Electrolux 316520101 Use And Care Manual

Electrolux 316520101 Use And Care Manual

Electrolux 30" free-standing wave-touch electric range use & care guide

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Use & Care Guide
30" Free-Standing Wave-Touch™ Electric Range
316520101 Rev A

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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide 30” Free-Standing Wave-Touch™ Electric Range 316520101 Rev A...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ... 67 ©2007 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Please read & save this guide Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the new premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance.
  • Page 3: Safety

    Do not allow children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 5 • Use care when opening oven door or lower oven drawer (if equipped)—Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.
  • Page 6 Features Wave-Touch™ oven features & options 1. Luxury-Lighting™ interior oven lights -pg 11- 2. Control lock -pg 11- 3. Standard cooking • Bake -pg 21- • Broil -pg 24- • Perfect-Convect • Perfect-Convect • Perfect-Convect • Keep warm -pg 33- •...
  • Page 7: Features

    Wave-Touch™ oven control display & keys 13. Perfect-Pair™ oven key pads • Sure-2-fit™ Upper oven • Lower oven 14. User preferences -pg 46-51- The following options are available under User Preferences: • Clock setting -pg 10 & 46- • Clock display setting -pg 46- •...
  • Page 8 Features Wave-Touch™ cooktop control display Cooktop controls - pg 15-18 - 19. Left rear 6 in. single radiant element (1200W) 20. Warmer zone 6 in. element (100W) 21. Right rear 5/7 in. expandable radiant element (750/1800W) 22. Left front 6/9/12 in. expandable radiant element (1000/2000/2700W) 23.
  • Page 9 Wave-Touch™ range features Your electric range features include: 1. Wave-Touch™ activated glass control panel. 2. Wave-Touch™ electronic oven & surface controls & timers. 3. Sure-2-fit™ cobalt blue self-cleaning upper oven interior. 4. Self-clean oven door latch. 5. Automatic interior oven door light switch.
  • Page 10 Getting Started Setting clock at power up 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. • When your appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Changing settings Software controls the upper and lower ovens so that both may be set to operate at the same time with unique settings. It is very important to understand that before setting or modifying either oven, you must first select which oven you desire to set or modify.
  • Page 12: Settings For Best Results

    Setting for Best Results Upper oven racks Types of oven racks Your appliance is equipped with 2 styles of interior oven racks; 1 offset oven rack and 2 fully extendable Luxury-Glide™ oven racks. offset oven rack Fig. 1 Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food or adjusting the oven racks.
  • Page 13: Settings For Best Results

    Upper oven racks Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food or adjusting the oven racks. Wait until the oven has completely cooled if possible. Oven racks may be HOT and may cause burns. Removing and replacing the offset rack (not illustrated) •...
  • Page 14: Surface Cooking

    Surface Cooking Cookware Using proper cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware.
  • Page 15: Setting Surface Controls

    This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process. Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.
  • Page 16 Setting Surface Controls Setting the Wave-Touch™ cooktop The cooktop control provides 5 digital display windows to help set power levels for the cooking zones located on the cooktop. These settings work the same way as traditional knob settings except the settings are displayed in LED style displays. Available cooktop settings Your control provides 25 different settings for each heating zone (except the warmer zone).
  • Page 17 • Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range 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 surface elements.
  • Page 18: Setting Warmer Zone

    Setting Surface Controls About the warmer zone Use the warmer zone (Fig. 6) to keep hot cooked foods warm such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. DO NOT heat cold food using the warmer zone. Use only plates, cookware and utensils recommended for oven and ceramic cooktop use.
  • Page 19: Display Abbreviations

    List of displayed abbreviations See the chart below for common abbreviations that you may see while using your appliance. Message Message explanation Cooktop lock Self clean Setting the clock Defrost Door open E11* End of cycle F10* Fault code error Hot element Hi setting Hot oven...
  • Page 20 Setting Oven Controls About rapid preheat Use the rapid preheat option on single rack baking to quickly bring the upper oven to baking temperature. The rapid preheat option may be set with the following cooking features: • Bake • Conv bake •...
  • Page 21: Setting Oven Controls

    About baking in upper oven Use the bake feature to cook most food items that require normal cooking temperatures. Bake may be set with the following options: • Rapid preheat • Cook time • Cook time with end time • Probe The following temperature settings apply to the bake feature: •...
  • Page 22: Bake

    Setting Oven Controls Using cook time in upper oven Adding a cook time 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. Cook time may be set with the following features: •...
  • Page 23: Using Cook Time With End Time

    Using cook time with end time in upper oven Adding a cook time along with a specific end time gives the same benefits as the cook time option in addition to controlling exactly when the cooking process will begin and end. Cook time and end time may be set with the following features: •...
  • Page 24 Setting Oven Controls Broiling in upper oven Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. This cooking feature is only available in the upper oven. Use the conv broil feature to cook thicker cuts of meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat and the convection fan for optimum browning results -p.32-...
  • Page 25: Broil

    Setting 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. 3-. Recommended broiling times Use the broiling table -Fig.
  • Page 26 Setting Oven Controls About convection bake Convection bake is part of the Perfect-Convect³™ system. 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.
  • Page 27: Using Convection Convert

    Using 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.
  • Page 28: Convection Roast

    Setting Oven Controls About convection roast How convection roast works Convection roast is part of the Perfect-Convect³™ system. 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.
  • Page 29 Roasting recommendations Roasting rack instructions When preparing meats for convection roasting, you may use the broiler pan, insert and the roasting rack supplied with your appliance. The broiler pan will catch grease spills and the insert will help prevent grease splatters. The roasting rack fits on top of the insert allowing the heated air to circulate under the food for even cooking and helps to increase browning on the underside.
  • Page 30 Setting Oven Controls About the probe function Checking the internal temperature of your food is the most effective way of insuring that your food has been properly cooked. When cooking meat such as roasts, hams or poultry you can use the probe to check the internal temperature without any guesswork.
  • Page 31 Setting the probe See the example below to set the probe target temperature to180°F/82°C when using the convection roast feature with oven set temperature for 325°F/162°C. Example Example Step 1. Insert the probe into the food and place the food into the oven -p. 30, Fig. 1-. 2.
  • Page 32: Convection Broil

    Setting Oven Controls About convection broiling Convection broiling is part of the Perfect-Convect³™ system. Use the conv broil feature to cook thicker cuts of meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat and the convection fan for optimum browning results. This cooking feature is only available for the upper oven.
  • Page 33: Keep Warm

    About keep warm Use the keep warm feature to keep hot foods warm. Keep warm may be set with the following options: • Cook time • Cook time with end time The following temperature settings apply to the keep warm feature: •...
  • Page 34: Slow Cook

    Setting Oven Controls About 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 &...
  • Page 35: Perfect Turkey

    About Perfect Turkey™ Heated air circulates around the turkey from all sides, sealing in juices and flavors. Poultry cooked with this feature are crispy brown on the outside while staying moist on the inside. Perfect turkey combines a cook cycle with the convection fan.
  • Page 36: Defrost

    Setting Oven Controls About defrost Use the defrost feature to thaw small portions of food at room temperature. Defrost may be set in the upper oven only. The Convection fan will operate while defrosting. Defrost may be set with the following options: •...
  • Page 37 About bread proof The bread proof feature maintains a warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened products. Bread proof may be set in the upper oven only. Bread proof may be set in conjunction with the following feature: • My favorite The following temperature settings apply to the bread proof feature: •...
  • Page 38 Setting Oven Controls About my favorite You may store up to 6 of your most frequently used heat settings and cooking times, three for each oven. These keys will light in the display when they are available for setting or recalling. Each key will allow you to store a cooking feature, oven set temperature and a cook time for either the upper oven or lower oven.
  • Page 39: Bread Proof

    Perfect Program™ multi stage Multi stage will allow you to program up to 3 stages of cooking. Each stage may be programmed with a cooking feature, set temperature and a cook time. Multi stage is ideal when you want to add a keep warm after a cooking function.
  • Page 40 Setting Oven Controls Reviewing stages You may review your input after stages 2 or 3 have been programmed. After you have accepted your input in stages 2 or 3 by pressing start you will be directed to a review screen -Fig. 1-. To return to the review screen to view the total cooking time for all stages programmed press MULTI STAGE once.
  • Page 41: Sabbath Mode

    ON even if an attempt is made to set the oven temperature outside of its temperature range. If the oven temperature is set outside of the temperature range, the oven will default to the nearest available temperature. Try to set the desired oven temperature again.
  • Page 42: Setting Sabbath Mode

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Sabbath mode The example below shows setting the oven to observe the Sabbath (and Jewish holidays). Step 1. First set the BAKE feature you need during the Sabbath for either UPPER or LOWER oven. Also make any cooktop settings you may wish to have available.
  • Page 43: Setting Lower Oven Controls

    Setting Lower Oven Controls Perfect Pair™ lower oven The lower oven provides two basic modes, cooking and warming. The lower oven is ideal for cooking foods such as pizza, casseroles, baked potatoes and frozen convenience foods. Use the keep warm feature to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature.
  • Page 44: Keep Warm

    • Auto-suggest (default) setting: 170°F / 76°C • Min. keep warm setting: 150°F / 66°C • Max. keep warm setting: 190°F / 88°C If you enter a temperature beyond this range your control will automatically default to the nearest temperature available.
  • Page 45: Setting Lower Oven Controls

    Setting Lower Oven Controls Setting keep warm in the lower oven See example below to set keep warm for the lower oven to start at 190°F / 88°C. Example Step 1. Press LOWER OVEN 2. Press KEEP WARM 3. Use +hi to increase the temp.
  • Page 46: Setting Your Preferences

    Setting Your Preferences Wave-Touch™ user preferences key controls options for preferences. The display will show a digital abbreviation and a value for every preference each time a key is pressed one at a time. Please read the following instructions before changing the user preferences functions: •...
  • Page 47: Setting 12 Or 24 Hour Mode (Clo)

    Setting 12 or 24 hour mode The clock display mode allows you to choose between 12 and 24 hour mode. The factory pre-set clock display mode is 12 hour. See the example below to change the default mode to 24 hour. Example Step 1.
  • Page 48: Setting 12Hr Energy Saving Mode (Es)

    Setting Your Preferences Setting 12hr energy saving mode (ES) 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.
  • Page 49: Adjusting Oven Temperature (Upo)

    Adjusting oven temperature User programmable offset (UPO) 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 feel your oven is too hot or too cool from your baking experience, the oven temperature may be adjusted to your liking.
  • Page 50: Factory Default Reset (Rst)

    Setting Your Preferences Factory default reset (RST) You may choose to restore your factory settings. This will erase all settings or favorites that you have saved. See the example below reset your control. Step 1. Press and continue to press USER PREF until you reach the factory default reset mode.
  • Page 51: User Preferences Chart

    User preferences chart The following chart will help you navigate through the user preferences. User Preferences Options Preference 1st option Setting clock Clock display 12 or 24 hour mode F° or C° 12hr energy save mode Audio mode* UPO upper oven UPO lower oven Reset to factory pre-sets...
  • Page 52 DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. • DO NOT line the oven walls, oven racks, bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will stop heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior (aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the oven).
  • Page 53: Self-Clean

    Setting self-clean The clean feature provides 3 different choices for self-cleaning the upper oven. Set the clean for lite (2 hrs), med (3 hrs) or heavy soils (4 hrs). The example below shows setting the upper oven for self-clean to begin immediately using a medium (3 hour) setting: Example Step...
  • Page 54: Care & Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Surface Type • Aluminum (trim pieces) & vinyl • Painted and plastic control knobs • Body parts, • Painted decorative trim • Chrome control panel (some models) • Decorative trim (some models) • Stainless steel (some models) •...
  • Page 55: Care And Cleaning

    Surface Type • Oven racks • Oven door • Ceramic cooktop Care and Cleaning Cleaning Recommendations Cleaning Recommendation Oven racks must be removed. 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.
  • Page 56: Cooktop Maintenance

    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 some of the cooktop cleaning cream supplied with your new appliance. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad.
  • Page 57 Cooktop cleaning Plastic or foods with a high sugar content: These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent damage (such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not removed immediately.
  • Page 58 Care and Cleaning The oven door with Luxury- Hold™ hinges To prevent possible burns, do not attempt to remove the oven door until the oven has completely cooled. IMPORTANT The oven door is heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the oven door by the handle.
  • Page 59 The oven door with Luxury- Hold™ hinges To replace the Lift-Off oven door 1. Firmly grasp the oven door along both sides just below the door handle. When positioning the door hinge arms with the door hinge slots in the oven frame, you may wish to use your knee to stabilize the door before attempting to insert the door hinge arms in the hinge slots -Fig.
  • Page 60: Changing Oven Lights

    Self-clean cycle. Changing upper oven lights • 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 or burns.
  • Page 61: Care & Cleaning

    Changing lower oven light Removing lower oven and replacing light 1. Before drawer removal, be sure to turn OFF the lower oven and let the drawer area cool completely. 2. Pull the drawer away from the oven. Using a phillips-head screwdriver remove the two drawer screws from the insides of the front oven drawer compartment -Fig.
  • Page 62 Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of appliance until the oven rack is level. • Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square & have sufficient room for appliance clearance.
  • Page 63: Solutions To Common Problems

    Solutions to Common Problems Problem Oven smokes excessively during broiling Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent Oven control panel beeps & displays any F code error (for example F10, F11, F13, F14, F15, F20, F23, F25, F30, F31 or F90) Oven control panel beeps &...
  • Page 64 Solutions to Common Problems Problem Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface Metal marks on the cooktop Brown streaks or specks on cooktop surface Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen Poor baking results Questions or for service call: Before you Call Solution •...
  • Page 65 Notes...
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  • Page 67: Warranty

    Major Appliance Warranty Information 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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