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Frigidaire Stove Owners Manual 1.7.23
Frigidaire Stove Owners Manual 1.7.23
Frigidaire Stove Owners Manual 1.7.23
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Setting Surface Controls (Ceramic cook top)... 11-14 Major Appliance Warranty...................... back cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 or CAUTION statement based on the risk type. Tip Over Hazard
Definitions • A child or adult can tip the
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to range and be killed.
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages • Verify the anti-tip device has
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. been installed to floor or wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged when
the range is moved to floor or wall.
• Do not operate the range without the anti-tip
device in place and engaged.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
• Failure to follow these instructions can result
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
in death or serious burns to children and
death or serious injury.
adults.
Range
leveling leg
Anti-Tip
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
bracket
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
• Storage in or on appliance — to avoid a fire • Use dry potholders — moist or damp potholders
hazard, flammable materials should not be on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
stored in an oven, near surface units or in the Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements.
storage drawer, warmer drawer or lower oven. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a
This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such potholder.
as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as
• Do not heat unopened food containers - buildup
flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as
of pressure may cause container to burst and
aerosol cans, on or near the range.
result in injury.
• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE — to avoid
injuries or burns children should not be left
alone or unattended in the area where the IMPORTANT
range is in use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the range including the Do not attempt to operate the range during a
storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, lower oven or power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the
warmer drawer. range. If the range is not turned off and the power
resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once
the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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APPLIANCE FEATURES
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BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Oven vent location Types of oven racks
The oven vent is located under the left side of the
control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven
air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for rack styles shown.
proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
flat handle
Do not block the oven vent. oven rack
oven vent location
flat
oven rack
Fig. 1
IMPORTANT
some
models Only the Effortless™ Oven Rack should be used in
oven rack position 2. Placing any other rack in rack
Oven with visible Oven with hidden position 2 will prevent the oven door from fully closing.
bake element - Fig. 2 Bake Element - Fig. 3*
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BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Effortless™ Oven Rack system
Some models are equipped with a special oven rack IMPORTANT
system that automatically partially extends the oven rack
from the interior oven glides to assist in easier access to • Only the Effortless™ Oven Rack system should
your food items. This feature works whenever the oven be used in oven rack position 2. Placing ANY other
door is opened or closed. rack in oven rack position 2 will prevent the oven
door from fully closing and may damage the oven
To assemble the Effortless™ Oven Rack system: door, oven cavity or the door connector brackets.
1. Locate all required parts. You will need the supplied
oven rack (Effortless™ Oven Rack is a flat rack with • If the rack system is not assembled with the connector
a special dark coating on the left and right rack arms the Effortless™ Oven rack may be used in oven
sides) and the 2 supplied chrome connector arms. rack positions 2 thru 7. Do not attempt to use the
2. Open the oven door. Be sure the oven is completely Effortless™ Oven rack in rack position 1.
cool before proceeding.
3. Place the oven rack in positions 2, 3 or 4 only (see door con- rack connector
previous page to verify positions).Be sure the rack nector bracket
bracket
connector brackets are at the rear of the range and
pointing towards oven bottom (See Fig. 2).
4. Assemble one connector arm at a time. With the
oven door open and the oven rack in place, install
one end of the connector arm to the hole in the door Fig. 2
connector bracket (Fig. 1) and the other end in the
hole in the rack connector bracket (Fig. 2 and as
in Fig. 3). The oven rack may need to be adjusted in Fig. 1
or out in the rack position to match the length of the oven
connector arm. connector
rack
arm
5. While holding the connector arm in place, twist the
connector arm so the ends of the connector arm point
upwards (See Figs. 4 & 5). The connector arm should Fig. 3 - assembly
now be locked into position. of the Effortless™
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other connector arm. Oven Rack
7. Once both connector arms are properly in place, be
sure to test the oven rack operation by gently closing open oven connector
door
the oven door. The oven rack should move in and out arm
of the oven freely when the door is opened or closed.
IMPORTANT Fig. 4
connector
REMOVE ALL OVEN RACKS and accessories before arm
starting a self-clean cycle. If the oven racks are
left in the oven during the self-clean cycle, the glide
ability of the Effortless™ Oven Rack system will be Fig. 5
damaged and will cause oven racks to loose their shiny left and right
finish. Remove ALL oven racks and clean according to door connector
brackets
instructions provided in the Care & Cleaning section of
with connector arm ends
this manual. shown in locked position
(pointing upwards)
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Air circulation in the oven Element ON & hot surface indicator lights
For best baking results allow 2-4” (5-10 cm) around the Your appliance is equipped with two different types of
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on the
cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or backguard — the Element On indicator light and the Hot
back of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate Surface indicator lights (See Fig. 2).
around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat
to reach around the cookware (See Fig. 1). The Element ON indicator lights are located on the
control panel above each radiant element control knob
and will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A
quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy
check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF. The
Hot Surface indicator light located on the control panel
will glow when any surface cooking area heats up and
will remain on until the glass cooktop has cooled to a
MODERATE level.
Fig. 1
element ON
Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks indicator hot surface
light indicator
For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, light
place cookware on rack positions 3 & 5. For best results
when using a single oven flat rack, place cookware on rack
positions 3 or 4.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Types of cooktop elements Using proper cookware
The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements The size and type of cookware used will influence the
located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow
the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element the recommendations for using proper cookware as
available. The single radiant element will have one round illustrated in Figs. 2 & 3.
outline pattern shown (keep warm zone is designed to
keep food warm only). The dual radiant element is flexible
because you may set just the smaller inner portion as a
single element or both inner and outer portions can be set
to heat together (See Fig. 1).
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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Single radiant surface elements (all models)
To operate the single radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant
surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either
direction (Fig. 2) to the desired setting (Refer to the
Suggested radiant surface element settings
table Fig. 1). Start most cooking operations on a
higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish
cooking. The surface control knobs do not have to
be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics
provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as
needed (See Fig. 2). Each surface element provides
a constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing
red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom Fig. 2
edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too
small for the surface heating area.
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface
element OFF before removing the cookware.
• Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled
Suggested radiant surface element after they have been turned off. The glass surface
settings may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
The suggested settings found in Fig.1 below are based
when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with • Do not place flammable items such as plastic
lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic
wrappings on top of the range when it is in use.
These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels
or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close
Suggested settings for single and dual radiant
to the surface elements.
elements table
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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Dual radiant surface elements (some models)
Symbols on the backguard will help choose which portion
of the dual radiant element to set. The symbol indicates
a setting for the inner coil only. The symbol indicates a
setting for both inner and outer coils.
IMPORTANT
Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that
can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass
cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they will
damage the ceramic cooktop.
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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Keep warm (some models)
The purpose of the keep warm zone is to keep hot cooked
foods at serving temperature. Use the keep warm feature Temperature selection - Refer to the keep warm zone
to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, recommended food settings table (See Fig. 2). If a
casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe particular food is not listed, start with the medium level,
dinner plates. and adjust as needed. Most foods can be kept at serving
temperatures by using the medium level.
Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat
cold food on the keep warm zone. All food placed on the Keep warm zone recommended food settings table
warming zone should be covered with a lid to maintain Food Item Heating Level
quality. Breads/Pastries LO (Low)
For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the Casseroles LO (Low)
cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Dinner Plates with Food LO (Low)
Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may Eggs LO (Low)
melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean. Gravies LO (Low)
Meats MED (Medium)
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended
Sauces MED (Medium)
for oven and cooktop use on the keep warm zone.
Soups (cream) MED (Medium)
Stews MED (Medium)
Setting the keep warm control: Vegetables MED (Medium)
1. Push in either direction and turn the knob (See Fig Fried Foods HI (High)
Hot Beverages HI (High)
1). The temperatures are approximate, and are
Soups (liquid) HI (High)
designated by hi and lo. However, the control can be
set at any position between hi and lo for different Fig. 2
levels of warming.
2. When ready to serve, turn the control to OFF. The
keep warm zone will remain warm until the indicator
light turns OFF. • Unlike the surface elements, the keep warm zone will
not glow red when it is hot. To avoid burns always
use potholders or oven mitts when removing food
from the cooktop including the keep warm zone as
cookware and plates will be hot.
• 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
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
• Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic
wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or
wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to
the surface elements.
IMPORTANT
Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that
can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass
cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they will
Fig. 1 (with approximate setting for medium shown)
damage the ceramic cooktop.
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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when
home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA
(United States Department of Agriculture) website and
be sure to read all the information they have available as • Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled
well as follow their recommendations for home canning after they have been turned off. The glass surface
procedures. may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home
canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom • Do not place flammable items such as plastic
(see “Cookware material types” in the Before setting salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic
surface controls section). wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to
ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home the surface elements.
canning using a ceramic cooktop.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does IMPORTANT
not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element
markings or burner. It is recommended to use smaller Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that
diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass
cooktops. cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they will
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more damage the ceramic cooktop.
quickly.
• Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the
water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to
lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
IMPORTANT
NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 differ-
ent surface cooking areas at the same time. This may
cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture.
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OVEN CONTROL FUNCTIONS
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various keypad functions as described below.
Oven control (for models with Quick Bake™ only)
Bake time pad— Up and down arrow pads— Use with the feature Bake pad—Use
Set clock pad— Used Used to enter the or function pads to set oven temperature, bake to select the bake
to set the time of day. length of baking time time, start time, clean time (when programming an feature.
needed. automatic start time), setting or adjusting the clock
and minute timer. Feature indicator
lights— These lights show
Oven light pad— which feature is active.
Use to turn the
interior oven light
ON or OFF.
Broil pad— Use to select
the variable broil feature.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Setting the clock Changing temperature display (°F or °C)
When the appliance is first plugged in or when the The electronic oven control is set to display in °F
power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the (Fahrenheit) when shipped from the factory. The oven can
display will flash “12:00”. It is recommended to always be programmed for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F
set the clock for the correct time of day before using the (77°C to 287°C).
appliance.
To change the temperature to display °C (Celsius)
To set the clock: or from °C to °F (control should not be set for Bake
1. Press once (do not hold pad down). or Self-clean when setting this feature):
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the or until 1. Press . “— —” appears in the display.
the correct time of day appears in the display. 2. Press and hold the until “HI” appears in the display.
3. Press and hold until °F or °C appears in the
display.
NOTE 4. Press the or to change °F to °C or °C to °F.
5. Press any control pad to return to normal operating
The time of day cannot be changed when the oven or
mode.
self-clean is active.
NOTE
Changing between continuous bake or the 12-Hour
Energy saving mode does not change how the cooktop
controls operate.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Setting oven lockout Setting the minute timer
The control can be programmed to lock the oven door and
lockout the oven control pads. 1. Press .
2. Press the to increase the time in one minute
To set the oven lockout feature increments. Press and hold the to increase the time
(for models with Quick Bake) in 10 minute increments. The timer can be set for any
1. Press and hold for 3 seconds. “Loc” will amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59
appear in display, the “Door Locked” indicator light will minutes.
flash and the motor driven door lock will begin to close Note: If the pad is pressed first, the timer will
automatically. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven advance to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
door to lock. Once the oven door is locked, the current
time of day will appear in the display. 3. When the set time has run out, the timer will beep
3 times and will continue to beep 3 times every 60
2. To cancel the oven lockout feature, press and
hold for 3 seconds. The control will unlock the oven seconds until is pressed.
door and resume normal operation.
To set the oven lockout feature To change the timer while it is in use
(for models without Quick Bake feature) While the timer is active and shows in the display, press
1. Press and hold for 3 seconds. “Loc” will appear and hold the or to increase or decrease the time
in display, the “Door Locked” indicator light will flash
and the motor driven door lock will begin to close remaining.
automatically. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven
door to lock. Once the oven door is locked, the current To cancel the minute timer before the set time has
time of day will appear in the display. run out
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Setting bake Setting timed bake and delayed timed
The oven may be programmed to bake at any temperature bake features
from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). The factory preset
automatic bake temperature is 350°F (177°C). The and pads operate the features that
will turn the oven ON and OFF at the times you select
Note: For optimum cooking results it is recommended
in advance. The oven can be programmed to start
to preheat the oven when baking foods such as cookies,
immediately and shut off automatically (timed bake) or
biscuits and breads. Use racks 3 and 5 for 2 rack baking
to begin baking at a later time with a delayed start time
and 3 or 4 for single rack baking.
(delayed timed bake).
To set bake
1. Press . “— — —” appears in the display.
2. Within 5 seconds, press the or . The display will Use caution with the timed bake and delayed timed
show “350°F (177°C).” By pressing and holding the bake features. Foods that can easily spoil such as milk,
or , the temperature may be adjusted in 5°F eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the
increments (1°C if the control is set to display Celsius). refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not
3. As soon as the or keypad is released, the oven stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking
will begin heating to the selected temperature. When begins, and should be removed promptly when cooking
the displayed temperature reaches the desired baking is completed.
temperature, the preheat indicator light will turn OFF.
The control will beep 3 times as a reminder. To program the oven to begin baking immediately
and to shut off automatically (timed bake)
4. To stop bake, press .
1. Be sure that the clock shows the correct time of day.
2. Place the food in the oven.
To change the oven temperature after bake has
started 3. Press . “ — — — ° “ appears in the display.
1. Press . Visually check the bake temperature at 4. Within 5 seconds, press the or . The display
this time. will show “350°F (177°C).” By holding the or
2. Press the or pad to increase or decrease the set , the temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F
temperature to the desired new oven temperature. increments (1°C if the control is set to display Celsius).
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Setting timed bake and delayed timed
bake features (cont’d)
When the set bake time runs out
1. “End” will appear in the display window and the oven
will shut-off automatically.
FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let food sit for 2. The control will beep 3 times every 60 seconds as a
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so
reminder until is pressed.
can result in food poisoning or sickness.
To change the oven temperature or bake time after
baking has started
1. Press the function pad you want to change.
Use caution with the timed bake and delayed timed 2. Press the or to adjust the setting.
bake features. Foods that can easily spoil such as milk,
eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the
refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not NOTES
stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking
begins, and should be removed promptly when cooking • A timed bake or start time setting cannot be added
is completed. when broiling.
• The maximum bake time or start time setting is 11
hours & 59 minutes.
To program oven for a delayed start time and to
shut-off automatically (delayed Timed Bake) • During a delayed timed bake operation the preheat
1. Be sure that the clock shows the correct time of day. function will be delayed until the set time to start
2. Place the food in the oven. cooking is reached.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Quick Bake (some models)
Benefits of the Quick Bake feature
— Foods will cook faster, saving time and energy.
— Multiple rack baking.
— No special pans or bakeware needed.
Heated air flows around the food from all sides, sealing
in juices and flavors. Meats cooked with Quick Bake
are juicer. Poultry is crisp on the outside while staying Fig. 1
tender and moist on the inside. Breads and pastry brown Setting Quick Bake
more evenly. Most foods baked in a standard oven can be The oven can be programmed to Quick Bake at any
cooked faster and more evenly with Quick Bake. temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). The
factory preset automatic bake temperature is 350°F
Suggestions for Quick Bake (177°C).
When baking
• For optimum cooking results it is recommended to To set Quick Bake
preheat the oven when baking foods such as cookies,
biscuits and breads. 1. Press . “— — —” appears in the display.
• Reduce oven temperature 25°F from recipe’s 2. Within 5 seconds, press the or . The display will
recommended oven temperature. Follow the show “350°F (177°C).” By pressing and holding the
remainder of the recipe’s instructions using the or , the temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F
minimum recommended cook time. increments (1°C if the control is set to display Celsius).
• When using 2 oven racks at the same time, place in 3. As soon as the or pad is released, the oven
positions 3 & 5 for best results (See Fig. 1). will begin heating to the selected temperature. When
the displayed temperature reaches the desired baking
When roasting temperature, the preheat indicator light will turn OFF
• Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods using and the control will beep 3 times.
Quick Bake.
• Since Quick Bake cooks food faster, reduce the cook 4. To cancel quick bake, press .
time by 25% from the recommended cook time of
your recipe. Check the food at this time. If necessary, To change the oven temperature after Quick Bake
increase cook time until the desired doneness is has started
obtained. 1. Press .
• Do not cover foods when dry roasting - this will
2. If necessary, press the or pad to increase or
prevent the air from circulating around the food.
decrease the oven set temperature.
NOTES
• Layer cakes will have better results using the
pad.
• When using Quick Bake (some models) cook time
reductions may vary depending on the amount and
type of food being cooked.
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Setting broil Insert
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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Adjusting the oven temperature Operating the oven light
Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the
to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first oven door is opened.
few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature
recommendations carefully. If you think the oven is
Press to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF
cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you can
whenever the oven door is closed.
adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than
the temperature displayed.
The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear
wall of the oven interior and is covered with a glass shield
To adjust oven temperature
held by a wire holder. The glass shield must be in place
1. Press . whenever the oven is in use.
2. Set the temperature to 550°F (287°C) by pressing and
holding the keypad. To change the interior oven light, see “Changing the oven
3. Within 2 seconds, press and hold until the light” in the Care & Cleaning section.
2 digit display appears. Release keypad. The
display now indicates the amount of degrees offset
between the original factory temperature setting and
the current temperature setting. If the oven control
has the original factory calibration, the display will
read “0.”
4. The temperature can now be adjusted up or down
35°F (19°C), in 5°F increments by pressing and
holding the or keypad. Adjust until the desired
amount of offset appears in the display. When
lowering the oven temperature, a minus sign (-) will
appear before the number to indicate that the oven
will be cooler by the displayed amount of degrees.
5. When you have made the desired adjustment, press
to go back to the time of day display.
NOTES
• Any oven temperature offset made will not affect the
broil or self-cleaning feature temperatures.
• If the oven display has been set to display Celsius,
adjustments made will be in 1°C increments with
each press of the or keypad.
• DO NOT USE oven thermometers such as those
found in grocery stores to check the temperature
settings inside the oven. These oven thermometers
may vary as much as 20 to 40 degrees from actual
temperatures.
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SELF-CLEANING
Self-Cleaning
A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures
(well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate
• DO NOT leave small children unattended near the
soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash
appliance. During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside
you can wipe away with a damp cloth.
of the range can become very hot to the touch.
• The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
IMPORTANT fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
Read before starting self-clean • DO NOT force the oven door open when self-clean is
• Completely remove ALL OVEN RACKS and ANY active. This can damage the automatic door locking
ACCESSORIES FROM OVEN CAVITY to avoid system. Use caution when opening the door after the
possible damage to oven racks. If the oven racks are self-Cleaning cycle is completed. The oven may still be
not removed they may discolor. The Effortless™ Oven VERY HOT.
Rack system must be removed during the self-clean • The oven bake and broil elements may appear to
cycle to avoid damaging the glide ability of the rack. have cooled after they have been turned OFF. The
• Remove ALL items from the oven and cooktop elements may still be hot and burns may occur if
including cookware, utensils and ANY these elements are touched before they have cooled
ALUMINUM FOIL. Aluminum foil will not withstand sufficiently.
high temperatures from a self-clean cycle.
• DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any
other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so
will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking
results and may cause permanent damage to the
oven interior. During self-clean temperatures in the
oven can become hot enough to melt aluminum foil.
• DO NOT use or spray oven cleaners or oven
protective coatings in or around any part of the oven
interior.
• Clean any soil from the outer oven frame, the door
liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area
at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas
(See Fig. 1) heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean
using soap and water before starting self-clean.
• Remove any excessive spillovers. Any spills on
the oven bottom should be wiped-up and removed
before starting self-clean. To clean, use hot,
soapy water and a cloth. Large spillovers can
cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high
temperatures. DO NOT allow food spills with a
high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes,
sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on Fig. 1
the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after
cleaning. (For models that have a visible bottom bake element
ONLY) To help remove excessive spills from the oven
• DO NOT clean the oven door gasket (See Fig. bottom, the lower element may be tilted up from the front
1). The woven material of the oven door gasket is of the element. Wait until the oven is completely cool and
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to remove the bottom oven rack before attempting to raise
rub, damage or remove the gasket. DO NOT use any the element. Do not to raise the lower element more than
cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so 4 or 5 inches from the resting position.
could cause damage to the door gasket.
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SELF-CLEANING
Setting a self-clean cycle or a delayed start
self-clean cycle
Setting a self-clean cycle When the self-clean cycle has completed:
1. Remove all items and oven rack from the oven and 1. The time of day will appear in the display window and
close the oven door. Be sure the clock displays the the “Clean” and “LOCK” light will continue to glow.
correct time of day. 2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and
the “LOCK” light has turned off, the oven door can be
IMPORTANT opened.
To start a self-clean cycle immediately without a delay, Stopping or interrupting a self-clean cycle
skip steps 2 & 3 in the instructions provided below. If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-
cleaning cycle once it has been activated:
1. Press .
2. Press . The “ : “ in the time of day will flash. 2. Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and
the “LOCK” light has turned off, the oven door can be
3. Press and hold the pad to scroll to the time to start opened.
the delayed Self-Clean cycle. Release the pad when 3. If needed, the self-clean may be restarted.
the desired time is displayed.
NOTE
As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock NOTES
will begin to automatically lock the oven door. The
• Whenever the self-clean feature is active you may
“LOCK” indicator light will flash. DO NOT open the oven
check the amount of time remaining in the self-clean
door while the indicator is flashing (it takes about 15
seconds for the oven door to completely lock). cycle by pressing the keypad once. Remember
the oven door cannot be opened until the range has
6. “CLn” will appear in the display during the self-clean cooled sufficiently. You will need to add about 1
cycle and the “LOCK” light will glow until the self- hour to the time displayed before you can use the
cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven oven for cooking again.
temperature has cooled. • After the oven door has unlocked and the oven
has completely cooled, wipe away any residue or
powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.
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CARE & CLEANING
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CARE & CLEANING
Cooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaning
IMPORTANT
Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are
maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL.
IMPORTANT
Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you
use an abrasive cleaning pad. Only use cleaning products
that have been specifically designed for cooktops.
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CARE & CLEANING
Cooktop cleaning (cont’d) Aluminum foil and oven liners (cont’d)
Aluminum foil and the cooktop - Use of aluminum foil
DO NOT use the following on the cooktop:
on a hot cooktop can damage the ceramic glass. Do not
use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil
to touch the ceramic cooktop under ANY circumstances.
Aluminum utensils and the cooktop - Care must
be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the
cooktop. If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when
using the cooktop, the utensil be damaged or destroyed,
and may fuse to, break or mark the ceramic glass surface,
permanently damaging the cooktop surface.
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CARE & CLEANING
Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door
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Solutions to common problems • BEFORE YOU CALL
Problem Solution
Oven control beeps and displays F code • The oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press cancel to
(fault code) error. clear the display & stop beeping. Try the bake or broil feature again. If
the F code error repeats, remove electric power from appliance, wait 5
minutes and then repower appliance and set clock for the time of day.
Try the bake or broil feature again. If the fault recurs, record fault and
call your authorized service agent.
Poor baking results. • Allow oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in oven.
• Make sure the proper oven rack position is used.
• Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate.
• Try adjusting the recipe’s recommended temperature or baking time.
• If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see “Adjusting oven temperature”
in Setting Oven Controls section.
Appliance is not level. • Be sure floor is level, strong & stable enough to support the appliance. If
floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the problem.
• Cooktop or oven racks not level. To correct, place oven rack in center of
oven. Place a bubbel level on the oven rack. Adjust by turning leveling
legs at base of appliance until the oven rack rests level.
• Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure
cabinets are square & have sufficient room for appliance clearance.
Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance • Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly to appliance sides. Contact
must be accessible for service. builder or installer to make appliance accessible.
• Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so appliance
may be lifted over carpet.
Entire appliance does not operate. • Make sure power cord is plugged correctly into outlet.
• Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local
electric company for service.
• Service wiring is not complete. Contact your dealer, installing agent or
authorized service agent.
Oven portion of appliance does not • Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired cooking
operate. feature. See Setting Oven Controls section in this manual or see
“Entire appliance does not operate” in this checklist.
• The time of day is not set. The time of day must first be set in order
to properly operate the oven. See “Setting the clock” in Setting Oven
Controls section.
Surface element does not heat cookware. • Lightweight or warped pans used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium
or heavyweight quality cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped
pans. Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating.
Heavy & medium-weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat
unevenly, foods may burn easily.
Surface element seems too hot or not hot • Incorrect control setting. Be sure the matching control is set for the surface
enough. element that you are attempting to use or adjust power level setting.
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BEFORE YOU CALL • Solutions to common problems
Problem Solution
Flames inside oven or smoking from oven • Excessive spillovers in oven. For example this will happen for pie
vent. spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up
excessive spillovers before starting oven. If flames or excessive smoke
are present see “Broiling” in the Setting Oven Controls section for
additional recommendations.
Oven smokes excessively when broiling. • Incorrect setting or food preparation. Follow broiling instructions in
Setting Oven Controls section.
• Make sure oven door is open to broil stop position.
• Food positioned too close to upper element. Reposition the food item
lower if necessary to provide proper clearance between the food & the
broil element. Try preheating the oven before boiling.
• Food not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining
fatty edges to prevent curling.
• Broil pan and insert (some models) wrong side up and grease not
draining. Always place insert on top of broil pan with ribs up & slots down
to allow excess grease to drip into broil pan.
• Do not use aluminum foil. Aluminum foil will trap grease, expose grease
to high temperatures and increase smoking.
• Grease has built up on interior oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is
necessary if broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause
excessive smoking.
Convection does not work • Oven control not set properly. Review instructions for “Quick Bake” in
(some models) “Setting Oven Controls” section.
• See “Convection fan does not rotate” in this checklist.
Convection fan does not rotate • Oven door is open. The convection fan will turn off if oven door is opened
(some models) when any convection feature is active. Close oven door.
Self-cleaning cycle does not work. • Oven control not set properly for self-clean. Follow the instructions
provided in the “Self-Cleaning” section of this manual.
• Self-clean cycle was interrupted. Refer to the “Self-Cleaning” section for
more detailed information.
Soil not completely removed after running • Dirty front oven frame outside oven door gasket area. These areas are
a self-cleaning cycle. not within the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue.
Manually clean these areas before starting a self-clean cycle.
• Excessive food spillovers in oven. Wipe up spillovers before starting self-
clean cycle.
Oven light does not work. • See “Replacing the interior oven light” in the Care & Cleaning section.
Also be sure the oven light bulb is secure in the socket.
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Solutions to common problems • BEFORE YOU CALL
Problem Solution
Scratches or abrasions on cooktop • Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils
surface. can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils
are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will
become less visible with time.
• Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been
used. See “Cooktop Cleaning” and “Cooktop Maintenance” in the Care
and Cleaning section of this Use & Care Guide.
• Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed
cookware.
Metal marks on the cooktop. • Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal
utensils on cooktop surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning creme to
remove the marks. See “Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance” in the Care
& Cleaning section.
Brown streaks or specks on cooktop • Spillovers are cooked onto ceramic surface. Use razor blade scraper to
surface. remove soil. See “Cooktop Cleaning” and “Cooktop Maintenance” in the
Care & Cleaning section.
Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen • Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop
on cooktop surface. cleaning creme. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.
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MAJOR APPLIANCE 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, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.
If You Need Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period
Service should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.
Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone
numbers below.
This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances
North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp.
Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under
this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifications as described
or illustrated are subject to change without notice.
USA Canada
1.800.944.9044 1.800.265.8352
Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Electrolux Canada Corp.
10200 David Taylor Drive 5855 Terry Fox Way
Charlotte, NC 28262 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L5V 3E4