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Surface Cooking ...................
5-6
Setting Surface Controls ... 7-10
Before
Setting
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10
Setting Oven Controls .......... 11
Cooking
Informations
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Adjusting Your
Oven Temperature ................. 14
Setting Side
Oven Controls
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Care & Cleaning ...............
16-21
Before You Call
Solutions to
Common Problems . ......................
22-23
Visit the Frigidaire
Web Site at:
http://www.frigidaire.com
Warranty .................. Back Cover
READ AND SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
318200711
(0712) Rev. A
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Setting Side Oven Controls ....... Care & Cleaning ....16-21 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems ....... 22-23 Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at: Warranty ....Back Cover http://www.frigidaire.com READ AND SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS 318200711 (0712) Rev. A... -
Page 2: Welcome
Welcome& Congratula tions Congratulations on your purchase of a new appliance! At Electrolux Home Products, we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to Questions? providing you with the best servtce possible.Your satisfaction ts our number one priority. - Page 3 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 symbol _ 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.
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
• Do not use decorative surface element covers, if an Do not heat unopened food containers--Build=up pressure may cause container to burst and result in element is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will injury. become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot •... - Page 5 /mportant Safet Kitchen cleaners and aerosols--Always follow the The health of some birds is extremely sensitive manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be aware to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may range.
- Page 6 Specialty Pans & Trivets Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are available in most cookshop or hardware stores. DO NOT use two elements (if the cooktop is not equipped with bridge eb- ement) to heat one large pan such as a roaster or griddbe, or allow cooking utensils to boil dry.
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Page 7: Surface Cooking
Setting Surface Controls About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure 1). - Page 8 Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at location as shown on figure 2. To Operate the Single Surface Elements: Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Figure 1).
- Page 9 Front Bridge Operating the Bridge Surface Radiant Element Element Element The range is equipped with a "BRIDGE" surface element located at the left front and middle (See Figure 6) positions. The Bridge can be used when cooking with rectangular (like a griddle) or oval shaped cookware.
- Page 10 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, gra- (Warm & Ready Zone vies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start with hot food.
- Page 11 Oven Vent(s) and Racks Ovens Vents Locations For Ceramic Glass Cooktops Models: Each oven has its own vent located on the top, near each side and towards the back of the cooktop. When an oven Json, warm air is released through the vent; this ventilation is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
- Page 12 Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc... There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions...
- Page 13 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. Broil Stop See the broiling instructions for main oven in the Setting Oven Controls section in Position the Timer Guide.
- Page 14 The convection option, available on some models, is an alternative to the conventional oven cooking methods of baking/roasting. 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 15 To Bake LeftOven Temperature Control Knob Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool. Turn the Temperature Control Knob to the desired oven temperature. When the oven is first turned on, the oven indicator light below the Temperature Control Knob will glow. Preheat the oven for 10 to 12 minutes before baking.
- Page 16 Oven Cleaning Cleaning the Self=Clean Oven (Main oven) 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-clean cycle, the outside of the wall oven can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance.
- Page 17 Porcelain Enamel Oven Porcelain has a smooth finish and is a type of glass fused to metal. Oven clean- ers can be used on all interior oven surfaces. Cleaning (Side Oven) General Cleaning (if equipped) 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 18 Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance Cons stent."d proper € e.n ng !S esse"t a tO maintaining Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a non abrasive cloth or pad.
- Page 19 Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop: • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean. • Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the cooktop.
- Page 20 Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
- Page 21 Pull up with finger Storage Drawer Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer can be removed to facilitate Left cleaning under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. To Remove Storage Drawer: Open the drawer to the fully opened position. Locate the glide lever on each side of drawer;...
- Page 22 Solutions to Common Problems 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.
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Page 23: Oven Controls
Poor baking results. Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper 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 recipes' recommended temperature or baking time. -
Page 24: Warranty
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,...