Frigidaire CFEF257CS6, CFEF257CS5, CFEF210CS6, CFEF210CS5 Owner’s Manual

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CONTENTS Page

Product Registration .......................................................2

Important Safety Instructions .....................................3-4

Installation Instructions ............................................. 5-6

Oven Light ......................................................................6

Surface Light ..................................................................7

Circuit Protection ............................................................7

Indcator Light ................................................................7

Models with Touch Pad Control ..................................... 7

Specialty Pans & Trivets................................................. 8

CanningTips & information ...........................................8

Selecting SurfaceCooking Utensils............................... 9

Surface Cooking

Setting Surface Controls/some modelsl ......................9

CeramicGlassCooktop (somemodels) ................ 10-15

Typesof heating units used ..................................10

Models with ElectronicSurface

ElementControls(ESEC)................................. 11-14

Setting WarmZone Controls.................................15

Oven Baking ..................................................................16

Air Circulation................................................................16

Convection Cooking (some models)............................. 17

Convection Roasting (some models) ............................17

Speed BakeCookingSystem (some models) ................18

Broiling ..........................................................................19

Oven Settings ................................................................19

General Cleaning

CleaningVarious Partsof Your Range........................20

CeramicGlassCooktop (somemodels) ................ 21-22

Careand Cleaningof Stainless Steel(some models) ..22

Cleaningthe appliance......................................... 23-26

To Removeand Replacethe OvenDoor ........................26

RemovableOuter Door Glass Panel(some models) ..... 27

ToRemove and ReplaceStorage Drawer ......................27

Warmer Drawer (some models)............................... 28-29

Avoid Service Checklist ........................................... 30-31

Warranty........................................................................32

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Product Registration

Register Your Product

lTheself-addressed PRODUCT

REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in
completely, signed and returned to

Electrolux Home Products North

America.

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

range. Pleaseread through the information contained in your literature pack to
learn more about your new appliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record in the space provided belowthe model and serial numbers. The numbers
are found on the serial plate located at the right of the range frame and are visible
when the drawer is open.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your range and
feature information for several models. Your range may not have all the
described features. The graphics shown are representational. The graphics on
your range may not look exactly like those shown.

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.

Important: Keep a copy of your bill of sale.
The date on the bill establishes the warranty period service be required. Placeit
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.

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All rights reserved

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given. Here isa brief explanation of these symbols.

This symbol will help you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
This symbol will help you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is properly in=
stalled and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance
with CSA C22.1 PART 1 -- latest edition and local code

requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided
in the literature package for this range.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the electrical
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an
emergency.

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 remov-
ing panels, wire covers or any other part of the product.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or

drawer of this range can result in serious injuries and may also
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or play

around the range. The weight of a child on an open door maycause
the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

_Do not use the oven for storage.

* Storage in or on Appliance -- Flammable materials should

not be stored in an oven, near surface units or in the storage
drawer. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as
cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well asflammable liquids.

Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the
range. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or
property damage.

_Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range.

Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously
injured.

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 UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE
UNITS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES
OF THE OVEN. Both surface units and oven heating elements
may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface
units 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. Fator greasemay
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 the
potholders touch hot heating surface units 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 pres-
sure may cause the container to burst and result in injury.

• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be
stored or discarded.

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 will

begin to operate again. Food left unattended could catch fire or
spoil.

Electronic controllers can be damaged by cold

temperatures. When you use your range 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.

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS (continued)

iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP

• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.

Use Proper Pan Size-- This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat

bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating
unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve
efficiency.

Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should Not
Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units -- To reduce the risk of

burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil.

Never Leave Surface Units Unattended -- Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has

boiled dry may melt.

Protective Liners -- Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottom or any other part of the range. Only use aluminum foil as

recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food.
Any other use 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 suit-
able for rangetop service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommenda-

tions for rangetop use.

FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY

* Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop -- If cooktop should break,

cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately.

* Clean Cooktop with Caution -- If a wet sponge or cloth isused

to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam
burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a

hot surface.

Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven is vented
between the cooktop and the backguard. 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 Racks. Always place oven racks in desired
location while oven is cool. Remove all utensils from the rack

before removing rack. If rack must be moved while oven ishot, 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.

* Do not use a 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 grid with aluminum foil. Exposedfat

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 range or turn off
the power to the range before removing and replacing light bulb.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR RANGE

Clean the range 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 recom-

mended 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 all utensils stored in the oven.

* Do not clean the oven door gasket. Care should be taken not to

rub, damage or move the gasket.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN

Use Care When Opening Door -- Stand to the side of the range
when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape
before you remove or replace food in the oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 colour will change if left in the
oven during a self-cleaning cycle.

_The health of birds is sensitive
to the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle of any range.

Move birds to another well ventilated room.

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Installation Instructions

installation and service must be performed by a qualified technician.

iMPORTANT: Save for the local electrical inspector's use.

Read and save these instructions for future reference.

Clearances and Dimensions
a. Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surface (1.3cm (1/2") to the cabinet side walls and

the rear wall).
b. Location--Check location where the range will be installed. Check for proper electrical supply and the stability of floor.
c. Dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance. Contact surface must be solid and

level.

RANGE DIMENSIONS

FRONT
VIEW

91.4cm

(36")

Minimum to
wall on either

side of range.

T

1.3 cm

76.2 cm (30")
Minimum

c

t Minimum to

45.7 cm cabinets on
(18") either side of

. range.

SIDE

VIEW

cabinets above
range top.

A B C

24" 61 cm 63.5 cm 61 cm

30" 76.2 cm 78.7 cm 76.2 cm

24" 25" 24"

30" 31" 30"

N-- A --_1_66 cm (26")

f

122 cm (48")

Maximum

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91.4 _+0.3 cm

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76.2 cm (30") Minimum clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal
cabinet; or 61 cm (24") Minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 0.64 cm (1/4") flame

retardant millboard covered with not lessthan 0.038 cm (0.015") stainless steel, 0.061 cm (0.024") aluminum or 0.051 cm
(0.020") copper. 1.3 cm (1/2") clearance isthe minimum for the rear and sidesof the range. Follow all dimension requirements

provided above to prevent property damage, Potential fire hazard, and incorrect countertop and cabinet cuts.

To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the
surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood
that projects horizontally a minimum of 12.7 cm (5") beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

Electrical Hook=Up
This appliance must be connected to a grounded 120/240 volt or 120/208 volt
Range outlet. If no outlet is available, have one installed by a qualified electrician.

Location
Set your new range 1.3 cm (1/2") away from the rear wall and line it up with the

kitchen counters. Make sure there is at least 1.3 cm (1/2") of clearance between
each side of the range and the kitchen counters. Allow 7.6 cm (3") min. clearance

between your range and the refrigerator, if they are side by side.

Installation Instructions (continued)

Leveling
For good baking results, your range should be level. Screw type leveling
legs are provided at each corner of the range at the base. Remove the
storage drawer to adjust the leveling legs. (Refer to Storage Drawer

section).

To level the range:

1. Usea 1-1/4" open end key or an adjustable wrench to equally unscrew the four leveling legs
two to three turns each.

2. Install an oven rack in the center of the oven.

3. Move the range to itsfinal position, then put a spirit level on the rack to check for levelness.
Take two readings, one with the level placed diagonally first in one direction, and then the

other.

4. Usethe 1-1/4" key or wrench to adjust the leveling legs.Turn eachone until the range stands
firm without wobbling.

5. Some models are supported by smooth glide rollers to facilitate moving.

If floor is flat and level, open the drawer and lower the front roller locking levers (some
models) to prevent the range from moving.

LOCK

LOCKING THE FRONT ROLLERS
(some of the 30" models only)

If floor is not flat or level or if this model has rollers without locking levers, usethe 4 leveling
legsto level, support and prevent the range from moving.

30" Models 24" Models

Oven Light

Do not turn the oven light on during the self=cleaning cycle. High

temperature will reduce lamp life.

On some models an interior oven light will turn on automatically when the oven door isopened.
The oven light may beturned on when the door is closed by using the oven light switch located on
or underneath the control panel.
On a self clean oven the lamp is covered with a glassshield held in place by a wire holder.

THIS GLASS SHIELD MUST BE IN PLACEWHENEVER THE OVEN ISIN USE.

To replace the light bulb:

BE SUREOVEN IS COOL.

1. Turn the power off at the main source.

2. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.

3. Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only.

4. For self-cleaning oven, presswire holder to one side to release glass shield, change bulb and be sure to replace glass shield.

Surface Light (somemode s)

Be sure all surface element control knobs are turned off "0" I

and elements are cool,

Use switch located on or underneath the control panel to turn the surface light ON/OFF.

Replacethe surface light, if after repeated attempts to turn it on you are not successful.

30" RANGE SURFACELIGHT REPLACEMENT (some models)
To remove and replace the fluorescent light:

1. Placeyour fingers under the tube at approximately 20.3 cm (8") from each end.

2. To remove, turn the tube 90° then pull it down and out of its sockets.

30" Models

24" RANGE SURFACELIGHT REPLACEMENT(Some models)
To remove and replace the fluorescent light:

1. Lift up the control panel cover.

2. Placeyour fingers on the tube at approximately 20.3 cm (8") from each end.

3. To remove, turn the tube 90° then pull it out of its sockets.

4. To replace the tube, engage the new tube into the sockets, then rotate and snap
the tube in place light to make it sure it will lit

3. To replace the tube, engage the new tube into the sockets, then rotate and snap the
tube in place. Turn on the surface light to make sure it will lit.

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24" Models

Circuit Protection

As a protection against surcharge, a 15 amp, 120 volt fuse isprovided for each of the electric outlet(s) (2 max.) located on top of
the control panel. To accessthe fuse(s) raisethe control panel cover. Models with no electric outlet have no fuse.

Indicator Light

Some models have anindicator light for each heating unit, other models have an indicator light for each pair of heating units. Some
models have indicator lights only with the warmer zone and warmer drawer.

The indicator light glows as soon as a heating unit is turned on. Check if the indicator light glows when the control knob of the
individual heating unit isturned on. Ifthe knob is setto a very low temperature setting, the indicator may glow and yet, the heating
unit may not be heating at all. If this happens, turn the knob to a higher setting until the heating unit comes on.
When cooking isfinished, a glance at the indicator lights isaneasycheck to be sure all the control knobs have been turned to OFF,

Models with Touch Pad Control (on y)

NOTE: When the oven is ina baking, convection baking, broiling or self-cleaning operation, a cooling fan may automatically
turn on and off to cool internal parts. It isnormal and the fan may continue to run even after oven isturned off.

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 sup-
port ring that does not extend be-

yond the heating element) may also

be used. The metal ring was de-
signed to support the wok safely

when it isfilled with large amounts

of liquids (soup making) or fat (fry-
ing).

DO NOT use two

elements (if the cooktop is not
equipped with bridge element) 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 porcelain enamel range surface,

and damage to the surface elements

and/or damage to the drip pans (if

equipped).

Wire trivets: Do not usewire triv-

ets. Cookware bottoms must be in

direct contact with the surface ele-

ments.

DO NOT use awok if it isequipped with
a metal ring that extends beyond the
surface element. Becausethis ring traps
heat, the surface element and cooktop
surface could be damaged.

For glass smoothtop models, only flat
bottomed woks (without support rings)
may be used.

Canning Tips & Infor-
mation

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 Serviceor a manufacturer of glassjars for the

latestcanning information.

2. Use flat-bottomed canners only. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom
surface is flat.

3. Center canner on the surface element.

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 aslow aspossible to maintain a

constant boil.

5. It isbest to can small amounts and light loads.

Prevent damage to cooktop:

1. Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one inch
beyond the edge of the surface element.

2. Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended
amount of time.

3. Alternate surface elements between each batch to allow the units and
surrounding surfaces to cool down. Tryto avoid canning on the same element 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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Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils

For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics:

*GOOD

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• Flat bottom and straight sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

Pansshould haveflat bottoms that make

good contact with the entire surface
element. Check for flatness by rotating a

ruler acrossthe bottom. There should be
no gaps between the pan and ruler.

Note: Always use a utensilfor its in-

tended purpose. Follow manufacturer's

instructions. Some utensilswere not
made to be used in the oven or on the

cooktop.

• Weight of handle does not tilt pan.
Pan is well balanced.

• Pansizesmatch the amount of food

to be prepared and the size of the

surface element.

• Made of material that conducts heat

well.

• Easyto clean.

Specialty pans such as lobster pots,

griddles and pressure cookers may be
used but must conform to the above

recommended cookware requirements.

Surface Cooking

Setting Surface Controls (some models)

1. Placethe pan on the surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.

3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements areturned on.
Always turn the element off before removing the pan.

The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking inmedium-
weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being
cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

Setting Type of Cooking

MAX Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.

MEDIUM Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam

vegetables.

MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.

MIN Keep warm, melt, simmer.

POOR

• Curved and warped pan bottoms.

• Panoverhangs unit by more than

2.5 cm (1").

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Panissmaller than element.

OFF

min max

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reed

Appearance and graphics of

controls may be differents

Do not place

plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders

or plastic wrappings on top of
the cooktop when it is in use.

These items could melt or ignite.

Potholders, towels or wood spoons

could catch fire if placed too close
to the element.

DO NOT use the surface element in self-clean mode.

During the self-clean cycle, the surface elements, when used, are subjected to high heat. To ensure maximum element life,
do not use the surface element during aself-clean cycle.

Surface

Cooking (continued)

Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models)

The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the ceramic glass surface. The design of the glass cooktop
outlines the area of the surface heating unit below. Most importantly, make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of
the surface unit. Heat istransferred up through the surface of the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed pans should be used. Thetype and
size of the cookware, number of surface units in use and the settings of the surface units are factors that will affect the amount of
heat that will spread to areas surrounding the units. The areas surrounding the units may become hot enough to cause burns.
The cooktop should not beused asacutting board or work surface. Dropping heavyor hard objects on the cooktop may crack it.
Panswith rough bottoms may scratch the cooktop surface. Placing foods directly on the smoothtop surface (without cooking
utensils) is not recommended asdifficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard. Never use the
griddle or similar cooking sheet on the ceramic glass cooktop.

Types of heating units used (some models)
Depending on model, three types of heating units may be found under the ceramic glasscooktop:

- Regular (single coil) radiant elements of various diameters or shapes.

- Expandable type (double circuits) radiants elements of various diameters or shapes.

- Bridge Expandable type (triple circuits) radiants elements of various diameters or shapes.

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Regular radiant elements (some models)
The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces.

Control knobs are used to setthe heat power levels; knobs need first to be pressedin when at
OFFposition, then turned to the desired heat settings.
A glowing red surface unit extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil indicates
the utensil is too small for the unit. The control knob does not have to be set exactly on a
particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. The hot
surface and surface indicator lights will glow.

Expandable radiant elements (some models)
This heating unit combines the characteristics of a small and a large regular radiant heating unit.
Its principal advantage isto allow small and large utensils to be used on the same heating unit,
therefore increasing the cooktop flexibility.
Heat power levels are adjusted by a special control knob that hasa dual set of graduations; for
small utensils usethe small graduations; the inner surface only will be heating. Forlarger utensils
use the larger graduations; the whole surface will be heating.
The hot surface and surface indicator lights will glow when the heating unit is turned ON.

Bridge Radiant elements (some models)
Its principal advantage is to allow you to create larger cooking zone for larger pan such as

roaster, griddle or some other specialty pans.

Touse the bridge element, turn the control knob on left side, to the bridge element settings.

rain rain

Front Bridge
Element Element

graduations graduations

Note: Appearance and

graphics of controls may be
differents

Forfull bridge element operation turn on the rear element.

Touse only the front element, turn the control knob on right side,to the front element settings.

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