Checking for proper burner cap placement ....Need help?? Using the griddle (some models) ......Setting Surface Controls ........Visit the Frigidaire web site at www.frigidaire.com Setting a surface burner .......... Before you call for service, there are a few things you can Home canning ............
Read all instructions before using this appliance. 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 If the information in this manual is not followed WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
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Wear proper apparel--loose-fitting • Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or hanging garments should never be worn while drawers of a range can result in serious injuries using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other and also cause damage to the appliance. flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS USING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS USING YOUR COOKTOP YOUR OVEN • Use care when opening oven door, warmer drawer or lower oven door--Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air Use Proper Flame Size--Adjust flame size so it does or steam escape before you remove or replace food in not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
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SELF-CLEANING OVENS Grounding Instructions Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not • Do not touch the oven during the self-clean cycle. use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or • Keep children away from oven during self-clean cycle. remove grounding prong from electrical power •...
Oven vent location Oven rack stop The oven vent is located below the control panel (Fig. 1). Most flat and offset oven racks slide on rack guides When the oven is heating, warm air passes through this provided along the oven cavity sides. For better access to vent.
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Types of oven racks flat _'JJ_ oven Your range may be equipped with one or more of the following oven rack types listed below: The flat oven rack may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in all rack positions. The flat handle oven rack (some models) may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in all* rack positions.
Effortless Oven Rack system Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system that automatically partially extends the oven rack • Only the Effortless "MOven Rack system should from the interior oven glides to assist in easier access to be used in oven rack position 2.
Cookware material types Set proper burner flame size The most popular materials available are: The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of room.
Using the griddle (for models equipped with a Check for proper burner cap placement griddle only) Visually check for proper burner cap placement before operating any of the surface burners (See Fig.l). Before first use: • Wash griddle in hot soapy water. •...
Setting surface controls The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. Your gas appliance may be equipped with many different sized surface burners. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various keypad functions as described below. Oven control keypads (for models with probe feature only) up and down arrow keypads-- use with the easy probe keypad-- bake time keypad--...
Setting the clock Changing temperature display mode When the appliance is first powered up or when the power (°F or °C) supply to the appliance has been interrupted and restored, The oven control is factory preset to display the oven the display will flash the time of day.
Setting lock feature Setting the timer The oven control may be set to lock the oven door and The built-in minute timer may be used as an extra reminder most oven control keypad operations. in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out. To set the timer: To set the lock feature: Press timer/ keypad once (do not hold keypad down).
Bake time Setting bake A bake time setting may be added to most oven baking The oven may be set to bake at any temperature from features. Use the bake time setting to start the oven 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). The factory preset immediately and to turn off automatically after the set automatic bake temperature...
Start time Use this keypad to add start time instructions to the bake When the set bake time runs out: time setting or with the self-clean feature. "End" will appear in the display window and the oven will shut-off automatically. The control will beep 3 times every 60 seconds as a FOOD POISONING HAZARD.
Quick bake (some models) Benefits of the quick bake feature -- Foods will cook faster, saving time and energy. -- Multiple rack baking. -- No special pans or bakeware needed. How quick bake works Quick bake uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven.
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handle Easy probe For the best results when cooking many foods such as roasts, hams or poultry, use the easy probe • Do not remove the probe from receptacle or food until feature. This feature also works the desired internal temperature is reached.
Easy probe (cont'd) To set easy probe: 1. Prepare food and properly insert the probe sensor into the middle portion of the food (See Figs. 2 & 3). The probe should be inserted into the food before starting the cooking process and while the oven is still cool. 2.
Broil Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. When broiling, always remember to arrange the oven racks while the oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the broil settings table (See Figs.
Adjusting the oven temperature Operating the oven light Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the ensure accurate baking temperatures. For the first few oven door is opened. uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully.
Preparing for self-clean Read before starting self-clean A self-cleaning oven cleans itself using high temperatures that are well above normal cooking temperatures. self-clean feature, if used properly, will eliminate soils • Remove all items from the oven and cooktop, from the oven completely or reduce them to a fine powdered ash.
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Setting clean To set self-clean: Remove all items from the oven interior, cooktop, storage (some models) or warmer drawer (some possible care To avoid burns when opening models), all oven racks from the oven and be sure oven door after the clean cycle is finished. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the oven door the oven door is completely closed.
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Setting self-clean with start time You may add start time instructions to the self-clean feature, which will automatically start clean at a later time. To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the self-clean cycle is finished. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the oven door Immediately after setting clean using start time...
Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult Control knobs (some models) soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes.
Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners Checking for proper burner cap placement (cont'd) On round style burners, the burner cap lip should fit snug into the center of burner head and rest level (Fig. 1). To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt the cleaning Burner instructions provided below before turning OFF the surface burners and provide sufficient time for the...
Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners Aluminum foil and oven liners (cont'd) Do not use oven bottom liners or use aluminum foil to cover the oven bottom or any oven racks. To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt any of the Using a liner in the oven restricts the heat cleaning instructions...
Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door Oven door hinge locations with oven door To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing fully open. the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and always handle the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge areas, Fig.
Problem Possible Causes Solutions Display flashes time. Power interruption. Press cancel then set the correct time of day. Oven control The oven control has Press cancel to clear the display & stop beeping. Try bake or displays detected a fault or error broil feature again.
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Problem Possible Causes Solutions Oven portion of Gas regulator shut-off valve Be sure gas regulator valve is set to the ON position. See appliance does not may have been moved to OFF installation instructions. at installation. operate. Gas cooktop burners Incorrect oven control Be sure the oven control was set correctly for the requested operate.
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Problem Possible Causes Solutions bake or self-clean The time of day is incorrect. Set clock with correct time of day before adding a delay start did not start at the setting. See "Setting the clock" in Setting Oven Controls time expected, section.
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Problem Possible Causes Solutions Oven smokes Oven door was left open. Be sure oven door is closed when broiling. excessively when ......................................broiling. Meat too close to upper Reposition oven rack lower to provide proper clearance between burner, the food & the upper burner. Meat not prepared for broil.
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Yourapplianceis coveredby a one year limited warranty.Foroneyear fromyour original dateof purchase,Electroluxwill payall costsfor repairingor replacingany parts of this appliancethat prove to be defectivein materialsor workmanship when suchapplianceis installed,usedand maintainedin accordance with the providedinstructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.