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OWNER'SGUIDE
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRIC RANGE
Coil Surface Elements
Electronic Oven Control
Self-Cleaning Oven Interior
PIN 316000642(0003)

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  • Page 1 OWNER'SGUIDE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC RANGE Coil Surface Elements Electronic Oven Control Self-Cleaning Oven Interior PIN 316000642(0003)
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within Product Registration this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your range. Please read through the information contained in your literature Register Your Product pack to learn more about your new appliance.
  • Page 3: Importantsafetyinstructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. Tbis guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pleasepay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
  • Page 4: Importantsafetyinstructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP OVEN • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place • Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer-- a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot off before removing...
  • Page 5: Control Pad Functions

    Control Pad Functions READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. satisfactory use of your oven, become fa re!liar with the va rious functions of the CLEAR PAD-- Used to oven as described below. clear any function CLOCK PAD-- Used previously entered UP and DOWN ARROW PADS-- Used along with the...
  • Page 6: Setting The Clock And Minute Timer

    Setting the Clock and Minute Timer To Set the Clock When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash '12:00 u. Push _. Note: The oven function will not work Within 5 seconds, push and hold the _ or _...
  • Page 7: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface To Operate the Surface Element Place cooking utensil on the surface element. Controls Push in and turn the Surface Control knob in either direction to the desired setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
  • Page 8 Setting Warmer Drawer Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions The rack can be used in 2 ways: Controls (if equipped) • In the upright position to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the Use the warmer drawer...
  • Page 9: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Arranging Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO Controls OPERATINGTHE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven. Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located under the left rear surface element. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vents.
  • Page 10 To Set the Automatic Timer (Timed Bake Feature) Setting Oven Controls The BAKETIME and STOPTIME controls operate the Timed Bakefeature. The (continued) automatic timer will turn the oven on and off at thetimes you selectin advance. The oven can be programmed to start immediately and shut off automatically or to begin baking at a later time with an automatic shutoff.
  • Page 11: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls (continued) To Broil Arrange oven rack while oven isstill cool. Positionthe rack as suggested in the chart below. Rack Position From Top Food Rare steaks slices, fish, medium steaks, hamburgers and chops broiler its grid allow dripping grease to drain and be kept Well-done foods such as chicken and away from the high heat of the broiler.
  • Page 12: Oven Cleaning

    Oven Cleaning Self-Cleaning Oven During the self-cleaning A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking cycle, the outside of the range can temperatures) which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered become very hot to the touch. DO NOT ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth.
  • Page 13: Oven Cleaning

    Oven Cleaning (continued) To Start the Self-Clean Cycle *We recommend a 2 hour self-clean cycle for light soils and a 3 hour cycle for the oven door after the self-cleaning 1 average to heavy soils (to assure satisfactory results). cycle. Stand to the side of the oven _lr_ Use care when opening when opening the door to allow hot air I...
  • Page 14: General Cleaning

    General Cleaning 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 cleanings will reduce the effort required for major cleanings later.
  • Page 15 Drip General Cleaning Surface Elements Bowls Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip (continued) pans easier. The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilledon a hot element will burn off. Food spilledon a coolelement may be cleaned with a damp cloth_any remaining soilwill burn off the next time Besure the range is cool the element is used.
  • Page 16: General Cleaning

    General Cleaning To Remove and Replace Oven Door TO Remove Oven Door: continued) Open the door. Remove screws located on the inside of the oven door near the hinges A The door is heavy. For] (one on each side.) doorI safe, temporary storage, lay the Close the door to the quarter-open position.
  • Page 17: Changing Oven Light

    Changing Oven Light Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing the surface or oven lights. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection (some models) against possible broken glass. Change Light (some models) the Oven On some models, the oven light automatically turns on when the door is opened.
  • Page 18: Avoid Service Checklist

    Avoid Service Checklist Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Thisoven isequipped with a state of the art electronic oven controller. Among its many features is a full time oven circuit diagnostics system.
  • Page 19 Cooktop and/or oven light (some Replace or tightenbulb.See Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights (some models) does not work. models) in this Owner's Guide for instructions. Oven smokes excessively during Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls. broiling. Make sure oven door is opened to broil stop position.
  • Page 20: Warranty

    MULTIFLEX RANGE WARRANTY Your product is protected by thb warranty Your appliance is warranted by White Consolidated Industries, Inc. WCI has authorized Frigidaire Company Consumer Services and their authorized servicersto perform services under this warranty. WCI authorizes no one else to change or add to any of these obligations under this warranty. Any obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Frigidaire Consumer Servicesor an authorized Frigidaire servicer.

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