Electrolux EI30GF35JS manual

316471403 Rev B October 2012 EN GAS RANGE USE AND CARE GUIDE .................................................................. ............................................................. .....[...]

2 Finding Information ©2012 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA T able of content s Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance. We view y[...]

3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a W ARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below: Recognize safety symbols, words and labels W ARNING Save these instructions for future reference. Read all of the following safety instructions before using this appliance: Do not store items of int[...]

4 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all tape and packaging before using the range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with packaging material. • Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National[...]

5 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Import ant instructions for using your oven • Use care when opening oven door or lower oven drawer (if equipped) —Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven. • Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is[...]

6 Import ant cleaning instructions • Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area underneath each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate. • Kitchen cleaners and aerosols—Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess [...]

7 Featur es Range features Y our gas range features include: 1. Membrane touch control panel 2. Oven digital control display, timer and oven controls 3. Sure-2-fit™ cobalt blue self-cleaning oven interior 4. Self-clean oven door latch 5. Automatic interior oven door light switch 6. Interior oven light 7. Perfect-Convect 3 ™ convection fan syste[...]

8 Surface Cooking Cookware Using proper cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire burner grate surface. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. Cookware material types The cookware [...]

9 Surface Cooking burner head burner cap burner cap lid Fig. 1 Before setting surface burners (con’t) On round style burners, the burner cap lip ( Figure 1, ) should fit snug into the center of burner head and rest level. Refer to Figures 2 and 3 for correct and incorrect burner cap placement. Once in place, you may check the fit by gently slidin[...]

10 Surface Cooking Setting surface burners 1. Push the desired gas surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position ( Figure 1). 2. Turn knob to (lite) position. Visually check that the needed burner has lit. 3. To adjust, turn counterclockwise to a flame size setting that best fits your need. Fig. 1 Surface burner position[...]

11 Oven Cooking Removing and replacing flat or offset oven racks • 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 the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back[...]

12 The fully extendable Luxury-Glide™ rack makes food preparation easier . This oven rack has glide tracks that allow the rack to be pulled away from the oven without rubbing the sides of the oven wall. Removing and replacing the Luxury-Glide™ oven racks T o remove - Using one hand, reach through handle opening and lift up on the release lever [...]

13 Oven control display and keys 11. Cook Time 12. End Time 13. Set Clock 14. Oven Timer 15. Control Lock 16. Oven Light 17. Self-clean 18. Numeric Key Pad 19. Start 20. Cancel 1. Bake 2. Broil 3. Fast Preheat 4. Convection Bake 5. Convection Roast 6. Convection Convert 7. Keep Warm 8. Slow Cook 9. My Favorite 10. Oven display Setting Oven Contr ol[...]

14 Setting Oven Contr ols Setting the clock T o set the clock for 1:30: When the appliance is powered up for the first time or when the electric supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00" ( Figure 1 ). 1. Press set clock. 2. Enter 130 using the numeric keypad. 3. Press START to accept. Fig. 1 Example S te[...]

15 To change the temperature display mode: 1. Press and hold broil key for 6 seconds. Release when " F " or " C " appears in display. 2. Press broil to toggle between " F " or " C " temperature display choices. Release key when desired mode appears in display ( Figures 1 and 2 ). 3. Press START to accept. NOT[...]

16 Setting Oven Contr ols 1. Press and hold end time for 6 seconds ( AUd will appear on left side of display window) then release keypad. 2. To toggle through the available audio levels press and continue to press end time . When the level you prefer is displayed release the keypad. Level 5 is the highest setting -Fig.1- , 1 is the lowest setting -[...]

17 Setting Oven Contr ols T imer Example S tep Press 1. Press timer on-off . 2. Enter 5 minutes using numeric keypad. 3. Press start . The timer may be used to help time cooking or food preparation times without interfering with any active cooking process. When the timer countdown reaches less than 1 minute, the display will show time remaining in [...]

18 Setting Oven Contr ols Fast preheat Use the fast preheat option for single rack baking to quickly bring the oven to baking temperature. The fast preheat option must be set using the bake or conv bake feature. Fast preheat may be set with cook time or cook time with an end time . The following oven temperature settings apply for fast preheat: •[...]

19 Bake Use bake to cook most food items that require normal cooking temperatures. Bake may be set with the following options: • Fast preheat • Cook time and Cook time with end time setting The following oven temperature settings apply to the bake feature: • Factory default bake setting: 350°F/176°C • Minimum bake setting: 170°F / 77°C [...]

20 Setting Oven Contr ols • Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, biscuits and breads. • When using any single rack, position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven. • For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place the Luxury Glide™ rack in position 4 and a flat rack in position 2 (Figure 1).[...]

21 Cook time The cook time feature is used when a recipe calls for a specific temperature and cook time. Following the recipe’s suggested cook time can help ensure the best possible results. The maximum cook time setting is 1 1 hours, 59 minutes. Cook time instructions may be set with the following features: • Bake • Conv bake • Conv roast [...]

22 Setting Oven Contr ols Setting cook time with end time Adding a cook time with a specific end time gives the same benefits as the cook time option in addition to controlling exactly when the cooking process will begin and end. Cook time and end time instructions may be set with the following features: • Bake • Conv bake • Conv roast • Sl[...]

23 Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The following oven temperature settings apply to the broil feature: • Factory default temperature: 550°F / 288°C • Min. broil setting: 400°F / 205°C • Max. broil setting: 550°F / 288°C Broil W ARNING Should an oven fire occu[...]

24 Setting Oven Contr ols Broil (con’t) Recommended broiling times Use the broiling table (Figure 3) for approximate recommended broiling times for the types of meats listed. Increase or decrease broiling times, or move the broiling pan to a dif ferent rack position to suit for doneness. If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table, fo[...]

25 Conv bake • Superior multiple oven rack performance. • Foods cook more evenly. • No special pans or bakeware required. Conv bake may be set with the following options: • Conv convert • Fast preheat • Cook time or cook time with end time settings The following temperature settings apply to the conv bake feature: • Factory default se[...]

26 Setting Oven Contr ols Conv bake (cont’d) For best result s • Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, biscuits and breads. • When using any single rack, position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven. • For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place racks in positions 2 and 4 ( Figure 1 ). [...]

27 The convection (conv) convert feature allows you to convert any normal baking recipe into a convection bake recipe. The control uses the normal recipe settings and adjusts to a lower temperature for convection baking. Conv convert must be used with conv bake. Conv convert may be set with cook or end time instructions. Conv convert Benefit s of c[...]

28 Conv roast How conv roast works Convection (conv) roast combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element to rapidly roast meats and poultry . Heated air circulates around the meat from all sides, sealing in juices and flavors. Meats cooked with this feature are crispy and brown on the outside while staying moist inside. There is no need[...]

29 Setting Oven Contr ols Conv roast (cont’d) When preparing meats for conv roast, you should use the broiler pan and insert. The broiler p an will catch grease spills and the insert will help prevent grease splatters. 1. Place oven rack on bottom or next to the bottom oven rack position. 2. Place the insert on the broiler pan. 3. Be sure the ins[...]

30 Setting Oven Contr ols Keep warm Use the keep warm feature to keep hot foods warm. Keep warm may be set with the following options: • Cook time • Cook time with end time The following temperature settings apply to the keep warm feature: • Auto-suggest (default) setting: 170°F / 76°C • Minimum keep warm setting: 150°F / 66°C • Maxim[...]

31 Slow cook To set slow cook with low setting: The slow cook feature is used to cook foods slowly using lower temperatures. The cooking result s will be much like that of a slow cooker . This feature is ideal when roasting beef, pork or poultry . Slow cook may be set with the following options: • Cook time • Cook time with end time The followi[...]

32 Setting Oven Contr ols My favorite T o save and store my favorite recipe settings (example shown to bake for 30 minutes with oven temperature of 325°F): The my favorite feature may be used to store and recall a favorite recipe setting. This feature will only store or recall one favorite recipe at a time. My favorite feature may be used with bak[...]

33 Setting Oven Contr ols Y our appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure accurate baking temperatures. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully . If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, the control may be adjusted so the oven cooks hotter or cool[...]

34 Setting Oven Contr ols Sabbath mode For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please vist the web at http:www.star-k.org. (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) This appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath/Holidays. Sabbath mode disa[...]

35 Setting Oven Contr ols Canceling Sabbath mode T o cancel Sabbath mode: W ARNING 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. Press and hold both the cook time and end time keys for 3 seconds. A beep will sound. Release the keys. Example S tep Press +[...]

36 Setting Oven Contr ols The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened. Press keypad to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF whenever the oven door is closed. The interior light key will not work during a self-clean cycle. The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven interior and i[...]

37 Before st arting self-clean Self-Clean • Remove all items from the oven and cooktop, including food, cookware, utensils, plastic and any aluminum foil . Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures generated during the self-clean cycle. • Remove all oven racks and accessories from the oven interior to avoid possible damage. If the oven[...]

38 Self-clean Setting self-clean A self-cleaning oven automatically cleans itself using much higher temperatures than those used for cooking. The self-clean feature eliminates soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash that you can later easily wipe away with a damp cloth. The self-clean function provides 3 different clean time setting[...]

39 Self-clean Setting self-clean (cont’d) T o cancel self-clean: CAUTION To avoid possible burns use caution when opening the oven door after the self-clean cycle is finished. The oven may still be VERY HOT . Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape. 1. Press the cancel key. 2. If the self-clean cycl[...]

40 Car e and Cleaning Example Surface Cleaning Recommendations Type Cleaning Recommendation • Control knobs (some models) • Painted body parts • Painted decorative trim • Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly ont[...]

41 Car e and Cleaning Cleaning cooktop and p art s Fig. 1 - Cooktop burner head Burner grates The burner grates are dishwasher safe and may be cleaned in the dishwasher . Remove any excessive soils before placing in the dishwasher . Burner caps T o remove the burner caps for cleaning, lift the burner cap off the burner head. Clean heavy soils with [...]

42 Car e and Cleaning Aluminum foil and oven liners Do not use oven bottom liners or use aluminum foil to cover the oven racks. Using a liner in the oven restricts the heat and air flow needed to obtain the best possible cooking results for any oven. During self-clean the oven temperature can become hot enough to melt aluminum cooking utensils or a[...]

43 Car e and Cleaning 1. Open oven door completely ( Figure 1 ). 2. Pull the hinge locks on both left and right hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door ( Figure 2 ). 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). [...]

44 Car e and Cleaning Fig. 2 Replacing the oven door T o replace oven door: 1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides (Do not use the oven door handle). 2. Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position ( See “Removing the oven door” section ), carefully line up and insert both door hinge arms between the pin[...]

45 • Do not close the oven door until all the interior oven racks are fully inserted and retracted to the back of the oven. • Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object. The oven door glass may break or even break at a later time unexpectedly. • Scratching, hitting, jarring or stressing the oven door glass may weaken its struct[...]

46 Solutions to Common Pr oblems Questions or for service call: 1-877-4ELECTR OLUX (1-877-435-3287) Before you call for service , review the following list. It may save you time & expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Entire appliance does not operate • T[...]

47 Poor baking results • Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the ov[...]

48 Solutions to Common Pr oblems Before you Call Problem Solution Questions or for service call: 1-877-4ELECTR OLUX (1-877-435-3287) • Surface control knob has not been completely turned to (lite). Push in and turn the surface control knob to lite until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size. • Burner ports are clogged.[...]

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51 Major Appliance W arranty Information Y our appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty . For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any part s of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used, and maint ained in accordance with the pr[...]

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