Frigidaire PLES389ECI Use & Care Manual Download Page 3

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Page 1: ...etting Warmer Drawer Controls 1 5 Cooking Informations 16 17 Care Cleaning 18 25 Adjusting Your Oven Temperature 25 Before You Call Solutions to Commo Probmems 26 27 Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at http llwww frigidaire com Warranty Back Cover READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 318203824 0703 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...those shown These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Product Registration Register Your Product The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should b...

Page 3: ...PART f latest edition and local code require ments Instal 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 the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of ...

Page 4: ... power supply iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Know which knob controls each surface heating unit Use Proper Pan Size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may result in ...

Page 5: ...he appliance before removing and replacing light bulb iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean Do net allow grease to accumulate Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire Refer to the hood manufacturer s instruc tions for cleaning Cleaners a...

Page 6: ...ingle or 8 Single or 5 7 Dual Radiant models Warm Serve Drawer or Storage Drawer slide in models only varies with models 6 Single or 5 7 Dual Radiant Bridge 6 Single Removable 8 Element Varies Radiant Radiant Ceil Surface with models Element Element Element 4 hot surface Removable 6 Coil Surface Element 6 Singleor9 lor4hot 6 9 Dual Single or 6 9 surface Radiant indicator lights Dual Radiant indica...

Page 7: ...g results Setting Type of Cooking H MAX Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling 5 MED Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies steam vegetables 2 4 MED LOW Keep food cooking poach stew LO MIN Keep warm melt simmer The suggested settings found in the chart above are based on cooking in medium thickness aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Do no...

Page 8: ... to cycle on and off even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur ifthe cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat Refer to page 12 under Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Your range is equipped with radiant surface elem...

Page 9: ...atch fire if placed too close to the surface elements The Electronic Surface Element Control ESEC some models The Electronic Surface Element Control ESEC feature includes digital display windows The ESEC feature provides a numeric digital setting for the radiant surface element positions on the cooktop These settings work the same way as normal knob setting indicators work except the settings are ...

Page 10: ...ow See Figure 2 m Figure 1 m Figure2 Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop Only The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at location as shown on figures 4 to 5 To Operate the Single Surface Elements 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element 2 Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting Figur...

Page 11: ...sh 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 for the surface heating area 4 When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware Note The Surface Indicator light will come on when the control knob will ...

Page 12: ...3 to heat the portion of the Bridge element for Figure 3 normal shaped cookware or clockwise See Figures 5 and 6 Bridge element without for larger or rectangular shaped cookware Bridge portion 3 Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at...

Page 13: ...heat conductor Some types of food will cause it to darken Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining pitting If aluminum 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...

Page 14: ...eased through the vents This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results OVEN VENT I Removing and Replacing Oven Racks To remove pull the rack forward until it steps Lift up front of rack and slide out To replace fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rackbackinto place Arranging Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRAN...

Page 15: ...the HI setting To avoid heat loss de net 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 high MED medium and LO low 1 Touch the pad at the Warmer Drawer control position The Warmer Drawer indicator light will flash Note If ...

Page 16: ... frequently Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before 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 before placing food in the oven Use proper rack position for baking needs Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lowe...

Page 17: ...d aging 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 The broiler pan and its grid allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler DO NOT use your pan without its grid DO NOT cover the grid with foil The exposed grease could ignite ...

Page 18: ...se with clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth DO NOT use ANY store bought cleaners like Stainless Steel cleaners or any other types of cleaners containing any abrasive chlorides chlorines or ammonia It is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50 50 solution of water and vinegar Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls easier The surface element...

Page 19: ...s Be careful not to bend terminal ends when replacing elements after cleaning ATTENTION Never leave covers on the coil elements as they could be permanently dam aged if the coil is turned on by accident Prior to cleaning the coil elements make sure they are cold and that control knobs are turned to OFF Coil elements clean themselves when they are turned on Coil elements and drip bowls are removabl...

Page 20: ...he surface of the cooktop and cause permanent discoloration Daily Cleaning For normal soil 1 Allow cooktop surface to cool 2 Wipe off spills and spatters using a clean paper towel or a clean cloth with warm soapy water 3 If needed use a soapy steel wool pad or other mild household cleaners 4 Be sure to rinse off the cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating For heavy burne...

Page 21: ...top cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE 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 the cooktop is ...

Page 22: ...ly 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 Cleaning Cleaning the Regular Oven non self clean oven some models Make sure the oven is cool and that all control knobs are et OF...

Page 23: ...leaning 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 liner see illustration...

Page 24: ... other object 3 Scratching hitting jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time To Remove the Hidden Bake Cover somemodels 1 In order to remove the hidden bake cover pull the back edge with one hand about 1 2 inch and lift up the hidden bake cover with both hands See picture 2 When reinstalling the hidden bake cover be sure to put it...

Page 25: ... the latches on both sides of the warmer drawer See Figure 1 3 Pull up on the left glide latch and push down on the right glide latch See Figure 1 4 Pull the drawer away from the range 5 To clean warmer drawer gently scour with a soapy scouring pad this will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel ...

Page 26: ...ese systems fails the controller will immediately stop the current operation and beep continuously flashing an error code of F1 F2 F3 or F9 in the controller display window 2 Electronic control has detected a fault condition Press STOP CLEAR to clear the display and stop the beeping Reprogram oven If fault remains record fault number Press STOP CLEAR and contact authorized servicer Oven light does...

Page 27: ...ructions under SettingOvenControls 2 Make sureovenisopened toBroilStopPosition 3 Meat tooclosetotheelement Reposition theracktoprovide proper clearance between themeat andtheelement Preheat broil element Preheat broil element forsearing 4 Gridonbroiler panwrong sideupandgrease notdraining Always place gridonthebroiler panwithribsupandslots down toallow grease todripintopan 5 Grease hasbuiltuponove...

Page 28: ...r 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 REPLACEMENTAS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A...

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