Frigidaire ES300 manual

p/n 316417100 REV A (0408) R ange ES300 Control, Self-Cleaning Oven with Sealed Gas Burners Gas Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at: http://www .frigidaire.com READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Welcome .......................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions ..... 3-5 Features at a Glance ...................... 6 Before Setting Oven [...]

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. © 2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved Welc[...]

3 Important Safety Instructions 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, de[...]

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 Important Safety Notice The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS[...]

6 Features At A Glance Y our Gas Range Features Include: 1 . Electronic Oven Control with Kitchen Timer. 2 . Speed Bake™ Cooking System Control Switch & Indicator Light (some models). 3 . Left Front Burner Valve & Knob. 4 . Left Rear Burner Valve & Knob. 5 . Right Rear Burner Valve & Knob. 6 . Right Front Burner Valve & Knob. [...]

7 Before Setting Oven Controls For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot air must be able to circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to re[...]

8 Setting Surface Controls Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame. In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be l[...]

Oven Control Functions 9 READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad functions of the oven as described below. *Note: 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 [...]

10 Setting Oven Controls Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. T o 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 once (do not hold pad down). 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the or until the correct [...]

11 Setting Oven Controls T o Set or Change the T emperature for Baking The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). To Set the Controls for Baking: 1. Press . "— — —" appears in the display. 2. Within 5 seconds, press the or . The display will show "350°F (177°C)." By pre[...]

12 Setting Oven Controls Use caution with the Timed Bake and Delayed Start (Delayed Timed Bake) features. 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 no t stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins, and should be removed promptly[...]

13 Setting Oven Controls Benefits of Speed Bake™ Cooking System: —Foods cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. —Multiple rack baking. —No special pans or bakeware needed. General Cooking Instructions: For Baking: 1. For optimum cooking results it is recommended to preheat the oven when baking foods such as cookies, biscuits an[...]

14 Setting Oven Controls To Set for Broiling: 1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the Broil Rack Position Table below. 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. F[...]

15 Self-Cleaning During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well- ventilated room. DO NOT line the oven w[...]

16 Self-Cleaning To avoid possible burns 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 and avoid possible burns when opening the door after the [...]

17 Care & Cleaning (Cleaning T able) Surfaces Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl Glass, Painted and Plastic Body Parts, Control Knobs and Decorative Trim Pieces Control Panels Porcelain Enamel Burner Grates, Cooktop Surface, Below Cooktop, Broiler Pan & Insert, Broiler Drawer, Door Liner and Oven Bottom Stainless Steel , Chrome Parts Oven R[...]

18 Care & Cleaning Fig. 3 Removing and Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. To Remove Oven Door: 1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - See Fig. 1). 2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the o[...]

19 Care & Cleaning To Clean the Recessed and Contoured Areas of the 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 Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Caps and Surface Burner Heads - Remove in the following order: (1st) surface burner[...]

20 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. Before Y ou Call Solutions to Common Problems POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the ov[...]

21 Before Y ou Call Solutions to Common Problems POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Meat is too close to the broil burner. Reposition the oven rack to provide more clearance between the meat and the broiler. Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean. Broiler pan used w[...]

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LIMITED W ARRANTY * NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER EXCLUSIONS IF YOU NEED SERVICE This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below: 1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product. 2. Proper installation by an authorized ser[...]