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Important Safety Instructions ...........................3-5
Before Setting Oven Controls ...........................6-8
Before Setting Surface Controls ...................... 9-10
Setting Surface Controls ............................. 11-14
Oven Control Functions (540 with probe) ........... 15
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Setting Oven Controls .................................. 16-31
Self-Cleaning ............................................... 32-34
Care & Cleaning ......................................... 35-38
Before You Call ........................................... 39-43
Major Appliance Warranty ..................... back cover
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- Page 1 TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions ......3-5 Setting Oven Controls ........16-31 Before Setting Oven Controls ......6-8 Self-Cleaning ..........32-34 Before Setting Surface Controls ...... 9-10 Care & Cleaning ......... 35-38 Setting Surface Controls ......
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Setting Surface Controls ........11-14 Need help?? Single radiant elements ..........11 Dual radiant element ..........12 Visit the Frigidaire web site at www.frigidaire.com Keep warm .............. 13 Before you call for service, there are a few things you can Home canning ............14 do to help us serve your better. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. Safe- an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the ty items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARN- power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in ING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING IMPORTANT • Storage in or on appliance — to avoid a fire Do not attempt to operate the range during a hazard, flammable materials should not be power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the stored in an oven, near surface units or in the range. If the range is not turned off and the power storage drawer, warmer drawer or lower oven.
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SELF-CLEANING OVENS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP WARNING • 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. •... -
Page 6: Oven Racks
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 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. -
Page 7: Air Circulation In The Oven
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Types of oven racks flat Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven following oven rack types listed below: rack 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. -
Page 8: Before Setting Oven Controls
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Effortless™ Oven Rack system (some models) IMPORTANT Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system that automatically partially extends the oven rack • Only the Effortless™ Oven Rack system should from the interior oven glides to assist in easier access to be used in oven rack position 2. Placing ANY other your food items. -
Page 9: Before Setting Surface Controls
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the ceramic glass cooktop Located under the surface of the glass ceramic cooktop element on are radiant surface elements. The design patterns on the hot surface indicator ceramic cooktop outlines the area and size of the surface indicator light light element. -
Page 10: Before Setting Surface Controls
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 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 each position on the cooktop. - Page 11 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Suggested radiant surface element settings Single radiant surface elements (all models) The suggested surface element settings listed below are based when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. Suggested settings for single and dual radiant elements table Settings Type of cooking...
- Page 12 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Dual radiant surface elements (some models) Symbols provided on the backguard graphics will indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. The symbol indicates the inner coil only. The symbol indicates both inner and outer coils will heat. To operate a dual radiant element: 1.
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Page 13: Setting Surface Controls
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Warmer zone (some models) Temperature selection - Refer to the warmer zone The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked recommended food settings table (See Fig. 2). If a foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, feature to keep cooked foods hot such as;... -
Page 14: Bridge Element
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Bridge Element On the left side of the cooktop there are two single burners with a bridge element between them. When turned on, the bridge element allows for a larger cooking area by cycling at the same temperature as the left rear element. Bridge element operation symbols are located on the control panel on each side of the Bridge element control knob. - Page 15 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using the griddle (some models) Important note: • For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow CAUTION residual heat to complete the cooking process. • The surface control knobs do not have to be set The griddle should be placed carefully over the two left exactly on a particular spot.
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Page 16: Home Canning
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when CAUTION home canning using your appliance. • Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled IMPORTANT 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 differ- surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently. -
Page 17: Oven Controls Functions
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. • bake —Use to broil — Use convect — Use convect convert 0 thru 9 timer on set the bake to set broil to set convect —... - Page 18 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). Fig. 2 Fig. 3 NOTE 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 Step...
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Page 19: Setting Oven Controls
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 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 NOTE... -
Page 20: Timer
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 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 in rack set for 1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes. -
Page 21: Bake
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Bake Bake time Use the bake feature to prepare most food items when the A bake time setting may be added to most oven baking recipe calls for normal baking. A reminder tone will sound features. Use the bake time setting to start the oven once the oven finishes preheating. -
Page 22: Delay Start
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Delay start Use this keypad to add delay start time instructions for When the set bake time runs out: most timed cooking features or with the self-clean feature. 1. “End” will appear in the display window and the oven will shut-off automatically (See Fig. -
Page 23: Convect Bake
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 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. -
Page 24: Convect Broil (Some Models)
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convect broil (some models) Convect convert The convect convert feature allows you to convert any Use the convect broil feature to cook thicker cuts of baking recipe for the convect feature. The control uses the meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat and the normal recipe settings and adjusts to a lower temperature convect fan for optimum browing results. -
Page 25: Probe
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Probe Be sure to use the probe feature for best results when IMPORTANT cooking foods such as roasts, hams or poultry. This feature also works well with other foods such as meat loaf and • To avoid damaging the probe, do not use kitchen casseroles. - Page 26 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 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.
- Page 27 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Probe (cont’d) USDA recommended minimum internal cooking probe temperatures: receptacle connector handle Food type Internal temp. Ground meat & meat mixtures Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb 160°F (71°C) Turkey, Chicken 165°F (74°C) Fresh beef, veal, lamb Medium rare† 145°F (63°C) Medium 160°F (71°C)
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Page 28: Probe
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Probe (cont’d) NOTES • During the cooking process the internal food temperature will display by default. To review the Fig. 1 Probe error message: target temperature press the keypad once. After If the error message “Prob ERR” displays (Fig. 1), check 6 seconds the display will revert back to the internal to be sure that the probe connector is fully inserted food temperature. -
Page 29: Broil
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. To set broil: Step Press 1. -
Page 30: Setting Pizza Feature
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 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 starting Step Press with fresh or frozen pizza. 1. Press keep warm. To set the pizza feature: 2. - Page 31 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Warmer Drawer (some models) NOTES The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot • Always start with hot food when using the warmer cooked foods at serving temperatures. Examples are drawer. Do not heat cold food in the warmer vegetables, gravies, meats, casseroles, biscuits, rolls and drawer.
- Page 32 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Warmer drawer control knob Warmer drawer recommended food settings Use the thermostat control knob to select the desired Recommended warmer drawer food settings are shown temperature setting for the warmer drawer. It is in Fig. 1. If a particular food is not listed, start with the located on the control panel.
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Page 33: Adjusting Oven Temperature
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Adjusting the oven temperature Restoring to factory default settings When new, your appliance was set with a few Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested predetermined oven control settings. Over time, the user to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first may make changes to these default settings. - Page 34 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 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 Step Press the Sabbath feature, please vist the web at...
- Page 35 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To Set the Sabbath Feature (cont’d) To turn off the oven but keep the Sabbath feature NOTES active: • If a delay start time longer than 12 hours (maximum Press cancel. of 24 hours) is desired, set the display mode for the 24 hour setting.
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Page 36: Self-Cleaning
SELF-CLEANING Preparing for self-clean Read before starting self-clean A self-cleaning oven cleans itself using high temperatures IMPORTANT that are well above normal cooking temperatures. The self-clean feature, if used properly, will eliminate soils from • Remove all items from the oven and cooktop, the oven completely or reduce them to a fine powdered including food, cookware, utensils, plastic and ash. - Page 37 SELF-CLEANING Read before starting self-clean (cont’d) CAUTION IMPORTANT To avoid possible burns use caution when opening the • It is normal for odors to occur during self-clean, oven door when the self-clean cycle is finished. The especially during the first self-clean cycle. It is oven may still be VERY HOT Stand to the side of recommend to ventilate the kitchen.
- Page 38 SELF-CLEANING Setting a delay start self-clean cycle If it becomes necessary to cancel self-clean: Example: To program a self-cleaning cycle with a 1. Press keypad. delay start time of 9:00 o’clock: 2. If the self-clean cycle has heated the oven to a high temperature, the “Hot”...
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Page 39: Care & Cleaning
CARE & CLEANING 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 Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes. -
Page 40: Care & Cleaning
CARE & CLEANING Cooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaning IMPORTANT CAUTION 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. For light to moderate soil: Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply some of the glass-ceramic cooktop cleaner supplied with your Apply a few drops of glass-ceramic cooktop cleaner... -
Page 41: Aluminum Foil And Oven Liners
CARE & CLEANING Cooktop cleaning (cont’d) Aluminum foil and oven liners (cont’d) Do not use oven bottom liners or use aluminum foil to WARNING cover the oven bottom or any oven racks. Using a liner in the DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. oven restricts the heat The fumes can be hazardous to your health and and air flow needed to... - Page 42 CARE & CLEANING Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door CAUTION Oven door • To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the hinge oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and locations always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge area.
- Page 43 BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to common problems • Problem Possible Causes Solutions Press cancel then set the correct time of day. Display flashes time. Power interruption. Press cancel to clear the display & stop beeping. Try bake or Oven control The oven control has detected displays a fault or error condition.
- Page 44 BEFORE YOU CALL • Solutions to common problems 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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Page 45: Before You Call
BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to common problems • 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. - Page 46 BEFORE YOU CALL • Solutions to common problems Problem Possible Causes Solutions Oven smokes Oven door was closed. Be sure oven door is open when broiling. excessively when Meat too close to upper Reposition oven rack lower to provide proper clearance between broiling.
- Page 47 NOTES Problem Possible Causes Solutions Scratches or Coarse particles such as salt Be sure cooktop surface and bottom of cooking utensils are clean abrasions on or sand between cookware before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will cooktop surface. and cooktop surface.
- Page 48 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY This page is left blank intentionally 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.