Frigidaire FGFLZ87GCB, FGFLZ87GCA Owner’s Manual

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Controls .......... 8-9

Control Pad Features ................... 10

Setting Oven Controls ............. 1%22

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Self Cleaning ........................... 23=25

Adjusting Oven Temperature ....... 25

General Care & Cleaning ....... 26-28

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Solutions to Common Problems ........................ 29

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Congratulations on your purchase of a new range! At Electrolux Home Products, we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you

with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority. We know you'll enjoy your new range and Thank You for choosing our product.

We hope you consider us for future purchases. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use your range only as instructed in this manual. These instructions 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.

Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference. Model Number:

Serial Number:

Serial plate location -

Open the Warming Drawer (some models) or Storage Drawer (some models).

Purchase Date: This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your

appliance and feature information for several models. Your range may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics

on your range may not look exactly like those shown.

Product Registration

Be sure to register your product. The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to

Electrolux Home Products.

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Grounding Instructions

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an

extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this

warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.

This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your protection

against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

For personal safety, the range must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power

Power supply cord _ with 3-prong _

grounding plug _

See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this range for complete installation and grounding instructions.

cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded. If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal

responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (or L.R Gas)

Personal injury or death from electrical

shock may occur if the range is not installed by a qualified installer or electrician.

Any additions, changes or conversions

required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a qualified

technician.

The natural gas range is designed to allow for conversion to

Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.

If L.P. conversion is needed, contact your local appliance dealer for assistance. The L.P. Conversion Kit may be obtained from your appliance dealer and should be installed by a qualified service technician. Before installing the kit be sure to follow the L.P. Installation Instructions carefully.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given

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

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

if the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

FORYOURSAFETY:

-- 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 the gas supplier.

* Remove all tape and packaging 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

installed and grounded by a qualified technician in

accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.- latest edition, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70=latest edition, or in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, 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 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, This may 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.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors

or drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and 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 may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

• 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, the rangemust be secured by

properly installed anti-tip bracket provided

with the range. To check if the bracket is

installed properly, visually check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and fully

secured by the anti-tip bracket by

removing lower panel or storage drawer. For models with a warmer drawer, grasp

the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to the installation instructions for proper anti-

tip bracket installation.

Do not use the oven or warmer drawer

(if equipped) for storage.

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.

Never Use Your Appliance for Warming

or Heating the Room.

* Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials should

not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near surface

burners or in the storage drawer. 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 range.

* Do Not Leave Children Alone--Children should not be left

alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use.

They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEARTHESE

these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven

door and window.

*DoNotLeave Children Alone--Children should not be left

alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the

appliance.

* DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE

BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS ORINTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface and oven burners may be hot even though flames are not visible. 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 cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, 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.

* 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.

* Use Only Dry Potholders--Moist or damp potholders on hot

surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating burners. 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.

* Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be

stored or discarded.

IMPORTANT--ELECTRIC IGNiTiON MODELS ONLY: Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure, if the power

fails, always turn off the oven. If the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the oven will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

Use Proper Flame Size_Adjust flame size so

it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose 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. * Know which knob controls each surface burner. Place a

pan of food on the burner before turning it on, and turn the burner off before removing the pan.

*Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top

burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.

* Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and 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 at High Heat

Settings--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 surface

burner pans, or oven bottom, except as suggested in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk

of electric shock, or fire.

* Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass, glass/

ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the

sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN * Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer--

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.

* Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is

located below 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. If rack must be moved

while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and

grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven.

Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.

* Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan

and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from

the high heat of the broiler.

* Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed

fat and grease could ignite.

- Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using the appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be certain

the unit has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at

least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.

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 underneath each surface element. Do not allow grease to

accumulate. Refer to the range manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.

* Kitchen cleaners and aerosols--Always follow the

manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be aware

that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite

causing damage and injury.

SELF CLEANING OVENS

* Clean in the self=cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this

Owner's 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. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

Important Safety Notice

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances

known tothe state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

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Your Gas Range Features Include:

1. Electronic Oven Control with Kitchen Timer.

2. Warming Drawer Control & Indicator Light (some models).

3. Left Front Burner Valve & Knob.

4. Left Rear Burner Valve & Knob.

5. Center Burner Valve & Knob (some models).

6. Right Rear Burner Valve & Knob.

7. Right Front Burner Valve & Knob.

8. Easy to clean Deep Well style cooktop.

9. Dishwasher safe Burner Grates (styles & colors vary by model).

10. Dishwasher safe Center Burner Grate (some models)

11. Self-Clean Oven Door Latch.

12. Automatic Oven Door Light Switch (some models).

13. Oven Interior Light with Shield.

14. Self-Cleaning Oven interior.

15. Adjustable Oven Rack(s).

16. Speed Bake TMCooking System Fan & Cover.

17. Large 1 piece Oven Door Handle.

18. Full width Oven Door (styles vary with model).

19. Warming Drawer & Handle (some models) or Storage Drawer with

integrated handle (some models).

20. 5,000 BTU Simmer Burner (some models).

21. 9,500 BTU Burner (some models).

22. 12,000 BTU Power Plus Burner (some models).

23. 14,000 BTU Power Plus Burner (some models).

24. 16,000 BTU Power Plus Burner (some models).

25. 9,500 BTU Center Burner (some models).

26. Broil Pan (some models).

27. Broil Pan Insert (some models).

28. Roasting Rack (some models).

29. Griddle (some models).

30. Leveling Legs & Anti-tip Bracket (included).

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NOTE: The features of your range may vary according to model type & color.

OVEN VENT

Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located beJow the backguard (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air is released through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air

circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCKTHE VENT.

Removing & Replacing Oven Racks

To remove, pull the rack forward until itstops. Lift up front of rack and slide out.

Fig. 1

To repJace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack

upward and slide the rack back into place.

Oven Racks

Your range is equipped with one or more Fiat Oven Rack(s). Place the

rack(s) into the positions shown in Fig. 2. Refer to the following Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting for complete

information.

Arranging Oven Racks

AL WAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.

Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting: Food Rack Position

Broiling hamburqers & steaks See Broil section Broiling meats, chicken or fish See Broil section

Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 2 or 3

Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, casseroles,

small cuts of meat or poultry Turkey, roast or ham 1 or Roasting Shelf

Oven Rack

Fig. 2

Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks

Fig. 3

For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 1 & 4 (See Figs. 3 & 4). For best results when using a single oven Flat Rack, place cookware on rack position 2 or 3 (See Figs. 3 & 5).

Air Circulation in the Oven

For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot air must be able to circulate around the pans

and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.

Fig. 4 Fig. 5

Do not place plastic

items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when

it is in use, These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood

spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame.

In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner, hold

a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface control knob to

LITE. After burner lights push in and turn knob to desired setting. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually.

Setting Surface controls

Your range may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. The

simmer burner (some models) is best used for simmering delicate food items such as sauces, etc.

The standard burners can be used for most surface cooking needs. Some models include a center burner (or griddle burner). Note: Before using the center burner

with the griddle, REMOVE the center burner grate from the cooktop and replace with the griddle.

The Power Plus burner or burners (some models) are best used for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.

Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type

of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan.

Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.

Operating the Gas Surface Burners:

1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.

2. Push the surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position.

3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note: All four electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the burner you

are turning on will ignite.

3. Visually check that the burner has lit.

4. Push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting. Use

the guides and adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the surface control knob in the LITE position. (The electronic ignitor will continue to

spark if the knob is left in the LITE position.)

OFF ..LITE..hi 6 5 4 3 2 I0

Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size

Formost cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of

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Never extend theflame 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. J

*These settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame isclear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.

utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking.

*Flame Size High Flame

Medium Flame Low Flame

Type of Cooking Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling. Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steaming. Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.

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 nor cook properly.

(some models)

Arranging Warming Drawer Rack Positions

The rack can be used in 2 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 place light weight food items and empty cookware (for example, rolls or pastries and dinner plates) on the

rack.

Always use pot holders or

oven mitts when removing food from the

Warming Drawer as cookware and plates

will be hot and you can be burned.

Set the Warming Drawer rack in either position as shown below (Fig. 1).

_Warming Drawer

Rack in upward

position

Fig. 1

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k in downward

position

To Operate the Warming Drawer

The purpose of the Warming Drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food in theWarming Drawer.

All food placed in the Warming Drawer should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the drawer and be very difficult to clean. Use only utensils and cookware recommended for oven use in the Warming Drawer.

To Set the Warming Drawer Control

The control is used to select the temperature of the Warming Drawer. it is located on the control panel. To set the control, push inand turn the knob to the desired setting. The temperatures are approximate, and are designated by HI (high), MED (medium) and LO (low). To set the Warming Drawer control:

1. Turn the knob to select the desired temperature setting.

2. For best results, preheat the drawer before adding food. An empty drawer will preheat inapproximately 15 minutes.

3. When done, turn the control to OFF.

Warming Drawer Temperature Selection

Recommended Warming Drawer food settings are shown in Fig. 3. If a particular food is not listed, start with the MED setting. If more crispness is desired, remove the lid or aluminum foil from the food. Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures on the MED setting. When a combination of foods are to be kept warm (for example, a meat with 2 vegetables and rolls) use the HI setting. To avoid heat loss, do not open the Warming Drawer while in use.

Warming Drawer Indicator Light

The Warming Drawer indicator light is located above the Warming Drawer control knob (See Fig. 2). It turns on when the control is set, and stays on until the control is turned off. The Warming Drawer will not operate during the Self-Clean cycle.

OFF

Fig. 2

Warming Drawer Recommended

Food Settings Table

Food Item Setting

Bacon HI Hamburger Patties HI

Poultry HI Pork Chops HI

Fried Foods HI

Pizza HI Gravies MED Casseroles MED

Eggs MED

Roasts (Beef, Pork, Lamb) MED Vegetables MED

Biscuits MED

Rolls, hard MED

Pastries MED

Rolls (soft) LO

Empty Dinner Plates LO

Fig. 3

Setting Warming Drawer Controls

Removing & Replacing the Warming Drawer

Pull up with finger

Left Glide

Push clown with finger

Fig. 1

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Electrical Shock Hazard can occur and result in

serious injury or death, Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning and servicing theWarming Drawer,

To Remove and Replace the Warming Drawer (some models)

To Remove the Warming Drawer:

1. _ Turn power off before removing the Warming Drawer.

2. Open the drawer to the fully opened position.

3. Locate glide lever on each side of drawer, pull up on the left glide lever and push clown on the right glide lever (See Fig.l).

4. Pull the drawer away from the range.

To Replace the Warming Drawer:

1. Pull the bearing glides to the front of the chassis glide (See Fig. 2).

2. Align the glide on each side of the drawer with the glide slots on the range.

3. Push the drawer into the range until levers "click" (approximately 2"). Pull the drawer open again to seat bearing glides into position. If you do not hear the levers "click" or the bearing glides do not feel seated remove the drawer and repeat steps I thru 3, This will minimize possible damage to the bearing glides.

Fig. 2

NOTE: The Warming Drawer will NOT operate while in the Self-Clean and !!Oven

Lockout" modes,

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