil and pan broiling MEDIUM Continue a rapid boil frying deep fat HIGH 8 10 frying MEDIUM 6 Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies steaming vegetables Medium Keep foods cooking poaching and LOW 2 4 stewing LOW LO Keep warm melting and simmering amp NOTE Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat For efficient cooking turn off the element several minute
19. 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 e 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 e Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Build up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury 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 e Do not touch surface heating units or surface cooking elements areas near these units or elements interior surface of the oven or the warmer drawer if equipped Surface heating areas and oven heating elements may be hot even though they appear cool 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 are cool These areas may include the cooktop surfaces facing the cooktop oven vent areas oven door and oven window e Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured WARNING Do not use oven or warmer drawer if equipped for storage Never use your appliance as a space he
20. or chemicals to the water used in the steam clean cycle Before manually 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 To set a steam clean cycle 1 Oven should be at room temperature If the oven tem perature is above the room temperature steam clean will not start Be sure the oven is cool Remove all racks and oven accessories Scrape or wipe loose debris from the oven bottom Pour 8 oz 235 ml distilled or filtered water onto the oven bottom See Figure 36 Close the oven door Figure 36 Add 8 ounces of distilled water 4 Press steam clean StCn will show in the display See Figure 37 Figure 37 Steam clean selected 5 Press start 42 6 Steam clean is a 20 minute cycle Time remaining is shown in the display 7 An alert will sound at the end of the cycle and the End message will show in the display Press off to return to the clock 8 When the steam clean cycle is complete stand to the side of the oven out of the way of escaping vapor when opening the oven door The cycle includes a cool down period so you may immediately use a soft cloth or sponge to remove any remaining water 9 Wipe oven cavity and bottom Do not clean oven door gasket See Figure 38 Figure 38 Clean around the oven door gasket For best results clean oven immediately after the cycle is complete Steam clean works best for
21. page 32 For bake time instructions see Setting Bake Time on page 32 If convection conversion is used with the bake time and delay start features CF check food will be displayed when 75 of the bake time complete At this time the oven control will sound three long beeps at regular intervals until baking time is finished The control will display End and continue to beep at regular intervals until off is pressed To set the oven for convection bake with a standard baking recipe temperature of 400 F 1 Arrange interior oven racks 2 Press convect Convect and bake will flash and 350 will appear in the display 3 Pres 40 0 Convect and bake will keep flashing and 400 will appear in the display Press start Set bake time or delay start if needed For delay start instructions see Setting Delay Start on page 32 For bake time instructions see Setting Bake Time on page 32 6 Press convect convert and the oven will start heating The temperature displayed will be 25 F lower than what it used to be The actual oven temperature and the fan icon will be displayed A beep will sound once the oven temperature reaches 375 F and the display will show 375 CONVECT BAKE and the fan icon 7 Place food in the oven amp NOTE When using a bake time under 20 minutes the convec tion convert will not beep and display the CF message Pressing off will stop the feature at any time Bake broil and c
22. request to power the warmer drawer on will clear 2 Press the temp key until the desired temperature setting is displayed amp NOTE For best results preheat the warmer drawer before adding the food An empty drawer will preheat in approxi mately 15 minutes 3 When the food is ready for removal touch the oneoff key once to turn the warmer drawer off The warmer drawer indicator light will turn off 40 a IMPORTANT e Always start with hot food when using the warmer drawer Do not heat cold food in the warmer drawer e Self Clean can not be set when the warmer drawer is active The warmer drawer is inoperable during the self clean cycle e The warmer drawer is equipped with a catch that may require extra force to open and close the drawer Keep warm drawer temperature selection Recommended keep warm drawer settings are shown in Table 6 If a particular food is not listed start with the MED setting If more crispness is desired remove the lid or aluminum foil from the food Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures on the MED setting When a combi nation of foods are to be kept warm for instance meat with 2 vegetables and rolls use the HI setting To avoid heat loss do not open the keep warm drawer while in use Table 6 Warmer drawer recommended food settings Food Type Setting Bacon Hamburger Patties HI Poultry Pork Chops HI Fried Foods Pizza HI Gravies Casseroles MED Vegetables Eggs MED Roasts
23. the Up button and HI should appear on the display Place your hand near the handle on the oven door Between the door and the control panel you should feel a rush of air on your hand If so your unit is functioning properly and you have had a power failure in your home If no air stream is present call a service technician to replace your cooling fan Oven light does not work Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket See Replacing the oven light on page 50 Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent Excessive spills in oven Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven cavity Wipe up excessive spills before starting oven If flames or excessive smoke are present when using broil see Setting Broil on page 28 Self clean does not work Oven control not set properly See Self Cleaning Operation on page 43 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 Oven smokes excessively when broiling Incorrect setting Follow the Setting Broil instructions on page 28 Meat too close to the broil element Reposition broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and broil element Remove excess fat from meat Cut remaining fat
24. which decrease or increase in increments of 2 1 5 to Lo Figure 5 lowest Simmer setting for more precise settings at lower heat levels Use the Recommended Surface Setting Chart to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing Figure 4 OFF position L and Hi position R Figure 5 Lo position L and 5 0 position R 10 ESEC hot element indicator message HE After using any of the single or dual radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot Even after turning the control knob to OFF the cooktop will remain hot for some time The ESEC control monitors the temperature of the cooktop and displays the message HE hot element warning when the cooktop is still too hot to touch See Figure 6 If the HE message appears in the window the control can still be turned on again for use Figure 6 Hot element indicator message ESEC power failure indicator 00 When the range is first plugged in or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted the ESEC control will display the message 00 After a few seconds the 00 message will disappear from the display Figure 7 feature R Er indicator message L and ESEC lockout ESEC Lockout Feature The ESEC feature will not operate during a Self Clean cycle or when the Lockout feature is active Whenever the Lockout feature is active will appear in any ESEC digital display windows to show that a
25. CONTROLS Table 3 Minimum and maximum control settings Feature Mode Minimum a Time Maximum Temp Time Preheat ee 550 F 288 C 400 F 205 C 550 F 288 C Convection Bake O wo 550 F 288 C Convection Roast a 550 F 288 C Convection Broil P 400 F 205 C 550 F 288 C Meat Probe Ld Lo 140 F 60 C Hi 210 F 99 C Timer 12 Hr Mode 24 Hr Mode Lo 225 F 108 Hi 275 F 135 C 0 01 Min 11 59 Hr Min 0 01 Min 11 59 Hr Min Clock Time 12 Hr Mode 1 00 Hr Min 12 59 Hr Min 24 Hr Mode 0 00 Min 23 59 Hr Min Delay Start 12 Hr Mode 1 00 Hr Min 12 59 Hr Min 24 Hr Mode 0 00 Min 23 59 Hr Min Bake Time 12 Hr Mode 0 01 Min 5 59 Hr Min 24 Hr Mode 0 01 Min 5 59 Hr Min The features listed show the minimum and maximum time or temperature settings allowable Setting the Clock The set clock control is used to set the clock The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hours display operation The clock is preset at the factory for 12 hour display When the oven is first plugged in or when the power supply to the oven has been interrupted the timer in the display will flash To set the clock example below for 1 30 1 Press set clock CLO will appear in the display 2 Press 1 3 0 on the keypad to set the time of day to 1 30 CLO will stay in the display 3 Press start CLO will disappear and the clock will start 24 Setting 12 or 24 Hour Time of Day Display 1 Press and hold s
26. RNINGS 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 DEFINITIONS A This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety message that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury a IMPORTANT Indicates installation operation maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related amp NOTE Indicates a short informal reference something written down to assist the memory or for future refer ence amp NOTE Save these instructions for future use WARNING Storage In or On Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven near surface burners or in the 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
27. 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 Home Products Inc 2 Electrolux Electrolux Canada Corp 10200 David Taylor Drive 5855 Terry Fox Way Charlotte NC 28262 Mississauga Ontario Canada L5V 3E4 595
28. Use amp Care TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Record and Registration 2 Wyecm eominols 2 ee ee 23 Important Safety Instructions 3 Care and Cleaning 00000 cease 45 Before Setting Surface Controls 8 Before You Call 0 00 ee ee eee 51 Setting Surface Controls 12 Wale sain REET 55 Before Setting Oven Controls 20 eoz Aen y 43H EO60066EL www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Need Help 2 0 0c ee eee 2 Product Registration 0 0 0 0 0 cee eee 2 Product Record and Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Before Setting Surface Controls 8 Setting Surface Controls 0005 12 Before Setting Oven Controls 20 Oven Controls 0 0 cee ee 23 Warmer Drawer Some models 39 Care and Cleaning 0 0c eee eee ees 45 Oven Baking 0 00 cee eee 51 Before You Call siccacastivendcoewad ease nnn 51 Warranty 6 22526 chee becnd e Garena tae ee eee ee 55 Questions For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada call 1 800 944 9044 For online support and Internet production information visit http www frigidaire com Thank you for choosing Frigidaire This Use amp Care manual is part of ou
29. along with the numeric keypad to set the time of day Oven Light Use to turn the oven light on and off Self Clean Use to select self clean function Bake Time Use to enter the length of baking time ot oF oe Timer on off Use to set or cancel the timer Timer does not start or stop the cooking process 8 Oven Lockout Use to lock the oven door and the control panel 9 Bake Use to select the bake cooking feature 10 Broil Use to select broil cooking feature 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 convection roast and convection broil some models Warm Use to keep food and dishes warm Probe Use to monitor internal temperature of food for required doneness Quick Preheat Gallery Mode Powerplus Preheat Professional Model Use to raise oven to preheat temperature Convect Convert Use to convert regular recipe temperature to convection recipe temperature Slow Cook some models Use for cooking foods requiring long cooking times with lower temperatures My Favorites some models Use to program and save favorite recipes settings Start Use for starting all cooking features Numeric Keypad Use to enter temps and times Off Use to turn off any oven function entered except time of day and minute timer Warmer Drawer Keeps cooked food at warm temps Warm Zone Keeps hot cooked food at serving temps 23 OVEN
30. annot be readily determined 2 Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit Products purchased as is are not covered by this warranty Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures Products used in a commercial setting 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 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance 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 part
31. ater to heat or warm the room IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP a IMPORTANT Read and follow the below instructions and precau tions for unpacking installing and servicing your appliance Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance Never allow children to play with packaging material Do not remove the wiring label and other literature attached to the range Do not remove model serial number plate Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Elec trical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements In Canada install in accordance with CSA Standard C22 1 Canadian Electrical code Part 1 latest edition and local electrical code requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recom mended 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 oven Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified techni cian and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emer gency
32. ay become damaged during future heating Oven racks must be removed from oven cavity Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinse with clean water and dry Use soap and 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 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 clean the oven door gasket On self clean models the oven door gasket is made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or remove this gasket For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting Self Clean Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket For important cleaning precautions refer to Self Cleaning Operation on page 43 45 CARE AND CLEANING Control panel Control keypad membrane Decorative trim some models 46 Before cleaning the control panel turn all controls off activate oven lockout on some models and if needed remove any knobs from panel Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch Clean using hot soapy water and a cloth or sponge Be sure to squeeze excess water from cloth or spon
33. ay occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned OFF The message may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF A CAUTION Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders 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 A CAUTION Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop amp NOTE The surface Element On indicator lights will glow when one or more elements are turned on A quick glance at these indicator lights when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off 18 To Operate the Bridge Radiant Element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element 2 Push in and turn the control knob as shown in Figure 12 to heat the front portion of the Bridge element for normal shaped cookware or for larger or rectangular shaped cookware Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edg
34. by rinsing the area with clean water dry and polish with a soft cloth Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first Do not spray liquids directly on the oven control and display area Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance Do not use other liquid cleaners abrasive cleaners scouring pads or paper towels they will damage the finish 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 Your oven finish may be made with stainless steel Some models Clean the stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth Do not use any store bought cleaners like stainless steel cleaners or any other types of cleaners containing any abrasive chlo rides chlorine or ammonia It is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50 50 solution of water and vinegar Gentle scouring with a soapy 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 scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry witha clean cloth Remove all cleaners or the porcelain m
35. cle of any oven Move birds to another well ventilated room e Remove oven racks Oven racks color will change if left in the oven during a self cleaning cycle IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Do not use an adapter plug or an extension cord or remove grounding prong from the power cord Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury fire or death For personal safety this appliance must be properly grounded For models factory equipped with a power cord For maximum safety the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is the correct voltage is correctly polarized and is properly grounded in accor dance with local codes For ovens to be wired into a junction box It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have the appropriate outlet with the correct properly grounded wall receptacle installed by a qualified elec trician See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions A WARNING Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock Do not use an adapter plug or an extension cord or remove grounding prong from the power cord Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury fire or death See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware The size and
36. clean cycle will actually take about 4 hours to complete It is recommended to use a 2 hour self clean cycle for light soils a 3 hour cycle for average soils and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils To set the controls for a 3 hour self cleaning cycle to start immediately and shut off automatically 1 Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day and the oven door is closed 2 Press self clean CLn and 3 00 HR will show in the display The control will automatically clean for a 3 hour period default self cleaning cycle time If a 2 or 4 hour clean time is desired press self clean multiple times to toggle between 2 3 or 4 hours 3 Press start door Loc will appear a beep will sound and the word DOOR and the A icon will flash CLn will remain on in the display 4 As soon as the control is set the motor driven oven door lock will begin to close automatically Once the door is locked the DOOR indicator light and A icon will stop flashing and remain on and the oven icon will appear in the display Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock completely When the self clean cycle is completed 1 HOT will appear in the display The time of day the word DOOR and the icon will remain in the display 2 Once the oven has cooled for approximately 1 hour door OPn will appear and the word DOOR and the lock icon will flash until the door unlocks The door can be opened and the display will show the time of day
37. cooktop use When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood turn on the fan Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recom mendations for cooktop use Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers If an element is accidentally turned on the decora tive cover will become hot and possibly melt Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched Damage may also be done to the cooktop Do not use Searing grill on the cooktop The Searing grill is not designed for use on the cooktop Doing so may result in a fire IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN Use care when opening oven door lower oven door or warmer drawer some models Stand to the side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot range Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven 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 Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven in hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven Use potholders and grasp th
38. d onto the ceramic cooktop surface Permanent damage such as pitting of the cooktop surface may occur if not removed immediately After turning the surface elements off use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface as illustrated Allow the cooktop to cool and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils Do not use the following on the cooktop e 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 e Do not use harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop e Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration a IMPORTANT Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type cleaning pad Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktops R x a an F BLEACH paps Oa Figure 42 Cleaning products to avoid 48 General Cleaning Refer to Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range on page 45 for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the range CAUTION Before manually cleaning any part of the range be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool The range may be hot and can cause burns CAUTION Ammo
39. e locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door See Figure 44 A tool such as a small flat blade screwdriver may be required Figure 43 Door hinge location 3 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle See Figure 45 4 Close the door to approximately 10 degrees from the door frame See Figure 45 5 Lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven frame See Figure 46 To replace oven door 1 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle See Figure 45 2 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Figure 45 and Figure 46 The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins 3 Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor See Figure 43 4 Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the locked position See Figure 44 5 Close the oven door a IMPORTANT Special door care instructions Most oven doors contain glass that can break 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
40. e of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small Please note that not all cookware will fit the Bridge element correctly o O o S D o amp amp ia SS oN lo lo lo lo x lt x O hi sil hi hi id hi Figure 12 Front portion control knob L and control knob for rectangular shaped cookware R 3 When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware baw Figure 13 Front portion only L front amp middle portions M and front amp Middle plus left rear R The BRIDGE element may also be used in combination with the left rear single element See Figure 13 When using with the bridge both controls should be set at the same level Because these elements have two different controls one element can be used to cook while the other element may be used to keep food warm Keep warm zone some models The purpose of the keep warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature Use the keep warm feature to keep cooked foods hot such as vegetables gravies casse roles soups stews breads pastries and oven safe dinner plates Always start with hot food It is not recommended to heat cold food on the keep warm zone All food placed on the keep warm zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality For best results when warming pastries or breads the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape Do not use plastic
41. e rack with both hands to reposition Do not let potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven Remove all cookware and utensils before moving the rack Do not use a broiler pan without its insert Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the broiler Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil exposed fat and grease could ignite Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottom or any other part of the appliance Only use aluminum as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit Do not cook food on the oven bottom Always cook in proper cookware and always use the over racks FOR GLASS COOKTOP ONLY Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immedi ately Clean Cooktop Glass with Caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid a steam burn Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface Avoid Scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN A CAUTION Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance be sure all controls are turned off and t
42. e sure the clock is set for the correct time of day 2 Arrange interior oven rack s and place the food in then oven 3 Press bake 350 will appear in the display Press start The actual oven temperature will appear in the display Press bake time will appear in the display Enter the desired baking time by pressing 3 0 Press start Once the timed bake feature has started the current time of day will appear in the display Press off when baking has finished or at any time to cancel the bake time feature A bake time of 0 minute can also be entered to cancel the bake time feature and keep the oven In its current cooking mode When the timed bake finishes 1 End and the time of day will show in display The oven will shut off automatically 2 The control will beep three times The control will continue to beep three times every 30 seconds until off iS pressed amp NOTE Baking time can be set for any amount of time between 1 minute to 5 hrs and 59 minutes The time remaining can be shown in the timer section of the display by pressing bake time at any moment of the cooking Once bake time has started baking a beep will sound when the oven temperature reaches the set temperature 32 Setting Delay Start A CAUTION Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish
43. e the oven door open This can damage the automatic door locking system e Use caution when opening the door after the self cleaning cycle is completed The oven may still be very hot Stand to the side of the oven door when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures well above normal cooking temperatures which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth What to expect during self cleaning While in self clean mode the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those used in normal cooking Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal Odors are normal as the food soil is being removed Smoke may appear through the oven vent If heavy spills are not wiped up before cleaning they may flame and cause more smoke and odor than usual This is normal and safe and should not cause alarm If available use an exhaust fan during the self cleaning cycle OVEN CONTROLS a IMPORTANT Adhere to the following cleaning precautions e Do not use oven cleaners or protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior Do not clean the oven door gasket Take care not to rub damage or remove the gasket or use any cleaning substances on the oven door gasket See Figure 39 Doing so could cause damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven s performance e Clean any soil from the oven frame door
44. ectly on the cooktop surface without a pan e Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop they may cause it to crack Figure 40 Cooktop care CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Cleaning A WARNING Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface A CAUTION Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool The glass surface could be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or use a non abrasive cloth or sponge to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly leaving no residue For heavy burned on soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the soiled area Rub the soiled area using a non abrasive cleaning tool applying pressure as needed Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose If soils remain carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean Figure 41 Cooktop cleaning 47 CARE AND CLEANING Plastic or foods with a high sugar content need be removed immediately if spilled or melte
45. et clock for 6 seconds CLO will appear in the display Continue holding the key until 12Hr dAY or 24Hr dAY appears in the display and the control beeps once Press self clean to switch between the 12 and 24 hour time of day display The display will show either 12Hr dAY or 24Hr dAY Press start to accept the change or press off to reject the change Reset the correct time as described in this section If the 24 hour time of day mode was chosen the clock will display time from 0 00 through 23 59 hours Setting Continuous Bake or 6 Hour Energy Saving The timer on off and self clean keys control the continuos bake or 6 hour energy saving features The oven control has a factory preset 6 Hour Energy Saving feature that shuts off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 6 hours The oven can be programmed to override this feature for Continuous Baking To set the control for continuous bake or 6 hour energy saving 1 Press and hold timer on off for 6 seconds After 6 seconds 6Hr OFF or StAY On will appear in the display and the control will beep once 2 Press self clean to switch between the 6 hour energy saving and continuous bake features 3 Press start to accept the change display will return to time of day or press off to reject the change 6Hr OFF indicates the control is set for the 6 hour energy saving mode StAY On indicates the control is set for the continuous bake feature Temperature Display Fa
46. f pan Reduce temperature and increase cook time or use shiny bakeware Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the center of the oven rack If the water level is uneven refer to the installation instructions for leveling the oven Be sure to allow 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of clearance on all sides of each pan in the oven Do not use pans that are dented or warped Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C higher than suggested and bake for the recommended time Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to be used for baking Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking time Make sure to allow 2 to 4 of clearance between all pans and racks allowing for even air flow 51 BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service review the following list It may save you time and expense Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed Problem Solution Poor baking results Many factors effect baking results Use proper oven rack position Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate Preheat oven to the set temperature before placing food in the oven Try adjusting the recipe s recommended temperature or baking time See Adjusting Oven Temperature on page 37 if you feel the oven is too hot or cold If your oven is cooking poorly or the Self Clean is performing badly perform the following check Broil Press
47. ge before wiping 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 clean water and a cloth or sponge and be sure to squeeze excess water from cloth or sponge before wiping the control panel Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply the recommended CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface on the web visit www sears com for replacement cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a non abrasive cloth or sponge This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use Cookware cast iron metal ceramic or glass with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface Do not e Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop e Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom replace with clean cookware before using e Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen e Cook foods dir
48. he range is cool Cleaning a hot oven can cause burns 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 Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire Follow the manufacturer s instructions for cleaning hoods e Always follow the manufacturer s recommended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols 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 e Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth Doing so could cause the bulb to break Disconnect the appliance or shut off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing the bulb SELF CLEANING OVENS e Clean only the parts listed in this manual Before using self clean remove the broiler pan any food utensils and cookware from the oven e Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the appliance e Do not clean the oven door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket e Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self clean cy
49. hrenheit Celsius The broil and self clean keys control the Fahrenheit F or Celsius C temperature display modes The oven control can be programmed to display temperatures in F or C The oven is preset at the factory to display in F To change display from F to C or C to F 1 To tell if the display is set for F or C press broil and hold for 6 seconds 550 will appear broil will flash in the display and a beep will sound If F appears the display is set to show temperatures in F If C appears the display is set to show temperatures in C 2 Press self clean to switch between F or C display modes The display will show either F or C 3 Press start to accept the change or press off to reject the change Setting Control for Silent Operation Delay start and self clean keys control the silent control operation feature The silent control operation feature allows the oven control to be operated without sounds or beeps whenever necessary If desired the control can be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the normal sounds and beeps OVEN CONTROLS To change control from normal sound operation to silent control operation 1 To set oven for normal or silent operation press and hold delay start will appear and DELAY will flash in the display After 6 seconds bEEP On or bEEP OFF will appear in the display 2 Press self clean to switch between normal so
50. iance Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance The weights of a child on an open over door may cause the appliance to tip resulting in serious burns or other injury An open drawer when hot may cause burns e Never cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Aluminum foil linings may trap heat causing a fire hazard a IMPORTANT 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 cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harms and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control When using this appliance for the first time or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32 F 0 C for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance Do not attempt to operate the appliance during a power failure If the power fails always turn off the unit If the unit is not turned off and the power resumes the appliance will not operate and an error message will be displayed Once the power resumes reset the clock and the oven function A CAUTION e When heating fat or grease watch it closely Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot e Do
51. ies meats casseroles biscuits rolls and pastries It is not recommended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer always start with hot food The warmer drawer may also be used to warm dinner plates All food placed in the warmer drawer should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality a IMPORTANT Do not use plastic wrap to cover food Plastic may melt onto the drawer and be very difficult to clean up Use only utensils and cookware recommended by the manufac turer for use in the keep warm drawer Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions A WARNING Storage In or On Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven near surface units or in the storage drawer warmer drawer or lower oven This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cook books plastic ware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on or near the range 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 A CAUTION Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned OVEN CONTROLS The keep warmer drawer rack may be used in two ways e Inthe upr
52. ight position Figure 33 to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack for example rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish underneath Figure 33 Upright position In the downward position Figure 34 to allow for light weight food items and empty cookware for example rolls pastries and dinner plates on the rack Figure 34 Downward position Warmer Drawer Indicator Light The control and indicator lights for the keep warm drawer features are located on the control panel The temperatures are approximate and are designated by HI high MED medium and LO low 39 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Warmer Drawer Professional Model WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refrigerator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking A CAUTION Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned 1 Touch the oneoff key at the warmer drawer control position The warmer drawer indicator light will turn on amp NOTE If no further keys are touched within 25 seconds the
53. illuminate and the actual probe temperature appears in the display See Figure 30 Close the oven door Figure 30 Probe set showing probe temperature 4 Press probe key once Enter the desired target food temperature using the numeric keys and set tempera ture for food type The minimum setting is 140 F 60 C the maximum is 210 F 99 C Default is 170 F 77 C Press start to accept the target temperature Set for quick preheat bake convect bake convect roast or convect convert and if necessary adjust the oven temperature accordingly 7 The control will provide three beeps when the internal target temperature is reached The oven will automati cally change to a warm setting HLd and the actual probe temperature will alternate in the display Warm will maintain the oven temperature at 170 F 77 C for 3 hours unless otherwise cancelled To stop cooking at any time press off To set how the oven will operate once the probe reaches the target temperature The oven is preset to automatically stop cooking and start the warm feature when probe sensor reaches the target temperature This may be set to continue cooking if desired Setting the options once the probe reaches the target temperature must be done when the oven is inactive The probe is not required to be connected to the probe recep tacle when setting this option OVEN CONTROLS To set the oven to continue cooking after reaching the target tempe
54. ing grill available by mail order preheat the grill for 5 to 10 minutes before placing your meat Broil one side until the food is browned turn and cook on the second side Season and serve e Convection broiling is generally faster than conventional broiling Check for doneness at the minimum recom mended time OVEN CONTROLS Setting Convection Roast This mode is best for cooking tender cuts of beef lamb b NOTE pork and poultry Use this mode when cooking speed is desired Convection roasting gently browns the exterior and seals in the juices Convection roasting uses the bake element convection element broil element and fan to circulate the heat evenly and continuously within the oven The oven can be programmed for convection roasting at any temperature between 170 F to 550 F with a default temperature of 350 F Some models have a dual convection fan which could reduce overall cooking times To set a convection roast temperature of 375 F WARNING Should an oven fire occur close oven door and turn off the oven If the fire continues throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher Do not put water or flour on the fire Flour may be explosive and water can cause a grease fire to spread and cause personal injury Arrange oven racks and place food in the oven 2 Press convect 350 will be displayed Convect and bake will flash 3 Press convect again 350 will be displayed and convect and roa
55. ion once the Sabbath feature is properly activated e The display will not show temperature changes or sound any audible tones when the oven is set with the Sabbath feature Cooktop Sabbath Day Feature and Sb Message The ESEC will display the Sb messages whenever the Sabbath Day feature is active When activated the Sabbath Day feature works for both the oven and cooktop together Once the Sabbath Day feature is active changes to the heat levels for the cooktop elements will not show in the displays The cooktop will react slower to heat level changes Power failure while using Sabbath feature Should you experience a power failure or interruption the oven will shut off When power is returned SF Sabbath Failure will be displayed and the oven will not turn back on automatically If your food was nearly fully cooked you may allow the trapped heat in the oven to finish the cooking process Otherwise you should remove the food when the power failure occurs because you may only start the oven once during the Sabbath Jewish holidays After the Sabbath observance turn off the Sabbath feature Press and hold both the bake time and delay start keys for at least 3 seconds SAb will disappear from the display and the oven may be used with all normal functions Warmer Drawer Some models Warm amp Ready Drawer The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures Examples are vegetables grav
56. is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off 13 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Dual Surface Radiant Element all models The cooktop is equipped with 1 or 2 dual radiant surface elements located at the left front and the right front or the right rear position Symbols around the knob are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat The symbol with the center circle blackened indicates that only the inner coil will heat See Figure 9 The symbol with both coils blackened indicates that both inner and outer coils will heat See Figure 9 You may switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking A CAUTION Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off HE Hot Element message or the hot surface indicator light will turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned off The message may remain on even though the controls are turned off A CAUTION Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders 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 A CAUTION Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or an
57. ktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used Apply the recommended CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface on the web visit www sears com for replacement cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a non abrasive cloth or sponge For more information see Cooktop Mainte nance on page 47 Cookware with rough bottom was used Use smooth flat bottomed cookware Metal marks on the cooktop Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface Apply the recommended CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface on the web visit www sears com for replacement cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a non abrasive cloth or sponge For more information see Cooktop Maintenance on page 47 Brown streaks or specks on cooktop surface Boilovers are cooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil For more information see Cooktop Maintenance on page 47 Appliance is not level Be sure floor is level strong and 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
58. l bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny bakeware It may be necessary to reduce oven temper ature and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark bakeware is recommended for pies Shiny bakeware is recommended for cakes cookies and muffins e For batter and dough based baked goods such as cakes pastries and breads use the convection function for best results 1 f Figure 21 Rack positions Figure 22 Pan spacing 27 OVEN CONTROLS 4 Press 5 0 0 If a lower broil temperature is desired Setting Broil minimum broil temperature setting is 400 F press the This mode is best for meats fish and poultry up to 1 thick desired temperature before continuing to Step 5 Broiling cooks tender cuts of meat by direct heat The broil 5 Press start The oven will begin to broil 500 will key controls the broil feature An optional searing grill appear in the display aronar Pan ane eer eed Pe pUre NASE AL IA IGON 6 Broil on one side until food is browned turn and cook on The broil pan and broil pan insert used together allow the second side Season and serve Always pull the grease to drain away from the high heat of the oven broiler pa l rack out to the stop position before turning or removing The oven can be programmed to broil at any temperature food from 400 F to 550 F with a default temperature of 550 F To set a broil of 500 F 7 To stop broiling press off 1 Place the broiler pan insert on the broi
59. l oven temperature appears in the display 3 If you desire to set the oven control for a bake time or delayed bake time do so at this time If not skip this step and continue to Step 5 For delay start instructions see Setting Delay Start on page 32 For bake time instructions see Setting Bake Time on page 32 Remember the oven will turn off after using bake time or delay start and may only be used once during the Sabbath Jewish holidays The maximum bake time is 5 hours and 59 minutes 4 The oven will turn on and begin heating 5 Press and hold both the bake time and delay start keys for at least 3 seconds SAb will appear in the display Once SAb appears in the display the oven 38 control will no longer beep or display any further changes and the oven is properly set for the Sabbath feature 6 The oven may be turned off at any time by first pressing off this will turn the oven off only 7 To turn off the Sabbath feature press and hold both the bake time and delay start keys for at least 3 seconds SAb will disappear from the display amp NOTE e You may change the oven temperature once baking has started by pressing bake and the numeric keys for the new temperature For example to change from 350 F to 425 F press 4 2 5 Then press start twice e Only the following controls will function after setting the Sabbath feature numeric keypad bake start and off All other features will not funct
60. le L double M and Triple R CAUTION Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off HE Hot Element message or the hot surface indicator light will turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned off The message may remain on even though the controls are turned off A CAUTION Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders 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 A CAUTION Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop 16 amp NOTE The surface Element On indicator lights will glow when one or more elements are turned on A quick glance at these indicator lights when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off To Operate the Triple Surface Element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the triple surface element 2 Push in and turn the control knob to the inner element symbol for smaller cookware or to inner and outer element symbol for
61. le on and off The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Element ON amp hot surface indicator lights Your appliance is equipped with two different types of radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on the backguard the Element On indicator light and the hot surface indicator lights The element ON indicator lights are located on the control panel between the two radiant element control knob and will glow when a surface element is turned ON E off p cooktop ON Figure 3 Element ON indicator light locations BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS The electronic surface element control ESEC some models The Electronic Surface Element Control ESEC feature includes digital display windows The ESEC feature provides a numeric digital setting for the radiant surface element positions on the cooktop These settings work the same way as normal knob setting indicators work except the settings are displayed in digital windows The available ESEC display settings The ESEC control provides various heat levels from Hi Figure 4 to Lo Figure 5 and OFF Figure 4 The settings between 3 0 and 9 5 increase or decrease in increments of 5 1 2 The settings between 1 2 and 3 0 are Simmer settings
62. ler pan and place around Re the food on the broiler pan insert Do not use the broiler For optimum browning preheat the broil element for 5 pan without the insert The exposed grease could ignite minutes Broil one side until the food is browned turn PEPE and cook on the second side Season and serve 2 Arrange the interior oven rack and place the broiler pan on the rack Center the broiler pan directly under the e If using a searing grill available by mail order preheat broiler element Preheat for 5 minutes before broiling oven 5 to 10 minutes before grilling 3 Press broil 550 will appear in the display Table 4 Broiling recommendations Cook time Food item Rack Position Temperature 1st side 2nd side Doneness Steak 1 thick 3rd or 4th 550 F 6 00 4 00 Rare 3rd or 4th 550 F 7 00 5 00 Medium Pork Chops 3 4 thick 3rd or 4th 550 F Well Chicken Bone In A50 F 20 00 10 00 Well Chicken Boneless 3rd or 4th 450 F r d Hamburger 1 thick 3rd or 4th 550 F Broiler Insert Broiler aA 7 Broiler Pan Pan amp Insert Figure 23 Broil accessories 28 Well Well 5 00 Well 9 00 7 00 Medium Convection Cooking Convection cooking uses the three elements and a fan to circulate the heat evenly and continuously within the oven See Figure 24 Benefits of convection cooking e Multiple rack baking e Some foods cook faster saving time and energy e No special pans or bakeware needed
63. liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom with soap and water See Figure 39 These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on e Remove any excessive spills from the oven cavity before starting the self cleaning cycle To clean use hot soapy water and a cloth Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high tempera tures Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning e Do not use aluminum foil or liners in the oven These items are not made to withstand the very high temper atures of a self clean cycle and will melt e Remove all oven racks and accessories If oven racks are not removed before a self clean they will lose their special coating and will no longer slide in and out of the oven cavity effortlessly e Oven racks accidentally left in the oven during self clean may be wiped down after cooling with a high temperature cooking oil to lubricate them Figure 39 Clean around the oven door gasket 43 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Self Clean Cycle Duration The self clean key controls the self cleaning feature If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock This normally takes about one hour A 3 hour self
64. ll surface elements can not be activated See Figure 7 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS ESEC error indicator message Er An error message will be displayed glowing Er at power up or after a power failure if ANY of the surface control knobs were left in the ON positions See Figure 7 If a power failure should occur be sure to set all of the surface control knobs to the OFF position This will reset the surface controls Once the surface controls have been set to the OFF posi tions the surface controls should return to normal opera tion If the surface controls do not function and the Er message remains in any display after following these proce dures contact your authorized servicer for assistance Cooktop Sabbath Day Feature and Sb Message The ESEC will display the Sb messages whenever the Sabbath Day feature is active When activated the Sabbath Day feature works for both the oven and cooktop together Once the Sabbath Day feature is active changes to the heat levels for the cooktop elements will not show in the displays The cooktop will react slower to heat level changes To set the Sabbath Day feature refer to Setting the Sabbath Feature For use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays on page 38 Home Canning A CAUTION Canning can generate large amounts of steam Use extreme caution to prevent burns Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you Safe canning requires that harmful micro organisms
65. lso The controls and indicator light are located on the control panel 3 Press the temp key until desired temperature setting is displayed 4 When it is time to serve the food press the oneoff key once to turn the keep warm zone off The keep warm zone indicator light will turn off Keep warm zone temperature selection Refer to Table 2 for recommended heating levels If a partic ular food is not listed start with the medium level and adjust as needed Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level Table 2 Warm zone recommended food settings Food Item Heating Level Breads Pastries lo Low Casseroles lo Low Dinner plates with food lo Low Eggs lo Low Gravies lo Low Meats med Medium Sauces med Medium Soups cream med Medium Stews med Medium Vegetables med Medium Fried foods hi High Hot beverages hi High Soups liquid 19 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven vent location 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 Figure 14 Do not block oven vent location A CAUTION Always u
66. n For best results when baking cakes using two oven racks place racks in positions 2 and 4 See Figure 25 When baking using two oven racks position cookware as shown in Figure 26 Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between cookware for proper air circulation Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny bakeware It may be necessary to reduce oven temper ature and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark bakeware is recommended for pies Shiny bakeware is recommended for cakes cookies and muffins Most baked goods except cakes should be baked on pans with no sides or low sides to allow air to circulate A Figure 26 Pan spacing amp NOTE The convection fan will start as soon as the oven is set for convection bake The display will show an icon of rotating fan within a square indicating the convection fan is oper ating The bake broil and convection elements will also cycle for a better heat distribution Pressing off will stop the feature at any time 29 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Convection Convert Convection convert automatically converts a standard baking recipe for convection baking When set properly this feature is designed to display the actual converted reduced temperature in the display Convection convert may only be used with a convection bake cooking mode It can be used with a delay start and bake time For delay start instructions see Setting Delay Start on
67. n residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber Be careful not to damage the oven gasket If your oven is cooking poorly or the Self Clean is performing badly perform the following check Boil Press the Up button and HI should appear on the display Place your hand near the handle on the oven door Between the door and the control panel you should feel a rush of air on your hand If so your unit is functioning properly and you have had a power failure in your home If no air stream is present call a service technician to replace your cooling fan Convection fan does not rotate Oven door is open Convection fan will turn off if oven door is opened when convec tion is active Close oven door Surface element is too hot or not hot enough Incorrect surface control setting Adjust power level setting Surface element does not heat or does not heat evenly Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for element needed Lightweight or warped pans used Use only flat evenly balanced medium or heavy weight cookware Flat pans heat better than warped pans Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn easily Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches Be sure coo
68. ng red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area 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 Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting Refer to Table 1 for suggested power level settings SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 17 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Bridge surface radiant element Some models The cooktop of your appliance is equipped with a BRIDGE surface element located at the left front and middle posi tions The Bridge can be used when cooking with rectan gular like a griddle or oval shaped cookware The element will maintain an even temperature setting across both portions of the Bridge If needed for normal cookware the Bridge element can work like a single element without the Bridge See Figure 13 The circle symbol indicates that only the front potion will heat SeeFigure 13 The bridge symbol indicates that both front and middle portions will heat See Figure 13 You may switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking A CAUTION Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off HE Hot Element message will turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level The glass surface may still be hot and burns m
69. nia must be rinsed before operating the oven Provide adequate ventilation Aluminum foil and utensils WARNING Never cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Aluminum foil linings may trap heat causing a fire hazard WARNING Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Only use aluminum foil as recom mended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire 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 not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed but it may fuse to break or mark the ceramic glass surface permanently damaging the cooktop surface CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Oven door A CAUTION hinge The door is heavy For safe temporary storage lay the locations door flat with the inside of the door facing down EN To remove oven door b Ss 1 Open oven door completely horizontal with floor See Figure 43 2 Pull the door hing
70. nomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has completely cooled down White glass cooktops only BEFORE SETTING SURFACE 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 under L NOTE neath Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat bottomed cookware should be used Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top Cycling at the The type and size of cookware the number of surface HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too elements in use and their settings are all factors that will small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond not flat the surface elements The areas surrounding the elements Be sure to read detailed instructions for ceramic glass may become hot enough to cause burns cooktop cleaning in the General Care amp Cleaning section About the Radiant Surface Elements and Before You Call checklist section of this Use and The element temperature rises gradually and evenly As the o temperature rises the element will glow red To maintain the selected setting the element will cyc
71. onvection elements will cycle for better heat distribution and faster and more even cooking 30 Setting Convection Broil Use this mode for thicker cuts of meat fish and poultry The convection broiling gently browns the exterior and seals in the juices Convection broiling uses the broil element and a fan to circulate the oven s heat evenly and continuously within the oven The oven can be programmed for convec tion and normal broiling at any temperature between 400 F to 550 F with a default temperature of 550 F See Table 4 To set a convection broil temperature of 500 F 1 Arrange oven racks first Press convect 350 will be displayed and convect and bake will flash 2 Press convect two more times 550 will be displayed and convect and broil will flash 3 Press 500 Press start 500 CONVECT BROIL and the fan icon will be displayed 6 After 5 minutes of preheat place food in the oven amp NOTE The preheat tone will not sound for this feature Convection broiling tips e For optimum browning preheat the broil element for 5 minutes Always pull the rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food e Always use a broiler pan and its insert when broiling available by mail order It Keeps grease away from the high heat of the broil element e Do not use the broil pan without the insert Do not cover the broil pan insert with foil The exposed grease could catch fire If using a sear
72. ouched before the indicator light has turned OFF The message may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF A CAUTION Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders 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 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS A CAUTION Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop To Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element 2 Pushin and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting See Table 8 Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area 3 When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware amp NOTE The surface Element On indicator lights will glow when one or more elements are turned on A quick glance at these indicator lights when cooking is finished
73. oultry dishes Slow cook has two settings Lo 225 F 108 C and Hi 275 F 135 C Both settings can be used with the following options e Bake time e Bake time with delay start Slow cook tips e Slow cooking meats may result in the outside of the meat turning dark this is normal e Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking e When using a single oven rack place in oven rack so food is centered in oven e Position multiple racks to accommodate size of cooking utensils when cooking multiple food items e Add any cream or cheese sauces during the last hour of cooking e Do not frequently open the oven door or leave the oven door open when checking food items The more heat that is lost the longer the food will need to cook e Cover foods to keep them moist or use a loose or vented cover to allow foods to turn crisp or brown e Roasts may be left uncovered so browning can occur Cook times will vary depending on the weight fat content bone and the shape of the roast e Preheating the oven is not necessary To set slow cook 1 Position oven racks and cookware in oven Close the oven door 2 Press slow cook some models HI will appear in the oven display indicating the default setting is for high heat If a low setting is needed press slow cook again to select the LO setting and release Press start To stop cooking at any time press off Slow cook can be changed between Hi and Lo settings by pres
74. own in example above The new my favorites settings will overwrite the old ones To delete a favorite Press my favorites for 3 seconds to delete while the oven is not in operation and no cooking mode has been set The heart icon will turn off indicating that the recipe has been deleted 33 OVEN CONTROLS Cooking with Meat Probe CAUTION Do not use kitchen utensils to pull on the probe cable or handles Always insert and remove the probe using the provided handles as shown in Figure 27 and always use a pot holder to protect hands from possible burns Use the probe feature for best results when cooking foods such as roasts hams or poultry For meats like poultry and roasts using a probe to check internal temperature is the safest method to ensure properly cooked food The probe feature when set correctly will signal an alert when the internal food temperature reaches the desired set target temperature When active the probe displays the internal food tempera ture which is visible in the display during the cooking process This eliminates any guesswork or the need to open the oven door to check the thermometer probe pa connector handle ORI probe cable probe sensor Figure 27 Using the probe amp NOTE On some models the meat probe receptacle may be located in the top of the oven cavity toward the front 34 ma IMPORTANT e Do not store the probe inside the oven Use only the
75. r closed connector ZZ oven al 4 rack fe P as LA a m PS snnector open oven arm door ED Figure 18 Assembly of the Effortless oven rack 21 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS End should point up as explained in Step 5 End should left and right a point up a gt door connector explained brackets in Step 5 with connector arm ends shown in locked position S pointing upwards Figure 19 Effortless oven rack after assembly BA oS Figure 20 Left amp right brackets pointing up 22 1 steam self clean clean 2 delay bake start time OVEN CONTROLS O a Oo R onoff 15 12 Q convect broil 1 1 10 ie steam self 1 2 3 mos ed l clean 5 clean a l L del bak l T O O tine 4 5 6 5 temp temp i l z ane omott tee a a ier cook 7 8 ee A Ww W on off D 14 15 O on off O f Q 09 bake broil convect warm start 0 off by O 20 21 Oven Controls Features 11 Convect Use to select between convection bake To get the best use of your oven take some time to become familiar with the various features and functions of you oven model Detailed instructions on using each oven feature and function of the controls can be found in this section of the owner s manual 1 Steam Clean Use for steam clean function 2 Delay Start Use to program a delayed time bake or delayed self cleaning cycle start time 3 Set Clock Use
76. r 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 2 2013 Electrolux Home Products Inc Need Help Visit 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 you better Read this Use amp Care Manual This manual contains instructions to help you use and maintain your oven properly If You Received a Damaged Oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save Time and Money Check Solutions to Common Problems on page 52 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 http www frigidaire com or by dropping your product registra tion card in the mail Record model and serial numbers here Purchase Date Frigidaire model number Frigidaire serial number Serial Plate Location lt m All rights reserved Printed in the USA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTIONS AND WA
77. rature 1 Press probe key and hold for 6 seconds 2 Press self clean key and toggle until Continu appears as shown in Figure 31 then press start to accept Figure 31 Probe set to continue cooking To set the oven to automatically stop cooking and start warm once reaching target temperature 1 Press probe key and hold for 6 seconds 2 Press the self clean key and toggle until CAnCEL appears as shown in Figure 32 then press start to accept Figure 32 Probe set to cancel cooking Probe too hot message When the message Prob Too Hot flashes in the display the probe temperature has exceeded 250 F 121 C If the probe is not removed this message may continue until the sensor reaches 300 F 149 C or higher and oven will automatically turn off Be sure the probe sensor is fully covered by the food amp NOTE During cooking the internal food temperature will display by default To see the target temperature press the probe key once After 6 seconds the display will revert to the internal food temperature To assure accuracy do not remove the probe from the food or receptacle until the desired internal temperature is reached If the probe is removed from the receptacle only the probe feature will cancel but the oven will continue to cook If the probe is removed from the food only the probe feature will remain active and may eventually generate a probe too hot message To change the target tempe
78. rature while cooking press the probe key once Use the numeric keys to change the temperature Press the start key to accept any change 35 OVEN CONTROLS Table 5 USDA recommended minimum internal cooking temperatures Food Type Ground meat and meat mixtures Beef Pork Veal Lamb Turkey Chicken Fresh beef veal lamb Medium rare Medium Well Done Poultry Chicken and Turkey whole Poultry Breasts Roasts Poultry Thighs Wings Duck and Goose Stuffing cooked alone or in bird Fresh Pork Ham Fresh raw Pre cooked to reheat Eggs and egg dishes Eggs Eggs dishes Leftovers and Casseroles Internal Temp 160 F 71 C 165 F 74 C 145 F 63 C 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C 165 F 74 C 165 F 74 C 165 F 74 C 165 F 74 C 165 F 74 C 160 F 71 C 160 F 71 C 140 F 60 C Cook until yolk and white are firm 160 F 71 C 165 F 74 C The U S Department of Agriculture states Rare fresh beef is pop ular but you should know that cooking it to only 140 F 60 C means some food poisoning organisms may sur vive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 Visit the USDA Food Safety and Inspection website at www fsis usda gov 36 Setting Slow Cook some models The slow cook feature is best for cooking at lower tempera tures for longer periods of time and works best for beef ribs and brisket pork roasts and p
79. s before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process 12 a IMPORTANT Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area amp NOTE The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the settings needed for best cooking results 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 Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting Refer to Table 1 for suggested power level settings Single radiant surface elements all models The cooktop has 2 or 3 SINGLE radiant surface elements the left rear position the right rear position The left rear element may also be used with the Bridge element CI 4 off Figure 8 Control knob shown is typical only CAUTION Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off HE Hot Element message Models B amp C or the hot surface indicator light Model A will turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is t
80. s delay start Enter the desired start time using the number keys 4 3 0 6 Press start DELAY DOOR and the icons will remain on 7 The control will start the self cleaning at the set start time for the period of time previously selected At that time the icon DELAY will go out CLn and oven icon will appear in the display When the self clean cycle is completed 1 HOT will appear in the display The time of day the word DOOR and the lock icon will remain in the display 2 When oven cools approximately 1 HOUR door OPn will appear and the word DOOR and the icon will flash until the door is unlocked The oven door can then be opened and the timer will revert back to the time of day CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the oven be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty and time of major cleaning later Surface Type Aluminum and Vinyl Painted and plastic control knobs Painted body parts Painted decorative trims Stainless Steel Porcelain enamel broiler pan and insert available by mail order Door liner and body parts Oven racks Oven door Oven interior Recommendation Use hot soapy water and a cloth Dry with a clean cloth Using a soft cloth and clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water Follow
81. s 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 A UET E oe i i 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 SUCH 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
82. se pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior and exterior oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns A WARNING 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 Removing replacing and arranging flat or offset oven racks To arrange Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool prior to operating the oven To remove Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches the stop position Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out To replace Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both sides of oven walls Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place Be sure oven racks are level before using 20 Type of oven racks Flat half oven rack Closed position Effortless oven rack Figure 15 Oven rack types Oven Rack Descriptions e The Flat Oven Handle Rack has a handle to facilitate the sliding of the rack when large amount of foods weigh on it e The Flat Oven Half Rack has a removable insert that can provide extra space for larger food items The right half rack portion may still be used for other food items like a casserole dish To remove the insert squeeze on the left front insert side of the rack and tilt out clockwise To reinstall
83. sing slow cook to toggle between the two settings Press start to activate the new setting Restoring Factory Default Setting Your appliance is programmed with default control settings Over time users may make changes to these settings The following options have settings that can be modified and may have been changed since the appliance was new e 12 or 24 hour display mode e Continuous bake or 6 hour energy savings mode e Silent or audible control e Oven temperature display F or C e Oven temperature adjustments offsets e Stored recipes e Cancel continue cooking with meat probe option amp NOTE If you choose to restore factory default settings all of the above user preferences will be restored to their original settings factory default The oven temperature offset will reset and any stored recipes will be cleared To restore oven control to factory default settings 1 When the oven is in idle and no cooking function is in operation press and hold the 7 key until the acceptance tone sounds about 6 seconds 2 Press start The control is now reset to default settings Adjusting Oven Temperature The temperature in the oven is pre set at the factory When first using the oven be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for the temperature you select you can adjust the actual oven temperature to be more or less than what is displayed Before adjus
84. soils on the oven bottom Removal of especially stubborn or baked on soils may require a manual cleaning Some condensation or water vapor may appear close to the oven vent This is normal The oven gasket may become damp do not wipe dry Open door to broil position and allow to air dry Local water sources often contain minerals hard water and will leave deposits on the oven cavity If this occurs wipe cavity with vinegar or lemon juice Use distilled or filtered water If the door is opened during the steam clean cycle a beep will sound and d 0 will show in the display Close the oven door Keep oven door closed during steam clean cycle Steam clean cannot be programmed with a delay start If steam clean results are not satisfactory run a self clean see Self Cleaning Operation on page 43 Self Cleaning Operation CAUTION e Do not line the oven walls racks bottom or any other part of the oven with aluminum foil Doing so will block heat distribution produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the oven e The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any oven Move birds to another well ventilated room e During the self cleaning cycle the outside of the oven can become very hot to the touch Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance e Do not forc
85. ssemble the Effortless Oven Rack system 1 Locate all required parts You will need the supplied oven rack Effortless Oven Rack is a flat rack with a special dark coating on the left and right rack sides and the two supplied chrome connector arms 2 Open the oven door Be sure the oven is completely cool before proceeding 3 Place the oven rack in positions 2 3 or 4 only Be sure the rack connector brackets are at the rear of the range and pointing towards oven bottom See Figure 16 rack connector bracket Figure 16 Bracket must be at rear of the range 4 Assemble one connector arm at a time With the oven door open and the oven rack in place install one end of the connector arm to the hole in the door connector bracket Figure 17 and the other end in the hole in the rack connector bracket Figure 18 The oven rack may need to be adjusted in or out in the rack position to match the length of the connector arm door connector bracket Figure 17 Connector arm door connection 5 While holding the connector arm in place twist the connector arm so the ends of the connector arm point upwards Figure 19 The connector arm should now be locked into position Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other connector arm Once both connector arms are properly in place be sure to test the oven rack operation by gently closing the oven door The oven rack should move in and out of the oven freely when the door is opened o
86. st will flash 4 Enter the desired roasting temperature using the number keys i e 3 7 5 5 Press start The actual oven temperature will be displayed Convect roast and the fan icon will be displayed The bake broil and convection elements will also cycle for a better heat distribution Convection roasting tips e Use a broiler pan and insert as well as a roasting rack available by mail order The broiler pan will catch grease drippings and the grid will help prevent spatters The roasting rack will hold the meat e It s not recommended to roast chicken on a roasting rack Use a deep pan instead e Place an oven rack on rack position 1 offset rack e No preheat is needed in convection roast e Make sure the roasting rack is securely seated on the grid in the broiler pan Do not use the broiler pan without the insert or cover the insert with aluminum foil e Pull the rack out to the stop position before removing food Position food fat side up on the roasting rack 31 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Time Use bake time when setting the oven to cook for a specific length of time and shut off automatically when the time is complete When cooking time ends the oven will shut off and will beep This feature can be used with bake convection bake convection roast and slow cook modes To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically example Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes 1 B
87. the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area 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 Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting Refer to Table 1 for suggested power level settings SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 15 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Triple Surface Radiant Element Some models Some cooktops are equipped with a triple radiant surface element Symbols around the knob indicate which element will heat The symbol with the center circle blackened indicates that only the inner coil will heat The symbol with two elements blackened indicates that both elements will heat The symbol with three elements blackened indicates that all three elements will heat See Figure 10 You may switch from either setting at any time during cooking Heating with Heating 2 of 3 Heating with all inner small portions 3 portions element only Areas that heat are shown darkened Figure 10 Sing
88. ting test a recipe by using a temperature setting higher or lower than the recommended temperature The baking results should help you to decide how much of an adjustment is needed To adjust the oven temperature higher 1 Press bake for 6 seconds UPO 0 will appear in the display 2 To increase the temperature use the number keys to enter the desired change For example for 30 F press 3 0 The temperature may be increased as much as 35 F 19 C OVEN CONTROLS 3 Press start to accept the temperature change and the display will return to the time of day Press off to reject the change if necessary To adjust the oven temperature lower 1 Press bake for 6 seconds UPO 0 will appear in the display 2 To decrease the temperature use the number keys to enter the desired change Example 30 F 3 0 Then press self clean The temperature may be decreased as much as 35 F 19 C 3 Press start to accept the temperature change and the display will return to the time of day Press off to reject the change if necessary amp NOTE The oven temperature adjustments made with this feature will not change the self clean cycle temperature or the broil temperature The oven temperature adjustments are permanent and will stay in the unit memory unless you manually change it again or if all the controls are reset Even a power outage will not reset these changes Follow the same procedure again if you wish to change it to a
89. ture will be displayed The warm mode is set to turn on automat ically after timed bake has finished 4 To turn the warm feature off at any time press off OVEN CONTROLS Setting My Favorites Recipe Some models The my favorites key allows the user to save a recipe to be recalled at any time The recipe may be for any baking temperature between 170 F 77 C and 550 F 288 C Once saved the user needs only to select the my favorites key and the baking function will start automatically with the pre programmed recipe The oven can recall a cooking sequences from its internal memory which is easily acces sible from a one touch key This function can be used with bake convection bake convection roast and preheat To save a favorite example 450 F bake for 30 minutes 1 Press bake The default temperature will appear in the display Enter temperature needed i e 4 5 0 Press start Press bake time Enter time needed i e 3 0 Press start ae SY Press and hold for 3 seconds my favorites key The icon will be shown to confirm your setting has been saved 6 The bake recipe will start If you do not need it at this time press off To recall a favorite 1 Press my favorites 2 Press start amp NOTE Recalling a my favorites recipe can only be done when the oven is not in operation To overwrite a favorite To overwrite my favorites simply start a new cooking sequence and save it as sh
90. ty edges to prevent curling but do not cut into lean Grease build up on oven surfaces Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking Oven control panel beeps and displays any F or E code error Oven control has detected a fault or error condition Press the off key to clear the error code Try bake or broil function If the F or E code error repeats turn off the power to appliance wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance Set clock with correct time of day Try bake or broil function again If fault recurs press the off key to clear Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen on cooktop surface Mineral deposits from water and food Remove using the recommended Cook Top Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface on the web visit www sears com for replace ment cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a non abrasive cloth or sponge 52 BEFORE YOU CALL Soil not completely removed after self clean Self clean was interrupted Review instructions on Self Cleaning Operation on page 43 Excessive spills on oven bottom Clean before starting self clean Failure to clean soil from the oven frame the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom These areas are not in the self cleaning area but get hot enough to burn on residue Clean these areas before starting the self cleaning cycle Burned o
91. type of cookware used will influ ence the radiant element power level setting needed for best cooking results Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2 Figure 1 Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware See Figure 1 Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element See Figure 2 For detailed information about the ceramic cooktop refer to the Cooktop Mainte nance on page 47 Testing cookware ya L e Flat bottom and straight Curved and warped pans sides e Tight fitting lids e Cookware larger than e Weight of handle does 3 not tilt pan Pan is well balanced l e Pan sizes match the cooking area marked on amount of food to be cooktop by more than half inch or 12mm prepared and the size a ee of the surface element o e Made of material that a conducts heat well e Heavy handle tilts pan e Easy to clean wy L ym e Always match pot diameter to element size e Pan is smaller than the heating area marked on cooktop Figure 2 Proper cookware placement 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 cond
92. uctor Some types of food will cause it to darken Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches Remove these marks immediately 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 Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops Porcelain enamel on metal Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material Porcelain enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops Glass Slow heat conductor Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass a IMPORTANT Do not place empty aluminum glass or porcelain enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly especially if left empty and they may bond to the ceramic cooktop If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop Be sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer s suggestions when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop amp NOTE Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements the glass surface will turn green when the element is turned off This phe
93. und operation and silent operation mode The display will show either bEEP On or bEEP OFF If bEEP On appears the control will operate with normal sounds and beeps If bEEP OFF appears the control is in the silent operation mode 3 Press start to accept the change or press off to reject the change amp NOTE The control will always beep at the end of a minute timer and will beep when a set temperature has been reached even if the control is set to silent operation Setting the Timer The timer on off key controls the minute timer and serves as an extra timer and can be used during any of the other oven control functions To set the minute timer 1 Press timer on off will appear and timer will flash in the display Press the number keys to set the desired time 2 Press start The time will begin to count down and Timer will stay in the display When the time expires End and Timer will show in the display The clock will beep three times every 30 seconds until timer on off is pressed 3 To cancel the minute timer before the set time expires press timer on off amp NOTE If start is not pressed the timer will return to the time of day after 25 seconds The timer does not start or stop the cooking process 25 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Oven Lockout Feature The key controls the oven lockout When active this feature automatically locks the oven door preventing the oven from being turned on It does
94. will sound indicating when to place the food in the oven Preheat can be programmed for temperatures between 170 F to 550 F and is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles For batter and dough based goods such as cakes pastries and breads use the regular bake or convection function for best results To set the preheat temperature for 350 F 1 Arrange the interior oven racks 2 Press powerplus preheat quick preheat 350 will appear in the display Press start 3 350 and PREHEAT will be displayed while the oven is preheating 4 Press off when baking is complete or to cancel the preheat feature To change preheat temperature while oven is preheating ex changing from 350 F to 425 F 1 Press powerplus preheat quick preheat 350 will appear in the display Enter the new preheat temperature Press 4 2 5 Press start 425 will show in the display When baking is complete press off amp NOTE e A beep will sound once the oven temperature reaches 425 F e Once the oven reaches the set temperature the control beeps the word PREHEAT disappears from the display and the convection fan stops rotating The bake feature will display the set oven temperature and will continue cooking at the set bake tempera ture e When preheated place food in the oven During preheat the convection fan is active during the first rise in temperature to allow oven to reach its target temperature faster The bake broil
95. wrap to cover food Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean Use only plates utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the keep warm zone A CAUTION The keep warm zone will not glow red when it is hot but becomes hot enough to cause burns Avoid placing hands on or near the keep warm zone until the keep warm zone hot surface indicator light is OFF Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the keep warm zone as cookware and plates will be hot A CAUTION Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders 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 A CAUTION Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop A CAUTION Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer zone as cookware and plates will be hot SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS To Set the keep warm zone control 1 Place cookware on the warmer zone 2 Press the oneoff key for the warm zone control position The keep warm indicator light will turn on amp NOTE If no further pads are touched within 25 seconds the request to power the keep warm zone on will clear A
96. y material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop amp NOTE The surface Element On indicator lights will glow when one or more elements are turned on A quick glance at these indicator lights when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off 14 To Operate the Dual Surface Element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element Push in and turn the control knob to the inner coil symbol for smaller cookware or to inner and outer coil symbol for larger cookware See Figure 9 Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area O hi Off hpi Figure 9 Inner coil operation L and inner outer coil operation R 3 When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware amp NOTE Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for

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