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PLEF489ACA
Owner’s Manual
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Frigidaire PLEF489ACA Owner’s Manual

mFRIGIDAIRE
Owner's
Guide
CONTENTS Page
Versi6n enespafio[ ..................................... 2
ProductRegistration ................................... 2
Important Safetyinstructions ................... 3-5
SelectingSurfaceCooking Utensils............. 6
SpecialtyPans& Trivets ............................. 6
CanningTips & information ........................ 7
Setting SurfaceControls .......................... 7-8
ToOperatetheWarmer Zone....................... 9
PorcelainEnamelOven
ToCleanthe Cooktop Glass ................. 17-18
Avoid ServiceChecklist........................ 22-23
Electric
Range
the LOOK of better performance
318200705 (0108) Rev, B
Product Registration
Register Your Product
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 how to properly operate and carefor you rrange,
Pleaseread through the information contained inyour literature pack to learn more
about your new appliance.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record in the spaceprovided below the model and serial numbers found on the serial plated located along the upper left corner of the oven frame behind the small oven
door.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
ThisOwner's Guide contains general operating instructions foryour range and feature
information for several models. Your appliance may not have all the described
features.
Versibn en espafiol
Sideseaobtener una copia en espa_ol de este Manual del Usuario, sirvaseescribir a
ladirecci6n que seincluye acontinuaci6n. Solidte la P/N 318204016.
Spanish Owner's Guides Electrolux Home Products North
America Consumer Relations P.O. Box212378
Augusta, Georgia 30917-2378
Note: The instructions appearing inthis Owner's Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common senseand caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
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 _1 calls your attention to safety messages that 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, ifnot avoided mayresult in minoror moderate injury, or product-
damage-only. All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
All ranges can tip.
Injury to persons could result.
See Installation Instructions.
(_ • Install anti-tip device packed with range.
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.
• Remove alltape and packaging before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
• Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
No. 70ilatest edition, and local code requirements.
Installonly per installation instructions provided inthe literature package for this range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repairservice.Know howto disconnect the power to
the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
• User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unlessspecificallyrecommended inthe manuals. All other servicingshould be doneonly byaqualified technician,
this may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the
range.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors
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 achild on an open door may causethe range to tip, resulting inserious burns or other injury.
_Do not use the oven for storage.
Do not store items of interest to children
in the cabinets above a range or on backguard of a range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.
_ Never use your appliance to warming or
heating the room.
• Storage in oron Appliance--Flammable materialsshould not be stored in an oven, near surface units. Thisincludes
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.
Flammablematerialsmay explode andresult in fireor property
damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not leave children aloneiChildren should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance
is in use. Theyshould neverbe allowed to sitor stand on any part of the appliance
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEARTHESE
UNITS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACESOF THE OVEN. Both surface 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
otherflammable materials touch these areasuntil they have
had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the
cooktop, surfacesfacing the cooktop, theovenvent 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 orother flammable materials
contact hot surfaces
• Do not usewater 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
• Use only dry potholders--Moist or damp potholders on hotsurfaces 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 attemptto operatethe 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.
Electronic controllers can be damaged by
cold temperatures. When you use you rappliance for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period of time, make surethat it hasbeen exposed to atemperature 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.
Use proper pan size. Thisappliance isequipped with one
or more surface units of different sizes.Select utensilshaving flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensilto the surface unit will also improve efficiency.
Utensil handles should be turned inward and 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. The handle of the
utensil should bepositioned sothat it isturned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
• Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings--Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
Protective liners--Do not usealuminum foil to line oven bottom or any other part of the appliance. Only use
aluminum foil asrecommended for baking if usedasacover placed on the food Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result ina risk of electric shock or fire or
short circuit
Glazed cooking utensils--Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazedutensils are suitable for rangetop servicewithout breaking due to the sudden change intemperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for rangetop use
Do not use decorative surface element covers. If an element isaccidentally turned on, the 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.
FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY
• Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop--lf cooktop
should break, cleaning solutions andspillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock
Contact a qualified technician immediately
• Clean cooktop glass with caution--If a wet sponge or
cloth isused to wipe spillson a hot cooking area, becareful to avoid asteam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not place hot cookware on cold cooktop glass. This could cause glass to break.
• Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with 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. Each vent has its own vent located on the top, near each sideand 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.
• Placement of ovens racks. Always place oven racks in desired location while ovensare 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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE
• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Exhaustfan ventilation hoods
and greasefilters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy deposits 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.Be aware
that excess residue from cleanersand aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.
SELF CLEANING OVENS
• In the self-Cleaning 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.
• 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 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 causethe bulb to break, Disconnect the appliance or turn off the power to the appliance before removing and
replacing light bulb.
• Do not clean door gasket--The door gasket isessential for a good seal. Care should be taken 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.
I_'_'_ 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 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils
Forbest result and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these
characteristics:
Pansshould have flat bottoms. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the
bottom. There should be no gap between the pan and ruler.
Note: Always usea 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. It can also result in
exposure to carbon monoxide levelsabove allowable current standards and be
hazardous to your health.
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• Flat bottom and straight sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Paniswell balanced.
• Pansizes match the amount of
food to be prepared and the size of the surface element.
• Made of a material that
conducts heat well.
• Easyto clean.
• Always match pot diameter to
element diameter.
* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may be
used but must conform to the above recommended cookware requirements.
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• Curved and warped pan
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• Panoverhangs unit by more than one-half inch or 12mm.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
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• Pan is smalleror larger than element
Specialty Pans & Trivets
Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are available in most
cookshop or hardware stores.
DO NOT use two elements (if the cooktop isnot equipped with bridge el-
ement) to heat one large pan such asa roaster or griddle, orallow cooking uten- sils to boil dry. The bottom surface of the pan in either of thesesituations could causediscoloring or cracking of the glass range surface.
Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets. Cookware bottoms must be in direct con-
tact with the surface elements.
DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped
with a metal ring. Because this ring traps heat, the cooktop surface could be damaged.
For glass smoothtop models, only
flat bottomed woks (without support rings) may be used.
Canning Tips & Information
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large amounts of steam. Useextreme cau- tion to prevent burns. Always raisethe lid
to vent steam away from you.
Canning can generate
1. Usetested recipesand follow instructions carefully. Checkwith the manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information.
2. Use flat-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 a boil; then reduce the heat setting as low as possibleto maintain
a constant boil.
5. It isbest to can small amounts and light loads.
c)
Setting Surface Controls
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.
Prevent damage to cooktop:
1. Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one 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.
.
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.
Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed
and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in awater bath canner, a gentle
but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time.
1. Place the pan on the surface element.
2. Pushin and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.
3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on.
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
MAX (HI) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling. MED (5) Maintain aslow boil, thicken saucesand gravies, steam veg-
etables. MED-LOW (2-4) Keep food cooking, poach, stew.
MIN (1-SIM) Keep warm, melt, simmer.
inch
*The suggested settings found inthe chart aboveare based on cooking in medium
thickness aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of
pans.
Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the ceramic glass surface. The design of the glasscooktop outlines the area of the surface heating unit
below. Most importantly, make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the surface unit. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop. Only fiat-bottomed pans should beused. The type and sizeof cookware, number of surface
units in useand the settings of the surface units arefactors that will affect the amount of the heatthat will spreadto areas surrounding the units. The areassurrounding the
units may become hot enough to cause burns. The cooktop should not beused asa cutting board or work surface. Dropping heavy
or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it. Panswith rough bottoms may scratch the cooktop surface. Placing foods directly on the smoothtop surface (without
utensils) is not recommended asdifficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard. Never use the griddle or similar cooking sheet on the ceramic glass cooktop.
Setting Surface Controls
continued)
Regular Radiant
Element Control Dial
Ceramic Glass Cooktop (continued)
Types of Heating Units Used
REGULARRADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)
The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces.
Control knobs are used to set the heat power levels. Knobs need first to bepressed
in when at OFFposition, then turned to the desired heat settings.
A glowing red surface extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil
indicates the utensil istoo small for the unit. The control knob does not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control
knob as needed. The hot surface and surface indicator lights will glow.
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. Thisphenomenon
is normal and the glasswill come back to its original white color after it has com-
pletely cooled down. (White glasscooktops only).
Note: A built-in protector will automatically turn off the radiant and expandable
radiant element if the ceramic-glass temperature exceeds the set limit.
EXPANDABLERADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)
This heating unit adapts to both small and large heating utensils. The unit control dial has a dual set of graduations. For small utensils usethe left side of the control
dial; for large utensils the right. Only the inner surface of the unit heatswhen using
it for small utensils; the whole surface heats for large utensils. The hot surface and surface indicator lights will glow when the heating unit isturned ON.
Note: During any heat setting of the outer radiant element, the inner radiant ele-
ment cycles on and off with the outer element.
Expandable & Bridge Radiant
Element Control Dial
BRIDGERADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)
Its principal advantage isto allow you to create larger cooking zone for larger pan suchs as roaster, griddle or some other specialty pans.
Tousethe bridge element, turn the control knob on right side, to the bridge burner graduations.
Forfull bridge element operation turn on the left rear burner.
Touse only the front element, turn the control knob on left side, to the front burner graduations.
Indicator Lights Two different surfacecontrol lights will glow on your range: Surface Indicator Lights
and Hot Surface Indicator Lights.
= The surface indicator lights, located on the control panel, glow when any
surface unit is turned on. A quick glance at the lights after cooking is an easy check to be sure all surface controls are turned off.
The hot surface indicators lights, located under the glass cooktop, will come on asthe surface cooking area heats up and will continue to glow until the
glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The lights may remain on even though the controls areturned to OFR
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