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All about the Use & Care of your T ABLE OF CONTENTS www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 Electric R ange 316902221 Rev A (Jun 2011) Important Safety Instructions ........................... 3- 5 Features at a Glance ......................................... 6 Before Setting Oven Controls ................ ...
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2 ©2011 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Contents Serial plate location: open storage drawer (some models) or keep warm drawer (some models). Serial plate location Purchase date Model number Serial number Record model & serial numbers here Thank you for choosing Frigidaire . ...
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3 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. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may ...
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4 • Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured. • Do not touch surface heating units or surface cooking elements, areas near these units or elements, or interior surfaces of oven. Both surface heating and oven ...
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5 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE • Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area around each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate. • Kitchen cleaners and aerosols—Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use. Be aware th ...
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6 FEATURES AT A GLANCE 25 26 27 Note: The features shown for your appliance may vary according to model type & color. Your electric range features include: 1 . Electronic oven control with kitchen timer. 2 . Left front single and bridge element control. 3 . Left rear single radiant element control. 4 . Keep warm drawer control & indicator l ...
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7 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS oven vent location Fig. 1 Recommended oven rack positions by food type Food type Position Broiling meats See broil Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 4 or 5 Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread and casseroles 2 or 3 Small cuts of meat or poultry 2 or 3 Turkey, roast or ham 1 or 2 Use only the offset ov ...
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8 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Types of oven racks Fig. 1 Your range may be equipped with one or more of the 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. May be placed i ...
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9 Effortless™ Oven Rack system (some models) Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system that automatically partially extends the oven rack from the interior oven glides to assist in easier access to your food items. This feature works whenever the oven door is opened or closed. To assemble the Effortless™ Oven Rack system: 1 . Loc ...
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10 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Using proper cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figs. 1 & 2. Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire element (See ...
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11 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS The right and left rear single radiant element positions will be marked on the cooktop with a round outline pattern shown (See Fig. 1). NOTES Fig. 1 (surface element and cooking zone locations) triple element single element keep warm zone single element bridge element bridge element SpaceWise ® bridge element coo ...
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12 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Cooktop display windows Located on the backguard are digital displays for each of the heating positions located on the cooktop. Surface element power levels can easily be controlled and monitored using these displays in combination with the corresponding control keypads. The triple element (some models) feature provides 3 different ...
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13 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Suggested power level settings table Settings Type of cooking High (8.0-Hi) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling Medium high (5.0 - 8.0) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry Medium (3.0 - 5.0) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies or steam vegetables Medium Low (2.0 - 4.0) Keep foods cooki ...
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14 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Fig. 1 (left front) Fig. 2 (left front & middle) Fig.3 (left front, middle & rear) Bridge element 1 . Place correctly sized cookware on the bridge surface cooking zone. 2 . To activate press and hold the on-off bridge keypad and release when the acceptance tone sounds. 3 . Set the element size. Press size once fo ...
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15 Triple element SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS The cooktop is featured with an expandable triple radiant surface element located at the right front cooktop position. This element may be set to operate for 3 different sizes. Fig. 1 - inner portion heats only . Fig. 2 - inner and middle portions will heat. Fig. 3 - all portions will heat. 1 . Place cookw ...
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16 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS The purpose of the keep warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. These include foods like; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Keep warm zone temperature selection If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium heat level, and adjust ...
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17 Home canning SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning using your appliance. • Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom. Be sure the cookware has no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning using a ceramic cooktop ...
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18 READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad functions of the oven as described below. OVEN CONTROL FUNCTIONS 0 thr 9 number pads — Use to enter temperature and times. timer on/off — Use to set or cancel the minute timer. broil — Use to set broil feature. con ...
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19 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 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). To set the clock for 1:30: Step Press 1 . Press set clock. 2 . Enter 1 3 0. 3 . Press start to accept. Fig. 1 NOTES • Be sure to set th ...
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20 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS NOTE The temperature display mode option cannot be changed when the oven is active with any cooking function or during self-clean. To switch between audible or silent keypad operation modes: Step Press 1 . Press and hold delay start for 6 seconds. 2 . Press self-clean to toggle between "bEEP On" (Fig. 1) or " ...
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21 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Step Press 1 . Press timer on • off. 2 . Enter 5 minutes. 3 . Press start to activate. NOTES • The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. The timer may be started alone or with any other active oven feature. • The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the ...
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22 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Bake Use the bake feature to prepare most food items when the recipe calls for normal baking. A reminder tone will sound once the oven finishes preheating. Bake may be set for any temperature from 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C). If bake is programmed with no temperature, the control will default to 350°F (177°C). NOTES ...
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23 When the set bake time runs out: 1. " End " will appear in the display window and the oven will shut-off automatically (See Fig. 2). 2 . The control will beep 3 times every 30 seconds as a reminder until the cancel keypad is pressed. To program the oven for delay start and to shut-off automatically (example for baking at 375°F for 50 ...
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24 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convect roast Convect Fig. 1 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. Heated air flows around the food from all sides, sealing in juices and flavors. Convect provides better results when bak ...
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25 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Suggestions for convect broil: 1 . Be sure to carefully follow all the recommended broil pan and insert instructions and the directions for placing the oven racks as provided in the "broil" section in this Use & Care Guide. 2 . Since convect broil cooks food faster, reduce the cook time by 25% from the recomme ...
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26 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 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. 1 . Arrange oven rack while cool (Figs.1 & 4). For optimum browning results, preheat the oven for about 5 minutes bef ...
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27 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Slow cook The slow cook feature may be used to cook foods more slowly and at lower oven temperatures. Slow cook provides cooking results much the same way as a cr ock -pot or slow cooker . The slow cook f eature is ideal for roasting beef , pork & poultry . Slow cooking meats may result in the exterior of meats becoming ...
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28 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 1 . Press pizza once to cook frozen pizza (Fig.1) or twice when setting for fresh pizza (Fig. 2). You may adjust the oven temperature to fit your needs. 2 . Press start . Setting pizza feature For your convenience the pizza feature provides 2 different settings. You may use the pizza feature whether starting with fresh or f ...
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29 To save a favorite recipe setting (example shown to bake for 30 minutes with oven temperature of 325°F): Setting my favorite The my favorite keypad may be used to store and recall a favorite recipe setting. This feature will only store or recall one favorite recipe at a time. My favorite feature may be used with bake, cook time, preheat, convec ...
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30 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you can adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler ...
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31 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To program the oven for 350°F bake and activate the Sabbath feature: Step Press FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Setting the Sabbath feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) For further assistance, gui ...
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32 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath feature (cont’d) What to do during a power failure or power interruption after the Sabbath feature was activated: Should you experience a power failure or interruption, the oven will shut-off. When power is restored the oven will not turn back on automatically. The oven will remember that it is set for ...
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33 KEEP WARM DRAWER Arranging keep warm drawer rack positions The keep warm drawer rack may be used in two ways: • 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 rack and a casserole dish underneath). • In the downward position to allow you to ...
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34 KEEP WARM DRAWER Keep warm drawer (some models) Fig. 2 - Heat level inidicator lights for keep warm drawer 1 . Arrange the keep warm drawer rack (if needed) in the keep warm drawer and place the food or dishes in the keep warm drawer. 2 . Press on-off for the keep warm drawer control. 3 . Press temp keypad to select desired temperature setting ( ...
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35 A self-cleaning oven cleans itself using high temperatures that are well above normal cooking temperatures. The self- clean feature, if used properly, will eliminate soils from the oven completely or reduce them to a fine powdered ash. Once the oven has cooled, simply wipe away the ash using a damp cloth. Fig. 1 • Do not touch the oven during ...
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36 SELF-CLEANING After pressing start, the door lock motor will activate. " door Loc " will appear in the display (Fig. 1). DO NOT attempt to open the oven door when the " door Loc " message is displayed (allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock). DO NOT force the oven door open. This may damage the automatic ...
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37 SELF-CLEANING Step Press 1 . The oven should be empty and all oven racks removed. Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure the oven door is completely closed. 2 . Press delay start. 3 . Enter 9 0 0. 4 . Press start. 5 . Press self clean once for a 3-hour clean time, press self clean twice for 4-hour clean and press 3 times for a 2-hour self-cl ...
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38 • Porcelain enamel parts, door liner & body parts. • Keep warm drawer interior (some models) • Storage drawer interior (some models) CARE & CLEANING Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation • Easy Care™ stainless steel (some models) Gentle scrubbing with a soapy no-scratch cleaning pad will remove most spots. R ...
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39 CARE & CLEANING Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. D o not: • Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop. • Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom; replace with clean cookware before using. • Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen. • Cook ...
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40 The interior oven light is located at the rear oven cavity and is covered with a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use (See Fig. 1). Replacing the oven interior light bulb: 1 . Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the appliance. 2 . Remove interior oven light shield (See Fig. 1). 3 . Replac ...
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41 CARE & CLEANING Fig. 3 To remove oven door: 1 . Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - See Fig. 1). 2 . Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door to unlock (See Fig. 2). A tool such as a small flat-blade screwdriver may be required. 3 . Firmly grasp both ...
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42 Problem Possible Causes Solutions Oven control displays F __ (followed with a number) and oven control beeps. Press cancel to clear the display & stop beeping. Try 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. Try bake or broil feature ...
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43 Solutions to common problems • BEFORE YOU CALL Oven portion of appliance does not operate. Problem Possible Causes Solutions Be sure the oven control was set correctly for the requested feature. See Setting Oven Controls section and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual or see "Entire appliance does not opera ...
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44 BEFORE YOU CALL • Solutions to common problems These areas are not within the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before starting a self-clean cycle. Burned-on residue may be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket. Oven rack finish is dul ...
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45 Solutions to common problems • BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Possible Causes Solutions Oven smokes excessively when broiling. Oven door was closed. Be sure oven door is open when broiling. Meat too close to upper element. Reposition oven rack lower to provide proper clearance between the food & the upper element. Excessive spillovers or grease b ...
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46 BEFORE YOU CALL • Solutions to common problems Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface. Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cookware and cooktop surface. Be sure cooktop surface and bottom of cooking utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches on cooktop do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time. Use clean, ...
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47 NOTES ...
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This page is left blank intentionally MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Y our appliance is co v ered by a one year limited warr anty . For one year fr om 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, ...
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