Frigidaire PGLEF385EB3, PGLEF385ES3 Use & Care Manual

318200436 (0503) Rev. A

Electric Range

Warranty ................................ 26

Before You Call

........................................... 24-25

Adjusting Your

Oven Temperature................ 23

Solutions to Common Problems

Care & Cleaning .............. 17-23

Cooking Informations ..... 15-16

Setting Oven Controls ......... 13

Setting Warmer Drawer Controls ...... 14

Before Setting

Oven Controls ................. 12-13

Installation Instructions...... 5-6

Important Safety Instructions .. 3-4

Welcome .................................. 2

Setting Surface Controls.. 6-11

Surface Cooking .................. 12

Welcome & Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of a new appliance! 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 appliance 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 contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models. Your product may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown. 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:

Product Registration

ThePRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled

in completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products.

Questions?

1-800-944-9044

(United States)

1-866-294-9911

(Canada)

Please attach sales receipt

here for future reference.

Serial Plate Location

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 is a brief explanation of these symbols.

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

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

Important Safety Instructions

• 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 installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with CSA C22.1 PART 1 — latest edition and local code requirements. Install only per installation in-

structions 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 removing 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 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.

• 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 as flammable 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 OR WARMER DRAWER (if equipped). 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. 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 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 pressure 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

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.

• Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Heating Elements — Heating elements should never be immersed in water.

Heating elements clean themselves during normal operation.

• Glazed Cooking Utensils — Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for rangetop use.

FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOK TOP MODELS

• Do Not Clean or Operate a 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 is used 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.

• Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.

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.

• 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 is hot, use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot oven element or interior of the oven.

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

pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.

• Do not cover the broiler grid with aluminum foil.

Exposed fat and grease could ignite.

• Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing

so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the range or turn off the power to the range before removing and replacing light bulb.

• 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.

SELF-CLEANING OVENS

• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the oven listed in this owner’s guide. Before self-cleaning

the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils stored in the oven.

• Do not clean the oven door gasket. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

• Do not use oven cleaners. No oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

• Remove oven racks. Oven racks colour will change if left in the oven during a self-cleaning cycle.

The health of some birds is extremely

sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle of any range. Move birds to another well ventilated room.

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.

Installation Instructions

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified technician.

* 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 less than 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 is the minimum for the rear and sides of 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.

Circuit Protection (Models with electric oulet(s))

As a protection against surcharge, a 15 amp, 120 volt breaker is provided for each of the electric outlet(s) (2 max.) located on top or underneath of the control panel. Models with no electric outlet have no breaker.

76.2 cm (30”)

66 cm (26”)

91.4 ± 0.3 cm (36 ± 1/8”)

122 cm (48”)

Maximum

114.3 cm (45”) Door Open

DIMENSIONS

78.7 cm (31”)C76.2 cm (30”)

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.

45.7 cm (18”)

76.2 cm (30”) Minimum

Minimum to wall on either side of range.

91.4 cm (36”)

SIDE

VIEW

FRONT VIEW

Minimum to cabinets on either side of range.

Maximum depth for cabinets above range top.

33 cm

(13”)

1.3 cm (1/2”)

1. Place the pan on the surface element.

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

3. The Element On indicator lights are located on the control panel between two element control knobs, one on each side, and will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF. Always turn the element off before removing the pan.

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

HI (MAX) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling. 5 (MED) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam

vegetables. 2-4 (MED-LOW) Keep food cooking, poach, stew. LO (MIN) Keep warm, melt, simmer.

NOTE: All knobs shown in this owner's Guide are typical only

Models with Coil Elements (some models)

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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. Use a 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 its final 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. Use the 1-1/4” key or wrench to adjust the leveling legs. Turn each one

LOCKING THE FRONT

ROLLERS (some models)

Installation Instructions

Setting Surface Controls

The suggested settings found in the chart above are based on cooking in medium thickness aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Do not place 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 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 a self-clean cycle.

Element ON Indicator Light

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

Unlock

Lock

Setting Surface Controls

Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (Some models)

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure 1). Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns. The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or work surface. Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it. Pans with rough bottoms may scratch the cooktop surface. Placing foods directly on the smoothtop surface (without cooking utensils) is not recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard.

NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning section and

Before You Call checklist section of this Use and Care Guide.

NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element

to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 12 under Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils).

About the Radiant Surface Elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle. For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls

Your appliance is equipped with radiant surface elements with differents wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.

The example shown (figure 1) describes a model with all kind of elements you could possibly have, but the

element configuration, the appearance and graphics of your cooktop may be different. Figure 2 have a

smaller 6 inch radiant element located at the right rear position; a dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element located at the right front position; a Warmer Zone radiant element at the center rear position; and two 8 inch radiant elements located at both the left front and rear positions. Located between left front and rear elements is a Bridge radiant element.

The Bridge radiant element is controlled using the same knob that controls the left front radiant element position.

NOTE: Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn green when the element will be turned off. This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has completely cooled down. (White glass cooktops only).

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OFF

Large Grand

Small Petit

hihi

OFF

Bridge

Pont

Front Avant

hihi

OFF

Element Configuration, appearance and graphics of

cooktops may be differents

Electronic Surface Element Controls (ESEC) display (some models) - see page 8

Warmer Zone Element (some models)- see page 11

Figure 1

Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop and Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) (some models)

The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) feature includes digital display windows. The ESEC feature provides a numeric digital setting for the radiant surface element positions on the cooktop. These settings work the same way as normal knob setting indicators work except the settings are displayed in digital windows (Figures. 1 thru 4).

The available ESEC Display Settings

The ESEC control provides various heat levels from Hi (Figure 2) to Lo (Figure 3) and OFF (Figure 1). The settings from Hi to 3.0 decrease in increments of .5. The settings from 3.0 to Lo (Simmer settings) decrease in increments of .2 for more precise settings of lower heat levels.

Use the chart (on page 10) to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing. The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.

Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The HE message will come on and will stay in the display until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

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 wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface

Figure 1 Figure 2

Figure 3 Figure 4

Figure 6

Figure 7

Setting Surface Controls

Element configuration, appearance and graphics of

cooktops may be differents -

Dual Surface Radiant Element shown below

Large Grand

Small Petit

hihi

OFF

Large Grand

Small Petit

hihi

OFF

Large Grand

Small Petit

hihi

OFF

Large

Grand

Small

Petit

hihi

OFF

elements.

Hot Element Indicator Message (HE)

After using any of the radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot. Even after turning the control knob to OFF, the cooktop will remain hot for some time. The ESEC control monitors the temperature of the cooktop and displays the message “HE” (hot element) warning when the cooktop is still too hot to touch (Figure 5). If the HE message appears in the window, the control can be turned on again for use.

ESEC Error Indicator Message (Er)

An error message will be displayed (flashing “Er”) at power up (or after a power failure) if ANY of the surface control knobs were left in the ON positions (See Figure 6). If a power failure should occur, be sure to set all of the surface control knobs to the OFF position. This will reset the surface controls. Once the surface controls have been set to the OFF positions, the surface controls should return to normal operation. If the surface controls do not function and the “Er” message remains in any display after following these procedures, contact an authorized servicer for assistance.

ESEC Lockout Feature ( - - )

The ESEC feature will not operate during a Self-Clean cycle. Whenever the ESEC Lockout feature is active, " - - " will appear in any display window (See Figure 7).

Figure 5

Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (continued)

Setting Surface Controls

Element On & Hot Surface Indicator Lights (models without ESEC)

Your range is equipped with two different types of radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on your range— the Element On indicator light and the Hot Surface indicator lights (See Figure 1). The Element On indicator lights are located on the control panel above each radiant element control knob and will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light located on the control panel will glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will REMAIN ON until the glass cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level.

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Hot Surface

Surface Chaude

NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements (all models)

Depending on your model, your cooktop is equipped with 2, 3 or 4 Single Radiant Surface Elements.

To Operate the Single Surface Elements:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Figure 1). Turn the knob to adjust the

setting if desired. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

3. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware.Note: The Surface

Indicator light located on the control panel will come on when the control knob will be turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF.

Note: See Figure 6 on page 10 for recommended control settings.

Figure 2 -Model A

Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element (some models)

Model A is equipped with 1 Dual Radiant Surface Element at right front position (See Figure 2). Model B is equipped with 2 dual radiant surface element located at the right front and left front positions (See Figure 3). Symbols on the control panel are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. The

symbol indicates that only the inner coil will heat (Figures 2, 3 and 4). The symbol indicates that both inner and outer coils will heat (Figures 5, 6 and 7). You

may switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking.

To Operate the Dual Surface Element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element.

2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Figure 4) for

smaller cookware or clockwise (See Figure 7) for larger cookware.

3. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most cooking operations

on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before

removing the cookware. Note: The Surface Indicator light located on the control panel will come on when the control knob will be turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF.

Note: See Figure 6 on page 10 for recommended control settings.

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after

Small

Petit Grand

Large

Grand

Large

Small

Petit

Figure 3 -Model B

Figure 4

Figure 7

Figure 5 -Model A

Figure 6 -Model B

Figure 1

Element configuration, appearance and graphics of cooktops may be differents

they have been turned off. The Hot surface indicator light or the HE message (models with ESEC)will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Setting Surface Controls

Operating the Bridge Surface Radiant Element (some models)

The “Bridge” surface element is located at the left front and middle positions. The Bridge can be used when cooking with rectangular (like a griddle) or oval shaped cookware. The element will maintain an even temperature setting across both portions of the Bridge. If needed for normal cookware, the Bridge element can work like a single element without the Bridge. Bridge element operation symbols are located on the control panel on each side of the Bridge element control knob. These symbols indicate the direction to tur n the control knob when operating the Bridge element. The symbol indicates that only the single portion of the Bridge element will heat (see figure 2). The

symbol indicates that both the single and Bridge portions of the element will heat together (see figure 4). You may switch from either of these settings at any

time during cooking with the Bridge element.

To Operate the Bridge Surface Elements:

Recommended Settings for Single, Bridge and

Dual Surface Elements

Setting Type of Cooking

HIGH (Hi) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling MEDIUM HIGH (5-8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry MEDIUM (5) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew LOW (Lo - 2) Keep warm, melt, simmer

Figure 1

Surface Cooking Settings

Use the chart (Figure 6) to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing. Note:The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking

results.

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The Hot surface indicator light or the HE message (models with ESEC)will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

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 wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (continued)

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob counterclockwise to heat the portion of the Bridge element for normal shaped cookware or clockwise for

Element configuration, appearance and graphics of cooktops may be differents

Bridge

Pont

Front Avant

hihi

OFF

Bridge

Pont

Front Avant

hihi

OFF

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

larger or rectangular shaped cookware.

3. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware. Note: The Surface Indicator light will come on when the control knob will be turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF.

The BRIDGE element may also be used in combination with the left rear single element (see figure 5). Because these element have 2 different controls, one element can be used to cook while the other element may be used to keep food warm.

Warm Zone

Setting Surface Controls

Temperature Selection

Refer to the chart for recommended heating levels. If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as needed. Most food can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level.

Indicator Light

Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (continued)

Setting Warm Zone Controls (some models)

To Operate the warm zone

Your appliance is equipped with a warm zone. The purpose of the warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the warm zone.

Use the warm zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner

All food placed on the warm zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic warp to cover

food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.

Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the warm zone.

Unlike the surface elements, the warm zone will not glow red when it is hot. Always use potholders or oven mitts

when removing food from the warm zone as cookware and plates will not be hot.

Indicator Lights

The Hot Surface indicator light is located above or below the warm zone control. It turns on when the control is set and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to moderate level.

To Set the Warm Zone Control

1. To set the control, push in and turn the knob. The temperatures are approximate, and are designated by hi, med and lo. However, the control can be set at any position between hi and lo for different levels of heating.

2. When done, turn the control to OFF position. The warm zone will remain warm until the hot surface

indicator light goes off.

Appearance and graph-

ics may be differents

med

OFF

Element configuration, appearance

and graphics of cooktops may be

differents

Food Item Heating

Level

Breads/Pastries lo Casseroles lo Dinner Plate with Food lo Eggs lo Gravies lo Meats med Sauces med Soups (cream) med Stews med Vegetables med Fried Foods hi Hot Beverages hi Soups (liquid) hi

Warm Zone Recommended Food

Settings Chart

Surface Cooking (Continued)

Figure 2

Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware

Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 1). Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 2.

Note:The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

Cookware Material types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:

ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic glass cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above). STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining. CAST IRON - A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.

Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops. PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating

must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.

GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

Surface cooking

Before Setting Oven Controls

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

Air Circulation in the Oven

1 Oven Rack

Multiple Oven Racks

Figure 1

Before Setting Oven Controls

Refer to the Electronic Oven Control Guide for oven settings.

Setting Oven Controls

Removing and Replacing Oven

Racks

To remove, pull the rack forward until it

stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. 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.

Oven Vent Location -Models with

Ceramic Glass Cooktop The oven vent is located at right rear of the surface cooktop. When the

oven is on, hot air is released through the vents. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT block the vent. Doing so may cause cooking failures, fire or damage to the appliance.

RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR

BROILING, BAKING & ROASTING

Food Rack position Broiling meats, chicken or fish 3 or 4 Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits &muffins

1 rack 2 or 3 Multiple racks 2 & 4

Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, 1 or 2 casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry

Turkey, roast or ham 1 Note: Always use caution when removing food.

Oven Vent Location -Models with

Coil Elements The oven is vented through the right rear coil element. When the oven is

on, warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT block the vent. Doing so may cause cooking failures, fire or damage to the appliance.

Arranging Oven Racks

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot.

This range has a fan that will turn “ON” and “OFF” by itself to keep the electronics cool. It may

continue to run after the range has been turned “OFF”, but may also stop immediately and then turn “ON” after a while.

Rack

positions

Figure 1

Oven Vent Location

med

OFF

Warming Drawer

Tiroir Réchaud

Arranging Warmer (Warm & Ready™) 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

dishware (for example, rolls or pastries and dinner plates) on the rack.

Set the Warmer Drawer Rack in either position as shown in figure 1.

Operating the Warmer Drawer

The purpose of the Warmer 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 Warmer Drawer. All food placed in the Warmer 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 Warmer Drawer.

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the

Warmer Drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned.

Warmer Drawer Temperature Selection

Recommended Warmer Drawer settings table is shown in Figure 2. 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 instance, meat with 2 vegetables and rolls), use the HI setting. To avoid heat loss, do not open the Warmer Drawer while in use.

To Set the Warmer Drawer Controls:

Indicator Light

The indicator light is located above the thermostat control. It turns on when the control is set, and stays on until the control is turned off. The warmer drawer is inoperable during the self-clean cycle. The indicator light will not come on during the self-clean cycle.

Figure 2

Warmer 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

Figure 1

Warmer Drawer Rack in downward position

Warmer Drawer Rack in upward position

Setting Warmer Drawer Control (If Equipped)

Note: The Warmer Drawer is inoperable during the self-clean cycle.

Note: The warmer drawer is equipped with a latch which may require extra force when opening and closing the drawer.

To Set the Thermostat Control

The thermostat control is used to select the temperature of the warmer drawer. It is located on the control panel. To set the thermostat, push in and turn the knob to the desired setting. The temperatures are approximate, and are designated by MAX, MED and MIN. The control can be set to the three settings, or anywhere between.

1. Select the temperature setting.

2. For best results, preheat the drawer before adding food. An empty drawer will reach the HI setting in about 18 minutes, the Med setting in about 15 minutes and the MIN setting in about 12 minutes.

3. When done, turn the thermostat control to OFF position.

Appearence and

graphics may be

differents

Cooking Informations

Oven Baking

For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc... There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles.

The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.

Baking Problems

Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom.

Cakes too dark on top or bottom.

Cakes not done in the center.

Cakes not level.

Foods not done when cooking time is up.

Causes

• Cookies and biscuits put into the oven before the preheating time is completed.

• Oven rack overcrowded.

• Dark pan absorbs heat too fast.

• Cakes put into the oven before preheating time is completed.

• Rack position too high or low.

• Oven too hot.

• Incorrect pan size.

• Pan not centered in oven.

• Range not level.

• Pan too close to oven wall or rack overcrowded.

• Pan warped.

• Oven too cool.

• Oven overcrowded.

• Oven door opened too frequently.

Corrections

• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before placing food in oven.

• Choose pan sizes that will permit 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of air space on all sides when placed in the oven.

• Use a medium-weight aluminum baking sheet.

• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before placing food in the oven.

• Use proper rack position for baking needs.

• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C lower than recommended.

• Use pan size suggested in recipe.

• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of space on all sides of pan.

• Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, refer to the installation instructions for leveling the range.

• Be sure to allow 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of clearance on all sides of each pan in the oven.

• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.

• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C higher than suggested and bake for the recommended time.

• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to be used for baking.

• Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking time.

Baking Problems and Solutions Chart

Cooking Informations

Broiling

Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil element of the oven.

Preheating

Preheating is suggested when searing rare steaks. (Remove the broiler pan before preheating. Foods will stick if placed on hot metal.) To preheat, set the oven control(s) to BROIL as instructed in the Electronic Oven Control Guide. Wait for the element to become red-hot, usually about 2 minutes. Preheating is not necessary when broiling meats well-done.

To Broil

Broil on one side until the food is browned; turn and cook on the second side. Season and serve. Always pull rack out to the “stop” position before turning or removing food.

Determining Broiling Times

Broiling times vary,

so watch the food closely. Time not only depends on the distance from the element, but on the thickness and aging of meat, fat content and doneness preferred. The first side usually requires a few minutes longer than the second. Frozen meats also require additional time.

Broiling Tips

The broiler pan and its grid allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.

DO NOT use the pan without its grid. DO NOT cover the grid with foil. The exposed grease could ignite.

Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and tur n off the oven.

If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.

Broiler Clean-Up Tips:

• To make cleaning easier, line the bottom of the broiler pan with aluminum foil. DO NOT cover the broiler grid with foil.

• To prevent grease from baking on, remove the broiler pan from the oven as soon as cooking is completed. Use hot pads because the broiler pan is extremely hot. Pour off grease. Soak the pan in HOT, soapy water.

• Clean the broiler pan as soon as possible after each use. If necessary, use soap-filled steel wool pads. Heavy scouring may scratch the grid.

Always pull oven rack out to the “stop” position before turning or removing food.

Grid

Broiler Pan

Open door

to the “Broil Stop”

position when broiling.

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