OWNERS GUIDE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC RANGE Coil Surface Elements Electronic Oven Control Self-Cleaning Oven Interior P/N 316000642 (0003)
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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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP 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.
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. CLOCK PAD Used to set the time of UP and DOWN ARROW PADS Used along with the day. function pads to select oven temperature, cooking time, stop time (when programming an automatic FEATURE stop time), time of day, clean time and minute timer. INDICATOR LIGHTS These light to show which feature is in use.
Setting the Clock and Minute Timer To Set the Clock When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00". Note: The oven function will not work if the time of day clock is not set. 1. Push . 2. Within 5 seconds, push and hold the or until the correct time of day appears in the display. Note: The clock cannot be changed during any timed bake or self-clean cycle. To Set the Minute Timer 1. Push . 2.
Setting Surface Controls 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.
Setting Warmer Drawer Controls (if equipped) Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions The rack can be used in 2 ways: In the upright position to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish under). In the downward position to allow you to place light weight food items and empty dishware (for example, rolls or pastries and dinner plates). Set the warmer drawer rack as shown below.
Before Setting Oven Controls REMOVING & REPLACING OVEN RACKS To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place. 9 ARRANGING OVEN RACKS WITH 5 RACK POSITIONS To bake on 1 rack, place the rack on position 3 or 4. To bake on 2 racks, place the racks on positions 2 and 4.
Setting Oven Controls (continued) To Set the Automatic Timer (Timed Bake Feature) 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 Program the Oven to Begin Baking Immediately and To Shut Off Automatically: 1. Be sure that the clock shows the correct time of day.
Setting Oven Controls (continued) To Broil 1. Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the chart below. Rack Position From Top 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. 2.
Oven Cleaning 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.
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General Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Surfaces How to Clean Glass, Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Parts, 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 (continued) 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. Food spilled on a cool element may be cleaned with a damp clothany remaining soil will burn off the next time the element is used. Never immerse a surface element in water. To Remove the Surface Elements and Drip Bowls 1.
General Cleaning (continued) 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.
Changing Oven Light (some models) Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing the surface or oven lights. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass. To Change the Oven Light (some models) On some models, the oven light automatically turns on when the door is opened. Some models have a switch located on the control panel to turn on the light. The oven light is located at the rear of the oven and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder.
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. This oven is equipped with a state of the art electronic oven controller. Among its many features is a full time oven circuit diagnostics system. The controller constantly monitors its internal circuitry as well as several crucial oven circuits to insure they are all operating correctly.
Cooktop and/or oven light (some models) does not work. Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights (some models) in this Owner's Guide for instructions. Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls. Make sure oven door is opened to broil stop position. Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element. Preheat broil element for searing.
MULTIFLEX RANGE WARRANTY Your product is protected by this warranty Your appliance is warranted by White Consolidated Industries, Inc. WCI has authorized Frigidaire Company Consumer Services and their authorized servicers to perform services under this warranty. WCI authorizes no one else to change or add to any of these obligations under this warranty. Any obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Frigidaire Consumer Services or an authorized Frigidaire servicer.
