Frigidaire 318200852 User Manual
Owners
Guide
CONTENTS
Dual Fuel
Range
Slide-in Models
GENERAL INFORMATION ........................... 3
Avoid Service Checklist ............................ 18
Warranty......................................Back Cover
P/N 318200852 (0006) Rev. C
• ALL RANGES
CAN TIP.
•INJURY TO
PERSONS
COULD
RESULT.
•INSTALL
ANTI-TIP
DEVICE
PACKED WITH
RANGE.
•SEE
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE
RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE
SECURED BY PROPERLY
INSTALLED ANTI-TIP
BRACKET(S) PROVIDED WITH
THE RANGE. TO CHECK IF THE
BRACKET(S) IS INSTALLED
PROPERLY, REMOVE THE
LOWER PANEL OR STORAGE
DRAWER AND VERIFY THAT
THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET(S) IS
ENGAGED. REFER TO THE
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER
ANTI-TIP BRACKET(S)
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followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
If the information in this manual is not
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
servicer or gas supplier.
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Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this
Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your appli-
ance. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to learn
more about your new appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 4- 6
SELECTING SURFACE COOKING UTENSILS.................. 6
SPECIALTY PANS & TRIVETS........................................ 7
CANNING TIPS & INFORMATION ................................ 7
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM
(PROPANE) GAS CONVERSION ................................... 8
FLAME SIZE ................................................................ 8
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS ................................... 9
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS............................ 9
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS......................................... 9
General
Information
BEFORE SETTING WARMER DRAWER CONTROL....... 1 0
SETTING WARMER DRAWER CONTROL .............. 10-11
CONVECTION COOKING .......................................... 1 1
CONVECTION ROASTING ......................................... 1 1
OVEN BAKING.......................................................... 12
AIR CIRCULATION IN THE OVEN ............................... 12
BROILING................................................................. 13
CHANGING OVEN LIGHT.......................................... 13
GENERAL CLEANING
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range ................... 1 4
To Clean the Cooktop Glass.................................. 1 5
To Clean the Burner Grates, Contoured
Burner Pans, Burner Caps, Burner Bases ........... 15-16
Cleaning the Self-Clean Oven .......................... 16-17
Setting Controls for Clean Cycle............................ 17
To Remove and Replace Oven Door....................... 1 7
Removable Outer Door Glass Panel ....................... 1 8
To Remove and Replace Warmer Drawer ............... 18
To Remove and Replace the Storage Drawer.......... 18
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This owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models. Y our
appliance may not have all the described features.
Note: The instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may
occur . Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
SOME MODELS
PLEASE DO THIS NOW!
The PRODUCT REGISTRATION
CARD should be filled in
completely, signed, and returned.
This information will register your
product and help us to serve you
quickly in the future if the occasion
should demand.
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PRINTED IN CANADA
Record the model and serial numbers of this appliance in the
space provided below. These numbers ar e shown on the serial
plate located at the left of the range frame and are visible
when the oven door is open or on the inside of the drawer
along the side of the frame.
Model No.:.........................................................................
Serial No.: ..........................................................................
Date Purchased: .................................................................
Record these numbers for future reference.
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IMPORTANT
Keep a copy of your bill of sale.
The date on the bill establishes
the warranty period should
service be required. Place it where
it can be easily retrieved. If service
is performed, while the appliance
is under warranty you may have
to show your bill of sale.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play
with packaging material.
• Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1
latest edition, and National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
No. 70, latest edition. Install and/or adjust only per
installation instructions provided in the literature package for
this appliance.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the
electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or
fuse box and gas supply at the main shut off valve in case of
an emergency. Remove the drawer to access the valve.
• 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 appliance.
• Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance
by removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or
drawer of this appliance can result in serious injuries and
may also cause damage to the appliance. Do not allow
children to climb or play around the appliance. The weight of
a child on an open door may cause the appliance to tip,
resulting in serious burns or other injury. An open drawer, when
hot, may cause burns.
Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if
equipped) for storage.
• Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven, near surface burners
or in the drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic
and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels,
as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such
as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance. Flammable
materials may explode and result in fire or property damage.
• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left
alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is
in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any
part of the appliance.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, GRATES, AREAS
NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR
INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN OR WARMER
DRAWER (if equipped). Both surface burners and oven
heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Areas near surface burners may become hot enough
to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until
they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are
the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent
openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and
window.
• Wear Proper Apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials
contact hot surfaces.
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires—Smother
the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or
grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
In case of fire or gas leak, be sure to turn
off the main gas shut off valve.
• Use Only Dry Potholders—Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not
let the potholders touch the flame, burners or interior oven
elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of
a potholder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers—Build up of
pressure may cause the container to burst and result in
injury.
• Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if it
is to be stored or discarded.
Do not store items of interest to children
in the cabinets above the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• IMPORTANT—Do not attempt to operate the oven
during a power failure. If the power fails, always
turn the oven off. If the oven is not turned off and the
power resumes, the oven may begin to operate again.
Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil.
Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust flame
size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the
utensil. The use of undersized utensils will exposed a portion
of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition
of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also
improve efficiency.
Do not use stove top grills on the burner
grates of sealed gas burners. If you use a stove top grill on
a sealed gas burner, it will cause incomplete combustion and
can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above
allowable current standards. This can be hazardous to your
health.
Electronic controllers can be damaged
by cold temperatures. When you use your appliance for
the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period
of time, make sure that it has been exposed to a
temperature above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before
connecting it to the power supply.
• Protective liners— Do not use aluminum foil to line surface
burner pans or oven bottom, or any other part of the
appliance. Only use aluminum foil as recommended for
baking if used as a cover placed on the food. Any other used
of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire or a short circuit.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils—Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for rangetop service without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer's recommendations for rangetop use.
• 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. Air will
be blocked from the burner and cause combustion problems.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN
• Use Care When Opening Door or Warmer Drawer (if
equipped)—Stand to the side of the appliance when
opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape
before you remove or replace food in the oven/warmer
drawer.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface burner.
Always turn the knob to the LITE position when igniting the
burners. Visually check that the burner has lit. Then adjust
the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the
utensil.
• Use Proper Pan Size—This appliance is equipped with
one or more surface burners of different sizes. Select
utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface burner. The use of undersized utensils will expose
a portion of the surface burner to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil
to the surface burner will also improve efficiency.
• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should
Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners—To reduce
the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil. The
handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is
turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface
burners.
• Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended—Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a
pan that has boiled dry may melt.
• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven is vented
at the rear of the cooktop. Touching the surfaces in this area
when the oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do
not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven
vent. These items could melt or ignite.
• Placement of Oven/Warmer Drawer (if equipped)
Racks. Always place oven racks in desired location while
oven/drawer (if equipped) is cool. Remove all utensils from
the rack before removing rack. If rack must be moved while
oven/drawer is hot, use extreme caution. Use potholders and
grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let
potholders contact the hot oven element or interior of the
oven/warmer drawer (if equipped).
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler
pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away
from the high heat of the broiler.
• Do not cover the broiler or warmer drawer (if
equipped) grid with aluminum foil. Exposed fat and
grease could ignite.
• Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing
so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the appliance
or turn off the power to the appliance before removing and
replacing light bulb.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE
• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods
and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease
to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire.
Refer to the hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
• Cleaners/aerosols—Always follow the manufacturer's
recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess
residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing
damage and/or injury.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS:
• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the
oven listed in this owner's guide. Before self-cleaning the
oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils stored in the
oven.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage or move the gasket.
• Do not use oven cleaners. No oven cleaner or oven liner
protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any
part of the oven.
• Remove oven racks. Oven racks color will change if left in
the oven during a self-cleaning cycle.
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils
For best result and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics:
Pans should have flat bottoms. Check for
flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom. There should be no gap between
the pan and ruler.
Note: Always use a utensil for its intended purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Some utensils were not made
to be used in the oven or on the cooktop.
Note: Do not use griddle on more than
one burner. That can damage your
cooktop and that can result in exposure
to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards. That can hazardous to your health.
* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may be used
but must conform to the above recommended cookware requirements.
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Specialty Pans & Trivets
Woks with flat bottoms suitable for
use on your cooktop are available in
most cookshop or hardware stores.
Round-bottomed woks (with a
support ring that does not extend
beyond the burner unit) may also be
used. The metal ring was designed to
support the wok safely when it is
filled with large amounts of liquids
(soup making) or fat (frying).
Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets. Cookware bottoms must be in direct contact
with the grates.
DO NOT use two burner units to heat one large pan such as a
roaster or griddle, or allow cooking utensils to boil dry. The bottom surface of the
pan in either of these situations could cause discoloring or crazing of the appliance
cooking surface, and damage to the grates and burner units.
DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with a
metal ring that extends beyond the
burner unit. Because this ring traps heat,
the surface unit and cooktop surface
could be damaged.
Canning Tips &
Information
Canning can generate
large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the
lid to vent steam away from you.
1. Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local
Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for
the latest canning information.
2. Use flat-bottomed canners only . Heat is spread mor e evenly when the bottom
surface is flat.
3. Center canner on the burner grate.
4. Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes to bring
the water to a boil; then reduce the heat setting as low as possible to maintain
a constant boil.
5. It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
Prevent damage to cooktop and burner grates:
1. Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one inch
beyond the edge of the burner grate.
2. Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended
amount of time.
3. Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and surrounding
surfaces to cool down. T ry to avoid canning on the same burner unit all day.
Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed
and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner , a gentle
but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time.
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Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion
The cooktop can be used with Natural Gas or Propane Gas. It is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas.
If you wish to convert your appliance for use with LP/Propane gas, use the supplied fixed orifices located in a bag containing the
literature marked, "FOR LP/PROPANE GAS CONVERSION". Follow the instructions package with the orifices.
The conversion must be performed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and all
codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or property
damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.
Severe shock or damage to the appliance may occur if the appliance is not installed by a qualified installer.
Flame Size
For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete
the process. Use a 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.
For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly. If the
fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy . If the fat is too hot, the food will brown
so quickly that the center will be undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at
once as the food will neither brown or cook properly.
Never extend the flame
beyond the outer edge of
the utensil. A higher flame
simply wastes heat and
energy, and increases your
risk of being burned by the
flame.
*Flame Size
High Flame
Medium Flame
Low Flame
T ype of Cooking
Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling
Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steam
Keep foods cooking; poach; stew
* These settings are based on using medium thickness aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
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