Frigidaire PLES399ECF, PLES389ECB Owner’s Manual

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

important Safety Instructions .. 3-5

Before Setting

Oven Controls ................. 13=14

Setting Oven Controls ......... 14

Setting Warmer Drawer Controls ...... 1 5

Cooking Jnformations ..... 16-17

Care & CWeaning .............. 18-25

Adjusting Your

Oven Temperature ................ 25

Before You Call

SoButions to

Commo.Problem,....................... 26-27

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Welcome & Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of a new appliance! At ElectroJux 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 ThankYou 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,

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This guide contains important safety symbob and instructions. Phase pay special attention to these symbob and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of these symboB.

This symbol Will he!p abrt YOUto s!tuations that may Cause serious bodi!y harm, deat h 0i property damage.

This SymboI wilnhenp ale rt you to s!tuati0ns that may Cause bod!!y !njury Oi Property darnagel

SUDE4N MODELS ONLY

To reduce

o All ranges

can tip,

o injury to per-

sons could result,

Install anti-tip device

packed with range,

See Installa- tion instruc- tions,

Remove aH tape and packaging wrap before using the

appJiance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after

unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play

with packaging material.

Proper installation--Be sure your appliance is prop-

edy installed and grounded by a qualified technician

in accordance in the United States with NationaJ Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70--latest edition and

total code requirements, and in Canada with CSA

022.1 PART l--latest edition and tocaJ code require- ments. Install only per installation instructions provided in

the literature package for this appliance, 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 unbss specifically recommended in the

manuaJs. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance,

Never modify or alter the construction of a range by

removing teveHng Jegs, paneJs, wire covers, anti-tip

brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.

the risk of tipping of the range, the range must be secured by properly in- stalled anti-tip bracket(s) provided with the range, To check if the bracket (s) is installed properly, remove the lower panel or storage drawer and verify that the anti-tip bracket (s) is engaged, Refer to the

installation instructions for

DROP-IN MODELS ONLY

To reduce

All ranges can tip, injury to per-

sons could result,

device packed with range,

See Installa- tion instruc- tions,

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door

or drawer of this appliance can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the appliance. Do not

allow children to climb or play around the appliance, The weight of a child on an open door may cause the appliance

to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury, An open drawer, when hot, may cause burns,

Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if

equipped) for storage.

Storage in or on Appliance--Ftammabb materiaJs

should not be stored in an oven, near surface units or

in the drawer (if equipped). 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 appli- ance, Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage,

Do not store items of interest to children

in the cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured,

Do not Jeave children aJone. Children shoutd not be

teft aJone 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,

the risk of tipping of the range, the range must be

secured by properly in- stalled anti-tip screws

)rovided with the range,

Tocheck if the screws are installed properly, raise the lift-up cooktop and

verify that the anti-tip screws are engaged, Refer to the installation

instructions for proper anti-tip screw installation,

DONOTTOUCHSURFACEUNmTS,AREASNEAR

THESEUNmTS,OVENHEATmNGELEMENTSORmNTE-

RmORSURFACESOF THE OVEN OR WARMER DRAWER(if equipped).Bothsurfaceunitsandoven

heatingeUementsmaybehoteventhoughtheyaredarkin color,Areasnearsurfaceunitsmaybecomehotenough tocauseburns,Duringandafteruse,donottouch,orUet cUothingorotherflammaMemateriaUstouchtheseareas

untiltheyhavehadsufficienttimetocoolAmongthese areasarethecooktop,surfacesfacingthecooktop,the ovenventopeningsandsurfacesneartheseopenings,

ovendoorandwindow, WearProperAppare!--Loose-fittingorhanginggar-

mentsshouldneverbewornwhileusingtheappli- ance.DonotUetcUothingor otherflammablematerials

contacthotsurfaces,

Neveruseyourapplianceforwarmingor

heating the room.

o Do Not UseWater or Ftour on Grease Fires--Smother

the fire with a pan tid, or use baking soda, a dry chemicaJ or foam-type extinguisher.

o When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or

grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot,

Use Only Dry PothoJders--Moist or damp potholdere on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do

not let the petholders touch hot heating surface units or

interior oven elements, Do not use atowel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder,

o Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Build up of

pressure may cause the container to buret and result

in injury.

o Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if

it is to be stored or discarded.

IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure, if the power fails, aJways turn the oven off. If the oven is not turned 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 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 teast 3 hours before

connecting it to the power supply.

mMPORTANT mNSTRUCTmONS FOR USmNG YOUR COOKTOP

o 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 HandJes ShouJd BeTumed Inward and ShouJd 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 be positioned so that it is

turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface

unit,

o Never Leave Surface Units Unattended--Boilovers

cause smoking and greasy spillovers 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 aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food, Any other used of protective

liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric

shock or fire or a short circuit,

Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed

utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature, Check the

manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use,

Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers, If an

element is accidentally 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

o Do Not Ctean or Operate a Broken Cooktop --If

cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers

may penetrate the broken coektop and create a risk of

electric shock, Contact a qualified technician

CJean Cooktop GJass 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,

o Avoidscratchingthecooktopglass withsharpob-

jects.

mMPORTANT mNSTRUCTmONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

, Use Care When Opening Door or Warmer Drawer (if

equipped)--Stand to the side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot oven, Let hot air or steam

escape before you remove or repUace food in the oven/

warmer drawer,

Cleaners/aerosols--Always follow the manufacturer's

recommended directions for use, Be aware that excess

residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and/or injury,

SELF-CLEANmNG OVENS:

, CJean in the eetf-cJeaning cycte onty the parts of the

oven Hsted in this owner's guide. Before self-cbaning the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils stored in

the oven,

Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven is vented at the front above the oven door (ceramic glass cooktop models) or through the right rear element (coil

element models), 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/Warmer Drawer (if equipped}

Racks. AUwayspUaceoven racks in desired bcation while oven/drawer (if equipped) is cool Remove aft utensils from the rack before removing rack, ff 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/warmer drawer (if

equipped),

o Do not use the broiter 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,

o Do not cover the broiler or warmer drawer (if

equipped} grid with aJuminum foit. Exposed fat and grease could ignite,

o Do not ctean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is

essential for a good seal, Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket,

o Oven racks. Oven racks color will change if left in the oven

during a self-cleaning cycle,

o 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,

o Remove oven racks. Oven racks color will change if left in

the oven during a self-cleaning cycle,

The heaJth of some birds is extremely

sensitive to the fumes given off during the serf-clean cycb of any range. Move birds to another welt 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.

Do not touch a hot tight buJb with a damp cloth. Doing

so could cause the bulb to break, Disconnect the appliance or turn off the power to the appliance before

removing and replacing fight bulb,

IMPORTANT mNSTRUCTmONS FOR CLEANmNG YOUR RANGE

o Clean the range reguJarly to keep aH 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 instruc-

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTmONS

Left front Left rear controU Ebctronb Oven controUand

controUand and digitaUdispUay ControUswith digitaUdispUay controUand digitaUdispUay (somemodeb) Cbck and Kitchen digitaUdispUay (some models) Timer some models)

Broil element

Convection fan cover

(some models

SelfoCleaning Oven

(some models

Right rear

Oven Vent

some models)

Oven Light, Single or

(2) Adjustable Oven Racks

Piece

Door Handle

Convection grill (some

models)

insert

Broil Pan

Warm &Serve Drawer or Storage Drawer

(slideoin models only, varies with models)

5" Single or 8" Single 5" Single or 5"/7" or 5"/7" Dual Radiant Dual Radiant

Element iVaries with models), with models)

I I

5"Singleorg" lor4hot Single or 6"/9" surface

Dual Radiant indicator

6"/9" Dual

Radiant Element

Bridge 6" Single Radiant Radiant

Element Element

4 hot surface 9"/12" Dual

(varies with Element models),

with models), (varies with Note: The features _ y6ur range wilt vary according to mode1.

mod is)

Radiant

Glass Front Oven Doorwith Large

Window Opening

Removable 8" Removable 6" Coil Surface Coil Surface Ebment Element

Removabb 6" Coil Surtace Ebment

Removable 8" Coil Sudace Element

tVlodeIs with Coit Elements

I NOTE: AH knobs shown in this owner's Guide are typical only, 1, PUacethe pan on the surface eUement,

2, Push in and turn the surface eUement control knob to desired setting, 3, The surface signaUHghtwHUgUowwhen one or more eUementsare turned on, AUwaysturn

the eUement off before removing the pan,

Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked wilt influence the setting needed for best cooking results,

Setting Type of Cooking HU(MAX) Start most foods, bring water to a boll, pan broiling, 5(MED) Maintain a sUowboll, thicken sauces and gravies, steam

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

*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 saJt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or

ptastic 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,

OFF

med

Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop

About the Ceramic G_ass 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

co co co co

Model A Model B

oo oo

Model C Model D

Cooktop radiant areas that heat

Your appliance may have one of these

configurations - Figure 1

.... _ o_

Model B shown Only - Figure 2

oo oo

_F _ OFF _

NOTE: PUease read detailed instructions for ceramic gUass cooktop cUeaning in the General

Care & Cteaning 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 atthe

HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting is

normal and can occur ifthe 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).

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.

About the Radiant Surface E_ements 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 E_ements and Controls

Your range is equipped with radiant surface elements with different wattage

ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.

The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as follows:

Mode/A (See Figure 1):

- Two dual 5 or 7 inchradiant element at the right and left rear position;

- Two duaI 6 or 9 inch radiant element at the right and left front position;

Model B (see Figures 1 and 2) and Model C (Figure 1):

- One 6 inch radiant element at the right rear position;

- One 6 or one 8 inch radiant element at the left rear position (varies with

- A dua! 6 or 9 inch radiant element at the right front position;

- A 6 or one 9 inch radiant element located at the left front position (varies

Model D (Figure 1):

- A 6 inch radiant element at the right rear position;

- A duat 6 or 9 inch radiant element at the right front position;

- Two 8 inch radiant elements located at both the left front and rear

- Between left front and rear elements is a Bridge radiant element. The

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).

models);

with models);

positions.

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

Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (continued)

Surface Cooking Settings (Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop)

Use the chart (Figure 1) to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing, The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep Uargerquantities of foods warm such as stews and soups, The bwer Simmer settings are ideaU for delicate foods and meUting

chocoUate or butter, Note: The size and type of cookware used wHUinfluence the setting needed for best cooking

resuUts,

Recommended Settings for Single, Bridge and

Dual Surface EJements

Setting HUGH(Hi_

MEDIUM HUGH/5-8/ MEDIUM _5_ MEDIUM LOW 2 -4} LOW (Lo - 2}

Type of Cooking

Start most foods, bring water to a boil. pan broiling Continue a rapid boi fry, deep fat fry Maintain a slow boil. thicken sauces and g ravies, steam vegetables Keep foods cooking, poach, stew Keep warm, melt, simmer

Figure 1

The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) (some models)

Radiant

surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have

been turned off, A hot surface indicator light 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 surtace is touched before the indicator light has

turned off,

Do not place

plastic items such as saJt and pepper shakers, spoon homers or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it

is in use. These items could melt or ignite, Potholders,

toweborwooden spoonscould catch fire if placed too close

to the surface elements,

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 (Figs, 2 thru 5), hi

The avaimab_e ESEC Display Settings

The ESEC control provides various heat levels from Hi (Fig, 3) to Lo (Fig, 4) and OFF (Fig, 2),

Use the chart (on top of page) to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing, The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities offoods 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 Hot surface indicator light 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,

Figure2 Figure3

OFF

hi hi

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 orwooden spoons could catch fire ifplaced too close to the surface

elements,

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