Electrolux Gas Slide-In Range Use And Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
G a s S l i d e - I n R a n g e
318 20 3 868 (0710) Rev. A

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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide G a s S l i d e - I n R a n g e 318 20 3 868 (0710) Rev. A...
  • Page 2: Finding Information

    QUESTIONS? For toll-free telephone support in the U.S. and Canada: 1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287) For online support and internet product information: www.electrolux.com ©2007 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Post Office Box 212378, Augusta, Georgia 30917, USA All rights reserved. Printed in the USA...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ... 3 Safety ... 4 Important Safety Instructions ... 4-7 Feature Overview ... 8 Your Slide-In Range ... 8-9 Oven Rack Supports and Oven Vents ... 10 Removing and Replacing Oven Racks ... 11 Oven Control Pad Functions ... 12-13 Getting Started ...
  • Page 4: Safety

    Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
  • Page 5 Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured. • Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use.
  • Page 6 Safety use your appliance for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period of time, make sure that it has been exposed to a temperature above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Use proper flame size—Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE • Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate.
  • Page 8: Feature Overview

    Feature Overview YOUR SLIDE-IN RANGE PORCELAIN GRATES DEEP DRAWN COOKTOP TOUCH ACTIVATED GLASS CONTROL PANEL LARGE METAL HANDLE CURVED GLASS OVEN DOOR WARMER DRAWER DOOR WINDOW GLASS POWER BURNER 14 000 BTU REGULAR BURNER 9 500 BTU SIMMER BURNER 5 000 BTU...
  • Page 9 YOUR SLIDE-IN RANGE OVEN DOOR LATCH OVEN VENT BROILER PAN Feature Overview BROILING ELEMENT OVEN RACK SUPPORT SLIDEABLE OVEN RACKS CONVECTION FAN OVEN LIGHT OVEN RACK SUPPORT BRACKETS BROILER PAN GRID CONVECTION ROASTING RACK...
  • Page 10: Oven Rack Supports And Oven Vents

    Feature Overview OVEN RACK SUPPORTS & OVEN VENTS Oven Rack Positions This oven is equipped with ladder rack supports with 7 positions to accomodate precisely every mode of cooking. Installing Oven Rack Supports ALWAYS INSTALL OVEN RACK SUPPORT BEFORE TURNING ON THE OVEN (WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL).
  • Page 11: Removing And Replacing Oven Racks

    REMOVING AND REPLACING OVEN RACKS Removing Sliding Oven Racks 1. With the rack in its closed position; grasp the rack and the sliders at once. 2. Slightly lift the rack and sliders and pull it to clear the first bracket. 3.
  • Page 12: Oven Control Pad Functions

    Feature Overview OVEN CONTROL PAD FUNCTIONS Light Pad- Used to turn the oven light on and off. Bake Pad- Used to enter the normal baking mode temperature. Broil Pad- Used to select the variable broil mode. Convection Bake Pad- Used to select the convection baking mode. Convection Roast Pad- Used to select the convection roasting mode.
  • Page 13 OVEN CONTROL PAD FUNCTIONS 21 22 Bread Proof Pad- Used to select the bread proof mode. Clean Pad- Used to select the self-cleaning mode. Upper Oven Pad- Used to activate the upper oven for cooking operation. Warmer Oven Pad- Used to activate the warmer oven for warming operation. Lite Pad- Used to start a 2 hours self-clean cycle.
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    SETTING CLOCK AT POWER UP When the unit is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the timer in the display will flash with "12:00". The clock cannot be set when the oven is on.
  • Page 15: Oven Light

    OVEN LIGHT Your appliance includes “theater” style oven lighting feature that gradually lights both the upper and lower oven interiors to full brightness. The upper oven is equipped with 2 halogen lights and the lower oven is equipped with 1 incandescent light. The oven lights will turn on automatically when the oven door is opened.
  • Page 16: Surface Cooking

    Surface Cooking LOCATIONS OF THE BURNERS PLACEMENT OF BURNER HEADS AND CAPS For the 18 000 BTU burner : Place the burner head over the gas orifice (Figure 1). Be careful not to damage the electrode while placing the burner head over the orifice. Make sure electrode fits correctly into slot in burner head.
  • Page 17: Surface Cooking Utensils

    SURFACE COOKING UTENSILS *GOOD • Flat bottom and straight sides. • Tight fitting lids. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced. • Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of burner. •...
  • Page 18: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Your cooktop may be equipped with any combination of the following burners: Simmer Burner: best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. Standard Burner: used for most all surface cooking needs. Large Burner: best used when bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.
  • Page 19: Using The Griddle

    USING THE GRIDDLE The griddle is intended for direct food cooking and can be used on both sides. Do not use pans or other cookware on the griddle. Doing so could damage the finish. With the grate in position over the burner, set the griddle on top of the grate positioning the notches in the griddle over the grate fingers (refer to...
  • Page 20: Setting The Warmer Oven

    Setting the Warmer Oven WARMER OVEN OPERATION To Operate the Warmer Oven The purpose of the warmer oven is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer. All food placed in the warmer oven should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain moisture and softness.
  • Page 21: Cooking Modes

    BAKING This mode is best used for your standard recipes. The hidden bake element is used to heat the air and maintain temperature. The temperature probe can be used in this cooking mode. The upper oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F with a default temperature of 350°F.
  • Page 22: Cook Time

    Cooking Modes COOK TIME Cook Time allows the oven to be set to cook for a set length of time and shut off automatically. The time remaining will always be shown in the timer section of the display. The oven will shut off and will beep when the countdown is finished.
  • Page 23: Broiling

    BROILING This mode is best for meats, fish and poultry up to 1” thick. Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil element of the oven. The high heat cooks quickly and gives a rich, brown outer appearance. The temperature probe cannot be used with this mode.
  • Page 24: Convection Baking

    Cooking Modes CONVECTION BAKING Convection Bake Air Flow Convection Baking Tips: • Always preheat your oven before using the Convection Bake mode. • If your recipe cooking temperature has already been converted for convection baking there is no need to reduce your oven temperature. If your recipe has not had the temperature converted for convection baking you can easily reduce the temperature using the Convection Convert feature.
  • Page 25: Convection Convert

    CONVECTION CONVERT The Convection Convert pad is used to automatically convert a standard baking recipe for convection baking. When set properly, this feature is designed to display the actual converted (reduced) temperature in the display. Convection Convert may ONLY be used with a Convection Bake cooking mode.
  • Page 26: Convection Roasting

    Cooking Modes CONVECTION ROASTING This mode is best for cooking tender cuts of beef, lamb, pork and poultry. Use this mode when cooking speed is desired. The Convection Roasting gently browns the exterior and seals in the juices. Convection roasting uses the hidden bake element, the hidden convection element, the broil element and a fan to circulate the oven's heat evenly and continuously within the oven.
  • Page 27: Keep Warm

    KEEP WARM This mode is best for keeping oven hot foods warm for serving after cooking has finished. The Keep Warm feature uses the hidden bake element to maintain the temperature within the oven. The Keep Warm feature may be used with Multi-Stage (refer to its section for directions) if you wish to have the Keep Warm feature turn ON automatically when cooking has finished.
  • Page 28: Slow Cook

    Cooking Modes SLOW COOK This mode may be used to cook foods more slowly, at lower oven temperatures and provide cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot. The Slow Cook feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork & poultry. Slow Cooking meats may result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but not burnt.
  • Page 29: Dehydrating

    DEHYDRATING This mode dries foods with heat from the convection element. The heat is circulated throughout the oven by the convection fan. Dehydrating is used to dry and/or preserve foods such as fruits, meats, vegetables and herbs. This mode holds an optimum low temperature while circulating the heated air to slowly remove moisture.
  • Page 30: Bread Proofing

    Cooking Modes BREAD PROOFING Proofing bread prepares the dough for baking by activating the yeast. This feature is ideal for proofing, or rising bread dough. The oven can be programmed for Bread Proofing at any temperature between 85°F to 100°F with a default temperature of 100°F. Bread Proofing Tips: •...
  • Page 31: Perfect Turkey

    PERFECT TURKEY This mode uses the temperature probe to control precisely the cooking of a perfect turkey. The convection system gently browns the turkey’s exterior and seals in the juices. The temperature probe is required with this cooking mode (read its section on next page for more details). The oven can be programmed for Perfect Turkey at any temperature between 170°F to 550°F with a default temperature of 325°F.
  • Page 32: Temperature Probe

    Cooking Modes TEMPERATURE PROBE For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, testing the internal temperature is the best method to insure properly cooked food. The Temperature Probe gets the exact temperature you desire without having to guess. This feature can be used with Bake, Convection Bake, Convection Roast and Perfect Turkey cooking modes.
  • Page 33: Multi Stage

    MULTI STAGE This feature enables you to perform sequential cooking at the touch of a button. Its purpose is to program a queue of up to three cooking modes with individual cooking time and temperatures in a sequence. This feature can be used with most cooking modes; Baking, Broiling, Convection Baking, Convection Roasting, Convection Broiling, Keep Warm and Bread Proof.
  • Page 34: Multi Stage

    Cooking Modes MULTI STAGE To review and edit a Multi Stage sequence: Once the first and second stages have been programmed, the control displays a Review Screen. During this mode, the temperature display is cleared, the stage numbers are lit and the numeric pads corresponding to the programmed stages are lit.
  • Page 35: Electronic Control Settings

    The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation (see advanced settings section). 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 display will show "CLO 12:00".
  • Page 36: Setting Clock Display - On Or Off

    Electronic Control Settings USER PREFERENCES SETTING CLOCK DISPLAY — ON OR OFF The oven control can be programmed to display the time of day or not. The oven has been preset at the factory to display the time of day. Changing clock display between ON and OFF: 1.
  • Page 37: Setting Temperature Display - Fahrenheit Or Celsius

    Electronic Control Settings USER PREFERENCES SETTING TEMPERATURE DISPLAY — FAHRENHEIT OR CELSIUS The oven control can be programmed to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The oven has been preset at the factory to display in Fahrenheit. To change display from Fahrenheit to Celsius or Celsius to Fahrenheit: 1.
  • Page 38: Oven Controls

    Oven Controls MY FAVORITES The Favorites settings allows you to save your most frequently used or most complex cooking sequences. This feature will save the cooking mode, the target temperature and the cooktime (if any). The oven can recall up to three cooking sequences from its internal memory, which are easily accessible from a one touch button.
  • Page 39: Sabbath Feature

    SABBATH FEATURE (FOR USE ON THE JEWISH SABBATH & HOLIDAYS) The HI and LO pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature may only be used with the BAKE pad. The oven temperature may be set higher or lower after setting the Sabbath feature (the oven temperature adjustment feature should be used only during Jewish Holidays), however the display will not visibly show or provide any audible tones indicating whether the change occurred correctly.
  • Page 40: Sabbath Feature

    Oven Controls SABBATH FEATURE Note: You may change the oven temperature once baking has started. Press UPPER OVEN UPPER , BAKE , the numeric key pads for the temperature you want (example for 425°F press OVEN ) and then press START the oven control will no longer beep or display any further changes once the oven is set for the Sabbath feature.
  • Page 41: Care & Cleaning

    USING THE SELF-CLEAN FEATURE Adhere to the Following Cleaning Precautions: • Allow the oven to cool before cleaning. • Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven manually. During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the wall oven can become very hot to the touch.
  • Page 42: Starting The Self-Clean Cycle

    Care & Cleaning STARTING SELF-CLEAN CYCLE A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered ash you can whisk away with damp cloth. 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.
  • Page 43: General Cleaning

    GENERAL CLEANING Cleaning Various Parts of Your appliance Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the appliance is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS LATER Surfaces How to Clean Glass, Painted and Plastic Body...
  • Page 44: Care And Cleaning Of Stainless Steel

    TO REMOVE AND REPLACE OVEN DOOR 1. Open the door to the fully opened position. 2. Pull up the lock located on each hinge support toward front of range. You may have to apply a little upward pressure on the lock to pull it up.
  • Page 45: Oven Light

    OVEN LIGHT An interior oven light will turn on automatically when the oven door is opened. The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light switch located on the control panel. The lamp is covered with a glass shield. The glass shield can be remove to be cleaned manually or to change the oven light.
  • Page 46: Cleaning The Burner Grates, Burner Caps And Burner Heads

    General Care & Cleaning CLEANING THE BURNER GRATES, BURNER CAPS AND BURNER HEADS Surface Burner Grate Surface Burner Surface Burner Head Orifice Electrode Figure 1 To Clean the Burner Caps, Burner Heads and Burner Grates - Use a soap-filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleaner to clean the surface burner caps and surface burner heads.
  • Page 47: Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Cleaning Instructions

    General Care & Cleaning PORCELAIN ENAMEL COOKTOP CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the cooking surface. CAUTION UTION UTION UTION...
  • Page 48: Solutions To Common Problems

    Oven too hot. Cakes not done in • Incorrect pan size. the center. • Pan not centered in oven. • Range not level. Cakes not level. • Pan too close to oven wall or rack overcrowded. • Pan warped. Foods not done •...
  • Page 49 Contact cabinet maker to correct problem. ENTIRE RANGE DOES NOT OPERATE • When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the oven has been interrupted, the display will flash. The range cannot be programmed until the clock is set.
  • Page 50: Oven Smokes Excessively During Broiling

    Solutions to Common Problems SELF-CLEANING CYCLE DOES NOT WORK • Make sure the oven door is closed. • Make sure you have removed the oven racks and the oven rack supports from the oven. • Controls not set properly. Follow instructions under “Using the Self-Clean Feature”. OVEN SMOKES EXCESSIVELY DURING BROILING •...
  • Page 51 Solutions to Common Problems FLAMES INSIDE OVEN OR SMOKE FROM VENT • Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for high oven temperatures, pie spillovers or for large amounts of grease on bottom of oven. Wipe up excessive spillovers. SURFACE BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT •...
  • Page 52: Warranty Information

    14. Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation, including but not limited to floors, cabinets, walls, etc. 15. Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies;...

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