OWNERS GUIDE Coil Surface Elements Electronic Oven Control - ES I or ES II Self Cleaning Oven Feature READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Contents Product Registration ......................................................... 2 Versión en español ........................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 3-4 Setting Surface Controls ................................................... 5 Before Setting Oven Controls .............................
Product Registration Register Your Product The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to Frigidaire Home Products. Thank you for choosing this range. The information contained within this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your range. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new range.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOK TOP IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off before removing the pan. Use Proper Pan SizeThis appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element.
Setting Surface Controls for Models with Coil Elements Surface Unit Control To Operate the Surface Element 1. Place cooking utensil on the surface element. 2. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob in either direction to the desired setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. 3.
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location For models equipped with coil surface elements, the oven vent is located under the left rear surface element. For models equipped with a ceramic-glass cook top the oven vent is located below the backguard. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vents. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Arranging Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN).
Oven Control Styles 1 or 2 - Control Pad Functions READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various functions of the oven as described below. Refer to Control Style 1 or Control Style 2, depending on your model. The oven can be programmed to: Bake normally Time bake (Figure 2 Only) Vari Broil Self-clean START PADPush to activate oven after oven functions are set.
Oven Control Style 2 Setting the Clock and Minute Timer For a silent control panel (Control Style 2 Only): When choosing a function, a beep will be heard each time a pad is pushed. If desired, the controls can be programmed for silent operation. Push and hold STOP TIME for 7 seconds. After 7 seconds, the control will beep once. This will block the controls from sounding when a pad is pushed. To return the sound, push and hold STOP TIME again for 7 seconds until 1 beep is heard.
Oven Control Style 1 or 2 - Bake Control Style 1 Note: The oven control has a built-in safety feature that will shut off the oven if the control is left on for more than 11 hours 59 minutes. Control Style 2 To Set or Change the Temperature for Normal Baking - Control Style 1 or 2 The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (65°C to 287°C). To Set the Controls for Normal Baking: 1. Turn Temperature Control Knob to the desired baking temperature. 2. Push .
Oven Control Style 2 Automatic Timer Control Style 2 To Set the Automatic Timer (Timed Bake Feature, Control Style 2 Only) The BAKE TIME and STOP TIME controls operate the Timed Bake feature. The automatic timer will turn the oven on and off at the times you select in advance. The oven can be programmed to start immediately and shut off automatically or to begin baking at a later time with an automatic shutoff. To Begin Baking Immediately with an Automatic Shut-Off: 1.
Oven Control Styles 1 or 2 - Broil Clock Style 2 Clock Style 1 The broiler pan and its grid allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. DO NOT use the pan without its grid. DO NOT cover the grid with foil. The exposed grease could ignite. To Broil - Control Style 1 or 2 1. Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the chart below.
Oven Control Styles 1 or 2 - Self Cleaning Oven During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another wellventilated room. DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil.
Oven Control Styles 1 or 2 - Self Cleaning Oven Control Style 1 Control Style 2 To Start the Self-Clean Cycle - Control Style 1 The oven is programmed to run a 3 hour self-clean cycle. 1. Be sure the oven door is closed. 2. Turn Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN. 3. Push . 4. If the door is left open, the "LOCK" indicator light will flash, but the lock motor and clean cycle will not start.
General Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Surfaces How to Clean Glass, Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Sides, and Decorative Trim For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.
General Cleaning - Coil Element Models Be sure the range is cool before removing elements or drip bowls. Be careful not to bend terminal ends when replacing elements after cleaning. Surface Elements and Drip Bowls Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip pans easier. The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot element will burn off.
General Cleaning The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. To Remove and Replace Oven Door To Remove Oven Door: 1. Open the door. 2. Remove screws located on the inside of the oven door near the hinges A (one on each side.) 3. Close the door to the quarter-open position. Grasp the door firmly on both sides and lift up and off the hinges. 4.
Oven Control Style 1 or 2 - Customizing Your Oven Performance Note: The adjustments made will not change the self-cleaning temperature. Control Style 1 The temperature in the oven has been set at the factory. When first using the oven, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. If you think the oven is too hot or too cool, the temperature in the oven can be adjusted. Before adjusting, test a recipe by using a temperature setting that is higher or lower than the recommended temperature.
Avoid Service Checklist Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Range is not level. Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the oven rack is level.
Drip bowls are pitting or rusting. Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, if allowed to stand in/on bowls will cause corrosion. Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spillover Normal environment. Houses along sea coast are exposed to salt air. Protect bowls as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air. Drip bowls turning color or distorted. Bottom surface of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop surface.
RANGE WARRANTY Your range is protected by this warranty In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by WCI Canada, Inc.