EN GAS SLIDE-IN RANGE USE AND CARE GUIDE A02992603 rev.
Finding Information Table of contents Please read & save this guide Finding information...............................................2 Important Safety Instructions........................... 3-6 Features............................................................. 7-8 Oven Cooking.................................................. 9-10 Surface Cooking..................................................11 Before Setting Surface Controls........................12 Setting Surface Controls..................
Important Safety Instructions What you need to know about safety instructions Warning and Important Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating a microwave. ALWAYS contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
Important Safety Instructions • • User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance. Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.
Important Safety Instructions • Electronic controllers can be damaged by cold temperatures. When you use your appliance for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period of time, make sure that it has been exposed to a temperature above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP • Use proper flame size—Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN • • • • • • Use Care When Opening Door or Drawer— Stand to the side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven/warmer drawer. Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven is vented at the front above the oven door or through the rear of cooktop. Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns.
Features Range features 1 2 3 4 5 Your Range includes: 1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer. 2. Left front burner valve and knob. 3. Left rear burner valve and knob. 4. Warmer drawer control knob. 5. Center burner valve and knob. 6. Right rear burner valve and knob. 7. Right front burner valve and knob. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Self-clean door latch. Cooling fan vent. Broil burner. Self-cleaning convection oven interior. Convection bake cooking system.
Features Oven control features & options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 20 12 13 15 16 21 17 1. Timer 2. Add 1 minute 3. Cook time 4. Delay start 5. Slow cook 6. Keep warm 7. Preheat 8. Cakes & breads 9. Convection convert 10. Probe 11. Self clean 12. Convection bake 13. Bake 14. Start 15. Broil 16. Convection roast 17. Oven light 18. Cancel 19. Set clock 20. Numeric key pads 21. Oven door lock 14 18 19 Minimum & maximum control settings Feature Min. temp Max.
Oven Cooking Oven vents location The oven is vented in the center rear on the cooktop. 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. Types of oven racks Oven Vent Some models are equipped with a blower which runs in baking and self-cleaning mode to keep all internal components at a cool temperature.
Oven Cooking Luxury GlideTM oven racks Luxury-GlideTM extendable oven rack upper rack portion IMPORTANT Remove ALL oven racks before starting a fresh clean cycle. If oven racks are left inside the oven during a cleaning cycle, the slide ability of the Luxury-GlideTM oven racks may be damaged and all of the oven racks will lose their shiny finish. Clean oven racks according to the instructions provided in the Care & Cleaning section. release lever Fig.
Surface Cooking Surface cooking utensils Pans should have flat bottoms. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom. There should be no gaps between the pan and ruler. * Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may be used but must conform to the above recommended cookware requirements. *GOOD • Flat bottom and straight sides. • Tight fitting lids. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.
Before Setting Surface Controls PLACEMENT OF BURNER CAPS To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame size. It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations BEFORE operating the cooktop burners. Remember: • Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a surface burner.
Setting Surface Controls Setting surface controls Your cooktop may be equipped with any combination of the following burners: Simmer Burner: best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. Standard Burner: used for most all surface cooking needs. Large Burner: best used when bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food. Regardless of size, always select a utensil that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared.
Getting Started Setting Clock at Power Up Preheat Temperature Display You will be prompted to enter the time of day in the event of a power failure or when you first provide electric power to your appliance. Once a cooking feature has been started, the control will display the actual oven temperature while preheating. Once the oven reaches the oven set temperature, only the oven set temperature will be displayed. • When your appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display. .
Setting Oven Controls Preheat The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking temperature. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles. The following temperature settings apply to the preheat feature: • Auto-suggest (default) setting: 350°F/177°C • Min. preheat setting: 170°F / 77°C • Max.
Setting Oven Controls Bake Use the bake feature to cook most food items that require normal cooking temperatures. The following temperature settings apply to the bake feature: • Auto-suggest (default) setting: 350°F/177°C • Min. bake setting: 170°F / 77°C • Max. bake setting: 550°F / 288°C Setting bake See example below to set a bake to start immediately using the default temperature. Example Step For best results • As much as possible, use only one rack on position 2 or 3 and center the pans.
Setting Oven Controls Cook Time Adding a cook duration when baking is beneficial when a recipe requires a specific temperature and period of time to cook. Following the recipe cook time helps insure the best possible results.
Setting Oven Controls Delay Start (with cook time) Adding a cook duration along with a specific start time gives the same benefits as the cook time option in addition to controlling exactly when the cooking process will begin and end.
Setting Oven Controls Convection Bake The following temperature settings apply to the conv bake feature: Convection Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven heat evenly and continuously. The improved heat distribution allows for even cooking with excellent results. Multiple rack cooking may slightly increase cook times for some foods, but the overall result is time saved. • Auto-suggest (default) setting: 350°F/177°C • Min. bake setting : 170°F / 77°C • Max.
Setting Oven Controls Convection Convert The conv convert option allows you to convert any normal baking recipe using the convection bake feature. The control uses the normal recipe settings and adjusts to a lower temperature for convection baking. Conv convert must be used with Conv Bake feature. See the example below to set conv bake, starting immediately with the auto-suggest (default) setting of 350°F (177°C) and adding the conv convert option.
Setting Oven Controls Convection Roast See example below to set convection roast to start immediately with the auto-suggest (default) setting: Convection roast combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element to rapidly roast meats and poultry. Heated air circulates around the meat from all sides, sealing in juices and flavors. Meats cooked with this feature are crispy brown on the outside while staying moist on the inside.
Setting Oven Controls Broil Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The following temperature settings apply to the broil feature: • Auto-suggest (default) setting: 550°F / 288°C • Min. broil setting: 400°F / 204°C • Max. broil setting: 550°F / 288°C Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door. If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher. Do not put water or flour on the fire.
Setting Oven Controls Broil The broil pan insert (if equipped) contains slots that allows grease from the meat to drain into the broil pan. Place prepared meat on broil pan insert and then place onto broiler pan as shown -Fig. 1-. 5 Recommended broiling times 4 Use the broiling table -Fig. 3- for approximate recommended broiling times for the types of meats listed. Increase or decrease broiling times, or move the broiling pan to a different rack position to suit for doneness.
Setting Oven Controls Keep Warm Cakes Breads The Keep Warm feature will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Keep Warm feature will shut-off automatically. The Keep Warm should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperature. The Keep Warm feature will maintain an oven temperature of 170°F (77°C). The Cakes Breads functions are designed to give optimum baking performance for Cakes or Breads.
Setting Oven Controls Probe When cooking meat such as roasts, hams or poultry you can use the probe to check the internal temperature without any guesswork. For some foods, especially poultry and roasts, testing the internal temperature is the most effective way of insuring that your food has been properly cooked. Your oven will automatically change from cooking to keep warm once the probe has reached the set temperature.
Setting Oven Controls Probe See the example below to set the probe. IMPORTANT Example Step Press 1. Prepare the food and properly insert the temperature probe into the food. DO NOT preheat or start cooking before properly inserting the meat probe. The probe should be inserted into the food and receptacle while the oven is still cool. 2. Place the prepared food on the desired oven rack position and slide into the oven. 3.
Setting Oven Controls Slow Cook The slow cook feature may be used to cook foods more slowly at lower oven temperatures. The cooking results will be like that of a Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot. This feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork & poultry. Slow cooking meats may result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but not burnt; this is normal. Slow cook may be set with the following options: • Cook time • Cook time with delay start For Slow Cook two settings are available, high (Hi) or low (Lo).
Setting Oven Controls My Favorite The My Favorite feature may be used to record and recall your favorite recipe settings. This feature may store 1 setting for each of the basic cooking pads. The keypads that a recipe may be stored with are Bake, Conv Bake, Conv Roast, Cakes Breads, Preheat, Broil and Slow Cook. This feature will also store and recall Cook Time or Keep Warm added settings.
Setting Oven Controls Sabbath mode This appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath/Holidays. This mode will turn off all audible tones or visual display changes normally provided by the oven control. BAKE is the only cooking features available while in the Sabbath mode. You must first set the BAKE feature and the temperature needed, the COOK TIME option if needed before setting the Sabbath mode.
Setting the Warmer Drawer Warmer Drawer The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures. Examples are vegetables, gravies, 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 items placed in the warmer drawer should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality.
Setting the Warmer Drawer Warmer Drawer (con’t) To Operate the Warmer Drawer: 1. Arrange the warmer drawer rack (if needed) in warmer drawer and place the cooked food or dishes in the warmer drawer. Close warmer drawer. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if desired. 3. Once warming is finished, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the items.
Setting Your Preferences Setting clock Changing between °F or °C See the example below to set the clock to 1:30. Your control has the ability to display and set Fahrenheit or Celsius temperatures. The factory preset temperature display is Fahrenheit. Example Step Press See the example below to change the default temperature display to Celsius. 1. Press SET CLOCK. Example 2. Enter 1:30 to advance to 1:30. Step Press 3. Press START to accept or press CANCEL to reject. 1.
Setting Your Preferences Setting 12hr energy saving mode The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 hour energy saving feature that will shut off the appliance if the oven has been heating for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes. The oven can be programmed to override this feature for continuous baking. See the example below to turn off 12 hour energy saving mode. Example Step 1. Press and hold TIMER for 3 seconds until “12Hr OFF” or “StAy On” appear in the display. 2.
Setting Self-Clean Cycle Before starting self-clean A self-cleaning oven automatically cleans with high temperatures that are well above those used for normal cooking. The self-clean feature eliminates soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash that you can later easily wipe away with a damp cloth. Adhere to the following precautions when running the self-clean cycle: • Allow the oven to cool before cleaning. • Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven manually.
Setting Self-Clean Cycle Setting self-clean The SELF CLEAN pad controls the Self-Cleaning feature. When used with a the Delay Start pad, a delayed Self-Cleaning cycle may also be programmed. The Self Clean feature allows for any Self-Cleaning cycle time from 2 (2:00) to 4 hours (4:00). You may also choose the clean time in 1 minute increments (for example 2 hours and 50 minutes) by pressing the corresponding number keypads.
Setting Self-Clean Cycle See example below to start an immediate SelfCleaning cycle or to set a Delay Start time of 8:00 o’clock and shut-off automatically (example provided is a default 3 hour Self-Clean cycle) Example Step Press IMPORTANT • If a self-clean cycle was started but did not finish due to a power failure, your oven may not be completely cleaned. After power has been restored and the oven door has unlocked, set for another self-clean if needed. 1.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning Recommendations Surface Type Cleaning Recommendation • Aluminum (trim pieces) & vinyl (some models) Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. • Painted and plastic control knobs • Body parts • Painted decorative trim For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.
Care and Cleaning Special door care instructions Changing oven lights IMPORTANT Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Read the following recommendations: • • Do not close the oven door until all the interior oven racks are fully inserted and retracted to the back of the oven. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object. The oven door glass may break or even break at a later time unexpectedly.
Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door The oven door is heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the oven door by the handle. IMPORTANT Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Read the following recommendations: • Do not close the oven door until all the interior oven racks are fully inserted and retracted to the back of the oven. • Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object.
Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door (con’t) Roller pin Cleaning cooktop, burner grates, caps and heads The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the gas burner are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. Hinge arm hook Hinge arm notch Slot bottom Do not remove any parts from the cooktop until they have completely cooled and are safe to handle. IMPORTANT Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning cooktop, burner grates, caps and heads ● To avoid possible burns use care when cleaning the cooktop. DO NOT attempt to clean the cooktop whenever the cooktop or burner heads are still hot. ● To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt any of the following cleaning instructions provided before turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to cool. ● To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt to operate the surface burners without the burner caps.
Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Drawer To Remove the Drawer: 1. Open the drawer to the fully opened position. 2. Locate glide lever on each side of drawer, pull up on the left glide lever and push down on the right glide lever (See Figure 1). 3. Pull the drawer away from the range. To Replace the Drawer: 1. Pull the plastic slider to the front of the glide slots on each side of the drawer cavity (See Figure 2). 2. Align the glide on each side of the drawer with the drawer cavity glide slot.
Solutions to common problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Before you call Problem Solution Oven control beeps and displays an F error code. • Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Push CANCEL pad to clear the display and stop the display from beeping. Reprogram the oven.
Solutions to common problems Before you call Problem Solution Oven smoke excessively during broiling • Meat too close to the broiler element. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance between the meat and the broiler. Preheat broil element for quick searing operation. • Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean. • Grid on broiler pan wrong side-up. Grease does not drain into broiler pan.
Solutions to common problems Baking problems For best cooking results pre-heat the oven when baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meats or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previous appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions Chart BAKING PROBLEMS Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom.
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Warranty Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace 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.
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