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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. © 2005 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved Welc[...]
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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[...]
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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 [...]
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5 Features At A Glance Features will vary according to model (some models)[...]
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6 Before Setting Oven Controls T o Operate the Surface Elements: 1. Place cooking utensil on the 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 control knobs do not have to be set exact[...]
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7 Oven Control Functions READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various functions of the oven as described below. Note: Control panel graphics may vary from those shown. BROIL PAD — Used to select the variable broil function. UP and DOWN ARROW PADS — Used along with the[...]
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8 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 di[...]
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9 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.[...]
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10 Setting Oven Controls Speed Bake™ Cooking System - (some models) 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[...]
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11 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[...]
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12 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 (some models). Setting Oven Controls T o Broil 1. Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the cha[...]
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13 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[...]
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14 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[...]
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15 Surfaces Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl Glass, 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 How to Clean Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a cl[...]
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16 Never immerse a surface element in water. To Remove the Surface Elements and Drip Bowls 1. Lift the edge of the drip bowl across from the terminal end. Lift the surface element and drip bowl together just enough to clear the cooktop. 2. While holding the drip bowl and surface element, gently pull the terminal end out from the terminal plug. If e[...]
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17 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[...]
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18 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 POSSIBLE CA USE / SOLUTION Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on th[...]
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19 OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CA USE / SOLUTION Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, if allowed to stand in/on bowls will cause corrosion. Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spillover Normal environment. Houses along sea coast are exposed to salt air. Protect bowls as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air. Bottom surface of [...]
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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[...]