Page 1: Table Of Contents
Electric Range mFRIGIDAIRE Owner's Guide CONTENTS Page Versi6n en espafio[ ........2 Product Registration ........2 Important Safetyinstructions ....3-5 Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils ..... 6 Specialty Pans& Trivets ......6 Canning Tips & information ......7 Setting SurfaceControls ......7-8 ToOperatethe Warmer Zone.......
Page 2: Versi6N En Espafio
Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this Product Registration Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and carefor you rrange, Pleaseread through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more Register Your Product about your new appliance.
Page 3: Important Safetyinstructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. The safety alert symbol _1 calls your attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR • Do not leave children aloneiChildren should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance COOKTOP is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any •...
Page 5: Important Safetyinstructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not place hot cookware on cold cooktop glass. This IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING could cause glass to break. YOUR RANGE • Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of • Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects. grease that could catch fire.
Page 6: Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils
For best result and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these Selecting Surface characteristics: Cooking Utensils *GOOD POOR • Curved and warped • Flat bottom and straight sides..Pans should have flat bottoms. Check for • Tight fitting lids. flatness by rotating a ruler across the •...
Page 7: Canning Tips & Information
Usetested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with the manufacturer Canning Tips & of glass jars for the latest canning information. Information Use flat-bottomed canners only. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat. Center canner on the burner grate. Vl_l!'_llii_ll7 Canning can generate Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes to bring...
Page 8: Setting Surfacecontrols
Ceramic Glass Cooktop (continued) Setting Surface Controls Types of Heating Units Used continued) REGULARRADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models) The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces. Control knobs are used to set the heat power levels. Knobs need first to be pressed in when at OFF position, then turned to the desired heat settings.
Page 9: Tooperatethe Warmer Zone
The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving tempera- To Operate the Warmer ture. Use the warmer zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, (Warm & Ready Zone casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start with hot food.
Page 10: Ovenvent(S) And Racks
Ovens Vents Locations Oven Vent(s) and Racks Each oven has its own vent located on the top, near each side and towards the back of the cooktop. When an oven is on, warm air is released through the vent; this ventilation is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Page 11: Ovenbaking Informations
For best results, preheat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or Oven Baking Informa- pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking tions casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.
Page 12: Broiling Informations
Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat from the broil Broiling Informations element of the oven. Meats are placed on the broiling rack and the rack is placed under the broiling element. See the broiling instructions for main oven in the Setting Oven Controls section. Broil Stop See side oven step-by-step instructions in the Setting Side Oven Control section.
Page 13: Convection Cooking And Baking
The convection option, available on some models, isan alternative to the conventional Convection Cooking oven cooking methods of baking/roasting. and Baking (ifequipped) Convection cooking is a method of cooking in which the heated air of the oven is circulated by a fan at the rear of the oven cavity, providing better heat distribution. This fan is covered by a baffle to circulate the air uniformly, providing even heat distribution for faster and more even cooking, baking and browning.
Page 14: Setting Side Ovencontrol
To Bake Setting Side Oven Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool. See "Arranging Oven Racks" Control above. Turn the Temperature Contro! Knob to the desired oven temperature. When the oven is first turned on, the oven indicator light below the Temperature Control Knob will glow.
Page 15: Self-Cleanovencycle
Self-Clean Oven Cycle Adhere to the Following Precautions: - Allow the oven to cool before cleaning. (Main Oven) - Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven manually. _The health of some birds DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any is extremely sensitive to the fumes given part of the self<leaning oven.
Page 16: Porcelain Enameloven
Porcelain Enamel Oven Porcelain has a smooth finish and is a type of glass fused to metal. Oven cleaners can be used on all interior oven surfaces. Cleaning (Side Oven, If equipped) General Cleaning Remove soils using hot, soapy water. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, saukerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
Page 17: To Cleanthe Cooktop Glass
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easien Cleanups are easy when spillovers To Clean the Cooktop are cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry. Glass Correct and consistent leaning is essential to maintaining your heat-resistant glass top.
Page 18: To Cleanthe Cooktop Glass
Cleaning Materials for Ceramic-Glass Cooktop To Clean the Cooktop Some cleaning materials may contain an ingredient which can damage the cooktop. Glass Use recommended cleaning products only (see below), Cleaner cream should be used regularly. First use recommended products listed below, then use cleaner cream.
Page 19: Cleaningvarious Parts Of You R Range
Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFFand the Cleaning Various Parts range is cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular of Your Range cleaning will reduce the effort required for major cleaning later. Surfaces How to Clean Vinyl and...
Page 20: To Removeand Replaceright Ovendoor
Open the door to the fully opened position. To Remove and Replace Pull up the lock located on both hinge supports and engage it in the hinge Right Oven Door levers. You may have to apply a little downward pressure on the door to pull the locks fully over the hooks.
Page 21: To Changethe Oven Light
The oven light automatically turns on when the door is opened (some models). To To Changethe Oven Light turn the oven light on and off when the door is closed, use the OVEN LIGHTswitch located on the control panel. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the oven. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.
Page 22: Avoid Service Checklist
Avoid Service Checklist You may save the cost and inconvenience of an unnecessary service call by first reviewing this Checklist of commonly encountered problem situations. You will be charged for a service call while the appliance is in warranty if the problem is not caused by defective product workmanship or materials.
Page 23 Metalmarks. Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks. See "To Clean the Cooktop Glass" section under General Cleaning. Brown streaks or specks. Boilovers are cooked onto surface.
Page 24: Warranty
RANGE WARRANTY Your range is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL RE RESPONSIBLE FOR: PERIOD WE WILL: FULL ONE-YEAR One year flora original Pay all costs for +_peihog ol lepladng any parts of this Costs selvlce calls...

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