Frigidaire ES400 manuale d’uso

Note: This manual replaces P/N 316257504[...]

2 W elcome & Congratulations 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 representative. The graphics on your range may not look exactly like those shown. © 2003 Electrolux Home Products, [...]

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 Important Safety Instructions • Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the ra[...]

5 READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this range for complete installation and grounding instructions. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS (electric ignition models only) Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failur[...]

6 Features At A Glance[...]

7 Features At A Glance[...]

8 Your gas range was supplied with 4 different surface gas burners; a " SIMMER " Burner (5,000 BTU), a STANDARD burner (9,500 BTU), a " POWER " Burner (12,000 BTU) and a POWER PLUS™ Burner (14,000 BTU). When setting up the gas range for the first time, make sure that the correct Burner Heads, Burner Caps and Burner Grates are [...]

9 Setting Surface Controls Control Locations of the Gas Surface Burners Your range is equipped with gas surface burners with 4 different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. The smaller SIMMER burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. This burner is located at the [...]

10 Surface Cooking Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size For most cooking - start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will [...]

11 Before Setting Oven Controls Removing and Replacing Oven Racks To remove , pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace , fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place. Arranging Oven Racks To bake on a single rack , place the rack in [...]

12 Arranging W arming Drawer Rack Positions The rack can be used in 2 ways: • In the upright position to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish underneath). • In the downward position to allow you to place light weight food items and emp[...]

13 READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use & Care Manual. 0 THRU 9 NUMBER PADS — Used to enter temperature and times. TIMER ON/ O[...]

14 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Clock The CLOCK pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation. The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation. When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the timer in the display will flash with [...]

15 Setting Oven Controls Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 for 7 seconds or Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The KITCHEN TIMER and CLEAN pads control the Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features. The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the [...]

16 Setting Oven Controls Setting Oven Lockout Feature The pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door and prevents the warmer drawer and ESEC Control from being turned on. It does not disable the clock, Kitchen Timer, Warmer Zone or the interior oven lights. for 3 seconds for 3 seconds T o activ[...]

17 Setting Oven Controls Setting Silent Control Operation The STOP TIME and CLEAN pads control the Silent Control operation feature. The Silent Control operation feature allows the oven control to be operated without sounds or beeps whenever necessary. If desired the control can be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating wit[...]

18 Setting Oven Controls T o set the Preheat temperature for 350°F: 1. Arrange the interior oven racks. 2. Press . " - - - ° " and " BAKE " will appear in the display (Fig. 1). 3. Press . " 350° " and " PRE " will appear in the display (Fig. 2). 4. Press . " PRE " and " BAKE " will appe[...]

19 Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake The BAKE pad controls normal baking. If preheating is necessary, refer to the Preheat Feature for instructions. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (The sample shown below is for 350°F). T o set the Bake T emperature to 350°F: 1. Arrange interior oven racks and place fo[...]

20 Setting Oven Controls Use caution with the TIMED BAKE or DELAYED TIME BAKE features. Use the automatic timer when cooking 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 fo[...]

21 Setting Oven Controls The BAKE , BAKE TIME and STOP TIME pads control the Delayed Time Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Delayed Time Bake will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance. 1. Be sure that the clock is set with the correct time of day. 2. Arrange interior oven rack(s) and place the food in the oven. 3. Press[...]

22 Setting Oven Controls Figure 4 Gas Range Broiling Table Recommendations Food Rack Temp Cook Time Item Position Setting 1st side 2nd side Doneness Steak 1" thick 2 n d 550° F 8:00 6:00 Rare 2 n d 550° F 10:00 8:00 Medium Pork Chops 3/4" thick 2 n d 550° F 12:00 8:00 Well Chicken - Bone In 3 r d 450° F 25:00 15:00 Well Chicken - Bone[...]

23 Setting Convection Roast The CONV ROAST pad feature is used when cooking with meat. This pad has been designed to give optimum cook performance for roasting meats. T o set the Convection Roast feature (example for Convection Roast at 350°F): 1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven. 2. Press . "CONV" will flash and "[...]

24 Figure 2 T o set the oven for Convection Bake and temperature to 350°F: 1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven. 2. Press . "CONV BAKE" will flash and "- - -°" will appear in the display (Fig. 3). 3. Press . "CONV BAKE" and "350°" will appear in the display. 4. Press . "CONV BAKE"[...]

25 Preparing for the Self-Clean Cycle A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth. These temperatures are well above normal cooking temperatures. 1. Adhere to the following cleaning precautions: • Allow the oven to cool before pre[...]

26 Self-Cleaning T o Start Self-Clean Cycle The CLEAN pad controls the Self-Cleaning feature. If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self-clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hour. So to self-clean for 3 hours will actually take about 4 hours to complet[...]

27 Self-Cleaning Self-Cleaning The CLEAN , STOP TIME pads and length of clean cycle, controls the Delayed Self-Clean operation. The automatic timer will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance. Be sure to review TO START THE SELF- CLEAN CYCLE for recommended clean times. During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range ca[...]

28 Note: The oven temperature adjustments made with this feature will not change the Self-Clean cycle temperature. The temperature in the oven has been pre-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 [...]

29 Surfaces Aluminum & Vinyl How to Clean Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. For general cleaning , use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease , apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive clea[...]

30 To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Grate, Surface Burner Cap and Surface Burner Head - Remove in the following order; (1st) Center Burner Grate, (2nd) Surface Burner Grate, (3rd) Surface Burner Cap, (4th) Surface Burner Head (See Fig. 1). Reverse the procedure above to replace the Surface Burner Cap, Surface Burner Head and Surface Burner [...]

31 Care & Cleaning Operating and Replacing the Oven Light Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing the oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass. The interior oven light will The oven interior light will automatically turn on when the oven door is opened. Press to turn the [...]

32 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. POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of ran[...]

33 POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION Meat is too close to the broil burner. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance between the meat and the oven broiler. Meat is not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Remove remaining fatty edges to prevent the meat from curling, but do not cut into the lean of the meat. Broiler pan used without the bro[...]

34 Cooking T ables For Convection Cooking & Roasting Foods for CONVECTION BAKE pad *Decrease normal cook time by: Frozen foods, pies, 15-25 % pastries and pizza Refrigerator cookies 15-35 % Refrigerator biscuits 15-30 % Rolls & Breads 20-25% Fresh Pies/Pastries 10-20 % Begin with the maximum reduction in cook times and adjust as needed. *Re[...]

35 Notes[...]

36 USA 800•944•9044 Electrolux Home Products North America P .O. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30917 In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industri es, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty . Our obligations for service[...]