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Frigidaire PLES389EC Use and Care Manual

Frigidaire PLES389EC - 30 Inch Slide-In Electric Range Manual

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Electric Range Drop-in / Slide-in Models Welcome 2 Important Safety Instructions .. 3-5 Features at a Glance 6 Setting Surface Controls.. 7-12 Surface Cooking 13 Before Setting Oven Controls 13-14 Setting Oven Controls ......... 14 Setting Warmer Drawer Controls ...... 15 Cooking
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the best service possible.Your INSTRUCTIONS This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models installing, operating and maintaining any appliance. Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference. Model
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C22.1 PART 1-latest edition and local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance. Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the range at
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power supply. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP • Know which knob controls each surface heating electric shock or fire or a short circuit. • Glazed Cooking Utensils-Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service
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the front above the oven door (ceramic glass cooktop models) or through the right rear element (coil element models). Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items could
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control and digital display (some models) Broil element Convection fan cover (some models) Self-Cleaning Oven (some models) Oven Vent (some models) Oven Light, Single or Dual (some models) (2) Adjustable Oven Racks One Piece Door Handle Warm & Serve Drawer or Storage Drawer (slide-in models
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Controls Models with Coil Elements NOTE: All knobs shown in this owner's Guide are typical only. 1. Place the pan on the surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface element control salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the cooktop when it is in use. These
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Elements and Controls Your range is equipped with radiant surface elements with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases. The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as follows: Model A (See Figure
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Setting Surface Controls Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (continued) Surface Cooking Settings (Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop) ESEC Display Settings The ESEC control provides various heat levels from Hi (Fig. 3) to Lo (Fig. 4) and OFF (Fig. 2). Use the chart (on top of page) to determine the
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on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF. Note: See Figure 1 on page 9 for recommended control settings. Figure 3 Figure 4 - Model B Left & Right Rear Elements and Left front element
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elements at all positions (See Figure 8). Models B & C are equipped with a dual radiant surface element located at the right front (See Figures 9 & 10) position. Symbols on the control panel are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. The symbol indicates that only the
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on the control panel on each side of the Bridge element control knob. These symbols indicate the direction to turn the control knob Model A Only): 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the Bridge surface element. 2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Figures 2 and 3) to heat
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pans slide across the ceramic glass cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately. COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above). STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor
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. Doing so may cause cooking failures, fire or damage to the appliance. Oven Vent Location -Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop The oven vent is located at right side of the front panel and visible when the oven door is open. When the oven is on, hot air is released through the vents. This venting is
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2 vegetables and rolls), use the HI setting. To avoid heat loss, do not open the Warmer Drawer while in use. To Set the Warmer Drawer Controls: The control and indicator lights for the Warmer Drawer features are located on the control panel. The temperatures are approximate, and are designated by HI
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when cooking time is up. • Oven too cool. • Oven overcrowded. • Oven door opened too frequently. • Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, refer to the installation instructions for leveling the range. • Be sure to allow
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heat under the broil element of the oven. Preheating Preheating is suggested when searing rare steaks. (Remove all utensils before preheating the oven. Foods will stick if placed on hot metal.) To preheat, set the oven control(s) to BROIL as instructed in the Electronic Oven Control Guide. Wait
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and the shaft; then push the knob into place. Easy Care™ Stainless Steel (some models) Oven Door & Drawer Front Panel and Decorative Trim Your range finish is may be made with Easy Care™ Stainless Steel (some models). Clean the stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth. Rinse
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immerse coil elements in water. SURFACES Porcelain enamel (cooktop, surface under cooktop) Insert - Control Panel CLEANING AGENTS Mild cleaners or a non abrasive soapy pads. Hot, soapy water or cleaner cream. INSTRUCTIONS Use a damp sponge or dampened soap pad, rinse and dry. Use a clean soapy
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up to support the top for cleaning underneath. When lowering the lift-up range top, grasp the sides with fingertips only. Be careful not to pinch fingers. DO NOT drop or bend the range top when raising or lowering. This could damage the surface. Cooktop Cleaning - Porcelain enamel Cooktop Models
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glass) with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface. Do not slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop. Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board 30 degree angle to the surface. Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean. Damage to the ceramic glass
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Steel models only) Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior parts. Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts. Please refer to the table provided at the beginning of the General Care & Cleaning section in this Use & Care Guide. Oven
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the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent, located on the top of the control panel. If
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fully opened position. 2. Disengage the lock from the hinge lever hooks on both sides (Figure 3). Note: Make sure the hinge supports are fully engaged before unlocking the hinge levers. 3. Close the oven door. Special Door Care Instructions - Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Read the
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back into the range. Pull down latch with finger Figure 1 Right Glide Electrical Shock Hazard can occur and result in serious injury or death. Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer. Storage Drawer with extensible glides (some models) To remove
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. Entire range or oven does not operate. (1) Make sure cord/plug is tightly into outlet. (2) Service wiring is not complete. (3) Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service. * Oven control beeps and displays F error code (1) This oven is equipped
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. Follow instructions under "Oven Cleaning" in the Electronic Oven Control Guide. (1) Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the Electronic Oven Control Guide. (2) Failure to clean bottom, front top or oven, frame or door area
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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 repair or