Frigidaire PLEF489GCA Guide Use & Care Manual Download Page 5

Summary of Contents for PLEF489GCA Guide

Page 1: ...trols 10 Setting Oven Controls 11 Cooking Informations 12 14 Adjusting Your Oven Temperature 14 Setting Side Oven Controls 15 Care Cleaning 16 21 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems 22 23 Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at http www frigidaire com Warranty Back Cover READ AND SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS 318200711 0712 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...u consider us for future purchases PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This Use Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models Your product may not have all the described features The graphics shown are representative The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown These instructions are nol meant...

Page 3: ...e by removing leveling legs panels wire covers anti tip brackets screws or any other part of the product Stepping leaning or sitting on the doors or drawer of this range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the range Do not allow children to climb or play around the range The weight of a child on an open door may cause the range to tip resulting in serious burns or other injury ...

Page 4: ...ngetop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for rangetop use Do not use decorative surface element covers if an element is accidentally turned on the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched Damage may also be done to the cooktop FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY Do not clean or oper...

Page 5: ... of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For best result and energy conservation choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics GOOD POOR Pans should have flat bottoms Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom There sho...

Page 6: ... tion to prevent burns Always raise the bid to vent steam away from you 1 Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully Check with the manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information 2 Use flat bottomed canners only Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat 3 Center canner on the burner grate 4 Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it...

Page 7: ... gradually and evenly As the temperature rises the element will glow red To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Locations ...

Page 8: ...ring cooking Figure 2 o Small Large Element Element Figure 3 Figure 6 Small Small Element O _ Large Large Element Element 0 _ Element To Operate the Dual Surface Element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element 2 Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise See Figure 2 for smaller cookware or clockwise See Figure 7 for larger cookware 3 Turn the knob to adjust the settin...

Page 9: ...ing to finish cooking Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small Please note that not all cookware will fit the Bridge element correctly When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware Note The Surface Indi...

Page 10: ...D Stews MED Vegetables MED Fried Foods HI Hot Beverages HI To Set the Warmer Zone Control 1 To set the control push in and turn the knob The temperatures are approxi mate and are designated by HI MED and LO However the control can be set at any position between Hi and LO for different levels of heating 2 When done turn the control to OFR The warmer zone will remain warm until the hot surface indic...

Page 11: ... results Arranging Oven Racks The smaller oven has one oven rack and the larger oven has two oven racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN S COOL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN Always use oven mitts when using the oven To remove an oven rack pull the rack forward until it stops Lift up front of rack and slide out To replace an oven rack fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls Tilt the fro...

Page 12: ... quently Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature be fore placing food in oven Choose pan sizes that will permit 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of air space on all sides when placed in the oven Use a medium weight aluminum baking sheet Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature be fore placing food in the oven Use proper rack position for baking needs Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower...

Page 13: ...tance from the element but on the thickness and age of meat fat content and doneness preferred The first side usually requires a few minutes longer than the second Frozen meats also require additional time Broiling Tips some models Broiler pan and its grid allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler DO NOT use a pan without its grid DO NOT cover the grid with ...

Page 14: ...as conventional cooking In convection mode the actual temperature in your oven automatically adjusts to be 25 F 12 C bw er than the temperature displayed on the oven control panel Because of this automatic adjustment you can enter the cooking temperature from your existing conventional cooking recipe but do not set the cooking time to be the same Even at the bwer cooking temperature convection coo...

Page 15: ... the element upper position For well done foods such as chicken lobster tails or thick cuts of meat position the pan further from the element to a lower position Rack Position From Top Food 1 Rare steaks 2 Hamslices fish hamburgers and medium steaks and chops 3 Well done foods such as chicken and lobster 2 Turn the Temperature Control Knob to BROIL To sear rare steaks allow the element to become r...

Page 16: ...tarting the self clean ing cycle To clean use hot soapy water and a cloth Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning 2 Clean any soil from the oven frame and the door lin...

Page 17: ...use an oven cleaner following manufacturer s instructions DO NOT mix ammonia with other cleaners Adhere to the following precautions when using oven cleaners 1 DO NOT spray on the electrical controls or switches because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire 2 DO NOT allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature sensing bulb located at the top left rear corner...

Page 18: ...s COOL _ DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface J Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or a Multi Purpose No Scratch Scrub Sponge to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure ...

Page 19: ...Utensils Special Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop Do not use under any circumstances _ _ Aluminum utensils Since the melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used Pans that boil dry may permanently damage cooktop by breaking fusing to or marking it ASRASIVE 2LEANL RS Care and Cleaning of Stainless ...

Page 20: ...ot be removed Remove racks See To remove and to replace an Oven Rack under Setting Oven Controls Use a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinse with clean water and dry After cleaning the racks rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil this will make the racks glide easier into the rack positions Gentle scouring...

Page 21: ...damage To Remove and Replace Right Oven Door 1 Open the door to the fully opened position 2 Pull up the lock located on both hinge supports and engage it in the hinge levers You may have to apply a little downward pressure on the door to pull the locks fully over the hooks 3 Grab the door by the sides pull the bottom of the door up and toward you to disengage the hinge supports Keep pulling the bo...

Page 22: ...ing Program oven again If fault recurs record fault number Push CLEAR and contact an authorized servicer Oven and orcooktop lights 1 Replace or tighten bulb See Changing Oven Light in this Guide for instructions does not work Surface unit does not heat 1 Element not making contact in block Follow instructions under Surface Elements and Drip Bowls in the General Cleaning section 2 No power to the a...

Page 23: ...gular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking SeRf cleaning cycle does not work 1 Control s not set properly Follow instructions under Oven Cleaning in the ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL section 2 Self cleaning cycle was interrupted Stop time must be 3 to 4 hours past the start time Follow steps under Stopping or interrupting the Self Cleaning Cy...

Page 24: ...er than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR...

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