Frigidaire PLEW30S3FCB, PLEW30S3FCA, PLEW27S3FCA Owner’s Manual

Warm Serve
Welcome .................................. 2
important Safety instructions ... 3-4
Before Setting
Control ..................................... 4
Setting Control ........................ 5
Care & Cleaning ................... 6-7
Before You Call
Solutions to
Common Problems .............................. 7
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Congratulations on your purchase of a new appliance! At Electrolux 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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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructionsgiven.
This symbol wil! help alert you to situations that maY Cause seiious bodily harm, death or property damage
_ This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance. 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 propedy 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 a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the drawer atthe circuit breaker or fuse box
in case of an emergency.
User Servicing--Do 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 risk of personal injuryand 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.
To reduce the
,_All Warm and
Serve Drawer can tip.
Injuryto persons could result.
Install anti-tip device packed
with warmer drawer.
See installation instructions.
Do not use the warmer drawer for storage.
risk of tipping of the Warm & Serve Drawer, the drawer must
be secured by properly installed anti-tip locking plates provided with the drawer. To check if the
locking plates are installed
properly, grasp the handle of the open drawer and see if the
drawer will slide out of the opening. Refer to the installation
instructions for proper locking
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 Appliance--Flammable materials should not be stored in the drawer. 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 warmer drawer. Flammable materials may explode and result infire or propertydamage.
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 NOT TOUCH INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 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 Apparel--Loose=fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not letclothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
Use Only Dry Potholders--Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not
let the 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 the container to burst and result in
injury.
IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the warmer drawer during a power failure. Ifthe 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 could spoil.
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR WARM & SERVE DRAWER
Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line
warmer 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 CareWhen Opening Warmer Drawer--Stand to the side of the unit when opening the door of a hot drawer. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food
inthe warmer drawer.
Placement ofWarmer Drawer Racks--Always place rack
in desired location while drawer is cool. If rack must be
moved while hot, use extreme caution. Use potholders and
grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let
potholders contact the hot element or interiorof 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. Be aware 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 control
Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions Set the warmer drawer rack in the vertical position as shown below.
The rack can be used in 2 ways:
In the 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, rolls or pastries and dinner plates).
Upright Position
Downward Position
Usethewarmerdrawerto keephot
foodshotsuchas:vegetables,gravies,
meats,casseroles,biscuitsandrolls, pastriesandheateddinnerplates.
To Operate the Warmer Drawer The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food
in the warmer drawer.
Thewarmerdrawerisequippedwitha catchwhichmayrequireasmallamount
offorcewhenopeningandclosingthe drawer.
LO
WARM&SERVE
DRAWER
WarmerDrawerRecommended
FoodSettings Chart
Food item Setting Bacon Hi
Biscuits MED
Casseroles MED
Eggs MED Empty Dinner Plates LO
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
All food placed in the warmer drawer should be covered with a lid oraluminum 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.
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for
use in the warmer drawer.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot.
Indicator Light The indicator light is located above the thermostat control knob. Itturns on when the control is set, and stays on until the control is turned 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.
1. To set the thermostat, push in and turn the knob to the desired setting.
2. For best 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 minutes, and the HI setting in about 18 minutes.
3. When done, turn the thermostat control to OFF.
Temperature Selection
Refer tothe chart in the side column for recommended settings. Ifa particular food
is not listed, start with the medium setting. If more crispness is desired, 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), use the 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.
oven
Surfaces HowtoClean Vinyl Usehot,soapywaterandacloth.Drywitha cleancloth.
Plastic ControlKnobs,ControlPanel
EasyCareTM Stainless
Steel (some models) Front Panel
Porcelain Enamel Drawer Liner, Body Parts and
Drawer Cavity
Warmer Drawer Rack
Toremovecontrolknob,turntotheOFFposition;graspfirmlyandpullstraightoffthe shaft.Cleanwithaclothsoakedinsoapywater.Rinsewithacleanwaterandadishcloth. Besuretosqueezeexcesswaterfromtheclothbeforewipingthepanel;especiallywhen wipingaroundthecontrols.Excesswaterinoraroundthecontrolsmaycausedamage totheappliance.Toreplaceknobaftercleaning,lineuptheflatsidesofboththeknob andtheshaft;thenpushtheknobintoplace.
Your appliance finish is made with Easy CareTM Stainless Steel (some models). Clean the stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth. DO NOT use ANY store bought cleaners like Stainless Steel cleaners or any other types of cleaners containing any abrasive, chlorides, chlorines or ammonia. It is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar.
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution ofclear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia- soaked paper towel for30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners.
The rack may be removed for cleaning. Clean by using amild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry.
Turnthewarmerdrawer
controlknobtoOFFbeforeremovingthe drawer.DONOTtouchthe warmer
drawerelement.Theelementmaystill behotenoughtocauseburns,evenifit
isdarkincolor.
LeftGlide
Pulluplatch
withfinger
ToRemove and Replace Warmer Drawer
To Remove Warmer Drawer:
1. _Turn power off before removing the warmerdrawer.
2. Open the drawer to the fully opened position.
3. Locate the latches on both sides of the warmer drawer.
4. Pull up on the left glide latch and push down on the right glide latch.
5. Pull the drawer away from the appliance.
6. To clean warmer drawer, gently scour with a soapy scouring pad, this will
remove most spots. Rinse with 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. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Remove all cleaners orthe porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
To Replace Warmer Drawer:
1. Align the glide latches on both sides of the drawerwith the slots on the drawer.
2. Push the drawer back into the appliance.
Electrical Shock Hazard can occur and result
in serious injury or death. Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer.
Pushdownlatch RightGlide withfinger
WarmerDrawer
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Solutions to Common Problems
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Drawer is not JeveL Poor installation. Place a level on the cutout bottom. Make sure bottom is level.
Be sure cutout bottom is strong and stable enough to adequately support drawer (and wall oven, if applicable).
Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for
service.
Warmer drawer does not operate. Make sure cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet.
Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.
Service wiring is not complete. Contact your dealer, installing agent orauthorized servicer.
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Warm & Serve Drawer is protected by this warranty
WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED THE CONSUMER WILL BE
PERIOD SERVICERS WE WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR:
FULLONE-YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL WARRANTY purchase date. appliance which prove to be defective in materials or RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.*
MMEEDWARRANTY Time periods listed above. All of the provisions of the full and limited warranties above Costsofthetechnician'straveltothe homeandanycosts (Applicable to the and the exclusionslisted below apply, for pickupand deliveryof theappliancerequiredbecause StateofAlaska) of service.
In the U.S.A., your appliance iswarranted by Electrolux Home Products, Inc. InCanada, your appliance iswarranted by Electrolux Canada Corp. We authorize no person to change or to add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed
by us or an authorized servicer.
workmanship.
*NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES
OFTHECONSUMER
EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover the following:
IFYOUNEED
SERVICE
This warrantyonly applies in the 50 states of the U.S.A., Puerto Rico,and Canada. Productfeatures or specificationsas describedor illustratedare subjectto change without notice. All warranties are made by ElectroluxHome Products, Inc. or Electrolux Canada Corp.
USA
800°944°9044
Electrolux Home Products, Inc. P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917
This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below:
1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.
2. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes.
3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring.
4. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc., which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory.
5. Damages to finish after installation.
6. Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features).
1. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OFTHIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitatio_ or exclusion may not apply to you.
2. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material, or for appliances not in ordinary household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.
3. Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Electrolux Home Products, inc., Electrolux Canada Corp., or their authorized servicers; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts; obtained from persons other
than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of God.
4. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined.
Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. This
written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux Home Products, Inc. or Electrolux Canada Corp.
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Canada 866_294og911 (English or French) Electrolux Canada Corp. 6150 McLaughlin Road
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada LSR 4C2
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