Frigidaire ES200/300 manual

P/N 316257123 REV . A (0309)[...]

2 This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your range and feature information for several models. Your range may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representational. The graphics on your range may not look exactly like those shown. © 2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved Welc[...]

3 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 instructions given. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. This s[...]

4 IMPORT ANT INSTR UCTIONS FOR USING Y OUR COOKTOP • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit . Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off before removing the pan. • Use Proper Pan Size —This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms [...]

5 Features At A Glance Features will vary according to model[...]

6 Before Setting Oven Controls Oven V ent Location For models equipped with ceramic cooktops, the oven vent is located under the left rear side of the control panel . 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. Arranging[...]

7 About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop. Heat is transferred up through the surface of [...]

8 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks[...]

Setting the W arming Zone Control (some models) The purpose of the Warming Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the Warming Zone. All food placed on the Warming Zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality. For best results, when war[...]

Oven Control Functions The oven can be programmed to: BAKE, TIME BAKE, BROIL, SELF-CLEAN, CONTINUOUS BAKE and set for O VEN LOCKOUT . For a silent control panel: When choosing a function, a beep will be heard each time a pad is pressed. If desired, the controls can be programmed for silent operation. Press and hold . After 7 seconds, the control wi[...]

11 Setting Oven Controls Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. To Set the Clock When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00". 1. Press . 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the or until the correct time of day appears in the d[...]

12 Setting Oven Controls Note: If any control pad is pressed while in the Oven Door/Control Lockout mode, “Loc” will appear in the display until the control pad is released. To Set or Change the Temperature for Baking The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (65°C to 287°C). To Set the Controls for Baking: 1[...]

13 Setting Oven Controls Speed Bake™ Cooking System - (If equipped) Speed Bake™ Cooking System uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results. It also gives better baking results when using two racks at the same time. Hea[...]

14 Setting Oven Controls Use caution with the Timed Bake feature to cook cured or frozen meats and most fruits and vegetables. Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins, and should[...]

15 The broiler pan and the insert allows 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 foil; the exposed grease could ignite. Setting Oven Controls T o Broil 1. Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the chart below. Rack[...]

16 Self-Cleaning Self-Cleaning Oven A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth. Adhere to the following cleaning precautions: • DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around a[...]

17 Self-Cleaning Use care when opening the oven door after the self-cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape. DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution when opening the door after the self-cleaning cycle is completed. The oven may st[...]

18 Surfaces Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Parts, and Decorative Trim Stainless Steel, Chrome Control Panel, Decorative Trim Porcelain Enamel Broiler Pan and Insert, Door Liner, Body Parts, Warmer Drawer (if equipped) Oven Racks Oven door Ceramic Cooktop How to Clean Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry [...]

19 Care & Cleaning Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply some of the cooktop cleaning cream supplied with your new range. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or pad such as a 3M Scotch-Brite® Blue Multi-Purpose No Scratch Scrub Sponge. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The spec[...]

20 Care & Cleaning Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop: • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean. • Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the cookt[...]

21 Care & Cleaning The temperature in the oven has been set at the factory. When first using the oven, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. If you think the oven is too hot or too cool, the temperature in the oven can be adjusted. Before adjusting, test a recipe by using a temperature setting that is higher or lower than the recomme[...]

22 Before you call for service , review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Bef ore Y ou Call Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE Range is not level. Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for servic[...]

23 Bef ore Y ou Call Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Poor baking results. Self-cleaning cycle does not work. Soil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle. Flames inside oven or smoking from vent. Drip bowls are pitting or rusting (Coil element models). Drip bowls turning color or distorted [...]

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