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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this ap- NOTE pliance. Indicates a short, informal reference – This manual contains important safety something written down to assist the symbols and instructions. Please pay at- memory or for future reference. tention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never allow children to play with pack- WARNING aging material. Do not remove the wiring label and other literature attached to the Tip Over Hazard appliance. Do not remove model/serial • A child or adult can tip number plate.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances. WARNING This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong • Avoid fi re hazard or electrical shock. grounding plug for your protection against Failure to follow this warning may shock hazard and should be plugged di- cause serious injury, fi...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Conversion to (L.P.) Gas WARNING This appliance allows for conversion to • Do not leave children alone - Children Liquefi ed Petroleum (L.P.) Gas. should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. WARNING They should never be allowed to sit Personal injury or death from electrical...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION CAUTION • When heating fat or grease, watch it • Do not attempt to operate the ap- closely. Grease may catch fi re if it be- pliance during a power failure. If the comes too hot. power fails, always turn off the appli- ance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. fl ammable materials, and spillage due to Touching surfaces in this area when the unintentional contact with the utensil, the oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not handle of the utensil should be positioned place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or so that it is turned inward, and does not...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR Clean ventilating hoods frequently - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Grease should not be allowed to accumu- Do not repair or replace any part of the late on hood or fi lter. Follow the manu- appliance unless specifi cally recommend- facturer’s instructions for cleaning vent ed in the manuals.
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Bakeware The material of bakeware aff ects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Attributes Recommendation Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coat- Recommended cooking temperatures ed bakeware is the best for even and times are based on shiny metal heating.
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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can aff ect the performance of your appliance when cooking food. Condition Attributes Recommendation Aging cookware As pans age and become If food is too dark or overcooked, use the discolored, cooking times may minimum cook time in the recipe or packag- need to be reduced slightly.
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The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from Frigidaire.com. Convection Cooking Convection attributes Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and food.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Gas surface burner types Assembly of the Burner Caps The cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners Make sure that all of the surface burner caps and with diff erent BTU ratings. The ability to heat food surface burner grates are installed correctly and at quickly and in large amounts increases as the burn- the correct locations.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The size and type of cookware used will infl uence The cookware material determines how evenly and the heat setting needed for best cooking results. quickly heat is transferred from the surface ele- Be sure to follow the recommendations for using ment to the pan bottom.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Home Canning Install Burner Grates Be sure to read and observe all the following points To install burner grates, place the grates fl at-side when home canning with your appliance. Check down and align them into the cooktop recess.. with the USDA (United States Department of Ag- riculture) website and be sure to read all the infor- mation they have available as well as follow their...
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Setting surface controls The ability to heat food quickly and in large vol- umes increases as the burner size increases. Your gas appliance may be equipped with many diff er- ent sized surface burners. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared.
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Do not put a griddle in a dishwasher. Table 1: Recommended fl ame settings for cook- If you would like to purchase a griddle, you can order one from Frigidaire.com. Using the griddle: CAUTION Place the griddle securely on top of the burner grates.
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven Vent Location Types of Oven Rack The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Bake is for delicate foods that need heat to rise 13. Settings is used to set user preferences for and move gently in the oven. various control functions including: 2. Conv Bake circulates the oven heat • Hour: change between 12 or 24 hour mode continuously for baking.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings Modes Feature Mode Min Temp/ Max Temp/ • Bake (page 24) Time Time • Convection Bake (page 25) 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) • Air Fry (page 26) Preheat • Broil (page 27) Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Clock Setting a silent control panel (Aud) When the appliance is fi rst When selecting a function, an audible tone is heard plugged in or when the pow- each time a key is pressed. If desired, the control er supply to the appliance has been interrupted, can be programmed for silent operation.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Adjust Oven Temperature (UPO) Restore Factory Settings (rSEt) Your appliance has been factory calibrated and Your appliance was set with predetermined (de- tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. fault) oven control settings. Over time, users may For the fi...
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the minute timer Oven Lock The timer can be set for any amount of time The control can be programmed to lockout from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes. the oven control keys and lock the oven door. The minute timer can be used alone or while using The oven control lockout mode is not allowed dur- any of the other oven features.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake IMPORTANT Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven bottom. The heat and air circulate naturally in the The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you oven. A reminder tone will sound indicating when wish to bake for a longer period, see “Changing the set bake temperature is reached and to place between continuous bake setting or 12 hour ener-...
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Bake To set convection bake with a default oven set temperature of 325°F: Convection Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven's Press Conv Bake. heat uniformly around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for even cooking and 2.
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When using the Air Fry tray, place a large cook- ie sheet on rack position 2 to catch any crumbs or drippings. Frigidaire off ers an optional Air Fry Tray specifi cal- • Leave oven light off when baking. ly designed to deliver superior performance.
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If the door is not closed, the broil func- If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with tion will turn off within 30 seconds of the open this appliance they may be purchased from www. door alarm. frigidaire.com...
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When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food. • If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance they may be purchased from www.frigidaire.com. Table 4: Broil recommendations Food...
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS No Preheat To set the no preheat temperature for 350°F: Arrange the interior oven racks. No Preheat is available for single rack baking with 2. Press No Preheat. packaged and convenience foods and can be used with regular recipes also. No Preheat may be used 3.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Air Sous Vide Food Safety Air Sous Vide is ideal for cooking meats to achieve Because sous vide cooks at relatively low tempera- tenderness without overcooking. tures, safe food handling is especially important.: How Sous Vide Works •...
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Vacuum Sealing To cook Air Sous Vide Sous vide cooking in your oven requires a vacuum Press until “SouS” appears in the display. sealer and vacuum pouches. The pouch needs to be sealed so no air or liquid can leak out. A pouch that leaks will produce poor cooking results and may produce smoke and residue that can burn during future cooking or when using self-clean.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 5: Sous Vide Table Food Doneness Temperature Cooking Time Minimum Target Maximum Beef Steak Rare 130º F / 54º-55º C 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours Steak Medium Rare 135º F / 57º-58º C 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours Steak...
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Slow Cook Convection Roast Use Slow Cook for foods that will cook or braise at Convection roast combines a cook cycle with the low temperature for a long period of time. convection fan and elements to rapidly roast meats and poultry.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Roasting tips: • Preheating for convection roast is not necessary for most meats and poultry. • Arrange oven racks so meat and poultry are on the lowest rack of the oven. • Since convection roast cooks faster, may be able to reduce cook times as much as 25% from the rec- ommended time of your recipe (check the food at this time).
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Cooking with Steam Steam Bake Steam creates the best conditions for baking bread Note: More moisture will be present than during on a single rack. Baked goods will have improved conventional baking or roasting. Moisture could browning and texture and is recommended for condense on the handle or in the door, and de- baking moist and fl...
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Steam Roast Steam creates the best conditions for roasting pro- teins. Meats will be crisp outside and juicy inside. Steam Roast is recommended for meat or poultry. Use fl at rack in position 1 for best results for Steam Bake.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Proper placement of probe in food. Cooking with Food Probe Insert the probe so that the probe tip rests inside Use the probe feature for best results when cook- the center of the thickest part of meat or food. For ing foods such as roasts, hams, or poultry.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To set Food Probe: Table 7: USDA recommended minimum internal cooking temperatures Connect the food probe to the oven and insert the probe into the food. Food Type Internal Temp. 2. Select a cooking function, such as Convection Ground meat and meat mixtures Roast, and set the temperature.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Delay Start Cook Time Delay Start allows a delayed starting time for the Use Cook Time to set the amount of time need- Bake, Convection Bake, and Self-Clean functions. ed for most oven functions. The oven will turn on Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of immediately (or after a specifi...
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature for the WARNING Jewish Sabbath and Holidays (some models) Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. For further assistance, guidelines for Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. proper usage, and a complete list Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, of models with the Sabbath feature,...
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Steam Clean The Steam Clean feature off ers a chemical free and time saving method to assist in the routine clean- ing of small and light soils. For heavier baked on soils use the Self Clean feature. CAUTION Do not add bleach, ammonia, oven cleaner, or Figure 12: Add 1 cup of tap water...
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Self Clean Self Clean cleans with very high temperatures (well • Do not spray oven cleaners or oven protec- above normal cooking temperatures), eliminat- tive coatings in or around any part of the oven ing soils completely or reducing them to very fi ne interior.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Self Clean To set self clean: • The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan, or exhaust Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the oven. Be sure hood during the fi...
CARE AND CLEANING Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the diffi culty 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 Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation Porcelain-enameled broiler pan Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, and insert non-abrasive scouring pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover diffi cult Porcelain door liner spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes.
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CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the surface burners To avoid possible burns, do not attempt cleaning Burner Cap before turning off all surface burners and allowing them to cool. Any additions, changes, or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized qualifi...
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CARE AND CLEANING General Cleaning Cleaning Porcelain Enamel Oven Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter The oven interior is porcelain on steel, it is safe to for more information about cleaning specifi c parts clean using oven cleaners. of the oven.
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CARE AND CLEANING Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Utensils, and Replacing the Oven Light Oven Liners CAUTION WARNING Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing the oven light. Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with The interior oven light is located at the rear of the materials such as aluminum foil.
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CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door CAUTION The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door fl at with the inside of the door facing down. IMPORTANT Special door care instructions - For safe, Figure 17: Door hinge location temporary storage, lay the door fl...
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 tempera- tures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions Baking Problems Baking Problems Causes...
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We may be able to help you avoid a service visit. If you do need service, we can get that started for you! 1-800-374-4432 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Frigidaire.com Frigidaire.ca Problem Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not Appliance not connected.
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BEFORE YOU CALL Cooktop Problems Problem Cause / Solution Surface burners do not Surface control knob was not completely turned to LITE (). Push in and turn ignite. the surface control knob to LITE until the burner ignites and then turn the control knob to the desired fl...
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BEFORE YOU CALL Self-Clean Problems Problem Cause / Solution Self clean does not work. Oven control not set properly. See “Setting Self Clean” on page 28. Oven racks discolored or Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from do not slide easily.
Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifi cations as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. Canada 1.800.265.8352 1-800-374-4432 Electrolux Canada Corp. Frigidaire 5855 Terry Fox Way 10200 David Taylor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Charlotte, NC 28262 L5V 3E4...
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Our home is your home. Visit us if you need help with any of these things: owner support accessories service registration (See your registration card for more information.) Frigidaire.com 1-800-374-4432 Frigidaire.ca 1-800-265-8352...
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