Frigidaire PLEW30S3CCA Owner’s Manual

Warm & Serve

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CONTENTS Page

Product Registration ....................................................... 2

Important Safety Instructions .....................................3-4

BeforeSettingWarmer

DrawerControl ................................................................4

Setting Warmer DrawerControl ...................................... 5

General Cleaning.......................................................... 6-7

Avoid ServiceChecklist ................................................... 8

Installation Instructions ........................................... 9-11

Warranty ........................................................................12

Espa_ol ................................................................... 13-24

Frangais................................................................... 25-36

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Product Registration

Register Your Product

The self_addressed 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 instaN,operate andcare for

your appliance. Pleaseread through the information contained inyour literature

pack to learn more about your new appliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers found on the
right side of the drawer frame.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

ThisOwner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your app%nce and
feature information for several models. Your range may not have all the
described features. The graphics shown are representational. The graphics on
your range may not look exactly like those shown.

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.

Important: Keep a copy of your bill of sale.
The date on the bill establishes the warranty period service be required. Placeit
where it can be easily retrieved. If service is performed while the appliance is

under warranty, you may have to show your bill of sale.

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All rights reserved

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pleasepay special attention to these symbols and follow all

instructions given. Here isa brief explanation of the use of these symbols.
_his symbol will help alert you to situations that r_T_l'_his symbol will help alert you to situations

may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage, that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the

warmer drawer. 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 properly

installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/

NFPA No. 70--latest edition in the U.S.A., or CSA
C22.1, Part 1 in Canada, and local code requirements.

Install only per installation instructions provided in this

manual.

Ask your dealer to recommend aqualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the
electrical power to the drawer at the circuit breaker or fuse
box in caseof an emergency.

• User ServicingiDo 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 riskof personal injury and
damage to the appliance.

• Never modify or alter the construction of a drawer by
removing panels, wire covers, locking plates, or any
other part of the product.

_O REDUCETHE

• ALL WARMER
DRAWERSCAN
TIP.

• iNJURYTO
PERSONS COULD
RESULT.

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICE PACKED
WITH WARMER
DRAWER.

• SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.

RISKOFTIPPINGOF THE

WARMER DRAWER,THE

DRAWER MUST BE SECUREDBY
PROPERLYINSTALLEDANTI-TIP

LOCKING PLATESPROVIDED

WITH THE DRAWER.TO CHECK

IFTHE LOCKING PLATESARE
INSTALLEDPROPERLY,GRASP

THE HANDLE OF THE OPEN

DRAWER AND SEEIFTHE
DRAWERWILL SLIDEOUT OF

THE OPENING. REFERTO THE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FORPROPERLOCKING PLATE

INSTALLATION.

_Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or

drawer can result in serious injuries and may also cause
damage to the warmer drawer. Do not allow children to

climb or play around the drawer. An open drawer, when hot,

may cause burns.

• Storage in or on ApplianceiFlammable materials
should not be stored in the drawer. Thisincludes paper,

plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and

towels, asweNasfiammabte liquids. Do not store explosives,

such as aerosol cans, on or near the warmer drawer.
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 an

appliance is in use.They should never be allowed to sit or

stand on any part of the appliance.

• DO NOTTOUCH INTERIOR SURFACESOFTHE WARMER

DRAWER. Surfaces may be hot even though they are dark
in color. 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.

• Wear Proper AppareliLoose-fitting or hanging

garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let ctothing or other flammable materials

contact hot surfaces.

• Use Only Dry Potholders--Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result inburns from steam. Do not

let the potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not usea

towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food ContainersiBuild-up of

pressure may causethe container to burst and result in
injury.

• IMPORTANTiDo not attempt to operate the warmer
drawer during a power failure. If the power fails,

always turn the control off. If the drawer is not turned off

and the power resumes, the drawer may begin to operate
again. Food left unattended coutd spoil.

_Never use your appliance for warming or

heating the room.

_Do not usethewarmer drawer forstorage.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSccontinued)

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FORUSING YOUR WARM &
SERVEDRAWER

• Protective Liners--Do not usealuminum foil to linewarmer

drawer. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil
may result in poor performance or damage to the appliance.

Only use aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used
as a cover placed on the food.

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

utensils are suitable for use without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations.

• Use Care When Opening Warmer Drawer--Stand to the
sideof the unit when opening the door of ahot drawer. Let

hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food
in the warmer drawer.

• Placement of Warmer Drawer Racks--Always place rack
in desired location while drawer is cool. If rack must be

moved while hot, useextreme caution. Use potholders and
grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let

potbolders contact the hot element or interior of the warmer
drawer. Remove all utensils from the rack before removing

rack.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR

WARM &SERVE DRAWER

• Clean the drawer regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Do not allow grease to
accumulate. Greasy deposits could catch fire.

• Kitchen cleaners/aerosols Always follow the
manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Beaware

that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite
causing damage and/or injury.

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

Before Setting Warmer
Drawer Control

Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions

Setthe warmer drawer rack in the vertical position as shown below.

The rack can be used in 2 ways:
° Inthe 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 under).

• In the downward position to allow you to place light weight food items and
empty dishware (for example, roils or pastries and dinner plates).

Upright Position

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Downward Position

Setting Warmer

Drawer Control

Usethe warmer drawer to keep hot foods
hot such as:vegetables, gravies, meats,

casseroles,biscuits and rolls, pastries and

heated dinner plates.

The warmer drawer is equipped with a
catch which may require extra force

when opening and closing the drawee

Note: The knob shown below is typical _'_Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the
only. warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot.

OFF

HI

LO

To Operate the Warmer Drawer

The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving tem_

perature. 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 becovered with a lid or aluminum foil
to maintain moisture and softness. Do not cover crisp foods. Do not use plastic

wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the drawer and be very difficult
to clean.

Useonly dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven use in the warmer
drawer.

Indicator Light

The indicator light islocated above the thermostat control knob. It turns on when
the control is set, and stays on until the control isturned off. Make sure indicator

light is off when removing food from drawer.

To Set the Thermostat Control
The thermostat control knob is used to select the temperature of the warmer

drawer. It islocated at the right side of the warmer drawer in the open position.

The temperatures are approximate, and are designated by HI, MED and LO. The
control can be set to the three settings, or anywhere between.

WARM & SERVE

DRAWER

Warmer Drawer Recommended

Food SettingsChart

Food Item Setting

Bacon HI
Biscuits MED

Casseroles MED
Eggs MED

Empty Dinner Plates LQ
Fish, Seafood MED

Fried Foods HI
Gravies, creams, sauces MED

Ham MED
Hamburger Patties HI

Pancakes, Waffles HI
Pastries MED
Pies MED

Pizza HI
Pork Chops HI

Potatoes (baked) HI
Potatoes (mashed) MED

Poultry HI
Roasts (Beef, Pork, Lamb) MED

Rolls,soft LO
Rolls, hard MED

Vegetables MED

1. To set the thermostat, push in and turn the knob to the desired setting.

2. Forbest results, preheat the drawer before adding food. An empty drawer will

reach the LO setting in about 12 minutes, the MED setting in about 15 min-
utes, and the HI setting in about 18 minutes.

3. When done, turn the thermostat control to OFE

Temperature Selection

Referto the chart in the side column for recommended settings. Ifa particular food
isnot listed, start with the medium setting. If more crispness isdesired, remove the

lid or aluminum foil.

Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium setting.

When a combination of foods are to be kept warm (for instance, a meat with

2 vegetables and rolls), usethe high setting.

Refrain from opening the warmer drawer while in use to eliminate loss of heat

from the drawer. Open only for adding or removing food.

To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates

Heat bowls and plates on the LO setting. Place empty dishes on the rack to raise
them off drawer bottom. To further heat dishes or to heat fine china, check with
the manufacturer for maximum heat tolerance.

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General Cleaning

Surfaces How to Clean

Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Appliance

Before cleaning any part of the drawer, be sure control istumed OFFand the drawer

is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERSAND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

REGULARCLEANINGSWILLREDUCETHENUMBER OF MAJORCLEANINGSLATER.

Plastic

Control Knobs, Control Panel

Stainless Steel
Door

Porcelain Enamel

Door Liner, Body Parts and
Drawer Cavity

Warmer Drawer Rack

Toremove control knob, turn to the OFFposition; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft.
Clean with a cloth soaked in soapy water. Rinsewith aclean water and a dishcloth. Besure

to squeeze excesswater from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping
around the controls. Excesswater in or around the controls may cause damage to the

appliance. To replace knob after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the
shaft; then push the knob into place.

Cleaners made especially for stainless steel are recommended. Always follow the
manufacturer's instructions. Besure to rinse the cleaners. DO NOT clean the door gasket.

The door gasket isessential for agood seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or
remove the gasket.

Gentle scouring with asoapy scouring padwill remove most spots. Rinsewith a 1:1 solution
of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked

paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinsewith clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub
with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinseand wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove allcleaners

or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven
cleaners.

The rack may be removed for cleaning. If removed, clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner
following manufacturer's instructions. Rinsewith clean water and dry.

General Cleaning

(continued)

_Turn the warmer drawer

control knob to OFFbefore removing the
drawer. DO NOT touch the warmer

drawer etemen The element may still
be hot enough to cause burns, even if it

is dark in color.

RH Glide

[]

Puli up on left glide latch

while inserting a screwdriver

over the right latch and
pushing down

To Remove and Replace Warmer Drawer
To Remove Warmer Drawer:

1. Make sure the drawer isCOOL.Open the drawer to the fully opened position.

2. Locate the latches on both sidesof the warmer drawer. The left latch isvisible.
However, the right side is not and islocated inside the drawer glides.

3. Pull up on the left glide latch while inserting a screwdriver over the right latch

and pushing down, while pulling the drawer out.

4. To clean warmer drawer and drawer cavity, seethe cleaning chart on page 7.

To Replace Warmer Drawer:

1. Align the glide Iatcheson both sidesof the drawer with the slots on the drawer.

2. Pushthe drawer back in.

Warmer Drawer

Electrical Shock Hazard
can occur and result in
serious injury or death.

Disconnect appliance from electric
power before cleaning and servicing

the warmer drawer.

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Avoid Service Checklist Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The

list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship

or materials in this appliance.

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Drawer isnot level.

Cannot move appliance easily.
Appliance must be accessible for

service.

Warmer drawer does not operate.

Poor installation. Place a level on the cutout bottom. Make sure bottom is level.

Besure cutout bottom is strong and stable enough to adequately support drawer

(and wall oven, if applicable).

Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make
appliance accessible.

Make sure cord/plug isplugged tightly into outlet.

Service wiring isnot complete. Contact your dealer, installing agent or authorized
servicer.

Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for

service.

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER.

IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

_l_i'_V_'_H_ll_[elFOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

GENERALINFORMATION

The Warm & Serve Drawer can be used:

• As a stand alone appliance

• As a combination Warm & ServeDrawer with a 30" (76 cm) built-in oven mounted above

IMPORTANT: The warmer drawer must be installed on a leveled surface from left to right, rear to front.

Warm & Serve Drawer Dimensions

NOTE: A 60" (152 cm) long cable is supplied with the

Warm & Serve Drawer.

Stand Alone Installation

_-- Warm & Selve Drawer cutout

IMPORTANT: The Warm & Serve Drawer runs off a

single phase three-wire 120 volt, 60 hertz, AC only
electrical supply with ground.

Combination Warm & Serve Drawer/

30" (76 cm) Built=in Oven Installation

i

F ,

i

B

9 7/8"(25 cm) 30" (76,2 cm) 24 5/8"(62,5 cm)

(72,4 cm) 24_'(81 cm)

8 %"(21,9 cm) 28 3/4"(73 cm)

Min. 38 W' (97,8 cm) 28 1/2" (72,4 cm) 24_'(61cm)
Max. 39" (99,1 cm) 28 3/4"(73 cm)

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Important Notes to the Installer

1. Read all instructions contained in these installation
instructions before installing appliance.

2. Remove all packing materiat from appliance before
connecting the electrical supply.

3. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

4. Besure to leavethese instructions with the consumer.

Important Note to the Consumer

Keep these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

• Be sure your appliance is installed and plugged
into a 120 Volt grounded outlet.

• This appliance must be electrically grounded in

accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/

NFPA No. 70--latest edition in the United States,

or CSA C22.1, Part 1 in Canada, and local code

requirements.

Tools You Will Need

Phillips® Screwdriver
Pencil

Ruler or Tape Measure and Straight-edge
Hand Saw or Saber Saw

Spirit Level

Warm & Serve Drawer Installation

1. Remove the 2 support brackets attached by 2 screws
to the top of drawer (see Figure 1). Discard these 2
screws. These brackets are required only if drawer is

to be combined with a 30"(76 cm) built-in oven

mounted above.

Go to step 2 if warmer drawer is installed under

a 30" (76 cm) electric wall oven.

If drawer is to be used as a stand alone drawer,
discard support brackets and go to step 3.

2.

Insert support bracket tabs in the locating slots on
top of warmer drawer. Use the 4 screws removed
from sides of warmer drawer to secure support

brackets to drawer housing (see Figure 1).

Removebrackets

Mounting

Warm & Serve.

Drawer

Reuse4

mountings crews

Figure 1

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NOTE: For stand-alone installation, the base must be 4.
capable of supporting 100 Ibs. (45 kg). For a

combination Warm & Serve Drawer and bulk-in oven
installation, the base must be capable of supporting 250 5.

Ibs. (114 kg).

3.

Remove the 2 locking plates and 6 screws included
in literature package. Mount the locking plates on
each side of cabinet opening, along inside of cutout,
as shown in Figure 2. Center hole must be 7-5/8"
(19,4 cm) from cutout bottom to line up with holes
in warmer drawer housing. Use the 2 black screws to
fasten each locking plate to the cabinet.

7-5/8"

(19.4 cm)

Figure 2

Slide drawer into cutout opening until front frame of
drawer is flush against cabinet. Be careful not to
pinch electrical cord.
Open drawer and secure housing to locking plates
using the 2 nickel-plated screws supplied. Drive

screws from inside drawer into middle hole in each
locking plate (see Figure 3). Do not overtighten

screws.

Figure 3

6.

The 60" (152 cm) appliance power cord can now be

connected into the 120 Volt outlet.

7.

Proceed with mounting builtqn oven above the
drawer (if applicable). Follow installation instructions
provided with builtqn oven. Make sure to use anti4ip
brackets supplied with the builtqn oven.

NOTE: Use a piece of cardboard to protect warmer
drawer frame and prevent scratching when installing

walt oven over warmer drawer.

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