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Before Setting Surface Controls ..... 9-10 Care & Clean ........35-38 Setting Surface Controls ......11-14 Before You Call .......... 39-43 Oven Control Functions (540 with probe) ..15 Major Appliance Warranty ....< www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...
11-14 Need help?? Single radiant elements ........... Dual radiant element ..........Visit the Frigidaire web site at www.frigidaire.com Keep warm ............. Before you call for service, there are a few things you can Home canning ............do to help us serve your better.
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...
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• 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.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING SELF-CLEANING OVENS YOUR COOKTOP 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. •...
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. The rack guides are curved near the warm air passes through this vent.
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Types of oven racks flat Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven following oven rack types listed below: 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.
Effortless TMOven Rack system (some models) Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system that automatically partially extends the oven rack • Only the Effortless TM Oven Rack system should from the interior oven glides to assist in easier access to be used in oven rack position 2.
About the ceramic glass cooktop Located under the surface of the glass ceramic cooktop hot surface element on are radiant surface elements. The design patterns on the indicator l@ hot surface indicator ceramic cooktop outlines the area and size of the surface light light element.
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...
Suggested radiant surface element settings Single radiant surface elements (all models) The suggested surface element settings listed below are surface based when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. to ......
Dual radiant surface elements (some models) Symbols provided on the backguard graphics will indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. The o symbol indicates the inner coil only. The _ symbol /:, 6 indicates both inner and outer coils will heat. To operate a dual radiant element: Place correctly sized cookware on dual radiant surface...
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;...
Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning using your appliance. • Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled 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.
READTHE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFOREUSING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various keypad functions as described below. 0 thru timer onooff bake--Use broil -- Use convect-- convect convert-- Use to set set the bake to set broil to set convect Use to convert keypads...
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 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 Press...
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. 2 Step Press Press and hold broil for...
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.
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.
Delay start When the set bake time runs out: Use this keypad to add delay start time instructions for most timed cooking features or with the self-clean feature. "End" will appear in the display window and the oven will shut-off automatically (See Fig.
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.
Convectconve_ Convect broil (some models) 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.
Probe Be sure to use the probe feature for best results when cooking foods such as roasts, hams or poultry. This feature also works well with other foods such as meat loaf and casseroles. • To avoid damaging the probe, do not use kitchen handle utensils such as tongs to pull on the probe cable or handles.
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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.
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Probe (cont'd) During the cooking process the internal food temperature will display by default. To review the Fig. 1 Probe error message: target temperature press the probekeypad 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.
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: Press Step Arrange oven rack while cool (Figs.1 & 4). For optimum browning results, preheat the oven for about 5 minutes before adding food.
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. keep Press keep warm. warm To set the pizza feature: Press start.
Adjusting the oven temperature Restoring to factory default settings Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to When new, your appliance was set with a few ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few predetermined oven control settings. Over time, the user uses, follow your recipe times and temperature may make changes to these default settings.
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...
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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 Press cancel, cancel of 24 hours) is desired, set the display mode for the 24 hour setting.
Preparing for self-clean Read before starting self-clean A self-cleaning oven cleans itself using high temperatures that are well above normal cooking temperatures. 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 powdered ash.
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Read before starting self-clean (cont'd) To avoid possible burns use caution when opening the • It is normal for odors to occur during self-clean, especially during the first self-clean cycle. It is oven door when the self-clean cycle is finished. The oven may still be VERY HOT.
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it becomes necessary to cancel self-clean: Setting a delay start self-clean cycle Example: To program a self-cleaning cycle with a Press cancel keypad. delay start time of 9:00 o'clock: If the self-clean cycle has heated the oven to a high Step Press temperature,...
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 Painted decorative trim Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes.
Cooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply some of For light to moderate soil: the glass-ceramic cooktop cleaner supplied with your new...
Cooktop cleaning (cont'd) Aluminum foil and oven liners (cont'd) Do not use oven bottom liners or use aluminum foil to cover the oven bottom or any oven racks. DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. Using a liner in the oven restricts the heat The fumes can be hazardous to your health and and air flow needed to...
Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door 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.
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.
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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, instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual or see "Entire appliance does not operate"...
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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, section.
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Problem Possible Causes Solutions Oven smokes Oven door was closed. Be sure oven door is open when broiling. excessively when ......................................broiling. Meat too close to upper Reposition oven rack lower to provide proper clearance between element, the food & the upper element. Meat not prepared for broil.
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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, will become less visible with time.
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Yourapplianceis coveredby a one year limited warranty.Foroneyear fromyour original dateof purchase,Electroluxwill payall costsfor repairingor replacingany parts of this appliancethat prove to be defectivein materialsor workmanship when suchapplianceis installed,usedand maintainedin accordance with the providedinstructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.
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