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Important Safety Instructions ......................... 3-5
Before Setting Oven Controls .......................... 6-8
Before Setting Surface Controls ..................... 9-10
Setting Surface Controls ............................. 11-14
Oven Control Functions (540 with probe) .......... 15
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Setting Oven Controls ................................. 16-31
Self-Cleaning ............................................. 32-34
Care & Cleaning ......................................... 35-38
Before You Call .......................................... 39-43
Major Appliance Warranty .................... back cover
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Before Setting Surface Controls ..... 9-10 Care & Cleaning ......... 35-38 Setting Surface Controls ......11-14 Before You Call .......... 39-43 Oven Control Functions (540 with probe) ..15 Major Appliance Warranty ....back cover www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352... -
Page 2: Product Registration
Setting Surface Controls ......... 11-14 Need help?? Single radiant elements ........... 11 Dual radiant element ..........12 Visit the Frigidaire web site at www.frigidaire.com Keep warm ............. 13 Before you call for service, there are a few things you can Home canning ............14 do to help us serve your better. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and you have read the safety precautions in this manual. an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING IMPORTANT • Storage in or on appliance — to avoid a fire Do not attempt to operate the range during a hazard, flammable materials should not be stored power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the in an oven, near surface units or in the storage range.
- Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SELF-CLEANING OVENS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP WARNING • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it • Do not touch the oven during the self-clean cycle. on, and turn the unit off before removing the pan.
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Page 6: Before Setting Oven Controls
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven vent location Oven rack stop The oven vent is located under the left side of the Most oven racks slide on rack guides provided along the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is heating, oven cavity sides. - Page 7 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Types of oven racks flat Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven following oven rack types listed below: rack The flat oven rack (some models) may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most rack positions. The flat handle oven rack (some models) may be used for most cooking needs.
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Page 8: Effortless™ Oven Rack System And Assembly
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Effortless™ Oven Rack system (some models) IMPORTANT Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system that automatically partially extends the oven rack • Only the Effortless™ Oven Rack system should from the interior oven glides to assist in easier access to be used in oven rack position 2. -
Page 9: Before Setting Surface Controls
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the ceramic glass cooktop Located under the surface of the glass ceramic cooktop element on are radiant surface elements. The design patterns on the hot surface indicator ceramic cooktop outlines the area and size of the surface indicator light light... -
Page 10: Cookware Material Types
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Types of cooktop elements Using proper cookware Radiant surface elements are located just below the The size and type of cookware used will influence the surface of the glass cooktop. The patterns on the ceramic setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow glass outlines the size and type of element available at the recommendations for using proper cookware as each position on the cooktop. -
Page 11: Setting Surface Controls
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Suggested radiant surface element settings Single radiant surface elements (all models) The suggested surface element settings listed below are based when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. Suggested settings for single and dual radiant elements table Settings... -
Page 12: Dual Radiant Element
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Dual radiant surface elements (some models) Symbols provided on the backguard graphics will indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. The symbol indicates the inner coil only. The symbol indicates both inner and outer coils will heat. To operate a dual radiant element: 1. -
Page 13: Keep Warm
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Keep warm (some models) Temperature selection - Refer to the keep warm The purpose of the keep warm zone is to keep hot zone recommended food settings table (See Fig. 2). cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the keep warm If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium feature to keep cooked foods hot such as;... -
Page 14: Home Canning
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when CAUTION home canning using your appliance. • Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled IMPORTANT after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently. -
Page 15: Oven Control Functions (540 With Probe)
OVEN CONTROL FUNCTIONS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various keypad functions as described below. • bake —Use to broil — Use convect — Use convect convert — 0 thru 9 timer on set the bake... -
Page 16: Setting Oven Controls
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the clock When the appliance is powered up for the first time or when the electric supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00" (Fig. 1). Fig. 2 Fig. 3 NOTE Fig. 1 Changing between the 6-Hour Energy Saving or To set the clock for 1:30: continuous bake mode will not change how the cooktop... -
Page 17: Changing Oven Temperature Display Mode
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Changing oven temperature display mode The oven control is preset to display the oven temperature with Fahrenheit values. The control may be changed to display either Fahrenheit or Celsius temperatures. To change the temperature display mode: Fig. 1 Fig. -
Page 18: Timer
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Timer Quick preheat The timer helps keep track of cooking times without Use this feature to quickly preheat the oven. For best interferring with the cooking process. The timer may be results use when baking with a single rack only. A set for 1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes. -
Page 19: Bake
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Bake Bake time Use the bake feature to prepare most food items when A bake time setting may be added to most oven baking the recipe calls for normal baking. A reminder tone will features. Use the bake time setting to start the oven sound once the oven finishes preheating. -
Page 20: Delay Start
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Delay start Use this keypad to add delay start time instructions for When the set bake time runs out: most timed cooking features or with the self-clean feature. 1. "End" will appear in the display window and the oven will shut-off automatically (See Fig. -
Page 21: Convect Bake
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convect Benefits of the convection features — Foods cook more evenly — Multiple rack baking — No special pans or bakeware needed The convect feature uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results. -
Page 22: Convect Broil (Some Models)
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convect broil (some models) Convect convert Use the convect broil feature to cook thicker cuts of meats The convect convert feature allows you to convert any that require direct exposure to radiant heat and the baking recipe for the convect feature. The control uses the convect fan for optimum browing results. -
Page 23: Probe
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Probe Be sure to use the probe feature for best results when IMPORTANT cooking foods such as roasts, hams or poultry. This feature also works well with other foods such as meat loaf • To avoid damaging the probe, do not use kitchen and casseroles. - Page 24 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Probe (cont’d) Proper probe placement in food: Choosing a setting for how the oven will operate once the probe reaches the target temperature • Always insert the probe so that the probe tip rests inside at the center of the thickest part of meat or food Your oven is factory preset to automatically stop cooking (See Fig.
- Page 25 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Probe (cont’d) USDA recommended minimum internal cooking probe temperatures: receptacle connector handle Food type Internal temp. Ground meat & meat mixtures Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb 160°F (71°C) Turkey, Chicken 165°F (74°C) Fresh beef, veal, lamb Medium rare† 145°F (63°C) Medium 160°F (71°C)
- Page 26 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Probe (cont’d) NOTES • During the cooking process the internal food temperature will display by default. To review the Fig. 1 Probe error message: target temperature press the keypad once. If the error message "Prob ERR" displays (Fig. 1), check After 6 seconds the display will revert back to the to be sure that the probe connector is fully inserted into internal food temperature.
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Page 27: Broil
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 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. To set broil: Step Press 1. -
Page 28: Setting Pizza Feature
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting pizza feature To set oven for keep warm: For your convenience the pizza feature provides 2 different settings. You may use the pizza feature whether Step Press starting with fresh or frozen pizza. 1. Press keep warm. To set the pizza feature: 2. -
Page 29: Adjusting Oven Temperature
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Adjusting the oven temperature Restoring to factory default settings When new, your appliance was set with a few Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few predetermined oven control settings. Over time, the user may make changes to these default settings. -
Page 30: Setting The Sabbath Mode Feature
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) To program the oven for 350°F bake and activate For further assistance, guidelines for proper the Sabbath feature: usage and a complete list of models with the Step Press Sabbath feature, please vist the web at... - Page 31 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To Set the Sabbath Feature (cont’d) To turn off the oven but keep the Sabbath feature NOTES active: • If a delay start time longer than 12 hours (maximum Press cancel. of 24 hours) is desired, set the display mode for the 24 hour setting.
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Page 32: Self-Cleaning
SELF-CLEANING Preparing for self-clean Read before starting self-clean A self-cleaning oven cleans itself using high temperatures IMPORTANT that are well above normal cooking temperatures. The 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 including food, cookware, utensils, plastic and powdered ash. - Page 33 SELF-CLEANING Read before starting self-clean (cont’d) IMPORTANT CAUTION To avoid possible burns use caution when opening the • It is normal for odors to occur during self-clean, oven door when the self-clean cycle is finished. The especially during the first self-clean cycle. It is oven may still be VERY HOT Stand to the side of recommend to ventilate the kitchen.
- Page 34 SELF-CLEANING Setting a delay start self-clean cycle If it becomes necessary to cancel self-clean: Example: To program a self-cleaning cycle with a 1. Press keypad. delay start time of 9:00 o’clock: 2. If the self-clean cycle has heated the oven to a high Step Press temperature, the "Hot"...
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Page 35: Care & Cleaning
CARE & CLEANING 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 Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes. -
Page 36: Cooktop Maintenance And Cleaning
CARE & CLEANING Cooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaning IMPORTANT CAUTION Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. For light to moderate soil: Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply some of the glass-ceramic cooktop cleaner supplied with your new Apply a few drops of glass-ceramic cooktop cleaner... -
Page 37: Aluminum Foil And Oven Liners
CARE & CLEANING Cooktop cleaning (cont’d) Aluminum foil and oven liners (cont’d) Do not use oven bottom liners or use aluminum foil to WARNING cover the oven bottom or any oven racks. Using a liner in the DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. oven restricts the heat The fumes can be hazardous to your health and and air flow needed to... -
Page 38: Removing & Replacing Oven Door
CARE & CLEANING Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door CAUTION Oven door hinge • To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the locations oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and with oven door always hold the oven door with both hands positioned fully open. -
Page 39: Before You Call
BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to common problems • 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. - Page 40 BEFORE YOU CALL • Solutions to common problems Problem Possible Causes Solutions Oven portion of Incorrect oven control Be sure the oven control was set correctly for the requested appliance does not setting. feature. See Setting Oven Controls section and review operate.
- Page 41 BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to common problems • 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.
- Page 42 BEFORE YOU CALL • Solutions to common problems Problem Possible Causes Solutions Oven smokes Oven door was closed. Be sure oven door is open when broiling. excessively when Meat too close to upper Reposition oven rack lower to provide proper clearance between broiling.
- Page 43 NOTES Problem Possible Causes Solutions Scratches or Coarse particles such as salt Be sure cooktop surface and bottom of cooking utensils are abrasions on or sand between cookware clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking and cooktop surface. and cooktop surface.
- Page 44 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of This page is left blank intentionally 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.