Frigidaire PLCF489CCF, PLCF489CCE Owner’s Manual

CONTENTS Page

Ve_si@ en espafioI...........................................................2

Product Reg;strahon........................................................2

rrpor_am Safety Instructions .................................... 3-5

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

Specialty Pails & Trivets ...................................................6

Canning Tips & Information ............................................ 7

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

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

Proper Burner Adjustments.............................................. 8

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

Placementof Burner Grates .............................................8

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

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

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

Oven Cleaning.......................................................... 14-15

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

Avoid Service Checklist............................................ 21-22

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

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

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Product Registration

The PRODUCT REGiSTRATiON CARD should be filled in completely, signed

and returned to Electrolux Home Products North America.

Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this Owner's Guide will instruct you on howto properly operate and (:arefor your range.

Pleaseread through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more

about your new appliance. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Recordinthe space provided below the model and serialnumbers found on the serial plate located along tile upper left corner of the oven frame behind tile small oven

door.

Mode[ Number:

Serial Number:

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

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

described features.

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 JNSTRU

Read aJJ instructions before using this appJiance.

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 messages that inforra 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 inlury.

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

product-damage-only. All safety raessageswill identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the

instructions are not followed.

[f the information in this manual is not followed

exactJy, a fire or expJosion may resuJt causing property damage, persona[ injury or death.

FORYOUR SAFETY:

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids [n the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-- WHATTO DO[FYOU SMELLGAS:

• Do not try to light any appHanceo

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• [mmediate[yca[lyourgassupplierfromaneighbor'sphone.

Follow the gas suppHer's instructions.

• [fyoucannotreachyourgassupp[ier, ca[[thefiredepartmento

-- Installation and servke 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 pane[ or storage drawer and verify that the anti-tip bracket(s) is (are) engaged. Refer to the [nstaJ[ation Instructions for proper anti-tip bracket(s)

installation.

• AH ranges can tip. Injury to persons could

result.

• Install anti-tip device packed with range.

• See [nstaJ[ation Instructions.

• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range. • Never modify or after tile 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 [s properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician [n ac-

cordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z22So1 latest edition, and National Electrical Code ANS[/NFPA

No. 70--latest edition, and local code requirements. Im stall 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 and gas supply at the main shutoff valve in caseof an emergency. Remove

the drawer to accesstile valve.

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, tMs may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range.

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 in serious burns or other injury.

[n the cabinets above a range or on backguard of a range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

up the room.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors

Do not usetile oven for storage.

Do not store items of interest to children

Never use your appliance to warm up or heat

IMPORTANT

SAFETY IN S

• Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials should

not be stored in an oven, near surface burners or in the 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,AREAS NEARTHESE BURNERS,OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SUR-

FACESOFTHE 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 SUF 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 sup

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 use stove top grills on the burner grates

of sealed gas burners. If you useastove top grill on a sealed 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 B°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before connecting

it to the power suppIy.

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 tile edge of tile utensil.

• Do not use water or flour on grease fires--Smother tile 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.

In caseof fire or gas leak, be suretoturn off the

main gas shutoff valve.

Use only 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 containers--Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

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

stored or discarded.

IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power fai[ure, 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.Select utensils having

flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface burner. The

useof undersized utensils will expose aportion of tile surface burner to direct contact and may result in ignition 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 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 sothat it isturned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface burners.

Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings--Boilovers causesmoking and greasyspillovers that

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

Protective liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line oven

bottom or any other part of the appliance. Only use alumP

num foil as recommended for baking if used asa cover placed on tile food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or short circuit.

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 tile sud- den change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's ree ommendations for rangetop use.

IMPORTANT

Do not use decorative surface burner covers. If aburner is accidentally turned on, tile decorative cover will 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.

SAFETY iN

FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY

Do not dean or operate a broken cooktop--lf 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 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 glasswith sharp objects.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

Use care when opening oven 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 ovens vents unobstructed. Eachvent has its own vent located on tile top, near each side and towards the back of the cooktop. Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven isoperating may causesevere burns. Also, do not place

plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near an oven vent. These

items could melt or ignite.

• Do not cover the broiler grid with aluminum foil, Ex- posed fat and grease could ignite.

• Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Do- ing so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect tile applP

ante or turn off the power to tile appliance before removing and replacing light bulb.

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 on hood or filter. Greasydeposits inthe fan could catch fire. When you are flaming food under tile hood, turn

the fan on. Referto tile 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

• Jnthe self-CJeaning cycle only 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 cleaners--No 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 tile ovens. Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.

Do not use the broiler pan without its grid. The broiler pan and its grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away

from tile high heat of the broiler.

Do not clean door gasket--The door gasket is essential

for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or

move tile 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of CaJifornia to pubJish 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

SAVE THESE S

SeMecting Surface Cooking UtensiMs

For best result and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that havethese characteristics:

Pans should have flat bottoms. Check

for flatness by rotating a ruler across the

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 resultin

exposureto carbonmonoxide levelsabove allowable current standards and be

hazardous to your health.

*GOOD

Flat bottom and straight sides.

Tight fitting lids.

Weight of handle does not tilt

pan. Pan is well balanced.

• Pansizes match the amount of food to be prepared.

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

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Curved and wraped pan bottoms.

_iiiii"

Panoverhangs unit by more than

one inch or 2.5 cm.

Heavy handle tilts pan.

Flame extends beyond unit.

SpedaMty Pans & Trivets

Woks with flat bottoms suitable for

use on your cooktop are available in most cookshop or hardware stores. Round-bottomed woks (with asupport 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 usewire trivets. Cookware bottoms must be in 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 cause discoloring 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 &

mnformation

Canning (:an generate

large amounts 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. Use flat-bottomed canners only. Heat isspread more evenly when the bottom surface isflat.

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 a boil; then reduce the heat setting aslow aspossible to 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 Bond the edqe 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. Try to avoid canning on the same burner unit all day.

Safe canning 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 Service Center, Distributor or Qualified Agency.

Flame Size

This appliance can be used with Natural Gas or Propane Gas. It isshipped from the factory for usewith natural gas. If you wish to convert your range for usewith LP/Propane gas,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 tile installation instructions furnished with this rangeand 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 may occur ifthe range

is not 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 size and type of utensil used and tile amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking. For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surfa(e (ontrol knob ac(ordingly. If the fat istoo cool, the food will absorb the fat and begreasy. Ifthe fat istoo hot, tile food will brown soquickly that tile center will be undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat frytoo much food at once asthe food will neither brown nor cook properly.

WRONG

*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 increasesyour risk of being burned by tile 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

Proper Burner

Adjustments

Thecolor of the flame istile key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame isclear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Eachcone of flame should be steady and sharply defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange. To adjust the flame seethe Installation Instructions and to clean burner, seeinstructions under General Cleaning.

Placement of Burner Bases and Caps

Burner Cap

Burner Pan i

"x, '

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 base sizewith the gasopening size. Placethe burner cap on each burner base, again matching tile cap sizeto the burner basesize. The capfor each burner has an 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

Burner pan

Placegrate over burner pans. Make sure that the groove under grate fits over the raised lip of tile burner pan. The rounded corners of the grates should be placed toward tile front of tile cooktop for the front burners and tile rear of tile cooktop for

the back burners.

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