Frigidaire FGFS36FWJ, FGFS36FWH, FGFS36FWG, FGFS36FWF, FGFS36FWE Owner’s Manual

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I Functions ............. 6-7

Setting Oven Controls ................. 8-9

Adjusting Your Oven

Temperature (some models) .......... 10

General Care & Cleaning ........ 11-13

Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems ........................ 14

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

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Welcome& CongratulatiOns

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

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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 appliance only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition or situation that may occur. Common sense & caution must be practiced when installing, operating & maintaining any appliance.

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

Model Number: Serial Number:

Serial plate is located behind the broil or storage drawer on the lower right side of

the appliance frame.

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 befilled in completely, signed and returned to

Electrolux Home Products.

Grounding Instructions

(electric ignition models only)

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 this appliance must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properlygrounded.

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.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Do not, under any / circumstance, cut,

remove, or bypass

the grounding prong.

Power supply cord

with 3-prong

grounding plug

See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this

appliance for complete installation & grounding instructions.

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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

This sYmb01wil! he!p aiert Youto situations that may cause sed0us bodily harml death 0r property damage:

This sYmb01wil! help a!ert Yout0 Situationsthat maY Cause b0di!y injUiYor p_opertydamage

if the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result 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 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.70-1atest 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 Sears dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized Sears 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

bracketslscrews, or any other part of the product.

• Air curtain or other overhead range hoods, which operate by blowing a downward air flow on to a range,

shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the hood and range have been designed,

tested and listed by an independent test laboratory for use in combination with each other.

• All ranges can tip. o 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.

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.

NEVER use this appliance as a space

heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages

in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the

oven and maycause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

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, 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 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.

. 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 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 nearthese openings, oven door and window.

, Wear ProperAppareI--Loose-fitting orhanging garments

should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing orotherflammable 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 tooperate theoven during a power failure. Ifthe 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 USINGYOUR COOKTOP

Use Proper Flame SizeiAdjust flame size

so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion ofthe burnerflame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.

. Knowwhich knob controls each surface burner. Place a

pan of food on the burner before turning it on, and turn the burneroff 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 itdoes 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 offlammable 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

SettingsiBoilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

. Protective LinersiDo 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 UtensilsiOnly 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 CareWhen Opening Oven Door orWarmer Draweri

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 iscool. 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 allowdripping fat to drain and bekept 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 intemperatures 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 tothe 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

requires the Governor ofCalifornia to publish alistof substances 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.

Donot 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 asurface 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.

OFF ,.LITE..hi 6 5 4 3 2 Io

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 (if equipped) is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. The standard burners can be used for most surface cooking needs. The Power Plus TM burners (if equipped) are best used for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities offood.

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.

Each burner lights automatically from an electric ignitor each time a control knob is turned to the LITE position.

Operating the 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 inthe LITE position. (The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left inthe LITE position.)

Proper Flame

Size

Improper Flame

WRONG

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 being burned by the flame.

Size

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.

Fordeep fatfrying: Use a thermometer & 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.

*Flame Size High Flame

Medium Flame LowFlame

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

orange.

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.

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