Frigidaire PLCF489CCD, PLCF489CCC, PLCF489CCB, PLCF489ACA, PLCF489CCA Owner’s Manual

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espaSol...........................................................2

Registration ........................................................ 2

Important Safety Instructions ..................................... 3-5

Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils ................................. 6

SpecialtyPans& Trivets................................................... 6

CanningTips & Information ............................................ 7

Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) GasConversion.............. 7

FlameSize........................................................................ 7

Proper BurnerAdjustments .............................................. 8

Placementof Burner Basesand Caps............................... 8

Placementof BurnerGrates............................................. 8

Setting Surface Controls ..................................................9

BeforeSetting OvenControls........................................... 9

Setting OvenControls ...................................................... 9

Air Circulation in the Oven .............................................10

Baking Informations ......................................................10

Broiling Informations (Right Oven)................................ 11

Convection Cooking and

Baking(Right Oven, If Equipped) ..................................12

Convection Roasting ..................................................... 12

Setting OvenControls (Left Oven, If Equipped) ............ 13

OvenCleaning.......................................................... 14-15

GeneralCleaning...................................................... 15-20

Avoid ServiceChecklist ............................................ 21-22

Notes..............................................................................23

Warranty & ServiceInformation .................................... 24

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Product Registration

Register Your Product
The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD

should be filled in completely, signed
and returned to Electrolux Home

Products North America.

This Owner's Guide contains general
operating instructions for your range and

feature information for several models.
Your range may not have al the

described features.

Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this

Owner's Guidewill instruct you on howto properly operate and care foryour range.
Pleaseread through the information contained inyour literature pack to learn more

about your new appliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record inthe space provided belowthe model and serial numbers found on the serial
plate located along the upper left corner of the oven frame behind the small oven

door.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Note: The instructions appearing in this

Owner's Guide are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation

that may occur. Common sense and
caution must be practiced when
installing, operating and maintaining any
appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
The safety alert symbol _!_ calls your attention to safety messagesthat inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or

others, or cause damage to the product.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury, or

product-damage-only.

All safety messageswill identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the

instructions are not followed.

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.

* Immediatelycall 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.

To reduce the risk of tipping, the range
must be secured by properly installed anti-tip
bracket(s) provided with the range. To

check if the bracket(s) is (are) installed
properly, remove the lower panel or storage

drawer and verify that the anti-tip bracket(s)
is (are) engaged. Refer to the Installation
Instructions for proper anti-tip bracket(s)

installation.

All ranges can tip.
Injury to persons could

result.

packed with range.

i Install anti-tip device

See Installation
Instructions.

• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range. • Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing
Destroythe carton and plastic bagsafter unpacking the range, leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or

Never allow children to play with packaging material, any other part of the product.

Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in ac-

cordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1

latest edition, and National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
No. 70--latest edition, and local code requirements. In-

stall only per installation instructions provided in the literature

package for this range.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an

or drawer 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 causethe range to tip, resulting inserious burns
or other injury.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors

Do not usethe oven for storage.

authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power
to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box and gassupply
at the main shutoff valve in case of an emergency. Remove

the drawer to accessthe valve.

in the cabinets above a range or on backguard of a
range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could

Do not store items of interest to children

be seriously injured.

User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the

appliance unless specifically recommended in the manu-
als. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified

technician, this may reduce the risk of personal injury and

up the room.

Never use your appliance to warm up or heat

damage to the range.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Storage in oron Appliance--Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven, near surface burners or inthe

drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic and cloth

items, such ascookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as

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

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 SURFACEBURNERS,AREASNEAR THESE
BURNERS,OVEN HEATING ELEMENTSOR INTERIORSUR-

FACESOF THE OVEN. Both surface burners and oven heat-

ing elements may be hot even though they are dark in color.

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 areasarethe cooktop,

surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent openings and sur-
faces 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 sur-

faces.

Use proper pan size--Adjust flame size so

it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use

of undersize utensils will exposed 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.

Do not usestove top grills on the burner grates

of sealed gas burners. Ifyou usea stove top grill on asealed gas

burner, it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in
exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current
standards. This can be hazardous to your health.

Electronic controllers can be damaged by

cold temperatures. When you use your appliance 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 tempera-
ture above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before connecting

it to the power supply.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

COOKTOP

* Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.

Always turn the knob to the LITEposition when igniting the

burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust the

flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.

• Do not use water or flour on grease firesiSmother 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.

Incaseof fire or gas leak, be sureto turn off the

main gas shutoff valve.

Useonly dry potholders--Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let

potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel

or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

• Do not heat unopened food containersiBuild-up of pressure

may cause container to burst and result in injury.

• Remove the oven doors from any unused range if it isto be
stored or discarded.

IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the oven during

a power failure. If the power fails, always turn the ovens
off. If the ovens are not turns off and the power resumes, the

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

Use proper pan size. This appliance isequipped with one or
more surface burners of different sizes. Selectutensils having

flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface burner. The

useof undersized utensilswill exposea portion of the surface
burner to direct contact and may result inignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to the surface burner will also
improve efficiency.

Utensil handles should be turned inward and not ex-

tend over adjacent surface burnersiTo reduce the risk of

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

may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

Protective linersiDo not use aluminum foil to line oven

bottom or any other part of the appliance. Only use alumi-

num foil asrecommended for baking if used asacover placed
on the food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum
foil may result in arisk of electric shock or fire or short circuit.

Glazed cooking utensilsiOnly certain types of glass,glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for rangetop servicewithout breaking due to the sud-

den change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations for rangetop use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use decorative surface burner covers. If a burner

is accidentally turned on, the decorative coverwill become

hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are
touched. Damage may also be done to the cooktop or burn-
ers because the covers may cause overheating. Air will be

blocked from the burner and cause combustion problems.

• Do not usethe broiler pan without its grid. The broiler
pan and its 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. Ex-
posed fat and grease could ignite.

FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY

• Do not clean or operate a broken cooktopilf cooktop
should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Con-
tact a qualified technician immediately.

Clean cooktop glass with cautionllf a wet sponge or
cloth isused to wipe spillson a hot cooking area, becareful
to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful
fumes if applied to a hot surface.

• Do not place hot cookware on cold cooktop glass. This
could cause glass to break.

• Avoid scratching the cooktop glasswith sharp objects.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

OVEN

• Use care when opening oven dooriStand 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 ovens vents unobstructed. Each vent has its own
vent located on the top, near eachside and towards the back
of the cooktop. Touching the surfaces in this area when the
oven is operating may causesevere burns. Also, do not place

plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near anoven vent. These

items could melt or ignite.

Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Do-

ing so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the appli-
ance or turn off the power to the appliance before removing
and replacing light bulb.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING

YOUR RANGE

• Cleanthe 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 on hood or filter. Greasydeposits in the fan could
catch fire. When you are flaming food under the hood, turn

the fan on. Referto the hood manufacturer's instructions for
cleaning.

Kitchen cleaners and aerosols--Always follow the

manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Beaware
that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite

causing damage and injury.

SELF CLEANING OVENS

• In the self-Cleaning cycleonly clean the parts listed in
this Use and Care Guide. Before self cleaning the oven,

remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the

oven.

• Do not use oven cleanerslNO commercial oven cleaner
or ovens liner protective coating of any kind should be used

in or around any part of the oven.

Placement of ovens racks. Always place oven racks in
desired location while ovens are 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 ovens.
Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

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

• Do not clean door gasketlThe door gasket isessential
for a good seal.Care should betaken not to rub, damage or

move the gasket.

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

The health of some birds isextremely sensitive

to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any

range. Move birds to another well ventilated room.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Selecting Surface
Cooking Utensils

Forbest result and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that havethese

characteristics:

Pans should have flat bottoms. Check
for flatness by rotating a ruler acrossthe

bottom. Thereshould beno gap between
the pan and ruler.

Note: Always use a utensil for its
intended purpose. Follow manufacturer's

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

cooktop.

Do not use griddle over

more than one burner because it could
damage your cooktop. Itcan also result in

exposureto carbon monoxide levelsabove
allowable current standards and be

hazardous to your health.

* GOOD

• Flatbottom and straight sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

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

• Pansizes match the amount of
food to beprepared.

• Made of a material that conducts
heat well.

• Easyto clean.

* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may be used

but must conform to the above recommended cookware requirements.

POOR

• Curved and wraped pan bottoms.

• Panoverhangs unit by more than
one inch or 2.5 cm.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Flameextends beyond unit.

Specialty Pans & Trivets

Woks with flat bottoms suitable for
use on your cooktop are available in

most cookshop or hardware stores.
Round-bottomed woks (with a support
ring that does not extend beyond the
burner unit) may also be used. The
metal ring was designed to support

the wok safely when it is filled with

large amounts of liquids (soup
making) or fat (frying).

Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets. Cookware bottoms must bein direct contact

with the grates.

DO NOT use two burner units to heat one large pan such as a

roaster or griddle, or allow cooking utensilsto boil dry.The bottom surface of the pan
in either of these situations could causediscoloring or crazing of the appliance cook-
ing surface, and damage to the grates and burner units.

DO NOT use a wok if it isequipped with

a metal ring that extends beyond the

burner unit. Becausethis ring traps heat,
the surface unit and cooktop surface
could be damaged.

Canning Tips &
Information

Canning can generate

largeamounts of steam. Useextreme cau-
tion to prevent burns. Always raise the lid
to vent steam away from you.

1. Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local
Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for
the latest canning information.

2. Useflat-bottomed canners only. Heat isspread more evenly when the bottom
surface is flat.

3. Center canner on the burner grate.

4. Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes to bring
the water to aboil; then reduce the heat setting as low as possibleto maintain

a constant boil.

5. It is best to can small amounts and light loads.

Prevent damage to cooktop and burner grates:

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

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

3. Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and surrounding
surfaces to cool down. Tryto avoid canning on the same burner unit all day.

Safecanning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed

and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle

but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time.

Liquefied Petroleum

(Propane) Gas

Conversion

Any additions, changes

or conversions required in order for this
appliance to satisfactorily meet the
application needs must be made by an
authorized ServiceCenter, Distributor or

Qualified Agency.

Flame Size

RIGHT

This appliance can be used with Natural Gas or Propane Gas. It is shipped from the
factory for usewith natural gas.

Ifyou wish to convert your range for usewith LP/Propanegas,follow instructions and
use the fixed orifices you will find in the bag marked "FOR LP/PROPANEGAS

CONVERSION".
The conversion must be performed by a qualified installer, LPsupplier or service

technician in accordancewith the installation instructions furnished with thisrange and
all codes and requirements of all local codes and requirements. Failure to follow

instructions could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency
performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.

Personal injury or death from electrical shock mayoccur if the range

isnot installed by a qualified installer or electrician.

For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one
to complete the process. Usethetable below asaguide for determining proper flame
size for various types of cooking. The sizeand type of utensil used and the amount
of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking.
For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob
accordingly. Ifthe fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. Ifthe fat

istoo hot, the food will brown soquickly that the center will be undercooked. Do not

attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once asthe food will neither brown norcook

properly.

i

*Flame Size

High Flame
Medium Flame

Low Flame

* These settings are based on using medium-weight aluminum pans with lids.

Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

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 burned bythe flame.

Type of Cooking

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

Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steam
Keep foods cooking; poach; stew

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Proper Burner

Adjustments

The color of the flame isthe keyto proper burner adjustment. A good flame isclear,

blue and hardly visible in awell-lighted room. Each cone of flame should besteady
and sharply defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame isyellow-orange. To adjust the
flame seethe Installation Instructions and to clean burner, seeinstructions under

General Cleaning.

Placement of Burner
Bases and Caps

Burner Cap

I

Burner Pan

Burner Gas

Base Opening

Electrode

Your Cooktop is equipped with three different sizes of burners: Power Burner,
Standard Burner and Simmer Burner.

Placethe burner baseover each gas opening, matching the burner basesizewith the
gasopening size. Placethe burner cap on each burner base, again matching the cap
sizetothe burner basesize. The cap for each burner hasan inner locating ring which

locates the burner cap in the center of the burner.

Make sure each burner cap is properly aligned and level.

Turn the burner on to determine if it will light. If the burner does not light, contact
a Service Center. Do not service the sealed burner yourself.

Placement of Burner
Grates

Grate

Jrner pan

Placegrate over burner pans. Make sure that the groove under grate fits over the

raised lip of the burner pan. The rounded corners of the grates should be placed
toward the front of the cooktop for the front burners and the rear of the cooktop for

the back burners.

lip