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Frigidaire GLEF396AQB Use & Care Manual

Es400 controls, self-cleaning oven with ceramic glass cooktop, convection bake & roast
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Warming Drawer Controls...12-14
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Setting Oven Controls .... 16-26
Self-Cleaning
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Adjusting Your
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Care & Cleaning ..........
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Before You Call
Solutions to
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Convection Cooking Tables ...........
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Warranty ............
Back Cover
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
P/N 316257106
(0108)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Oven Temperature ... Care & Cleaning ..31-34 Before You Call Solutions to 35-36 Common Problems ....Convection Cooking Tables ... Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at: Warranty .... Back Cover http :llwww.frigidaire.com READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N 316257106 (0108)
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of a new range! At Electrolux Home Products, we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority. We know you'll enjoy your new range and ThankYou for choosing our product.
  • Page 3 Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please remember these symbols and follow all instructions given. • Remove all tape and packaging before using the range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range.

  • Page 4: Self-Cleaning

    IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING • Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this YOUR COOKTOP manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place of electric shock, or fire.
  • Page 5 Your ElectronicSurface ElectronicOven Control WarmingZone ElementControl with Clock and KitchenTimer Hot SurfaceIndicatorLight Manual Oven Electric Range Features At a Glance Control Ceramic Glass Upswept e--- Smoothtop_ Design Cooktop AutomaticOven DoorLi Switch Roasting Rack Door Latch Oven Interior Bake Fan (3) Heavy ustable Interior Oven Racks...
  • Page 6 Your Electric Electronic Oven Control with Clock and WarmingZone r,_°an-e ManualOven WarmingDrawer Kitchen, Timer Hot SurfaceIndicatorLight Features LightSwitch Controland =1 WarmingZone Warming ElectronicSurface IndicatorLight Indicator Zone Control ElementControl 2 Single Radiant DigitalDisplay At a Glance Surface Controls DualRadiant Bridge& Single - Element Radiant Control...
  • Page 7 About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cooktop Appearance Cooktop radiant areas that heat The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. ,,_.i!ii_, _ is _i! _ The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the _:_!;_i_,_ area of the surface element underneath.
  • Page 8 :i_i;:i!ii::!: :! :!f!i_::i:ii:i::; !:i:i:iii:ili!i! !:::ii!!i!;fi;i:!: ii : :!: :i;; !;;;;;;;;:::; ;:: !::;!;: ;;;i;_i ;!; !_ : i:i f:iiill ! !; i !i:!:!i _i:!:!: :i_i;i;::ii:::::!::J!!i!::ili:; :i:ii:;!i_:i!i!!?i _:::::!!i; ::f : :;i!::::i :i ; :::i;{:;;::; ;::; ;::!::; ;;;;;;;i:_i i!:i i :iii: iii:il;!ii: ¸i: ¸¸!!! !!i! !:! The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC)
  • Page 9 ESEC Hot Element Indicator Message (HE) After using any of the single, dual or Bridge radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot. Even after turning the control knob to OFF, the cooktop will remain hot for some time. The ESEC control monitors the temperature of the cooktop and displays the message "HE"...
  • Page 10 The Dual Surface Radiant Element The cooktop is equipped with a dual radiant surface element located at the right front (See Fig. 4) position. Symbols on the control panel are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. The symbol shown in Figure 1 indicates that Figure 1 Figure 4 only the inner coil will heat.
  • Page 11 To Operate the Bridge Surface Element: Place correctly sized cookware on the Bridge surface Element £1eme_t element. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See £i £i Figs. 1 and 2) to heat the portion of the Bridge element for normal shaped cookware or clockwise (See Figs.
  • Page 12 Operating the Warming Zone The purpose of the Warming Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the Warming Zone to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start with hot food.
  • Page 13 Arranging the Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot. Oven Vent Location Removing and Replacing Oven Arranging Oven Racks Racks The oven vent is located below the To bake on a single rack, place the To remove, pull the rack forward until rack in position 3 or 4.
  • Page 14 Arranging Warming 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 underneath). •...
  • Page 15 READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use & Care Manual. CONVECTION CONVECTION OVEN LIGHT--...
  • Page 16 _l@ck (liner Co_k Setting the Clock The CLOCK @ pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation. The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation. When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the timer in the display will flash with "PF"...
  • Page 17 Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The KITCHEN TIMER _ and CLEAN _! pads control the Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features. The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes.
  • Page 18 Setting Oven Lockout Feature The _ pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door and prevents the warmer drawer and ESEC Control from being turned on. It does not disable the clock, Kitchen Timer, Warmer Zone or the interior oven lights.
  • Page 19 B_oH L[g_t LOC_ ClOCk COOk U _a Setting Silent Control Operation The STOP TIME _ and CLEAN O pads control the Silent Control operation feature. The Silent Control operation feature allows the oven control to be operated without sounds or beeps whenever necessary. If desired the control can be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the normal sounds and beeps.
  • Page 20 Setting Preheat The PREHEAT e pad controls the Preheat feature. The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to temperature and then indicate when to place the food in the oven. Use this feature when recipes call for preheating. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles.

  • Page 21: Oven Temperature

    . Ew_°Cee_ Time_ Sto# C_ar o_/of_ t_me Setting Bake The BAKE O pad controls normal baking. If preheating is necessary, refer to the O Preheat Feature for instructions. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (The sample shown below is for 350°F). INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 22 Setting Timed Bake The BAKE O and COOK TIME _ pads control the Timed Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Timed Baked feature will turn the oven off at the time you select in advance. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically: (example below to...
  • Page 23 Setting Delayed Time Bake The BAKE _), COOK TIME @ and STOP TIME @ pads control the Delayed Time Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Delayed Time Bake will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 24 Setting Broil (for Electric Ranges) - The _ pad controls the Broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler element for even coverage. The Broil feature is preset to start broiling at 550°F however, the Broil feature temperature may be set between 400°F and 550°F. The broil pan and broil pan insert used together allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the oven broiler.
  • Page 25 Setting Convection Roast The CONV ROAST pad feature is used when cooking with meat. This pad has been designed to give optimum cook performance for roasting meats. The CONVECTION ROAST pad combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element to roast meats and poultry. Preheating is not necessary for meats and poultry.
  • Page 26 Setting Convection Bake Benefits of Convection Bake: The CONV BAKE pad controls --Some foods cook up to 30% faster, circulation the Convection Bake feature. Use saving time and energy. during the Convection Bake feature when Convection --Multiple rack baking. cooking speed is desired. The oven Bake --No special pans or bakeware can be programmed for Convection...
  • Page 27 Preparing for the Self-Clean Cycle: A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth. These temperatures are well above normal cooking temperatures. Adhere to the following cleaning precautions: •...
  • Page 28 To Start Self-Clean Cycle The CLEAN O pad controls the Self-Cleaning feature. If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self-clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hour. So to self-clean for 3 hours will actually take about 4 hours to complete.
  • Page 29 To Start Delayed Self-Clean Cycle The CLEAN _), STOP TIME _ pads and length of clean cycle, controls the Delayed Self-Clean operation. The automatic timer will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance. Be sure to review TO START THE SELF- CLEAN CYCLE for recommended clean times.
  • Page 30 To Start Delayed Self-Clean Cycle (cont'd) INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle: If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycle due to excessive smoke or fire in the oven: 1. Press _. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR and Figure 2-1 the "DOOR LOCKED"...
  • Page 31 Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted and Plastic For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up Control Knobs, Body grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil.
  • Page 32 Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended "Cerama Brite Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner" to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches...

  • Page 33: Care & Cleaning

    Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop (cont'd) Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop: • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean.
  • Page 34 Removing and Replacing the Warming Drawer (Stainless Steel Pull up with finger models only) To Remove Warming Drawer: Turn power off before removing the warmer drawer. Open the drawer to the fully opened position. Locate glide lever on each side of drawer, pull up on the left glide lever and push down on the right glide lever (See Fig.

  • Page 35: Before You Call

    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. POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION OCCURRENCE Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust Range is not level.
  • Page 36 OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION ESEC displays" - - " message. The ESEC Control will display " - - " in the digital display windows indicating that the ESEC has a "Lockout" condition. This condition is normal when using the oven lockout or self- clean features.
  • Page 37 Foods for CONVECTION Foods CONVECTION BAKE ROAST *Decrease *Decrease normal cook time by: normal cook time by: 15-25 % Frozen foods, pies, Meats 15-30 % pastries and pizza Poultry (unstuffed) 20-30 % Refrigerator cookies 15-35 % Begin with the maximum reduction in Refrigerator biscuits 15-30 %...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    RANGE WARRANTY Your range is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLEFOR: PERIOD WE WILL: FULL ONE-YEAR One yearfrom original Payall costsfor repairing or replacing any parts ofthis Costs of servicecallsthat are listedunder NORMAL WARRANTY purchasedate.

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