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    ELECTRIC RANGE use & care Introduction 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Cooking Recommendations 10 Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . 14 Setting Surface Controls 18 Before Setting Oven Controls 21 Setting Oven Controls 26 Care and Cleaning 53
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    . If you do need service, we can get that started for you. Let's make it official! Be sure to register your product. Keep your product info here so it's easy to find. 9 Installation Checklist  Read all the safety instructions in the front of your Use & Care Manual.  Remove all packaging materials
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    appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type. Warnings and important instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations
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    IMPORTANT Read and follow the below instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance. Remove all tape of cabinets, enclosures, and supports surrounding the product must have a temperature rating above 200°F (94°C). GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • Avoid fire hazard
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    5 is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances. See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING • Storage In or On Appliance-Flammable materials should not
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    Once the power resumes, reset the clock and the oven function. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP Know which knob or key controls each ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check
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    use on the cooktop. Doing so may result in a fire. When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn on the fan. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken
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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE CAUTION Before manually cleaning any part the oven, storage drawer or warming drawer (if equipped). Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed. Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a
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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician. This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage
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    10 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Special Features Use the special features of your Frigidaire oven to get the best baking and roasting results. Goal Feature • Steaks perfectly cooked to your preference • Juicy pork and poultry • Eggs just as hard or soft as you like them • Vegetables that remain firm
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    11 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Bakeware The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Attributes Recommendation Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coat- Recommended cooking temperatures ed bakeware is the best for even and
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    or recipe. Cooking Tips Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance. Situation Baking Recommendation Rack placement Follow the instructions in particular oven mode starting in "Setting Oven Controls" on page 26. Preheat Fully preheat the oven before baking items like
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    13 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Material Broiling / Roasting Recommendation Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with an insert designed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps
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    cooktop. NOTE • Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. • Be sure to read detailed instructions for coil cooktop cleaning in the "Care and Cleaning" section and "Before You Call" checklist section of this Use and Care
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    15 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in "Figure 1: Testing cookware" and "Figure 2: Proper cookware".
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    16 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Types of Ceramic Cooktop Elements The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size and type of element underneath. The elements on your cooktop depend on the model. • A single radiant element has one circle. Some models have a large Simmer to Boil element
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    is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil. • Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information. • It is best to can small amounts
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    a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed (see Figure 1). A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the
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    19 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Bridge Element (some models) Some models include a bridge element for long cookware (such as a griddle, see Figure 5) to extend across two circular surface elements. Symbols around the knob are used to indicate whether the single element or the single element and bridge
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    20 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Warm Zone (some models) Use the warm zone to keep cooked foods hot. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the keep warm zone. All food placed on the warming zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality. For best results, when
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    may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack positions. IMPORTANT Remove all oven racks and clean according to instructions provided in the Care & Cleaning section of this manual. Never pick up hot oven racks or parts.
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    22 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Using Menu Options to Customize Your Cooking Experience When you first install your appliance, the screen will prompt you to set your preferences. You can always change them later using the menu . 1. Touch the Menu Options bars and scroll to find the desired option.
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    23 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Volume Cooking Tips Volume allows the oven control to operate with strong tones, quiet tones, or no tones. Use the slider to set the volume. You can switch whether cooking tips are displayed or not by choosing On or Off. Screen Brightness Smoke Shield The Smoke
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    24 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Sabbath Mode 1. Scroll to Sabbath Mode. 2. Read and follow all instructions to set and when finished cancel. See "Setting the Sabbath Feature for the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays (some models)" on page 46 for complete details
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    be shown a code to use for unlocking the doors and controls. 2. Follow instructions on the display. NOTE For setting the oven to use the food probe, see appliance such as the the software version number and contact information for support is listed here. From the Settings Menu, Select Lock Screen,
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    26 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS ON / OFF When ON/OFF is pressed, the display opens to the Quick Start screen. NOTE In addition to ON/OFF, touching the screen will also activate the display. If the oven is on when ON/OFF is pressed, it will turn off completely, canceling any functions that are running at
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    mode. Important: Valuable tips to help you get the best results are included in the display and also can be found in this Use & Care Manual.
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    28 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Bake uses heat that rises from the oven bottom for best baking results. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288
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    Setting Cook Time Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for most oven functions. The oven will turn on immediately (or after a specified delay) and stop automatically after the set cook time ends. In most cases you will see a cooking tip suggesting to set Cook Time after the oven is
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    30 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Bake Convection Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for even cooking and browning results. Heated air flows around the food from all sides. Convection bake may be set for any oven
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    31 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Air Fry The Air Fry feature works best for single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods. It works well with most recipes and can be programmed for temperatures between 170°F and 550°F. Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation quantity, time,
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    32 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS No Preheat No Preheat is available for single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods and can be used with regular recipes also. No Preheat may be used with temperatures between 170°F and 550°F. Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation time and
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    33 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Air Sous Vide Air Sous Vide is ideal for cooking meats to achieve tenderness without overcooking. How Sous Vide Works Sous vide is a French phrase meaning "under vacuum". In sous vide cooking, food is vacuum-sealed in plastic pouches, which are then placed in a cooking
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    burn during future cooking or when using self-clean. Follow the instructions that come with your sealer and pouches. • Use pouches that are some food poisoning organisms may survive." (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA) The lowest temperature recommended by the USDA is 145°F (63°C)
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    35 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 4: Sous Vide Table Food Doneness Temperature Cooking Time Minimum Target Maximum Beef Steak Rare 130º F / 54º-55º C 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours Steak Medium Rare 135º F / 57º-58º C 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours Steak Medium 145º F / 62º-63º C 2 hours 3
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    36 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Dehydrate For best results when dehydrating food use the Air Fry tray which allows air to circulate all around the food for faster preservation. Tips • Always use clean equipment and utensils. • Keep meat and poultry refrigerated -- 40°F (4°C) or slightly below -- before
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    Slow Cook Use Slow Cook for foods that will cook or braise at low temperature for a long period of time. For best results when using Slow Cook: • Completely thaw all frozen foods before cook- ing. • When using a single oven rack, place in oven rack position 2 or 3. Position racks to accommodate the
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    , but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F (60°C) means some food poisoning organisms may survive." (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide) The lowest temperature recommended by the USDA is 145°F (63°C) for medium rare fresh beef. For well done 170°F (77ºC)** Stuffed turkey requires
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    Setting Broil Use the broil function to cook foods that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. Broiling may produce smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the heating element. The broil feature preset to 550°F. Broil may be set at any temperature
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    popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F (60°C) means some food poisoning organisms may survive." (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA Rev. June 1985.) The lowest temperature recommended by the USDA is 145°F (63°C) for medium rare fresh beef. For well done 170°F (77
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    Multi-Racks Multi-Rack is for baking on up to two racks while following recommended time and temperature. The oven will make adjustments for best results. IMPORTANT: Be sure to use suggested rack positions before setting oven. • Follow recipe for time and temp and the oven will make needed
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    Select Oven Modes and scroll to Steam Bake. 2. Add 2-1/ cups of water to oven bottom as di- 2 rected. 3. Touch NEXT and follow Steam Bake instruction for setting temperature. 4. Touch START. 5. Set Cook Time. (Suggests waiting to set Cook Time until oven preheats.) 6. When Cook Time ends oven turns
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    Modes and scroll to Steam Roast. 2. Add 2-1/ cups of water to the bottom of the 2 oven as directed. 3. Touch NEXT and follow Steam Roast instruction for setting temperature. 4. Touch START. 5. When Cook Time ends oven turns off automatically. 6. Cooking has ended and Off will be in display. 7. Press
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    44 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Delay Start Delay Start allows a delayed starting time only for Bake, Convection Bake, No Preheat, Convection Roast, Steam Roast, Steam Clean, and Self Clean. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly. The maximum delay for a Delay
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    Self Clean A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above normal cooking temperatures), which vaporizes soils or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth. This function can be programmed for clean times between 2 and 4 hours. Important:
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    46 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To set a self clean cycle: 1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the oven. Be sure oven door is completely closed. 2. Touch Oven Modes and scroll to Self Clean. 3. Touch Self Clean and select 2 hour, 3 hour, or 4 hour clean time.
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    Setting Delay Start Self Clean To start a delay self clean with default clean time of 3 hours. 1. Press ON/OFF key and touch Oven Modes. 2. Scroll and touch Delay Start. 3. Touch NEXT and scroll Oven Modes to Self Clean. Follow the information on the screen to set delay time, self clean time. 47
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    48 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Steam Clean The Steam Clean feature offers a chemical free and time saving method to assist in the routine cleaning of small and light soils. For heavier baked on soils use the Self Clean feature. CAUTION Do not add bleach, ammonia, oven cleaner, or any other abrasive
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    Cooking with Food Probe Use the probe feature for best results when cooking foods such as roasts, hams, or poultry. The Food Probe works with the following oven modes: Bake, Convection Bake, Air Fry, Convection Roast, Steam Roast, and Turkey. The probe feature, when set correctly, will signal an
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    but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F (60°C) means some food poisoning organisms may survive." (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA) Visit the USDA Food Safety and Inspection website at www.fsis.usda.gov NOTE During cooking, the internal food temperature will display in the
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    51 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature for the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays (some models) For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at www.star-k. org. This appliance provides special settings for
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    52 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS SETTING SABBATH MODE: Sabbath Mode is set using the Menu Options. 1. Touch the Menu Options bars. 2. Scroll to Sabbath Mode. 3. Touch Sabbath Mode and follow all instructions on screen. To exit Sabbath Mode, press and hold EXIT for three seconds.
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    ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's instructions and provide adequate ventilation. 53 CARE AND CLEANING Figure 18: Use cleaners with caution Surface or Area Aluminum and vinyl Painted and
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    enameled broiler pan and insert Porcelain door liner Porcelain body parts Manual clean oven interior Self-cleaning oven interior Oven door Ceramic coated and safe to clean using oven cleaners. Always follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaners. After cleaning, remove any oven cleaner or the
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    Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a
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    cleaning will reduce the effort required for major cleaning later. CAUTION Before manually cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned poor baking results. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric
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    57 CARE AND CLEANING Replacing the Oven Light CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing the oven light. The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and is covered by a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in
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    flat with the inside of the door facing down. IMPORTANT Special door care instructions - For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of with floor (Figure 23). 2. Pull up the lock located on each hinge support toward front of the oven until the lock stops. You may have to apply
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    your previously owned appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions Baking Problems Baking Problems Causes Corrections Cookies and biscuits of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, refer to the installation instructions for leveling the oven. Use proper rack position and place pan so there are
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    sure. Call your local electric company for service outage information. Oven Problems Problem Poor baking results. Flames inside oven or Oven Control Features" starting on page 14 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual or see "Entire appliance does not operate." in
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    61 BEFORE YOU CALL Cooktop Problems Problem Cause / Solution Surface element is too hot Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting. or not hot enough. Surface element does not heat or
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    Problem Appliance is not level. Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for service. Oven light does not work. Cause / Solution Be sure the floor is level, strong, and stable enough to adequately support not advised. See the installation instructions for guidelines specific to your
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    materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions. 8. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance. 9. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for
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    home welcome Our home is your home. Visit us if you need help with any of these things: owner support accessories service registration (See your registration card for more information.) Frigidaire.com 1-800-374-4432 Frigidaire.ca 1-800-265-8352
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