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Be ore Se in0 Sur ce Contros ..Setting Surface Controls ....Oven Control Functions (540C) ... www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-83...
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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 WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
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For electric ignition models only: Do not attempt NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to operate the range during a power failure. If the heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in power fails, always turn off the range. If the range is not carbon monoxide poisoning.
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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 or Use Proper Flame Size--Adjust f lamesize so it does steam escape before you remove or replace food in the not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
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SELF-CLEANING OVENS • Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this Use &Care Manual. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven. Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding •...
....Your gas range features include: Electronic oven control with kitchen timer. Convect (convection) cooking control included (some models). Left front burner valve and control knob. Left rear burner valve and control knob. Center accent burner valve and control knob (some models).
Oven vent location Types of oven racks flathandle The oven vent is located below the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Effortless Oven Rack system Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system that automatically partially extends the oven rack from the Only the Effortless "MOven Rack system should be interior oven glides to assist in easier access to your food used in oven rack position 2.
Using proper cookware Set proper burner flame size The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. For best cooking results, A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted cookware should have flat room.
Setting surface controls Your gas range may be equipped with many Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and different sized surface pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on burners. The ability to heat the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or food quicker and in larger ignite.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad functions of the oven as described below. bake time timer bake --Use broil convect Use to convect convert 0 thr to enter off I Use to...
Setting the clock Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes When the range is first powered up,"12:00"will flash in the The clock display mode allows you to choose between 12 or display (See Fig. 1). 24 hr mode. The factory pre-set clock display mode is 12 hr.
Setting a silent control panel Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without sounds. The control may be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the Fig. 3 normal sounds. Setting the minute timer To set silent mode: The timer allows you to track your cooking times without Step Press...
Setting quick preheat Setting bake time Use the quick preheat feature when using single rack Use the timed bake feature to automatically turn the oven off baking to quickly heat the oven to bake temperatures. after a desired length of time. this feature only for standard baking.
To program oven for delay start time and to shut-off automatically When the set bake time runs out: The delay start feature allows you to set a start and end time to the cooking process. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly.
Convect (all models) Benefits of the convect features -- Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. -- Multiple rack baking. -- No special pans or bakeware needed. Convect uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven.
Setting convect (convection) convert The convect convert feature allows you to convert any baking recipe using the convect (convection) feature. The control uses the normal recipe settings and adjusts to a lower temperature for convection baking. When convect convert is used with a cook time or a delay start setting, the convect convert feature will Convect convert can only be used with the convect bake display a "CF"...
Broil Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct Insert exposure to flame heat for optimum browing results. When broiling always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool. Position the oven rack as suggested in the broil settings table (See Fig. 4). To set broil: Press Step...
Setting pizza feature Setting chicken nuggets feature (cont'd) For your convenience the pizza feature provides 2 different settings. You may use the pizza feature whether starting with fresh or frozen pizza. After 20 minutes of cook time the chicken nuggets To set the pizza feature: feature will automatically start the keep warm feature.
Adjusting the oven temperature Operating the oven light Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the uses, follow your recipe times and temperature oven door is opened.
To Set 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 Be sure that the clock is set with...
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To Set the Sabbath Feature (cont'd) To turn off the oven but keep the Sabbath feature active= If a delay start time longer than 12 hours (maximum of Presscancel, cancel 24 hours) in advance is desired, set the display mode for To turn off the Sabbath feature= the 24 hour setting.
Self-cleaning A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range you can wipe away with a damp cloth. can become very hot to the touch.
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Setting a self-clean cycle or a delayed When the self-clean cycle has completed: start self-clean cycle 1. The time of day and "Hot" will appear in the display Examples: To start an immediate self-cleaning cycle window (See Fig.3). and/or how to add a delay start time of 9:00 o'clock Once the oven has cooled down for about i hour and and shut-off self-clean automatically: "Hot"...
Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation Aluminum (trim pieces) &vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more • Painted and plastic control knobs difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto •...
Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners ignitio slots To avoid possible burns use care when cleaning the cooktop. DO NOT attempt to clean the cooktop whenever the cooktop or burner heads are still hot. To avoid possible burns DO NOTattempt any of the cleaning instructions provided below before turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to cool.
Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door Oven door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door hinge flat with the inside of the door facing down. locations with oven door fully open. To remove oven door: Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor- See Fig.
Problem Solution Poor baking results. • Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time.
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Problem Solution Soil not completely removed after self- • Failure to clean bottom, front top of oven, frame of oven or door area cleaning cycle, outside oven seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started.
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,...