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R ang Electric e Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at: http://www.frigidaire.com Welcome 2 ES530 Control, Self-Cleaning Oven with Ceramic Cooktop & Bake-n-Warm™ Double Oven Important Safety Instructions .....3-4 Features at a Glance 5 Before Setting Oven Controls ....... 6 Setting Surface
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INSTRUCTIONS This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use your range only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing
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. Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency. • User servicing-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
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use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire. SELF CLEANING OVENS • Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before self cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan and any
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Display or Dual Element Control (some models). 10. Right Front Dual Element Control & Digital Display. 11. Oven Interior Light with removable Cover. 12. Automatic Oven Door Light Switch (some models). 13. Self-Cleaning Oven interior. 14. Self-Clean Door Latch. 15. Convection Fan & Cover
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Roasting 1 Shelf Roasting Shelf positioned incorrectly Fig. 3 Types of Oven Racks & Roasting Shelf Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack types shown; Flat Oven Rack (Fig. 5) and Roasting Shelf (Fig. 6; some models). To maximize cooking space the Roasting Shelf should be
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as the element wattage increases. NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the Care & Cleaning section and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use and Care Manual. Fig. 2 (Bridge Element on some models) NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the
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displayed in digital windows (Figs. 1 thru 4). The available ESEC Display Settings The ESEC control provides various heat holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items , steam vegetables MEDIUM LOW (2 - 3) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew LOW (Lo - 2) Keep warm, melt,
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these procedures, contact an authorized servicer for assistance. ESEC Lockout Feature ( - - ) The Self-Clean feature will not operate whenever element (See Bridge Element Operating Instructions on pages 10-11). To Operate the Single Elements (some models): 1. Place correctly sized cookware
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heating surface area has cooled sufficiently. Note: See page 8, Fig. 5 for recommended control settings. Fig. 3 Fig. 6 The Bridge Radiant Element (some models) Some ceramic cooktops are equipped with a "BRIDGE" surface element located at the left front and middle (See Fig. 10) positions. The
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Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 5 Setting Surface Controls Fig. 3 Fig. 4 To Operate the Bridge Element (some models): 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the Bridge surface element. 2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Figs. 1 & 2) to heat the portion of the
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difficult to clean. Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the Warming Zone. Always use pot holders or oven mitts when Zone Hot surface indicator light is off. Fig. 2 (some models) Warming Zone Recommended Food Settings Table Food Item Heating Level Hot
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& Maintenance" in the General Care & Cleaning section. Fig. 1 Cookware Material Types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are: ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types
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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 Guide. SPEED CLEAN- Use to select a 2 hour SelfCleaning cycle. OVEN LIGHT-Use to turn the oven light ON and OFF. TIMER ON / OFF- Use
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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 the time of day (Fig. 1). INSTRUCTIONS To set the clock (example below for 1:30): 1. Press . (Fig. 2). 2. Press Press pads to set
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preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes. The oven can be programmed to override this feature for Continuous Baking. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To set the control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour
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or Celsius The BROIL and CLEAN pads control the Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display modes. The oven control can be programmed to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The oven has been preset at the factory to display in Fahrenheit. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To change display
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TIME and CLEAN pads control the Silent Control operation feature. The Silent Control operation feature allows the oven control to be sounds and beeps. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To change control from normal sound operation to silent control operation: 1. To tell if your range is set for normal
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170°F to 550°F (The sample shown below is for 350°F). INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To set the Bake Temperature to 350°F: 1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven. 2. Press 3. Press (See Fig. 1). . A long beep will sound once the oven set Fig. 1 temperature reaches 350° F (See Fig
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will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time you selected. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To program the oven to begin baking control will beep 3 times. The control will continue to beep 3 times every 30 seconds until is pressed. Fig. 6 Use caution with the TIMED BAKE or
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OFF at the time you select in advance. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To program the oven for a Delay Start and to shut off automatically (example for baking at 375°F for 50 minutes and starting at 5:30): 1. Be sure that the clock is set with the correct time of day. Fig. 1 2. Arrange interior
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from the high heat of the oven broiler. DO NOT use the broil pan without the insert (See Fig. 6; some models). DO NOT cover the broil pan use ONLY Electrolux Home Products, Inc. approved Broil Pan INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To set the oven to broil at the default setting (550°F): 1. Place the
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and biscuits should be baked on pans with no sides or very low sides to allow heated air to circulate around the food. Food baked BAKE pad. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To set the oven for Convection Bake and temperature to 350°F: 1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven (See Fig.
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to cook at 350°F): 1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven. 2. Press . (See Fig. 1) 3. Press . (See Fig. 2) The convection fan icon will come on. Fig. 1 Press to stop Convection Roast at any time. Roasting Rack Instructions (some models) Fig. 2 When preparing meats for convection
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"End" and will sound 3 long beeps every 30 seconds until the pad is pressed (See Fig. 4). INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY Using Convection Convert feature to adjust oven temperature from a Bake recipe (example below when setting oven for 350°F): 1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in
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may store and recall from 1 to 3 different settings. The Favorite Setting feature may be used with Bake or a Timed Bake. This feature will not work with any other function including a Delay Start (Delayed Timed Bake) setting.. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To Program the Oven to record a recipe
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the time in this step. If not, skip this step and continue to step 6. Refer to the Timed Bake or Delay Start instructions on pages 19-20. Remember the oven will shut down after completing a Timed Bake or Delay Start and therefore may only be used once during the Sabbath/Jewish Holidays
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and the oven may be used with all normal functions. For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Timed Bake). INSTRUCTIONS To set Keep Warm: 1. Arrange interior oven racks and place baked food in oven. If the food is already in the oven go to step
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. This may result in damage to your oven. Fig. 1 NOTES: The Bake-n-Warm™ Double Oven will not operate when the upper oven is set for Self-Cleaning or the Oven Control Lockout feature is active. If the Bake-n-Warm™ Double Oven is ON and a Self-Clean or Oven Control Lockout request is attempted, the
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the oven is ON. Note: HI The temperatures are approximate, and HI are designated by HI (high), MED MED (medium) and LO (low). Use clean the oven drawer and sides. For stubborn soils use a nonabrasive cleaning pad to remove soils. DO NOT use oven cleaners on Bake-n-Warm™ oven cavity. 30
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Bake-n-Warm™ Double Oven Bake-n-Warm™ Double Oven Light Operation (some models): The Bake-n-Warm™ Double Oven light operates with the upper oven light and automatically turns ON when the upper oven door is opened. If equipped, the Bake-n-Warm™ Double Oven light may also be manually operated by
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some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another wellventilated room. 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
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door locking system. 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. The oven may still be VERY HOT. INSTRUCTIONS To start an immediate Self-Cleaning cycle or to set a delay start time of
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you to decide how much of an adjustment is needed. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS Note: The oven temperature adjustments made with this feature will not change the Self-Clean cycle temperature. DISPLAY To adjust the oven temperature higher: 1. Press for 6 seconds (Fig. 1). 2. To increase the temperature
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with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use. To replace the oven light bulb: 1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range. 2. Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield. 3. Replace bulb with a new 40
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outside of the oven door. DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material, on Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket. Easy Care™ Stainless Steel (some models) Your range finish may
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scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface. Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean. IMPORTANT NOTE: Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type cleaning pad. Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic
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cooktop, making it more difficult to clean. • Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges (See Fig. 2) to the locked position. 5. Close the oven door. Door Care Instructions - Most oven
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local electric company for service. Oven does not operate - Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See Setting Oven Controls in this Use & Care Manual or read the instructions "Entire appliance does not operate" in this checklist. Oven light does not work (some models
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correct the installation 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