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Electrolux 30” Gas Range Use & Care Manual

Electrolux 30” Gas Range Use & Care Manual

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30" Gas Range
318 203 964 (1001) Rev. A
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide 30” Gas Range 318 203 964 (1001) Rev. A...

  • Page 2: Finding Information

    Questions? For toll-free telephone support in the U.S. and Canada: 1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287) For online support and internet product information: www.electroluxicon.com ©2010 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Post Office Box 212378, Augusta, Georgia 30917, USA All rights reserved. Printed in the USA...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Finding Information table of contents finding information ..........2-3 care & cleaning ..........24-31 Make a Record for Future use ........2 Using the Self-Clean Feature ........ 24 Questions? ............... 2 Starting the Oven Self-Clean Cycle ......25 General Cleaning ............ 26 safety ..............

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety iMPoRtant safetY instRuctions this manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. WarNiNg this symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
  • Page 5 Safety • User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range. • Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the product. WarNiNg • All ranges can tip. • Injury to persons could result. •...
  • Page 6 Safety • When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot. • Use only dry potholders—Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder. • Do not heat unopened food containers—Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
  • Page 7 Safety • Air curtain or other overhead range hoods, which operate by blowing a downward air flow on to a range, shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the hood and range have been designed, tested and listed by an independent test laboratory for use in combination with each other. • Do not use decorative surface burner covers. If a burner is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the cooktop or burners because the covers may cause overheating.
  • Page 8 Safety SELF CLEANING OVENS • In the self-Cleaning cycle only clean the parts listed in this Use and Care Guide. Before self cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven. • Do not use oven cleaners—No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. • Do not clean door gasket—The door gasket is essential for a good seal.

  • Page 9: Getting Start

    Safety liQuefied PetRoleuM (PRoPane) Gas conveRsion This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas. It is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas. A kit for converting to LP gas is supplied with your cooktop. The kit is marked “FOR LP/ PROPANE GAS CONVERSION”.

  • Page 10: Range Features

    Range Features 30” RanGe featuRes Oven Light Switch Left Rear Burner Control Knob Left Front Burner Control Knob Oven Function Control Knob Oven Function Indicator Lights Oven Temperature Control Knob Right Front Burner Control Knob Right Rear Burner Control Knob Oven Vent 10.

  • Page 11: Surface Cooking

    Surface Cooking flaMe size For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the chart below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking.

  • Page 12: Placement Of Burner Heads And Caps

    Surface Cooking PlaceMent of buRneR Heads and caPs For the 18 000 BTU burner: Place the burner head over the gas orifice (Figure 1). Be careful not to damage the electrode while placing the burner head over the orifice. Make sure electrode fits correctly into slot in burner head. For all burners: Burner Burner Place a burner cap on each burner head (see Figure 2), matching the cap size to the head size.

  • Page 13: Surface Cooking Utensils

    Surface Cooking suRface cookinG utensils *GOOD POOR • Curved and warped pan bottoms. • Pan overhangs unit by more than • Flat bottom and straight sides. 2.5 cm (1”). • Tight fitting lids. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced. •...

  • Page 14: Using The Wok Stand

    Surface Cooking usinG tHe Wok stand The Wok Stand provided with your cooktop is designed to allow round-bottomed woks to be used. It is recommended that you use a 14 inch diameter (35.5 cm) or less Wok. It is recommended that you use the right front POWER burner with the wok stand for best performance. If properly positioned, the Wok Stand will not slide off the grate. cautioN always use potholders to remove the wok stand from the grate.

  • Page 15: Using The Simmer Plate

    Surface Cooking usinG tHe siMMeR Plate The simmer plate (Figure 1) is intended to diffuse lower temperature of the burner to help cooking delicate aliment such as chocolate, milk, bechamel, etc. It can also be use for cooking sauce during long period. With the grate in position over the burner, set the simmer plate on top of the grate positioning the notches in the simmer plate over the grate fingers (See Figure 2) and then place the utensil on the simmer plate.

  • Page 16: Setting Surface Controls

    Surface Cooking settinG suRface contRols Your cooktop may be equipped with any combination of the following burners: Simmer Burner: best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. Standard Burner: used for most all surface cooking needs. Large Burner: best used when bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started befoRe settinG oven contRols Oven vent oven vent location Removing and Replacing oven Racks The oven is vented through the back- AlwAys ArrAnge oven guard. When the oven is on, warm air is rAcks when The oven is cool released through the vent. This venting (Prior To oPerATing The is necessary for proper air circulation in oven).

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started BEForE SETTInG ovEn ConTrolS (ConT’D) Oven Rack Positions AlwAys ArrAnge oven rAcks when The oven is cool (Prior To oPerAT- ing The oven) Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot. cautioN always use pot holders or oven mitts when adjusting the oven racks. Wait until the oven has completely cooled if possible.

  • Page 19: Setting The Oven Controls

    Setting the oven controls contRol featuRes READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use & Care Guide. SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB- Use to select the OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL Bake, Convection Bake, Convection Roast, Broil KNOB— Use to select the required or Clean Feature.

  • Page 20: Baking Problems

    Setting the oven controls bakinG PRobleMs For best cooking results, pre-heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. baking Problems and solutions chart baking Problems causes corrections...

  • Page 21: Convection Baking

    Setting the oven controls convection bakinG Use the Convection Bake feature when cooking on multiple racks is desired. The oven can be programmed for Convection baking at any temperature between 300°F and 550°F. Convection baking uses a fan to circulate the oven’s heat evenly and continuously within the oven (See Figure 1).

  • Page 22: Broiling

    Setting the oven controls bRoilinG Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil element of the oven. Preheating For an optimum browning, preheat the broil burner for 2 to 5 minutes. to broil Broil one side until the food is browned; turn and cook on the second side. Season and serve.

  • Page 23: Setting Broil

    Setting the oven controls settinG bRoil When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The broil pan and broil pan insert used together allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the oven broiler. DO NOT use the broil pan Grid without the insert. DO NOT cover the broil pan insert with foil. The exposed grease could ignite.

  • Page 24: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning usinG tHe self-clean featuRe adhere to the following cleaning Precautions: DO NOT DO Hand • Allow the oven to cool before cleaning. Hand Clean • Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of Clean Door Frame the oven manually. Gasket During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch.

  • Page 25: Starting The Oven Self-Clean Cycle

    Care & Cleaning staRtinG tHe oven self-clean cYcle If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self-clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hour. So to self-clean for 3 hours will actually take about 4 hours to complete.

  • Page 26: General Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning GeneRal cleaninG cleaning various Parts of Your appliance Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the appliance is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAjOR CLEANINGS LATER surfaces How to clean Use hot, soapy water and a cloth.

  • Page 27: Care And Cleaning Of Stainless Steel

    General Care & Cleaning caRe and cleaninG of stainless steel Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts. Please refer to the table provided at the beginning of the General Care & Cleaning section in this Use & Care Manual. cleaninG buRneR GRates, buRneR caPs and buRneR Heads cautioN do not remove any parts from the cooktop until they have completely cooled and are safe to handle.
  • Page 28 General Care & Cleaning cleaninG cooktoP, buRneR GRates, buRneR caPs and buRneR Heads Burner Caps Should you ever need to remove the burner caps for cleaning lift the burner cap off the burner head. Clean heavy soils with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and immediately thoroughly dry including the bottom and inside of the cap.

  • Page 29: Cooktop Cleaning And Maintenance

    Care & Cleaning cooktoP cleaninG and Maintenance Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. A sample of that cleaning creme is supplied with your appliance and you will find it in store. Clean and buff with a paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking.

  • Page 30: Special Door Care Instructions

    Care & Cleaning cleaninG RecoMMendations foR tHe ceRaMic Glass cooktoP (continued) cautioN damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use scrub pad. Plastic or foods with a high sugar content: These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent damage (such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not removed immediately.

  • Page 31: To Remove And Replace The Oven Door

    Care & Cleaning to ReMove and RePlace oven dooR 1. Open the door to the fully opened position. 2. Pull up the lock located on each hinge support toward front of range. You may have to apply a little upward pressure on the lock to pull it up. 3.

  • Page 32: Solutions To Common Problems

    Solutions to Common Problems iMPortaNt before calling for service, review this list. it may save you both time and expense. this list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your cooktop. suRface buRneRs do not liGHt •...

  • Page 33: Metal Marks On Ceramic Glass Cooktop Surface

    Solutions to Common Problems Metal MaRks on ceRaMic Glass cooktoP suRface • Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Use a mildly abrasive cleanser to remove marks. bRoWn stReaks and sPecks on ceRaMic Glass cooktoP suRface •...

  • Page 34: Entire Oven Does Not Operate

    Solutions to Common Problems entiRe oven does not oPeRate • When the unit is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the indicator lights will flash and the control will beep. To stop the lights from flashing, turn the selector control knob to BAKE and back to OFF.

  • Page 35: Self-Cleaning Cycle Does Not Work

    Solutions to Common Problems self-cleaninG cYcle does not WoRk • Make sure the oven door is closed. • Make sure the two oven rack ladders are removed from the oven. • Controls not set properly. Follow instructions. • Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Start a clean again, wait 20 seconds for the Lock light to stop flashing, turn off the clean and wait again 20 seconds for the light to turn off.

  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp.

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