Frigidaire FGFLZ87GCF, FGFLZ87GCE, FGFLZ87GCC, FGFL87GSF, FGFL87GSE Owner’s Manual

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Controls ....... 7

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Warming Drawer Controls ....... 9-10

Control Pad Features ................... 11

Setting Oven Controls ............ 12-23

Self Cleaning ........................... 24-26

Adjusting Oven Temperature ....... 27

Care & Cleaning ..................... 28-30

Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems ........................ 31

Warranty ......................... Back Page

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Congratulations on your purchase era 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: Purchase Date:

Serial plate location - Open the Warming Drawer (some models)

or Storage Drawer (some models).

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.

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.

If the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result

causing property damage, personal injury or death.

FORYOURSAFETY:

i Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids inthe vicinity of this or any other appliance.

i WHATTO DOIFYOU 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.

i Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.

• All ranges can tip.

• Injury to persons could result.

• Install anti-tip device packed with range.

• See Installation Instructions. r'!_i_Tl.,l;l_,ll_[elTOreduce 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.

• 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,70-1ateet 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, anti4ip 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.

_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 includespaper, plastic and cloth !terns, 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 NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR INTERIOR 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.

• 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 NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS ORINTERIORSURFACES OFTHE 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, De 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 net 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 ON LY: Do net

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

burrers.

• Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat Settinge--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.

IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS 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 pothelders contact the hot heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.

• Do net 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 net 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 inthis 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 net to rub, damage or move the gasket.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Grounding Instructions

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

Do not, under any circumstance, cut, II

remove, or bypass _ the grounding prong.

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

Powersupplycord safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly with 3-prong polarized and properly grounded. Ifa 2-prong wall receptacle isthe only

groundingplug 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.

Personal injury or death from electrical shock may occur ifthe range is not installed bya qualified installer

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

Important Safety Notice

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list ofsubstances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure

to such substances.

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

Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the

application needs must be made by a qualified technician.

This Natural Gas appliance isdesigned to allow for conversion to Liquefied Petroleum (LP.) Gas.

If LP. conversion is needed, contact your local appliance dealer for assistance. The LP. 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 LP. Installation Instructions carefully.

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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 BurnerValve & 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. Convection 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. 14,009 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. Center Griddle Grate (some models).

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

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

OVEN VENT

Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located below 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 BLOCK THE VENT.

Removing & Replacing Oven Racks

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

Fig. 1

To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.

Arranging Oven Racks

ALWAYS 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

Roasting Shelf

positioned incorrectly

Fig. 3

Broilinq hamburgers & steaks See Broil section Broiling meats, chicken or fish See Broil section

Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 3 or 4 Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, casseroles,

small cuts of meat or poultry Turkey, roast or ham (use Roasting Shelf rack) 1 or 2

Fig. 2 Correct Roasting

Types of Oven Racks & Roasting Shelf

Shelf position

Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack types shown; Flat Oven Rack

(Fig. 5) and Roasting Shelf(Fig. 6; some models). To maximize cooking space the

Roasting Shelf should be used in the lowest rack position to roast large cuts of meat and poultry

(See Fig. 2).

Fig, 5 Fig, 6

Place Roasting Shelf with care (some models; See Fig. 2). Be sure the Roasting Shelf is level and the front end of the

shelf rests over the front ends of the oven rack glides on both sides of the oven interior (See Figs. 3 & 4).

Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks

For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 & 5 (See Fig. 7). For best results when using a single oven Flat Rack, place cookware on rack position 3 or 4 (See Fig.8).

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. 7 Fig. 8

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,)

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Never extend the flame beyond the outer edgeofthe utensil. Ahigherflame simply

wastes heat and energy, and increases your r sk of be ng burned by the f ame.

Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size

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

*Flame Size High Flame

Medium Flame Low Flame

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. De not

attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly,

*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 is clear, 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.

TypeofCooking Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling.

Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steaming. Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.

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

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.

Warming Drawer

//_R_ck in upward

position

Fig. 1

} Warming Drawer } /_ 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 the Warming 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 in and 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 in approximately 15 minutes.

3. When done, turn the control to OFF.

Warming Drawer Temperature Selection

Recommended Warming Drawer food settings are shown ill 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.

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

Pushdown with finger

Fig. 1

Pull up with finger

serious injury or death. Disconnect appliance from electric power

_ Electrical Shock Hazard can occur and result in

before cleaning and servicing the Warming Drawer.

To Remove and Replace the Warming Drawer (some models)

To Remove the Warming Drawer:

1. [_T'l!_'lr_TJ_ 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 down on the right glide lever (See Fig 1).

4. Pull the drawer away from the range

Replace the Warming Drawer:

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

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

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 1 thru 3. This will minimize

possible damage to the bearing glides.

Fig. 2

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