All About The: Use Care
All About The: Use Care
of your
Gas Range
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Important Safety Instructions ........................... 3-6 Features at a Glance ......................................... 7 Before Setting Oven Controls ........................... 8-9 Before Setting Surface Controls ........................ 10 Setting Surface Controls ................................... 11 Oven Control Functions (540C) .......................... 12 Setting Oven Controls .................................. 13-23 Self-Cleaning ..............................................24-25 Care & Cleaning (EC/SD) .............................. 26-28 Before You Call ............................................ 29-30 Major Appliance Warranty ................................ 31
316901207 (Rev B Nov 2009)
www.frigidaire.ca
Canada 1-800-265-8352
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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 your better. Read this Use & Care manual. It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your range properly. If you received a damaged range ... immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the range. Save time and money. Check the section titled Before you call. This section helps step you through some common problems that might occur. If you do need service, help is only a phone call away. Call Frigidaire Customer Services at 1-800-944-9044.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation, maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related.
WARNING
All ranges can tip. Injury to persons could result. Install anti-tip device packed with range. See Installation Instructions. To reduce the risk of tipping, the range must be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket provided with the range. To check if the bracket is installed properly, visually check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and fully secured by the anti-tip bracket by removing lower front panel or storage drawer from the range. For models equipped with a warmer drawer or lower oven, grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to the installation instructions for proper anti- tip bracket installation. Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the range.
IMPORTANT
For electric ignition models only: Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.
CAUTION
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface and oven burners may be hot even though flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and window. Wear proper apparelloose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces. Do not use water or flour on grease fires smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot. Use dry potholders - moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder. Do not heat unopened food containers - buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured. Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded. User servicingDo not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician, This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range.
WARNING
Use Proper Flame SizeAdjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency. Know which knob controls each surface burner. Place a pan of food on the burner before turning it on, and turn the burner off before removing the pan. Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface burnersTo reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface burners. Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settingsBoilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt. Glazed cooking utensilsOnly certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturers recommendations for cook top use. When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan on. Air curtain or other overhead range hoods, which operate by blowing a downward air flow on to a range, shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the hood and range have been designed, tested and listed by an independent test laboratory for use in combination with each other.
WARNING
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death. This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. For personal safety, the range must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded. If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this range for complete installation and grounding instructions.
grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area around each surface burner. Do not allow grease to accumulate.
Kitchen cleaners and aerosolsAlways follow the manufacturers recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury. Clean ventilating hoods frequentlyGrease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow the manufacturers instructions for cleaning hoods.
WARNING
Personal injury or death from electrical shock may occur if the range is not installed by a qualified installer or electrician. Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a qualified technician. If your gas range model is designed to allow for L.P. conversion, the L.P. conversion kit may be obtained from your local appliance dealer and should be installed by a qualified service technician. Before installing the kit be sure to follow the L.P. Installation Instructions carefully.
Grounding Instructions
Grounding type wall receptacle DO NOT, under any circumstance, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE
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TIMED CHICKEN NUGGETS PIZZA DELAY TIMER
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DOOR CONVECT BAKE COOKTOP ROAST BROIL
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CAUTION
Always use oven mitts when using the oven. When using the appliance, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
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The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack (some models) may be used for most cooking needs. The half rack (some models) design comes with a removable section that allows for taller cooking utensils. The offset oven rack (some models) is designed to place the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than normal. This rack design provides several additional possible positions between the standard positions. To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven rack (some models) in the lowest rack position for baking or roasting large cuts of meat. The Effortless Oven Rack (some models) is described later in this section.
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IMPORTANT
Only the Effortless Oven Rack system should be used in oven rack position 2. Placing ANY other rack in oven rack position 2 will prevent the oven door from fully closing and may damage the oven door, oven cavity or the door connector brackets. If the rack system is not assembled with the connector arms the Effortless Oven rack may be used in oven rack positions 2 thru 6. Do not attempt to use the Effortless Oven rack in rack position 1.
door connector bracket rack connector bracket
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connector arm oven rack
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 glide ability of the Effortless Oven Rack system will be damaged and will cause oven racks to loose their shiny finish and or turn blue. Remove ALL oven racks and clean according to instructions provided in the Care & Cleaning section of this manual. Make sure the oven and oven racks are COMPLETLY cool and safe to touch before attempting to assemble or disassemble the Effortless Oven Rack system. Never pick up hot oven rack parts.
connector arm
Fig. 4
connector arm
left and right door connector brackets with connector arm ends shown in locked position (pointing upwards) Fig. 6 - Effortless Oven Rack after assembly
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CAUTION
Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop 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 range cooktop.
IMPORTANT
Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may damage the cooktop.
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.
*These settings are based for medium-weight metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Fig. 2
CAUTION
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame (Fig. 3).
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CAUTION
Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop 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 range cooktop.
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The smaller simmer burner (some models) is best suited for simmering delicate sauces, etc. The standard size (9,500 BTU) burners may be used for most surface cooking needs. The larger quick boil burner or burners (some models) are best used when bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.
IMPORTANT
In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface control knob to lite. After burner lights push in and turn knob to desired setting. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually.
Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for canning procedures. Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom (see Cookware material types in the Before setting surface controls section). Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly. Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
NOTE
DO NOT cook with the surface control knob left in the LITE position. The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the control knob is left in the LITE position. When setting any surface control knob to the LITE position, all electronic ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the surface burner you are setting will ignite.
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bake time Use to enter the length of baking time needed. delay start Use with bake, convection, convect convert and self-clean features to program a delayed timed bake or delayed selfcleaning cycle. self-clean Use to set a 2, 3 or 4 hour self-clean cycle. set clock pad Use to set the time of day. oven light Use to turn the oven light ON and OFF.
quick preheat Use to quickly preheat the oven. keep warm Use to set the keep warm features.
pizza Use to set the pizza features. chicken nuggets Use to set the chicken nuggets feature.
start Use to start all oven features (not used with oven light).
cancel Use to cancel any oven mode previously entered except the oven lockout, time of day & minute timer. Press cancel to stop cooking.
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NOTE
It is recommended to always set the clock for the correct time of day before using the appliance. The clock cannot be changed whenever any timed or delayed time feature is active.
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NOTES
The minute timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains on the timer. Once less than 1 hour remains, the display will count down in minutes and seconds. Once the timer has less than 1 minute remaining only seconds will display. The minute timer DOES NOT start or stop the cooking process. It serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out. The minute timer can be used alone or while using any of the other oven features.
When the minute timer is in use during a cooking process, the minute timer will be shown in the display. To view the status of other features, press the pad once for the other feature to view the status of that feature.
NOTES
DO NOT attempt to open the oven door while the door Loc (door lock) message is visible. Allow 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock. Once the oven door has locked, the current time of day will reappear in the display. If a control pad is pressed when the oven lockout feature is active the control may triple beep which indicates the keypad action is not available when the oven lockout is active.
Use the add 1 minute feature to set additional minutes to the timer. Each press of the key pad will add 1 additional minute. If add a minute key pad is pressed when the timer is not active, the timer will begin counting down from 1 minute. To add 2 additional minutes to the active timer: Step Press add a minute twice. Press
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NOTES
The oven will bake no longer than 6 hours from the last time the oven door was opened. If you wish to continuously bake, see Changing between continuous bake setting or 6-Hour Energy Saving feature for further information.
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. To set bake to end after 30 minutes: Step 1. Press bake time. Press
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Setting bake
Use the bake feature to cook most food items that require normal cooking temperatures. A reminder tone will sound once the oven reaches the set temperature. Bake can be set at any temperature from 170F to 550F. To set bake using a default temperature of 350F: Step Press 1. Press bake. 2. Press start To set bake for oven temperature of 425F: Step Press 1. Press bake. 2. Enter 425. 3. Press start
2. Enter 30 minutes.
3. Press start.
4. Press bake.
5. Press start. When the set bake time runs out: 1. "END" will appear in the display window and the oven will shut-off automatically. 2. The control will beep 3 times every 30 seconds as a reminder until the cancel key pad is pressed.
NOTES
The default maximum bake time setting is 6 hours. After the bake time feature has been activated, press the bake time pad to display the bake time remaining. The bake time feature may be set with the convect bake and convect roast features. Bake time will not operate with the broil feature.
IMPORTANT
Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for cakes, cookies and muffins.
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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. To program the oven for a delay start and to shut-off automatically (example for baking at 375F for 50 minutes and starting at 5:30): Step Press 1. Press bake time. Fig. 1 Fig. 2
NOTES
After the delay start feature has activated and started the cooking process, press the bake time pad to display the bake time remaining. The delay start feature may be used with the convect or convect convert cooking features. Bake time will not operate when using the broil feature.
2. Enter 50 mintues.
3. Press start.
5. Enter 530.
6. Press start.
7. Press bake.
8. Enter 375.
9. Press start.
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NOTE
When choosing between the convect features, use the convect key pad to toggle between the convect bake or convect roast choices. Suggestion for convect roasting 1. Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods using convect roast. 2. Since convect roast cooks food faster, reduce the cook time by 25% from the recommended cook time of your recipe (check the food at this time). If necessary, increase cook time until the desired doneness is obtained. 3. Do not cover foods when dry roasting - this will prevent the meat from browning properly. To set convect roast (convection roast) with a default oven set temperature of 350F: Step Press 1. Press convect.
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NOTES
When using convection bake cook time reductions may vary depending on the amount and type of food being cooked. The convection fan will take 6 minutes to begin rotating once convection bake or convection roast has been activated.
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NOTES
When convect convert is used with a cook time or a delay start setting, the convect convert feature will display a "CF" for check food when the bake time is 75% complete (See Fig. 2). At this time the oven control will sound 1 long beep at regular intervals until the set cook time has finished. The convection fan will take 6 minutes to begin rotating once the convect convert feature has been activated. When using convect convert cook time reductions may vary depending on the oven set temperature. The minimum amount of cook time allowed using the convect convert feature with a bake time or a delay time bake setting is 20 minutes.
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Layer cakes will have better results using the normal bake feature.
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Broil pan
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CAUTION
The broiler pan and the insert (some models) allows grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. DO NOT use the pan without the insert (Fig. 2). DO NOT cover the insert with foil; the exposed grease could ignite. DO NOT use the broil pan without the insert or cover the insert with aluminum foil. The exposed fat could ignite. To insure proper results use ONLY Electrolux Home Products, Inc. approved broil pan & insert.
WARNING
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn the oven OFF. If the fire continues, use a fire extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.
NOTE
Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing the food.
Suggested broil settings table (gas oven) Food Steak 1 thick Steak 1 thick Steak 1 thick Pork chops 3/4 thick Chicken-bone in Chicken-boneless Fish Shrimp Hamburger 1 thick Hamburger 1 thick Rack position 5th or 6th* 5th or 6th* 5th or 6th* 5th 4th 5th 5th 4th 6th* 5th Setting 550F 550F 550F 550F 450F 450F 550F 550F 550F 550F
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Doneness Medium Medium-well Well Well Well Well Well Well Medium Well
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NOTES
After 20 minutes of cook time the chicken nuggets feature will automatically start the keep warm feature. If keep warm is not necessary, press cancel at any time to stop keep warm. The pizza and chicken nuggets feature uses the convection fan. The fan will take 6 minutes to start rotating once these features have been activated.
NOTES
Use only 1 oven rack for best results when using the pizza feature. The pizza setting is not timed. Be sure to monitor the time needed to finish cooking the pizza. Follow package directions for cook time. Check pizza at the minimum recommended time. The preset oven temperature for the frozen pizza setting is 425F and the fresh pizza is 400F.
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. To set the oven to keep warm: Step 1. Press keep warm. 2. Press start. HLd for hold will appear in the display (Fig. 4).
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NOTE
The keep warm feature will automatically turn the oven off after 3 hours.
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whenever the oven door is closed. The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven interior and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use. To change the interior oven light, see "Changing the oven light" in the Care & Cleaning section.
NOTES
Oven temperature adjustments made will not affect the broil or self-cleaning feature temperatures. If the temperature shows an adjustment of -30F, and a +30F adjustment is needed, you can toggle between the (-) or (+) in the display by pressing self clean. DO NOT USE oven thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to 40 degrees from actual temperatures.
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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. The bake time and delay start pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature may only be used with the bake feature. The oven temperature may be set higher or lower after setting the Sabbath feature (the oven temperature adjustment feature should be used only during Jewish Holidays), however the display will not be visible and no audible tones will be provided when a change occurs. Once the oven is properly set using the bake feature with the Sabbath mode active, the oven will remain continuously ON until cancelled. The Sabbath mode will override the factory preset 6-Hour Energy Saving feature. If the oven light(s) are needed during the Sabbath, press the oven light pad 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. It is recommended that any oven temperature change with the Sabbath feature active be followed with 2 presses of the start pad. This will insure the oven remains ON even if the attempt to set the oven temperature was lower or higher than the oven control can accept. If the oven temperature is set incorrectly, the oven temperature will default to 170F or 550F. Try to set the desired oven temperature again.
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NOTES
If a delay start time longer than 12 hours (maximum of 24 hours) in advance is desired, set the display mode for the 24 hour setting. For detailed instructions see the section Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes. It is not advised to attempt to activate any other program feature except BAKE while the Sabbath feature is active. ONLY the following key pads will function correctly with the Sabbath feature: 0-9 number pads, bake, start & cancel. ALL OTHER KEYPADS should not be used once the Sabbath feature is activated. You may change the oven temperature once baking has started. Press bake , enter the oven temperature change (170 to 550F) and press start (for Jewish Holidays only). Remember that the oven control will no longer beep or display any further changes once the oven is set for the Sabbath feature. If the keep warm feature was activated and the Sabbath feature was set the keep warm feature will automatically shut-off the oven off after 3 hours.
Fig. 1 The food may be safely removed from the oven while still in the Sabbath feature, however the oven cannot be turned back on until after the Sabbath/Holidays. After the Sabbath observance turn OFF the Sabbath feature. At the same time press and hold both the + pads for at least 3 seconds.
SF will disappear from the display and the oven may be used with all normal functions.
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SELF-CLEANING
Self-cleaning
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. Your oven allows you to set 3 different self-cleaning cycle durations. A 3-hour cleaning time is best used for normal cleaning; 2-hour time for light soils and a 4-hour time option for heavier burnt-on soils.
CAUTION
During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room. DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution when opening the door after the self-cleaning cycle is complete. The oven may still be VERY HOT.
IMPORTANT
Adhere to the following self-clean precautions: DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior. DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket. DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage (See Fig. 1). Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils and ANY ALUMINUM FOIL. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures and will melt. Completely remove ALL OVEN RACKS and ANY ACCESSORIES. If the oven racks are not removed they will lose their special coating properties and no longer slide in and out of the oven cavity effortlessly. Remove any excessive spillovers. Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped-up and removed before starting the self-cleaning cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures. 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. Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water. These areas are shown in white (See Fig. 1).
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SELF-CLEANING
Setting a self-clean cycle or a delayed start self-clean cycle
Examples: To start an immediate self-cleaning cycle and/or how to add a delay start time of 9:00 oclock and shut-off self-clean automatically: Step Press When the self-clean cycle has completed: 1. The time of day and Hot will appear in the display window (See Fig.3). 2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 hour and Hot is no longer displayed the door OPn message should appear (Fig. 4). When this message turns off the oven door may be opened. Use caution and avoid possible burns when opening the door after the selfcleaning cycle has completed. The oven may still be VERY HOT.
1. Be sure the control is set with the correct time of day, ALL the oven racks are removed and the oven door is closed. Go to step 5 if you wish to start the self-clean immediately. Finish steps 2 thru 6 if setting a delay start self-clean. 2. Press delay start.
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If it becomes necessary to stop a self-clean cycle once it has been activated: 1. Press cancel. 2. If the self-clean cycle has heated the oven to a high temperature, allow enough time for the oven to cool and for the door OPn message to appear (Fig. 4). When this message turns off the oven door may be opened. 3. Restart the self-clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected.
5. Press self clean once for a 3-hour clean time, press self clean twice for 4-hour clean and press 3 times for a 2-hour self-clean cycle time. 6. Press start.
CAUTION
To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the self-cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape. DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution and avoid possible burns when opening the door after the self-cleaning cycle has completed. The oven may still be VERY HOT.
IMPORTANT
As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven door lock will begin to close automatically. door Loc will appear in the display (See Fig. 1). DO NOT open the oven door while door Loc is on (allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock). Once the door has locked CLn will appear in the display indicating the oven will begin the self-clean process (Fig. 2).
NOTES
Whenever the self-clean feature is active you may check the amount of time remaining in the self-clean cycle by pressing the pad once. The oven door will be locked until the range has cooled sufficiently. You will need to allow about 1 additional hour to the time displayed before you can open the oven door.
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When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.
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For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to the OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place. Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF and if needed remove any knobs from the panel. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the dishcloth before wiping the control panel; especially when wiping around the controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping the control panel.
If your range finish is Easy Care 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, chlorides, 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 non-abrasive scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled non-abrasive scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. Oven racks must be removed from oven before starting selfclean cycle. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry. Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door. Do not clean the oven door gasket. On self-cleaning 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. See Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners instructions provided in the following Care & Cleaning section.
Porcelain enamel broiler pan and broiler pan insert (if equipped) Door liner & body parts
Oven racks
Oven door
Cooktop surface and contoured well areas, surface burner heads, caps and burner grates
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CAUTION
To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt any of the cleaning instructions provided below before turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to cool. Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized qualified Agency.
Routinely clean the cooktop. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry to avoid scratches. Keeping the surface burner head ports and slots clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. See the following sections for more instructions.
slots
orifice port
Each burner head has a small ignition port located as illustrated. Should you experience ignition problems it may be that this port hole is partially blocked with soil. With the burner head in place, use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port (See Fig. 1 - center burner not shown).
CAUTION
Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.
The light bulb is located at the rear of the oven and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use. To replace the oven light bulb: 1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range. 2. Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield that covers the light bulb. 3. Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb. 4. Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder back into place. 5. Turn power back on again at the main source (or plug the appliance back in). 6. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see Setting the clock in this Use & Care Guide.
IMPORTANT
Always keep the surface burner caps in place whenever a surface burner is in use. When replacing the burner caps, be sure the burner caps are seated firmly on top of the burner heads. The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place on the cooktop. For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners DO NOT allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice opening.
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CAUTION
The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. To remove oven door: 1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - See Fig. 1). 2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door (See Fig. 2). A tool such as a small flatblade screwdriver may be required. 3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides (Do not use the oven door handle - See Fig. 3). 4. Close the door to the broil stop position (the oven door will stop into this position just before fully closing). 5. With the oven door in the broil stop position, lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven frame (See Fig. 4). To replace oven door: 1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides (Do not use the oven door handle - See Fig. 3). 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 Fig. 4). The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins. 3. Fully open the oven door (horizontal with floor - See Fig. 1). 4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges (See Fig. 2) to the locked position. 5. Close the oven door. Special door care instructions - Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Read the following recommendations: 1. Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place. 2. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object. 3. Scratching, hitting, jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time.
Fig. 3
Oven door hinge locations with oven door fully open.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
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Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see Adjusting Oven Temperature section in this Use & Care Guide. The time of day is not set. The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. See Setting the clock in Setting oven controls section. Make sure cord/plug is plugged correctly into outlet. Service wiring is not complete. Contact your dealer, installing agent or authorized service agent. Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.
Oven portion of appliance does not operate. Surface burners do not ignite.
Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired cooking feature. See Setting Oven Controls in this manual or see Entire appliance does not operate in this checklist. Surface control knob was not completely turned to LITE. Push in & turn the surface control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size. Burner ports are clogged. With the burner OFF, use a small-gauge wire or needle to burner head slots and ignition ports. See Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners in the Care & Cleaning section for additional cleaning instructions. Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only). Be sure power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners can be lit manually. See section on Setting Surface Controls.
Burner slots or ports are clogged. With the surface burner OFF, clean ports with a small-gauge wire or needle. Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame & allow burner to operate until flame is full. Dry the surface burners thoroughly following the instructions under Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners provided in the Care & Cleaning section.
Dust particles in main gas line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue. In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air. Oven control not set properly. Follow instructions under Self-cleaning. Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting a Self-cleaning cycle" under Self-cleaning.
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Solutions to common problems Solution Failure to clean bottom, front top of oven, frame of oven or door area outside oven seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket. Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls. Make sure oven door closed. Meat too close to upper burner. Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat & the burner. Preheat the oven. Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean. Broiler pan and insert wrong side up and grease not draining. Always place insert on the broiler pan with ribs up & slots down to allow grease to drip into pan (some models). Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
Excessive spillovers in oven. For example this will happen for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present see Broiling in the Setting Oven Controls section. Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press cancel to clear the display & stop beeping. Try the bake or broil feature again. If the F code error repeats, remove power from appliance, wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance and set clock for the time of day. Try the bake or broil feature again. If the fault recurs, record fault and call for service. Be sure the light is secure in the socket. Also see Changing & replacing the oven light section. Be sure floor is level, strong & stable enough to adequately support range. If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation. Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level. Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square & have sufficient room for appliance clearance.
Oven control panel beeps & displays any F code error (for example F10).
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.
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DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMERS 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 Service Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below.
This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.
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