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GAS useR&AcNaGrEe Introduction 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Cooking Recommendations 11 Before Setting Surface Controls 14 Setting Surface Controls 17 Before Setting Oven Controls 20 Setting Oven Controls 21 Care and Cleaning 34 Before You Call 39 Warranty 43 Frigidaire.com USA 1-
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Frigidaire into your home! We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together. This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product. Please read it before using your appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If something doesn't seem right, the troubleshooting
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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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not remove model/ serial other part of range or cooktop, shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges or cooktops other than when the range or cooktop and hood have been designed, tested, and listed by an independent test laboratory for use in combination with each other. Save these instruction
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this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions. Conversion to (L.P.) Gas This appliance allows for conversion to Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas. WARNING Personal injury or death from electrical shock may occur if the conversion to L.P. gas is not made by a qualified installer or
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Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS . They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, in the cabinets above the appliance or on the backguards of ranges. Children climbing on or near the appliance to reach items could
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, electric surface elements may resume operation when power is restored. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and the oven function. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR GAS COOKTOP CAUTION Use Proper Flame Size - Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use
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service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cook top use. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to the side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot
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Safety Instructions 9 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE CAUTION Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns. Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free
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10 Important Safety Instructions 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
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the cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) when using glass bakeware. Insulated bakeware cooks cooler than shiny bakeware. Insulated bakeware is designed for baking in gas ovens. Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) when using glass bakeware.
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Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like. Problems Food too light Recommendation Use Rack placement Preheat Checking food Quick Bake Food placement Follow the instructions in "Setting Oven Controls" on starting on page 13. When
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spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from Frigidaire.com. Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and food. It browns food more evenly and reduces hot spots in the
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food, cleaning agents, or any other material to enter the gas orifice holder opening. • Always keep the burner caps and Check and be sure that all oval-style burner caps (some models) are correctly in place on oval burner heads. • Do to your range and cookware. • Never place flammable items on
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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 3: Testing cookware" and "Figure 4: Proper cookware
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the sides of the recess. • Do not line the area underneath the grates or any part of the cooktop with aluminum foil or with any other lining. Gas surface burner types The cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quickly and in large amounts
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to the LITE position ( ). Visually check that the burner has a steady gas flame. 4. Once the surface burner has a flame, push the surface control In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners may be lit manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, then
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. For most cooking: start on the highest setting and then turn to a lower setting to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking (Table 1). For deep fat frying: use a thermometer and adjust the surface knob accordingly
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griddle in a dishwasher. If you would like to purchase a griddle, you can order one from Frigidaire.com. Using the griddle: Place the griddle securely on top of the burner grates. Preheat the griddle follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or
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or liners to line the oven bottom, walls, racks or any other part of the range. Doing so will alter the heat distribution, produce poor baking results, slightly and slide out. To replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly
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21 SeSEttTiTnINgGOOvVeEnNCCoOnNtTrRoOlsLS 1 Bake 2 Quick Bake 3 Broil Steam Self Clean Clean 4 5 6 7 Oven 8 Preheat 9 Door Locked 11 Timer 12 Bake Time 10 OFF 6 Hold 13 Set Clock 14 Oven Control Features 1. Bake - Use to select bake feature. 2. Quick Bake - Quick Bake uses a fan to
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22 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Clock When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display will flash 12:00. It is recommended to always set the clock for the correct time of day before using the appliance. To set the clock: 1.
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23 Setting Oven Controls Setting the minute timer 1. Press timer on-off. 2. Press to increase time in one-minute increments. Press and hold to increase time in 10-minute increments. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes. 3. When the set time
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24 Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven bottom. The heat and air circulate naturally in the oven. The oven indicator light above the BAKE key will remain on until oven is preheated. During baking the oven indicator light will turn on and off as the oven
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such as cookies, biscuits and breads. • Reduce oven temperature 25°F from recipe's recommended oven temperature. Follow the remainder of the recipe's instructions using the minimum recommended cook time. • When using 2 oven racks place racks in positions 3 and 5 and position cookware as shown in
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side. 8. When broiling is finished press OFF. 6 5 4 3 2 1 Figure 13: Rack positions Figure 14: Broil pan and insert NOTE The broiler pan and the insert (some models) allow grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. Do not use the pan without the insert. Do not
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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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28 Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake Time The Bake Time key sets the amount of time needed for baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the set bake time ends. To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically (timed bake): 1. Be sure the
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Sabbath and Holidays (some models) For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature accepted automatically. If the oven temperature is set outside of the temperature range, the oven will default to the nearest available temperature. Try to
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can be adjusted in 5° increments (1°C). 4. If a bake time is desired enter the time at this point. See "Setting Bake Time" on page 20 for detailed instructions. If not, skip this step. NOTE: The oven will shut off after using Bake Time and may only be used once during Sabbath mode. 5. Press
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the self cleaning cycle is complete. The oven may still be VERY HOT. Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and cause permanent damage to the oven interior (aluminum foil will
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self clean feature is active, you may check the amount of time remaining in the self clean cycle by pressing the clean key. Remember the range door cannot be opened until the range has cooled sufficiently. You will need to add about 1 hour to the time displayed before you can use the
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soils. CAUTION • Do not add bleach, ammonia, oven cleaner, or any other abrasive household cleaners to the water used for Steam Clean. • Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. The oven may be hot and can cause burns. Be
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will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later. CAUTION Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's instructions and provide adequate ventilation. Figure 20: Use cleaners with
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parts Manual clean oven interior Self-cleaning oven interior Oven door Gas cooktop surface burners Gas cooktop surface grates Gas cooktop coated and safe to clean using oven cleaners. Always follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaners. After cleaning, remove any oven cleaner or the porcelain
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surface burners and allowing them to cool. Any additions, changes, or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must the burner heads. • For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any other material
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Light CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing the oven light. Replacing the drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Figure 24: Open storage drawer glass shield
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the Oven Door CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing the oven light. To remove the oven locked position (See Figure 27). 5. Close the oven door. IMPORTANT Special door care instructions - Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Do not hit the glass with
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your previously owned appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions Baking Problems Baking Problems Causes Corrections Cookies and biscuits the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, refer to the installation instructions for leveling the oven. Use proper rack posiReltion and place pan so there are
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instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual or see "Entire appliance does not operate." in this checklist. Oven door is open. The convection fan will turn off if the oven door is opened when convection is active. Close the oven door. On gas models, the convection fan will begin
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Cooktop and Surface Burners" in the Care & Cleaning section on page 25 for additional cleaning instructions. Incorrect L.P. conversion. Refer to L.P. conversion kit instructions to correct. Dust particles in main gas line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue. In coastal
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unlocks (up to 4 hours). Other Problems 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 the range. If the floor is sagging
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of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance. 9. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc., which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory. 10. Service calls to repair or replace
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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 regristration card for more information.) Frigidaire.com 1-800-374-4432 Frigidaire.ca 1-800-265-8352