Frigidaire FFGH3051VSB gas range User Manual

All about the

Use & Care

of your

www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

Gas Range

A13080802 Rev A (March 2019)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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

Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Need Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Oven Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Questions?

For toll-free telephone support in the U.S.

and Canada call

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Product Registration

Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our

ability to serve you. You can register online at

http://www.frigidaire.com or by dropping your Product

Registration Card in the mail.

Record model & serial numbers here

Purchase Date

Frigidaire model number

Frigidaire serial number

Serial Plate Location

Serial plate location: open lower oven drawer (some

models) or storage drawer (some models).

PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION

Thank you for choosing Frigidaire.

Important: This Use and Care Guide is part of our commit-

ment to customer satisfaction and product quality

throughout the service life of your new appliance. We view

your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure

our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to

record important product information.

Need Help?

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Before you call for service, there are a few things you can

do to help us serve you better.

Read this Use & Care Manual

This manual contains instructions to help you use and

maintain your range properly.

If You Received a Damaged Range...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the

range.

Save Time and Money

Check the section title “Before You Call”. This section helps

step you through some common problems that might occur.

If you do need service, help is only a phone call away. Call

Frigidaire Customer Services at 1-800-944-9044.

Save these instructions for future use.

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

This manual contains important safety symbols

and instructions. Please pay attention to these

symbols and follow all instructions given.

Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance

until you have read the safety precautions in this

manual. Safety items throughout this manual are

labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement

based on the risk type.

Warnings and important instructions appearing in

this guide are not meant to cover all possible

conditions and situations that may occur.

Common sense, caution, and care must be

exercised with installing, maintaining, or operating

your appliance.

DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to

alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol

to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in death or

serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or

moderate injury.

Indicates installation, operation, maintenance,

or valuable information that is not hazard

related.

Indicates a short, informal reference –

something written down to assist the memory or

for future reference.

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

NOTE

If the information in this manual

is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may

result causing property damage, personal

injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use

gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appli-

ance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch.

• Do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor's phone. Follow the gas

supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by

a qualified installer, servicer, or the gas

supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Save these instructions for future use.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below instruc-

tions and precautions for unpacking, installing,

and servicing your appliance:

Remove all tape and packaging before using the

appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags

after unpacking the appliance. Never allow

children to play with packaging material. Do not

remove the wiring label and other literature

attached to the appliance. Do not remove model/

serial number plate.

Cold temperatures can damage the electronic

control. When using this appliance for the first

time, or when the appliance has not been used

for an extended period of time, be sure the

appliance has been in temperatures above 32ºF

(0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on the

power to the appliance.

Never modify or alter the construction of the

appliance by removing the leveling legs, panels,

wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other

part of the appliance.

Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire

extinguisher available, visible, and easily acces-

sible located near the appliance.

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

• A child or adult can tip

the range and be killed.

• Verify the anti-tip device

has been installed to floor

or wall.

• Ensure the anti-tip device is

re-engaged to floor or wall when the

range is moved.

• Do not operate the range without the

anti-tip device in place and engaged.

• Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death or serious burns to

children and adults.

Range

leveling

leg

Anti-tip

bracket

To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed

properly, use both arms to grasp the rear edge

of the range back. Carefully attempt to tilt

range forward. When properly installed, the

range should not tilt forward.

Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instruc-

tions supplied with your range for proper

installation.

Air curtain or other overhead range hoods which

operate by blowing a downward air flow onto a

range or cooktop, shall not be used in conjunc-

tion with gas ranges or cooktops other than

when the range or cooktop and hood have been

designed, tested, and listed by an independent

test laboratory for use in combination with each

other.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Save these instructions for future use.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a qualified

technician. In the United States, install in accor-

dance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI

Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest edition and National

Electrical Code NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and

local electrical code requirements. In Canada,

install in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and

CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,

Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest editions

and local electrical code requirements. Install only

per installation instructions provided in the litera-

ture package for this appliance.

For personal safety, this appliance must be

properly grounded. For maximum safety, the

power cord must be securely connected to an

electrical outlet or junction box that is the correct

voltage, is correctly polarized and properly

grounded, and protected by a circuit breaker in

accordance with local codes.

It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to

have the appropriate outlet or junction box with

the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle

installed by a qualified electrician. It is the respon-

sibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a

qualified installer to assure that the electrical

installation is adequate and is in conformance

with all local codes and ordinances.

This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong

grounding plug for your protection against shock

hazard and should be plugged directly into a

properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or

remove the grounding prong from this plug.

For personal safety, the appliance must be

properly grounded. For maximum safety, the

power cord must be plugged into an electrical

outlet that is correctly polarized and properly

grounded.

If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available

outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the

consumer to have it replaced with a properly

grounded 3-prong wall receptacle, installed by a

qualified technician.

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to

follow this warning may cause serious injury,

fire, or death.

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use

an adapter plug, use an extension cord, or

remove grounding prong from the power cord.

Failure to follow this warning may cause serious

injury, fire, or death.

WARNING

Do not cut, remove, or

bypass the grounding

plug under any

circumstances.

Grounding type

wall receptacle

Power supply cord

with 3-prong

grounding plug

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Save these instructions for future use.

Conversion to (L.P.) Gas

This appliance allows for conversion to Liquefied

Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.

If L.P. conversion is needed, contact your local

L.P. Gas provider for assistance.

See the installation instructions packaged with

this appliance for complete installation and

grounding instructions.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE

APPLIANCE

Personal injury or death from electrical shock

may occur if the conversion to L.P. gas is not

made by a qualified installer or electrician. Any

additions, changes or conversions required in

order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the

application needs must be made by a qualified

technician.

Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable

materials should not be stored in an oven or

microwave, near surface burners or elements,

or in the storage or warmer drawer (if

equipped). This includes paper, plastic, and

cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware,

and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not

store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or

near the appliance.

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, including the storage drawer, lower

broiler drawer, warmer drawer, or lower double

oven.

WARNING

Do not store items of interest to children in the

cabinets above the appliance or on the back-

guards of ranges. Children climbing on or near

the appliance to reach items could be seriously

injured.

Do not allow children to climb or play around the

appliance. The weight of a child on an open

over door may cause the appliance to tip,

resulting in serious burns or other injury. An

open drawer when hot may cause burns.

Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or

drawers of this appliance can result in serious

injuries and also cause damage to the appli-

ance.

Never cover any slots, holes or passages in the

oven bottom or cover and entire rack with

materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so

blocks air flow through the oven and may cause

carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil

linings may also trap heat, causing a fire

hazard.

Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if equipped)

for storage.

Never use your appliance as a space heater to

heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in

carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of

the appliance.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Save these instructions for future use.

IIMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR GAS COOKTOP

Know which knob or key controls each surface

heating area. Place cookware with food on the

cooking area before turning it on. Turn the

cooking area off before removing the cookware.

Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped

with one or more surface units of different sizes.

Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the

surface unit heating element. The use of under-

sized cookware may expose a portion of the

flame to direct contact and may result in the

ignition of clothing or other items. Using the

proper cookware on the cooking areas will

improve efficiency.

Always turn knob to the full LITE position when

igniting top burners. Visually check that burner

has lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not

extend beyond the edge of the utensil.

When heating fat or grease, watch it closely.

Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot.

Do not use water or flour on grease fires.

Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or

foam-type extinguisher. Cover the fire with a

pan lid or use baking soda.

Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders

on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.

Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas.

Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.

Do not heat unopened food containers - Build-

up of pressure may cause container to burst

and result in injury.

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 surfaces.

Do not touch surface burners or elements,

areas near these burners or elements, interior

surfaces of the oven, or the warmer drawer (if

equipped). Surface burners and elements may

be hot even though they appear cool. Areas

near surface burners and elements 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 are cool. These areas may include the

cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent

areas, oven door, and oven window.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to operate the appliance during

a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off

the appliance. If the appliance is not turned off

and the power resumes, electric surface

elements may resume operation when power is

restored. Once the power resumes, reset the

clock and the oven function.

Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust flame size so

it does not extend beyond the edge of the

utensil. The use of undersized utensils will

expose 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.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Save these instructions for future use.

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

burners.

Never leave surface burners unattended at high

heat settings — Boil overs cause smoking and

greasy spill overs that may ignite, or a pan that

has boiled dry may melt.

Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain types of

glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or

other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top

service without breaking due to the sudden

change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s

recommendations for cook top use.

When you are flaming foods under a ventilating

hood, turn the fan on.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR OVEN

Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, after-

market oven liners, or any other materials or

devices to line oven bottom, oven racks, or any

other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum as

recommended for baking, such as lining

cookware or as a cover placed on food. Any other

use of protective liners or aluminum foil may

result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short

circuit.

Use care when opening oven door, lower oven

door, or warmer drawer (some models). 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 replace food in the oven.

Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Touching

surfaces in this area when the oven is on may

cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heat-

sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These

items can melt or ignite.

Placement of oven racks - Always place oven

racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack

must be moved while oven is hot, do not let

potholder contact hot burner or element in oven.

Use potholders and grasp the rack with both

hands to reposition. Remove all cookware and

utensils before moving the rack.

Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Broiler

pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away

from the high heat of the broiler. Do not cover the

broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and

grease could ignite.

Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always

cook in proper cookware and always use the

oven racks.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING

YOUR APPLIANCE

Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts

free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow

grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan

could catch fire.

Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended

directions for use of kitchen cleaners and

aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from

cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing

damage and injury.

Clean ventilating hoods frequently - Grease

should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or

filter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for

cleaning vent hoods.

Before manually cleaning any part of the appli-

ance, be sure all controls are turned off and the

appliance is cool. Cleaning a hot appliance can

cause burns.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Save these instructions for future use.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE

AND MAINTENANCE

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. This reduces the risk of

personal injury and damage to the appliance.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service

agent, or manufacturer about problems or condi-

tions you do not understand.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified techni-

cian and an authorized repair service. Know how

to disconnect the power to the appliance at the

circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emer-

gency.

Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it

is to be stored or discarded.

Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp

cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break.

Handle halogen lights (if equipped) with paper

towels or soft gloves. Disconnect the appliance or

shut off the power to the appliance before

removing and replacing the bulb.

California Residents: for cancer and reproductive

harm information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

WARNING

Bakeware

The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.

Material Attributes Recommendation

Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated

bakeware is the best for even heating.

It is suitable for all baked goods.

Recommended cooking temperatures and

times are based on shiny metal bakeware.

Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny

bakeware.

Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F

(13-14° C) when using dark bakeware.

Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than

shiny bakeware.

Glass is convenient, as the same piece

of bakeware can be used for cooking,

serving, and storing food.

Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F

(13-14° C) when using glass bakeware.

Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler than

shiny bakeware.

Insulated bakeware is designed for

baking in gas ovens.

Increase the cooking temperature by 25° F

(13-14° C) when using insulated bakeware.

COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

Cooking Conditions

Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.

Condition Attributes Recommendation

Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored,

cooking times may need to be reduced

slightly.

If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook

time in the recipe or packaging.

If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to

maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging.

High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is lower.

Water boils at a lower temperature, and

liquids evaporate faster.

Foods may take longer to bake.

Doughs may rise faster.

Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as

needed.

Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes.

Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes to reduce

evaporation.

Increase bake time or oven temperature.

Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in

recipe. Reduce rising time or punch down dough and

allow it to rise twice.

Cooking Results

Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like.

Result Recommendation

Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.

Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.

Cooking Tips

Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.

Cooking Tips

Baking

Rack placement Follow the instructions in “Oven Control Features” on starting on page 20.

When using only one rack, place the rack so the food is in the center of the oven.

Preheat Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. Insert food

immediately after the beep.

Checking food Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may reduce baking perfor-

mance.

Food placement Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation.

COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

Broiling / Roasting

Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from

the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the

insert helps prevent grease splatters.

If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from

www.frigidaire.com.

Cooking Tips

Assembly of the burner caps

Make sure that all of the surface burner caps and surface

burner grates are installed correctly and at the correct loca-

tions.

1. Remove all packing material from the cooktop area.

2. Make sure burner head and caps are properly placed

on the surface burners.

Important: The burner head has a hole which fits over the

ignitor. Make sure the head fits snugly before placing the

burner caps.

Note: Unpack the burner grates and position them on the

cooktop after the burner heads and caps are properly

installed.

On round-style burners, the burner cap lip (

Figure 1) should

fit snug into the center of the burner head and rest level.

Refer to Figure 2 for correct and incorrect burner cap place-

ment.

Figure 2: Proper burner cap placement

Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the

burner cap from side to side (Figure 3) to be sure it is

centered and firmly seated.

Figure 3: Gently move cap for proper placement

Figure 1: Burner cap (A) burner head (B) ignitor (C)

orifice (D)

• Do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any

other material to enter the gas orifice holder opening.

• Always keep the burner caps and burner heads in

place whenever the surface burners are in use.

• Never place flammable items on the cooktop.

Please note that the burner cap should not move off the

center of the burner head when sliding from side to side.

• Check and be sure that all oval-style burner caps

(some models) are correctly in place on oval burner

heads.

• Do not use the surface burners without the burner

caps and heads properly installed. Improperly seated

burner caps and heads may prevent burners from

lighting or cause uneven flame and heating.

• Missing pieces or improper installation may lead to

spills, burns, or damage to your range and cookware.

• Never place flammable items on the cooktop.

CAUTION

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Install burner grates

To install burner grates, place the grates flat-side down and

align them into the cooktop recess.

Figure 4: Proper grate installation

Using Proper Cookware

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of

the cookware (See

Figure 5). Cookware should have flat

bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface

heating element (See Figure 6).

• Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on

the cooktop before using the surface burners

(Figure 4). The grates are designed to rest inside the

recess on the cooktop.

• Grates should rest flush against each other and

against the sides of the recess.

• Do not line the area underneath the grates or any part

of the cooktop with aluminum foil or with any other

lining.

IMPORTANT

The size and type of cook-

ware used will influence the

heat setting needed for best

cooking results. Be sure to fol-

low the recommendations for

using proper cookware as

illustrated in Figure 5 and

Figure 6.

Figure 5: Testing cookware

Figure 6: Proper cookware

• Flat bottom and straight

sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

• Weight of handle does

not tilt pan. Pan is well

balanced.

• Pan sizes match the

amount of food to be

prepared.

• Made of material that

conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

• Curved and warped pan

bottoms.

• Pan overhangs grate by

more than 1” (2.5 cm).

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Flame extends beyond pan.

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Cookware Material Types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly

heat is transferred from the surface burner to the pan

bottom. The most popular materials available are:

• Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of

food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum

cookware resists staining and pitting).

• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily

(See Aluminum).

• Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking

results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

•Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor that retains heat very

well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is

reached.

• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics

will vary depending on base material.

•Glass - Slow heat conductor.

Gas surface burner types

The cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with

different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quickly and in

large amounts increases as the burner size increases.

• Small burners are best used for low-flame heating of

small amounts of food.

• Standard burners can be used for most surface cooking

needs.

• The largest burner is best used for bringing large quan-

tities of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when

preparing larger quantities of food. The large burner is

located at the right front position on the cooktop.

Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable

for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a

burner and set the flame size appropriately for the pan.

Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the

pan.

Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and

pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrappings on

the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or

ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch

fire if placed too close to the range cooktop.

Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt

on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may

damage the cooktop.

Do not straddle cookware over two burner areas unless

the cookware is specifically designed for that purpose.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

Setting surface controls

The ability to heat food quickly and in large volumes

increases as the burner size increases. Your gas appliance

may be equipped with many different sized surface burners.

It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the

amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner

and flame size appropriate for the cookware size.

• The standard size burner or burners may be used for

most surface cooking needs.

• Small burners are best used for low-flame heating of

small amounts of food.

• Large burners are best for bringing large quantities of

liquid to temperature or heating larger quantities of

food.

Setting a surface burner:

1. Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate.

Be sure the cooking utensil rests stable on the burner

grate.

2. Push the burner’s surface control knob in and turn

counterclockwise out of the OFF position (

Figure 7).

3. Release the surface control knob and rotate to the LITE

position ( ). Visually check that the burner has a

steady gas flame.

4. Once the surface burner has a flame, push the surface

control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired

flame size setting. Adjust the flame as needed using the

knob markings.

• NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over two

different surface cooking areas at the same time

unless the cookware is specifically designed for the

purpose.

• DO NOT cook with a surface control knob left in the

lite position ( ). The electronic ignitor will continue to

spark. Turn the control knob out of the lite position

and adjust the flame size.

• Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material that can

melt on the range cooktop. If items melt, they may

permanently damage the appearance of the cooktop.

IMPORTANT

Do not place flammable items such as plastic wrappings,

spoon holders, or plastic salt and pepper shakers on the

cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or

ignite. Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch

fire if placed too close to the surface burners.

Figure 7: Surface control knob

• When setting a surface control knob to the lite

position, all of the electronic surface ignitors will spark

at the same time. However, only the surface burner

you are setting will ignite.

• In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface

burners may be lit manually. To light a surface burner,

hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn

the surface control knob to lite. Once the burner

ignites, push in and turn knob out of lite then to the

desired flame setting. Use caution when lighting

surface burners manually.

CAUTION

NOTE

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Set proper burner flame size

The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjust-

ment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a

well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and

sharp. Adjust or clean the burner if flame is yellow-orange.

For most cooking: start on the highest setting and then

turn to a lower setting to complete the process. Use the

recommendations below as a guide for determining proper

flame size for various types of cooking (

Figure 9).

For deep fat frying: use a thermometer and adjust the

surface knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will

absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food

will brown so quickly that the center will be under-cooked.

Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the

food will neither brown nor cook properly.

Figure 8: Flame settings

Flame size Type of cooking

High flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil;

pan broiling

Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces,

gravies; steaming

Low flame Keep foods cooking; poaching; stewing

These settings are based on medium-weight metal or

aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using

other types of pans.

Figure 9: Recommended flame settings for cooking

Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the

cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and

increases your risk of being burned by the flame

(Figure 8).

CAUTION

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Home Canning

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when

home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA

(United States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be

sure to read all the information they have available as well

as follow their recommendations for home canning proce

dures.

• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges

that radiate from the bottom center when home

canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom

surface is flat. Use a straight-edge to check canner

bottom.

• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed

1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.

• It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on

electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center

canners on the burner grates.

• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more

quickly.

• Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the

water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to

lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.

• 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.

• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.

• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high

heat for an extended amount of time.

Oven Vent Location

The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on,

warm air is released through the vent. This venting is

necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good

baking results. Do not block oven vent. Never close off the

openings with aluminium foil or any other material. Steam or

moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is normal.

Types of oven racks

• Flat oven racks may be used for all cooking needs and

may be placed in most oven rack positions.

Removing, replacing, and arranging flat oven

racks

Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool.

To remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it

reaches the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly

and slide out.

To replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on

both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward

slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure

oven racks are level before using.

Figure 10: Oven vent

Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil or any

other material or liners to line the oven bottom, walls,

racks or any other part of the range. Doing so will alter the

heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and

possibly cause permanent damage to the oven interior.

Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of

electric shock or fire.

• Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the

oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven exterior,

oven racks, and cooktop will become very hot which

can cause burns.

• To prevent possible damage to the oven, do not

attempt to close the oven door until all the oven racks

are fully positioned back inside the oven cavity.

WARNING

CAUTION

Figure 11: Oven rack types

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oven rack

BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Oven Control Features

1. Control Lock - Use to lock all oven controls.

2. Bake - Use to select bake feature.

3. Broil - Use to set Broil feature.

4. Oven Light - Use to turn on oven light when checking

on food. Turns on when the oven door is open.

5. Steam Clean - Use with arrow keys to set steam clean

cycle for cleaning light soils from oven cavity.

6. Set Clock - Use with arrow keys to set the time of day.

7. Oven on indicator light - Glows each time the oven

turns on to maintain the set oven temperature.

8. Preheat light - The preheat light will glow when the

oven is preheating.

9. Up and Down arrows - Use with the control keys to set

oven temperature, bake time, start time, clean time, and

setting or adjusting the clock and minute timer.

10. Timer on-off - Use to set or cancel the minute timer.

11. Bake Time - Enters the length of baking time desired.

12. OFF - Use to clear any feature except the time of day

and minute timer.

13. Start Time - Used with Bake to set a delayed starting

time.

Table 1: Minimum and Maximum settings

Feature Mode Min Temp/Time Max Temp/Time

Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (287°C)

Broil LO 400°F

(205°C)

HI 550°F

(287°C)

Timer 12 Hr. 0:01 Min. 11:59 Hr./Min.

Clock Time 12 Hr. 1:00 Hr./Min. 12:59 Hr./Min.

Bake Time 12 Hr. 0:01 Min 5:59 Hr./Min.

Steam Clean 30 minutes

Note: An entry acceptance tone (1beep) will sound each time a

key is touched (the oven lock key is delayed 3 seconds). An

entry error tone (3 short beeps) will sound if the entry of the

temperature or time is below the minimum or above the

maximum settings for the feature.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting the Clock

When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power

supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display

will flash 12:00. It is recommended to always set the clock

for the correct time of day before using the appliance.

To set the clock:

1. Press Set Clock once (do not hold clock key down).

2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold or until

the correct time of day appears in the display.

Temperature display (Fahrenheit/Celsius)

The electronic oven control is set to operate in Fahrenheit

(°F) at the factory. The oven may be programmed for any

temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C).

To change the temperature to Celsius (°C) or from °C to

°F:

1. Press Broil. — — appears in the display.

2. Press and hold until HI appears in the display.

3. Press and hold Broil until °F or °C appears in the display.

4. Press or to change °F to °C or °C to °F. To

accept the change, wait 6 seconds.

Setting Oven Lock

The control can be programmed to lockout the oven control

keys.

To activate the oven lockout features:

1. Press and hold the lock key for 3 seconds. Once the

controls are locked the with a lock icon will appear in the

display.

To cancel the oven lockout feature:

1. Press and hold the lock key for 3 seconds.

1. When the lock icon no longer displays, the oven control

keypad will be available for use.

Important: If a control key is pressed when oven lockout is

active, the control will triple beep indicating the key action is

not available when the oven lockout feature is active.

Setting the minute timer

1. Press Timer on-off.

2. Press to increase time in one-minute increments.

Press and hold to increase time in 10-minute

increments. The timer can be set for any amount of time

from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

3. When the desired time appears in the display, release

the . The timer will begin to countdown in about 5

seconds.

4. To turn the timer off at any time Press Timer on-off.

5. When the set time ends, the timer will beep three times

and will continue to beep three times every minute until

Timer on-off is pressed.

To change the timer while it is in use:

While the timer is active and shows in the display, press and

hold or to increase or decrease the time

remaining.

To cancel the minute timer before the set time has run

out:

• Press Timer on-off once.

The minute timer will not start or stop the cooking

process. The minute timer can be used alone or while

using any of the other oven features. If another feature is

active when the minute timer is active, the minute timer

will show in the display. To view information about other

active features, press the key for that feature.

NOTE

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting a silent control panel

When selecting a function, an audible tone is heard each

time a key is pressed. If desired, the control can be

programmed for silent operation.

To set the controls for silent operation:

1. Press and hold Start Time for 6 seconds. The control

will beep once and release the key.

2. The controls are now set for silent operation.

To return to non-silent operation:

1. Press and hold Start Time again for 6 seconds until the

control beeps once and release the key.

2. The control is now set for audible operation.

Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-

hour energy saving feature

The oven control has a built-in 12-hour energy saving

feature that will shut off the oven if the oven is left on for

more than 12 hours. The oven control can be programmed

to override this feature for continuous baking.

To change the continuous bake setting:

1. Press and hold Timer on-off for 6 seconds until a tone

sounds. — — hr will appear in the display for contin-

uous cooking. The current time of day will return to the

display.

2. To cancel the continuous bake setting, press Timer on-

off and hold for 6 seconds until a tone sounds. 12 hr

will appear in display indicating that the control has

returned to the 12-hour energy saving feature.

Operating oven light

The interior oven light will automatically turn on

when the oven door is opened. Press the oven light key

located on the control panel to turn the interior oven light

on and off whenever the oven door is closed.

Important: For best baking results, do not leave oven light

on while baking.

The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of

the oven interior. To change the interior oven light, see

“Changing the oven light” in the Care & cleaning section.

Changing to continuous bake or 12 hour mode does not

change how the cooktop controls operate.

IMPORTANT

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting Bake

The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature

from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). The factory preset

automatic bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).

The oven indicator light will turn on when first set to bake

while the oven is heating. When the set temperature is

reached the oven control will beep once indicating the oven

if fully preheated and time to place food in the oven. The

indicator light will cycle on and off as the oven maintains the

set temperature.

For best bake results:

• Fully preheat the oven before baking.

• When baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits, and

breads using a single rack place rack in position 3.

• When using any single rack for items like frozen pies,

angel food cake, breads, and casseroles, use rack

position 3.

• For best results when baking cakes using two oven

racks, place racks in positions 3 and 5 (See

Figure 13).

• When baking cakes using two oven racks, position

cookware as shown in

Figure 12. Allow at least 2 inches

(5 cm) of space between cookware for proper air circu-

lation.

• Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny

bakeware, resulting in dark or overbrowned foods. It

may be necessary to reduce oven temperature or cook

time to prevent overbrowning of some foods.

• Dark pans are recommended for pies; shiny pans are

recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.

• Do not open oven door often. Opening the door will

reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase

cook time..

To set Bake:

1. Press Bake. — — — appears in the display.

2. Within 5 seconds, press or . The display

will show 350°F (177°C). The temperature can then be

adjusted in 5°F (1°C) increments.

3. When a key is released, the oven will begin heating to

the selected temperature. When the oven reaches the

set temperature, the preheat indicator light will turn off

and the control will beep three times.

4. To cancel the baking function, press OFF.

To change oven temperature after bake has started:

1. Press Bake.

Press or to increase or decrease to a new

temperature. The oven indicator light on the electronic

display will turn on and off when using the bake feature and

during preheat. This is normal and indicates that the oven is

cycling to maintain the selected baking temperature. To

cancel baking press OFF.

Figure 12: Pan positions two rack baking

Figure 13: Rack positions

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting Bake Time

The Bake Time key sets the amount of time needed for

baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop auto-

matically after the set bake time ends.

To program the oven to begin baking immediately and

to shut off automatically (timed bake):

1. Be sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.

2. Place the food in the oven.

3. Press Bake. — — — ° appears in the display.

4. Within 5 seconds, press or . The display

will show 350°F (177°C). The temperature can then be

adjusted in 5°F (1°C) increments,

5. Press Bake Time.0:00 will appear in the display.

6. Press or until the desired baking time

appears in the display.

7. The oven will turn on and begin heating.

When the set bake time runs out:

1. End will appear in the display, and the oven will shut off

automatically.

2. The control will beep three times every 60 seconds as a

reminder until OFF is pressed.

Setting Start Time (delayed start)

Use the Start Time key to delay the starting time (delayed

timed bake). The oven will turn on at a later time and stop

automatically after the set bake time ends.

To program oven for a delayed start time and to shut-off

automatically:

1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.

2. Place food in the oven.

3. Press Bake. — — — ° appears in the display. Within 5

seconds, press or . The display will show

350°F (177°C). The temperature can then be adjusted

in 5°F (1°C) increments.

4. Press Bake Time. 0:00 will appear in the display.

5. Press or until desired baking time appears.

6. Press Start Time. The time of day will appear in the

display.

7. Press or until the desired start time

appears in the display.

8. Once the controls are set, the control calculates the

time when baking will stop. The oven will turn on at the

delayed start time and begin heating.

To change the oven temperature (or bake time) after

baking has started:

1. Press the function you want to change.

2. Press or to adjust the setting.

Bake Time will not operate when using the broil feature.

Once the controls are set, the oven will come on and

begin heating to the selected baking temperature. The

oven temperature (or time of day) will show in the display.

NOTE

Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for more than

one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in

food poisoning or sickness.

During a delayed timed bake, the preheat indicator light

will not function until the set time to start cooking is

reached.

CAUTION

NOTE

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting Broil

Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce some

smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from

the burner. Watch food to prevent burning. Broil with the

oven door closed.

When broiling, always remember to arrange the oven racks

while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in

Table 2.

To set Broil

1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool.

2. Press Broil. — — will appear in display.

3. Press for HI broil or for LO broil. Most

foods may be broiled at the HI broil setting. Select the

LO broil setting to avoid excess browning or drying of

foods that should be cooked to the well-done stage.

4. For optimum results, preheat broil for 2-to-5 minutes

before adding food.

5. Place the insert on the broil pan (if equipped), then

place the food on the broil pan insert (if using a broiler

pan and insert).

6. Place the broiler pan and insert on the oven rack. Broil

with the oven door closed.

7. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil

food on other side.

8. When broiling is finished press OFF.

Broil with the oven door closed. Should an oven fire

occur, close the oven door and turn the oven off. If the fire

continues, use a fire extinguisher. Do not put water or

flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.

Always use oven mitts. Oven racks will become very hot

which can cause burns.

Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before

turning or removing food.

The broiler pan and the insert (some models) allow

grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of

the broiler. Do not use the pan without the insert. Do not

cover the insert with aluminum foil; the exposed grease

could ignite.

If the oven door is left open during broil the high tempera-

tures can trigger a door open alarm. The control will beep

and (dO) will appear in the display. If the oven door is not

closed within 30 seconds, the broil element will turn off. If

this occurs, close the oven door and check if broil function

resumes. If not, reset the function and broil with oven

door closed.

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

IMPORTANT

Figure 14: Rack positions; Broil pan and insert

If a broiling pan and insert were not included with the

appliance, they may be purchased at www.frigidaire.com

NOTE

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Table 2: Broil recommendations

Food item Rack

Position

Temp Cook time in minutes

1st side 2nd side

Internal

Temperature

Doneness

Steak 1” thick 6 HI(550°F) 6:00 5:00 135°F (57°C) Rare**

Steak 1” thick 6 HI(550°F) 7:00 6:00 145ºF (63ºC) Medium

Steak 1” thick 6 HI(550°F) 8:00 7:00 170°F (77ºC) Well

Pork Chops 3/4

“thick

5 HI(550°F) 8:00 6:00 170°F (77ºC)

Well

Chicken - Bone In 4 LO(400°F) 20:00 10:00 170°F (77ºC) Well

Chicken Boneless 5 LO(400°F) 8:00 6:00 170°F (77ºC) Well

Fish 5 HI(550°F) 13:00 -- 170°F (77ºC) Well

Shrimp 4 HI(550°F) 5:00 -- 170°F (77ºC) Well

Hamburger 1” thick 6 HI(550°F) 6:00 5:00 135°F (57°C) Rare**

Hamburger 1” thick 6 HI(550°F) 7:00 6:00 145ºF (63ºC) Medium

Hamburger 1” thick 5 HI(550°F) 10:00 8:00 170°F (77ºC) Well

The U.S. Department of Agriculture states, **Rare fresh beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F (60°C)

means some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA Rev. June 1985.)

The lowest temperature recommended by the USDA is 145°F (63°C) for medium rare fresh beef. For well done 170°F (77ºC). All

cook times shown are after 2 minutes of preheating.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Steam Clean

The Steam Clean feature offers a chemical free and time

saving method to assist in the routine cleaning of small and

light soils.

Be sure the oven is level and cool before starting Steam

Clean. If the oven temperature is above room temperature

a triple beep will be heard and the function will not start.

Steam Clean produces best results when started with a cool

oven

To set a Steam Clean cycle:

1. Remove all racks and oven accessories.

2. Scrape or wipe loose debris and grease from the oven

bottom.

3. Pour 1 cup of tap water onto the oven bottom.

(

Figure 15) Close oven door.

4. Press Steam Clean.

5. Press or St Cn will appear in the display

and will start automatically in a few seconds and count

down from 30 minutes.

6. Do not open the door during this time. If door is open

while in Steam Clean (d-O) will appear in the display.

7. When the steam clean cycle is complete an alert will

sound and the END message will show in the display.

Press OFF to return to the clock.

8. Take care opening the door when the steam clean is

finished. Stand to the side of the oven out of the way of

escaping vapor.

9. Wipe oven cavity and bottom. Do not clean oven door

gasket (

Figure 16). Avoid leaning or resting on the oven

door glass while cleaning cavity.

10. To cancel Steam Clean at any time press OFF.

Important: Opening oven door during Steam Clean cycle

prevents the water from reaching the temperature needed

to clean. If the door is left open once Steam Clean starts, an

alarm will sound alerting you to close the door.

• For best results, clean oven immediately after the cycle

is complete. Steam clean works best for soils on the

oven bottom.

• Place a paper towel or cloth in front of the oven to

capture any water that may spill while wiping out.

• A non abrasive scouring pad, stainless steel sponge,

plastic scraper, or eraser style cleaning pad (without

cleaner) can be used for difficult soils. Moisten pads

with water before use.

• Do not leave the residual water in the oven for any

length of time.

• Some condensation or water vapor may appear close to

the oven vent. This is normal. The oven gasket may

become damp; do not wipe dry.

• Local water sources often contain minerals (hard

water). If hard water deposits occur, wipe cavity with a

50/50 solution of water and vinegar or 50/50 solution of

lemon juice and water.

• Steam clean cannot be programmed with a delay start.

Do not add bleach, ammonia, oven cleaner, or any other

abrasive household cleaners to the water used for Steam

Clean. Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all

controls are turned off and the oven is cool. The oven

may be hot and can cause burns.

Figure 15: Add 1 cup of tap water

CAUTION

Figure 16: Clean around the oven door gasket

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Adjusting the oven temperature

Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to

ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few

uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommen-

dations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking too hot or

too cool for your recipe times, you can adjust the control so

the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the temperature

displayed.

To adjust oven temperature:

1. Press Bake.

2. Set the temperature to 550°F (287°C) by pressing and

holding .

3. Within 3 seconds, press and hold Bake until numeric

digit(s) appear. Release Bake key. The display now

indicates the amount of degrees offset between the

original factory temperature setting and the current

temperature setting. If the oven control has the original

factory calibration, the display will read 00.

4. The temperature can now be adjusted up or down 35°F

(19°C), in 5°F (1°C) increments. Press and hold

to adjust the temperature higher until the desired

amount of offset appears in the display. When lowering

the oven temperature using , a minus sign (-) will

appear before the number to indicate that the oven will

be cooler by the displayed amount of degrees.

5. When you have made the desired adjustment, press

OFF to go back to the time of day display.

Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in

grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside

your oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much

as 20 to 40 degrees from actual temperatures.

Oven temperature adjustments do not change the <Broil>

function.

If the screen is set to degrees Celsius, adjustments are

made in increments of 1 ° C each time the arrow keys are

pressed.

NOTE

Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible.

Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning

later.

• Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all

controls are turned off and the appliance is cool.

• If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must

be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly

rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's

instructions and provide adequate ventilation.

CAUTION

Figure 17: Use cleaners with caution

Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation

Aluminum and vinyl Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water. Rinse with clean water,

dry and polish with a soft, clean cloth.

Painted and plastic control knobs

Painted body parts

Painted decorative trims

Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of

vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry and polish with a soft, clean cloth.

Glass cleaners may be used, but do not apply directly to surface; spray onto cloth

and wipe.

Control panel Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of

vinegar and water. Do not spray liquids directly on the oven control and display area.

Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on the control

area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive

cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels - they will damage the finish.

Control knobs Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of

vinegar and water. To remove control knobs: turn to the OFF position, grasp firmly,

and pull off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the OFF markings and

push the knobs into place.

Stainless Steel Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of

vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use

cleaners containing abrasives, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia.

Smudge Proof™ Stainless Steel

Black Stainless Steel

Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of

vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use

appliance cleaner, stainless steel cleaner, or cleaner containing abrasives, chlorides,

chlorine, or ammonia. These cleaners may damage the finish.

CARE AND CLEANING

Aluminum Foil and Utensils

Porcelain-enameled broiler pan

and insert

Porcelain door liner

Porcelain body parts

Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, non-abrasive

scouring pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean water and

ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for

30 to 40 minutes. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or

future heating could damage the porcelain. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar

or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on

porcelain surfaces. These spills may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

Oven Interior Use Steam Clean for minor soils on oven cavity.

If cleaning oven interior manually, use mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50

solution of vinegar and water to clean.

Ammonia must be rinsed thoroughly before operating the oven. Provide adequate

ventilation.

Oven door Use mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water to clean

the top, sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse well. Glass cleaner may be used on

the outside glass of the door. Ceramic smoothtop cleaner or polish may be used on

the interior door glass. Do not immerse the door in water.

Do not spray or allow water or cleaners to enter the door vents. Do not use oven

cleaners, cleaning powders, or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside

of the oven door.

Do not clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven

material which is essential for a good seal. Do not rub, damage, or remove this

gasket.

Gas cooktop surface burners See

“Cleaning the burners” on page 31.

Gas cooktop surface grates

Gas cooktop burner caps

Use a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mild abrasive cleanser. Do not allow

food spills with a high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or

pie filling) to remain on the burner grates or burner caps. These spills may cause a

dull spot even after cleaning. Clean these spills as soon as surfaces are cool. Thor-

oughly dry immediately following cleaning.

• Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven

bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials

such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap

heat, causing a fire hazard.

• Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line

the oven bottom. Improper installation of these liners

may result in risk of electric shock or fire.

WARNING

• Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop

can damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum

cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the

surface elements under any circumstances.

• Aluminum utensils - The melting point of aluminum is

much lower than that of other metals. Care must be

taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the

cooktop. If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry

when using the cooktop, not only will the utensil be

damaged or destroyed, but it may fuse to, break, or

mark the ceramic glass surface, permanently

damaging the cooktop surface.

IMPORTANT

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning the burners

To avoid possible burns, do not attempt cleaning before

turning off all surface burners and allowing them to cool.

Any additions, changes, or conversions required in order for

this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs

must be made by an authorized qualified agency. Routinely

clean the cooktop. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe

dry to avoid scratches. Keeping the surface burner heads

clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame.

To clean recessed and contoured areas of cooktop:

• If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured

areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth.

• Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.

To clean burner heads:

1. Remove the burner cap and burner head (see

Figure 18). Clean the cap and head with hot soapy

water and dry thoroughly.

2. For burned-on and dried spills, apply hot soapy water to

the burner cap and head to allow time for the soils to

soften.

3. Use a toothbrush to clean all over the burner head.

4. Wipe the burner cap and head clean with a soft, clean

cloth, sponge, or scratch-free cleaning pad. Wipe out

burner orifice with a cloth before placing burner head

and cap back on. The burner assembly must be

completely dry before use.

5. Make sure the burner caps and heads are placed and

seated properly over the ignitor. The three mounting

legs on burner will align with slots on the orifice holder.

When placed correctly, the burner cap should not move

off the burner head (see

“Assembly of the burner caps”

on page 13).

6. If burner fails to light, recheck placement of burner head

to the orifice holder and cap.

Important notes:

• Always keep the surface burner caps in place whenever

a surface burner is in use.

• When replacing the burner caps, be sure the burner

caps are seated firmly on top of the burner heads.

• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners do not

allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any other material

to enter the gas orifice port opening.

• To avoid possible burns do not attempt to operate the

surface burners without the burner caps.

• Do not use spray oven cleaner on the cooktop.

Figure 18: Removable burner components

CAUTION

Burner Cap

Burner Head

Burner Orifice

CARE AND CLEANING

Remove and replace storage drawer

Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The

drawer can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the

range. Use care when handling the drawer

Replacing the oven interior light bulb

The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven

cavity and covered with a glass shield. The glass shield

must be in place whenever the oven is in use (

Figure 19).

1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug

the appliance.

2. Remove the interior oven light shield after removing the

wire holder by carefully moving the wire to the side of

the glass shield. The tension from the wire holds the

glass shield in place.

3. Pull the shield straight out. Do not twist or turn.

4. Replace the bulb with a new appliance bulb.

5. Replace the glass oven light shield. Replace wire

holder.

6. Turn the power back on again at the main source (or

plug the appliance back in).

7. Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock.

Figure 19: Oven light protected by glass shield

Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool

before replacing the oven light.

wire

holder

glass

shield

CAUTION

CARE AND CLEANING

Removing and Replacing the Oven Door

To remove oven door:

1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See

Figure 20).

2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door

hinges down from the oven frame completely towards

the oven door (See

Figure 21). A tool such as a small

flat-blade screwdriver may be required.

3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door

sides. Do not use the oven door handle (See

Figure 22).

4. Close the door to approximately 10 degrees from the

door frame (See

Figure 22).

5. Lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins

located on each side of the oven frame (See

Figure 23).

To replace oven door:

1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door

sides. Do not use the oven door handle (See

Figure 22).

2. Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal

position, seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller

pins located on each side of the oven door frame (See

Figure 22 and Figure 23). The hook of the hinge arms

must be fully seated onto the roller pins.

3. Fully open the oven door, horizontal with floor (See

Figure 20).

4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven

frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the

locked position (See

Figure 21).

5. Close the oven door.

The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the

door flat with the inside of the door facing down.

Special door care instructions - Most oven doors contain

glass that can break. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans,

or any other object. Scratching, hitting, jarring, or

stressing the glass may weaken its structure, causing an

increased risk of breakage at a later time. Do not close

the oven door until all of the oven racks are fully in place.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Figure 20: Door hinge location

Figure 21: Door hinge locks

Figure 22: Holding door for removal

Figure 23: Replacement and location of hinge arm and

roller pin

Oven door

hinge

locations

about

10°

hinge

oven

door

roller

hinge

arm

Oven Baking

For best cooking results, preheat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, etc. There is no need to

preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product

may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.

Baking Problems and Solutions

Baking Problems Causes Corrections

Cookies and biscuits burn

on the bottom.

• Cookies and biscuits put into

oven before oven is

preheated.

• Oven rack is overcrowded.

• Dark pan absorbs heat too

fast.

• Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before

placing food in oven.

• Choose pan sizes that will permit at least 2” of air space

(5.1 cm) on all sides when placed in the oven.

• Use a medium weight shiny baking sheet.

Cakes too dark on top or

bottom

• Cakes put in oven before

oven is preheated.

• Rack position too high or

too low.

• Oven too hot.

• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature

before placing food in the oven.

• Use proper rack position for baking needs.

• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recom-

mended.

Cakes not done in center • Oven too hot.

• Incorrect pan size.

• Pan not centered in oven.

• Glass cookware slow heat

conductor.

• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recom-

mended.

• Use pan size suggested in recipe.

• Use proper rack position and place pan so there are at

least 2” (5.1 cm) of space on all sides of pan.

• Reduce temperature and increase cook time or use

shiny bakeware.

Cakes not level. • Oven not level.

• Pan too close to oven wall or

rack overcrowded.

• Pan warped.

• Oven light left on while

baking.

• Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on

the center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven,

refer to the installation instructions for leveling the oven.

• Use proper rack position and place pan so there are at

least 2” (5.1 cm) of space on all sides of pan.

• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.

• Do not leave the oven light on while baking.

Foods not done when

cooking time is over.

• Oven too cool.

• Oven overcrowded.

• Oven door opened too

frequently.

• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) higher than

suggested and bake for the recommended time.

• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the

ones to be used for baking.

• Open oven door only after the shortest recommended

baking time.

BEFORE YOU CALL

Solutions to Common Problems:

Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided

with the problem listed.

Problem Cause / Solution

Entire appliance does not

operate.

Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet.

Check your fuse box or breaker box to make sure the circuit is active.

Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric

company for service outage information.

Oven Problems

Poor baking results. Many factors affect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the

oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat the oven to the set temperature

before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature

or baking time. See

“Adjusting the oven temperature” on page 28 if you feel the oven

is too hot or too cool.

Flames inside oven or smoking

from oven vent.

Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto the oven bottom or oven cavity.

Wipe up excessive spills before starting the oven. If flames or excessive smoke are

present when using broil, see

“Setting Broil” on page 25.

Oven smokes excessively when

broiling.

Incorrect setting. Follow the

“Setting Broil” instructions on page 25.

Meat too close to the broil element or burner. Reposition the broil pan to provide

proper clearance between the meat and broil element or burner. Remove excess fat

from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.

Grease build up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling

frequently. Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking.

Oven control panel beeps and

displays any F or E code error.

Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. To clear the error, press the OFF

key on the control panel. Once the error code is cleared, try the bake or broil function.

If the F or E code error repeats, turn off the power to appliance, wait 5 minutes, and

then repower the appliance. Set the clock with correct time of day. Try the bake or

broil function again. If the fault recurs, press the OFF key to clear.

Oven portion of appliance does

not operate.

Be sure the regulator gas valve is turned to ON. See installation instructions.

The time of day is not set. The clock must be set in order to operate the oven. See

“Setting the Clock” on page 21.

Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See

“Oven Control

Features” starting on page 20 and review instructions for the desired cooking function

in this manual or see “Entire appliance does not operate.” in this checklist.

BEFORE YOU CALL

Cooktop Problems

Surface burners do not ignite. Surface control knob was not completely turned to LITE ( ). Push in and turn the

surface control knob to LITE until the burner ignites and then turn the control knob to

the desired flame size.

Burner ports are clogged. See

“Aluminum Foil and Utensils” in the Care & Cleaning

section on page 31 for additional cleaning instructions.

Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only). Be sure

the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet.

Circuit is broken. Check breaker box or fuse box.

Electrical power outage. Burners may be lit manually. See

“Setting Surface Controls”

on page 16.

Surface burner flame uneven or

only part way around burner cap.

Burner slots or ports are clogged. With the surface burner OFF and cool, clean ports

with a small-gauge wire or needle. If moisture is present after cleaning, lightly fan the

flame and allow the burner to operate until flame is full.

Burner caps are not seated properly. Check that all burner caps are level and seated

correctly on the burner heads. See

“Aluminum Foil and Utensils” in the Care &

Cleaning section on page 31 for additional cleaning instructions.

Surface burner flame is too high. Surface control knob is set too high. Adjust to a lower flame setting.

Burner caps are not seated properly. Check that all surface burner caps are level and

seated correctly on the surface burner heads. See

“Aluminum Foil and Utensils” in the

Care & Cleaning section on page 31 for additional cleaning instructions.

Incorrect L.P. conversion. Refer to L.P. conversion kit instructions to correct.

Surface burner flame is orange. Dust particles in main gas line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame

turns blue. In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt content

in the air.

Incorrect L.P. conversion. Refer to L.P. conversion kit instructions to correct.

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