ELECTRIC RANGE use & care Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Before Setting Oven Controls. . . . . . . 19 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 3 Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . 9 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . 12 Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . 16 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Welcome to our family Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together. This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product. Please read it before using your appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting section will help you with common issues. FAQs, helpful tips and videos, cleaning products, and kitchen and home accessories are available at www.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Read and follow the below instructions and precautions 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 appliance. Do not remove model/serial number plate.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have the appropriate outlet or junction box with the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. It is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a qualified installer to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION • When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot. • Do 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. • 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Improper cookware may break due to sudden changes in temperature. Check the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use. Never leave surface elements unattended. Boil-overs may cause smoking and greasy spills that may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be damaged and may damage the cooktop. Do not use a searing grill meant for use with a broiler pan 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 CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 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.
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS 9 Bakeware The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Attributes Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coatRecommended cooking temperatures ed bakeware is the best for even and times are based on shiny metal heating. It is suitable for all baked bakeware. goods. Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny bakeware.
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food. Condition Attributes Recommendation Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored, cooking times may need to be reduced slightly. If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook time in the recipe or packaging. If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging.
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Material 11 Recommendation Broiling / Roasting Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from Frigidaire.com.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop About the Radiant Surface Elements The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements below a smooth glass surface. The designs on the ceramic cooktop outline the areas of the surface elements underneath. Always match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed cookware should be used. The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 13 Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in “Figure 1: Testing cookware” and “Figure 2: Proper cookware”. The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Types of Ceramic Cooktop Elements The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size and type of element underneath. The elements on your cooktop depend on the model. • A single radiant element has one circle. Some models have a large Simmer to Boil element for large pots • A dual radiant element (some models) has two circles.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or more elements are turned on. A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off. The HOT SURFACE indicator light will turn on when the burner is hot enough to cause burns and will remain on after the burner is turned off until the surface has cooled to a safe temperature.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements (all models) To operate single radiant elements (including Simmer to Boil elements): 1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Figure 8) to the desired setting (refer to the Table 1). 3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 17 Dual radiant surface elements (some models) Symbols on the backguard will help choose which portion of the dual radiant element to set. The symbol indicates a setting for the inner element only. The symbol indicates a setting for both inner and outer elements. To operate a dual radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer elements.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Warm Zone (some models) Use the warm zone to keep cooked foods hot. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the keep warm zone. All food placed on the warming 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 wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven Vent Location 19 Types of Oven Rack 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.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 1 2 3 11 13 10 14 4 1. 5 6 7 8 Bake is for delicate foods that need heat to rise and move gently in the oven. 2. Broil is for broiling and grilling foods under direct, high heat. 3. Steam Clean starts a steam cleaning cycle to loosen light soils. 4. Delay Start sets the oven to start after a specified period of time. 9 12 11. START starts cooking functions and sets the clock. 12. OFF turns off all cooking functions. 13. Warm Zone activates the surface warming element.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 21 Setting the Clock Setting a silent control panel (Aud) When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display will flash 12:00; if so, skip to Step 4. It is recommended to always set the clock for the correct time of day before using the appliance. When selecting a function, an audible tone is heard each time a key is pressed. If desired, the control can be programmed for silent operation. To set the clock: 1.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Adjust Oven Temperature (UPO) Restore Factory Settings (rSEt) Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you can adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the temperature displayed.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 23 Setting the minute timer Operating oven light The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes. The minute timer can be used alone or while using any of the other oven features. If another feature is active when the minute timer is active, the minute timer will show in the display. To view information about other active features, press the key for that feature.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven bottom. The heat and air circulate naturally in the oven. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. The convection fan will turn on in preheat and then cycle on and off as needed during baking. Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C) IMPORTANT The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Broil To set broil: Use the broil function to cook foods that require 1. direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. Broiling may produce smoke. 2. Position bakeware in oven. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the flames. 25 Arrange the oven racks when cool. 3. Press Broil. “HI” will show in the display. 4. Press Up or Down arrows to select HI or Lo. 5. Press START.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Important notes: • Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool. • Broil with oven door closed. If broiling with door open, an alarm will sound alerting you to close the door. If left open, the Broil element does not turn on. • For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help avoid spatter and reduce smoking.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Steam Clean The Steam Clean feature offers a chemical free and time saving method to assist in the routine cleaning of small and light soils. For heavier baked on soils use the Self Clean feature. CAUTION 27 8. Take care opening the door when the steam clean is finished. Stand to the side of the oven out of the way of escaping vapor. 9. Wipe oven cavity and bottom. Do not clean oven door gasket (Figure 13). Avoid leaning or resting on the oven door glass while cleaning cavity.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Cook Time Keep Warm Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for most oven functions. The oven will turn on immediately (or after a specified delay) and stop automatically after the set cook time ends. Keep Warm should only be used with foods that are fully cooked and at serving temperatures. Keep Warm will keep foods warm and ready for serving at 170° F (77°C). If needed, arrange oven racks and place cooked food in oven.
CARE AND CLEANING 29 Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later. CAUTION Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer’s instructions and provide adequate ventilation.
CARE AND CLEANING Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation Porcelain-enameled broiler pan and insert Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, non-abrasive scouring pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or future heating could damage the porcelain.
CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.
CARE AND CLEANING General Cleaning Cleaning Porcelain Enamel Oven Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter for more information about cleaning specific parts of the oven. The oven interior is porcelain on steel, it is safe to clean using oven cleaners. Follow these cleaning precautions: • Allow the oven to cool before cleaning. • Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the appliance manually. Remove soils using hot, soapy water.
CARE AND CLEANING Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Utensils, and Oven Liners 33 Replacing the Oven Light CAUTION WARNING Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard. • Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom.
CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door CAUTION The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. IMPORTANT Special door care instructions - For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object.
BEFORE YOU CALL 35 Oven Baking For best cooking results, preheat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, etc. 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 from your previously owned appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions Baking Problems Baking Problems Causes Corrections Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom.
BEFORE YOU CALL Let us help you troubleshoot your concern! This section will help you with common issues. If you need us, visit our website, chat with an agent, or call us. We may be able to help you avoid a service visit. If you do need service, we can get that started for you! 1-800-374-4432 (United States) Frigidaire.com 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Frigidaire.ca Problem Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not operate Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet.
BEFORE YOU CALL 37 Cooktop Problems Problem Cause / Solution 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 the element needed. Cookware is light weight or warped. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating.
BEFORE YOU CALL Other Problems Problem Cause / Solution Appliance is not level. Be sure the floor is level, strong, and stable enough to adequately support the range. If the floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation. Poor installation. Place the oven rack in the center of the oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust the leveling legs at the base of the appliance until the rack is level. Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level.
WARRANTY 39 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.
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