IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols WARNING and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Tip Over Hazard Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance •...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. In the United States, install in accor- IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below instruc- dance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI tions and precautions for unpacking, installing, Z223.1/NPFA No.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE WARNING APPLIANCE Never use your appliance as a space heater to WARNING heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never leave surface elements unattended. Boil- overs may cause smoking and greasy spills that CAUTION may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be damaged and may damage the cooktop. Do not attempt to operate the appliance during a power failure.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN YOUR APPLIANCE Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, after- CAUTION market oven liners, or any other materials or Before manually cleaning any part of the appli- devices to line oven bottom, oven racks, or any ance, be sure all controls are turned off and the other part of the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE Important Safety Notice - The California Safe AND MAINTENANCE Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the governor of California to publish a list Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance of substances known to cause cancer, birth unless specifically recommended in the manuals.
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Bakeware The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Attributes Recommendation Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated Recommended cooking temperatures and bakeware is the best for even heating. times are based on shiny metal bakeware.
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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, If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook cooking times may need to be reduced time in the recipe or packaging.
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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Tips 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.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan the recommendations for using proper cookware as illus- bottom.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop About the Radiant Surface Elements The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements below a The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the smooth glass surface. The designs on the ceramic cooktop temperature rises, the element will glow red.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights Types of ceramic cooktop elements The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size more elements are turned on. and type of element underneath.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements (all models) To operate the single radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Figure 6) to the desired setting (refer to the “Suggested radiant surface element settings”...
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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 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.
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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning proce- dures.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven Vent Location • Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack positions. The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on, • The offset oven rack (some models) provides addi- warm air is released through the vent.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Timer Bake Bake Broil Time Oven Preheat Self Start Clean Clock Time Door Locked Hold Figure 10: Oven control Oven Control Features 8. Up and Down arrows - Use with the feature or function keys to set oven temperature, Bake Time, Start Time, 1.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings Feature Minimum Temp. /Time Maximum Temp. /Time Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Broil LO - 400°F (205°C) HI - 550°F (288°C) Timer 0:01 Min. 11:59 Hr./Min. Clock Time 1:00 Hr./Min. 12:59 Hr./Min.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting a silent control panel Operating oven light When selecting a function, an audible tone is heard each The interior oven light will automatically turn on when the time a key is pressed. If desired, the control can be oven door is opened.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake To set Bake: 1. Press Bake. — — — appears in the display. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). The factory preset 2. Within 5 seconds, press .
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Time Setting Start Time (delayed start) The Bake Time key sets the amount of time needed for Use the Start Time key to delay the starting time (delayed baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop auto- timed bake).
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Adjusting the oven temperature To adjust oven temperature: 1. Press Bake. Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few 2. Set the temperature to 550°F (288°C) by pressing and uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommen- holding dations carefully.
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Do not use the pan without the insert. Do not cover the insert with aluminum foil; the exposed grease could ignite. If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from frigidaire.com.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 3: Broil recommendations Food item Rack Temp Cook time in minutes Internal Doneness Position 1st side 2nd side Temperature Steak 1” thick 3 or 4 (550°F) 6:00 4:00 135°F (57°C) Rare** Steak 1” thick 3 or 4 (550°F) 7:00 5:00...
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Self Clean A self cleaning oven cleans itself with temperatures well IMPORTANT above normal cooking temperatures which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can Adhere to the following self clean precautions: wipe away with a damp cloth.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To set a self clean cycle or a delayed start self To stop or interrupt a self clean cycle (once it has clean cycle: been activated) 1. Be sure the clock displays the correct time of day. 1.
CARE AND CLEANING 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. •...
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CARE AND CLEANING Porcelain-enameled broiler pan Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, non-abrasive and insert 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 Porcelain door liner 30 to 40 minutes.
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CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining WARNING your ceramic glass cooktop. Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemi- ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most cally damage the ceramic-glass surface.
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CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance (cont’d) Cleaning under bake element (some models) IMPORTANT The bake element is located in the lower oven cavity. For some models, if the lower bake element is visible it may be tilted up for easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning. Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you Remove the oven racks before raising the element.
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CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door To remove oven door: Oven door hinge CAUTION locations The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 20).
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CARE AND CLEANING Replacing the Oven Light Remove and replace storage drawer (some models) CAUTION Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool range.
BEFORE YOU CALL 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.
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BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Problems: Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed. Problem Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet. operate.
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BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause / Solution Cooktop Problems Surface element is too hot or not Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting. hot enough. Surface element does not heat or Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for the element needed. does not heat evenly.
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BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause / Solution Soil not completely removed after Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on “Self Clean” page self clean. Excessive spills on oven bottom. Remove excessive spills before starting self clean. Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom.
WARRANTY 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.
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