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Page 1: ...Care Guide Gas Range 318 203 964 lOOl Rev A ...

Page 2: ... found as shown at right Serial Plate Location I For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada 1 877 4ELECTRO LUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support and internet product information www electrolu icon com 2010 Electrolux Home Products Inc Post Office Box 212378 Augusta Georgia 30917 USA All rights reserved Printed in the USA ...

Page 3: ...nFeature 24 Startingthe OvenSelf CleanCycle 25 GeneralCleaning 26 CareandCleaningd StainlessSteel 27 Cleaningthe BurnerGrates Burner Capsand BurnerHeads 27 CooktopCleaningandMaintenance 29 Cleaningrecommendations for theCeramic GlassCooktop 29 30 SpecialDoorCare Instructions 30 ToRemoveandReplacetheOven Door 31 OvenLight 31 SoLutionsto Common Problems 32 35 SurfaceBurnersDo NotLight 32 BurnerFlame...

Page 4: ...your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire deparknent Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer servicer or the gas supplier Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance Never allow children to play wi...

Page 5: ...tto children inthe cabinetsabove the appliance Children climbing onthe cooktopto reach itemscould be seriouslyinjured Storage in or on Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven near surface burners or in the drawer if equipped This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks ptasticware and towels as welt as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol...

Page 6: ...urners Ifyou usea stove topgrill ona sealed gasburner itwill causeincompletecombustionandcan resultin exposureto carbonmonoxide levelsabove allowablecurrentstandards Thiscan be hazardous to your health ACAUTION Electronic controllers can be damagedby coldtemperatures When you use your appliance for the first time or if it has not been used for a long period of time makesurethat it has beenexposed ...

Page 7: ...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 melt or ignite Nevercoverany slots holesor passagesin theoven bottomor coveran entirerackwithmaterialssuch as aluminumfoil Doingso Mocksairflow throughthe ovenand maycausecarbonmonoxidepoisoning Aluminumfoil liningsmayalso trapheat cau...

Page 8: ...ge or move the gasket Remove oven racks Oven racks color will change if left in the oven during a self cleaning cycle ACAUTION The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of the range Move the birds to another well ventilated room IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTJ The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of Cal...

Page 9: ...ousinjuryorpropertydamage Thequaified agencyperformingthiswork assumesresponsibility for the conversion GROUNDING NSTRUCTIONS l I I I I I I l I I I I I For personal safety the cooktop must be properly grounded For maximum safety the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded DO NOT Operate the cooktop using a 2 prong adapter or an extensi...

Page 10: ...ont Burner Control Knob Right Rear Burner Control Knob Oven Vent Oven Door Latch Broil Burner Self Clean Oven Convection Fan Cover Adjustable Oven Racks Door Handle 17 Stainless Steel Oven Door With Large Window Opening Stainless Steel Trim 18 Burner Grates 19 14000 BTU Burner 20 5000 BTU Simmer Burner 21 Glass Cooktop 22 9500 BTU Burner 23 18000 BTU Dual Flame Burner 24 Broiler Pan Cover 25 Broil...

Page 11: ... gravies steam Keep foods cooking poach stew These settings are based on using medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy and increases your risk of being burned by the flame WRONG PROPERBURNERADJUSTMENTS il The color of the flame is the key to proper...

Page 12: ...er has an inner locating ring which centers the cap correctly on the burner head Be sure that all the burner caps and burner heads are correctly placed BEFORE using your appliance Make sure each burner cap is properly aligned and level Turn the burner on to determine if it will light If the burner does not light contact a Service Center Do not service the sealed burner yourself Figure1 Figure2 PLA...

Page 13: ...sil for its intended purpose Follow manufacturer s instructions Some utensils were not made to be used in the oven or on the cooktop USINGTHEGRIDDLE Figure 1 Side with grooves Figure Flat Side The griddle is intended for direct food cooking and can be used on both sides Figures 1 and 2 Do not use pans or other cookware on the griddle Doing so could damage the finish With the grate in position over...

Page 14: ...he Wok Stand on top of the grate positioning the notches in the Wok Stand over the cooktop grate fingers See Figure 1 Figure 1 NOTE The Wokcookingperformance is best on the right front POWERburner position Be sure to ALWAYSuse the Wok Stand if the stabilityof the wok is uncertain If cooking large amounts of liquid food withoutthe Wok Stand the wok may tip and spill overcausing burns Flat bottom wo...

Page 15: ...top of the grate positioning the notches in the simmer plate over the grate fingers See Figure 2 and then place the utensil on the simmer plate Figure 1 Figure 2 Always placethe simmer plateonthe grate before to turn on the burner Always use potholders to removethe simmer plate from the grate Allow the simmer plate to cool before removing Do not set hot simmer plate on surfaces that cannot withsta...

Page 16: ...and peppershakers spoon holdersor plastic wrappingson top of the cooktop whenit is in use Theseitemscouldmeltor ignite Potholders towelsor woodspoons couldcatchfire if placedtoo closeto a flame Regular Burner Fig 1 Dual Burner Fig 2 To 1 2 4 operate the surface burner Place cooking utensil on burner Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE Note All electronic ignitors will click at the sa...

Page 17: ... brackets on the oven side as shown Removing and Replacing Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE 0 VEN tS COOL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN Always use oven mitts when using the oven To remove an oven rack putt the rack forward Lift up the rack off the oven rack slider To replace an oven rack place the rack on the slider into the 4 pinholes located at the 4 corners of the rack To rem ove fro...

Page 18: ...use Frozenpies 2 or 3 Angelfoodcake 2 or 3 Bread Casserdes 2 or 3 Smallcuts d meator poultry 2 or 3 Turkey Roastor Ham 1 2 Racks Cookies 5 9 or 2 5 Cakes 5 9 or 2 5 Croissants 5 9 MODE CONVECTION BAKE 1 Rack 2 Racks Cookies 5 9 Cakes 2 5 Croissants 5 9 3 Racks 1 5 9 Note Always use caution when removing food Air Circulation in the Oven For best air circulation and baking results allow 2 4 5 10 cm ...

Page 19: ...r supply to the range has been interrupted the indicator lights wilt flash and the control will beep To stop the lights from flashing turn the selector control knob to BAKE and back to OFR 1 The oven can be set to bake at any temperature from 170 F to 550 F To set the Bake Temperature to 350 F 1 Arrange interior oven racks place food in oven and close oven door 2M Turn the selector control knob to...

Page 20: ...ctedtemperaturebefore placingfood in the oven Use properrackpositionfor baking needs Set oven temperature25 Flower than recommended Cakes not done in the center Oventoo hot Incorrectpansize Pannot centeredinoven Set oven temperature25 Flower than recommended Use pansizesuggestedin recipe Use properrackpositionandplace panso thereis 2 to 4_ 5 1 cmto 10 2cm of spaceon all sidesof pan Cakes not level...

Page 21: ...on until the Selector or Temperature control knob is turned to the Off position 4 When baking is completed turn the temperature and selector control knobs to Off position j_ k Figure 1 Air circulation during Convection Bake Benefits of Convection Bake Multiple rack baking No special pans or bakeware needed CONVECTION ROASTING This method of cooking enables you to obtain the best results when roast...

Page 22: ...uit for doneness If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table follow the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the item closely Broilinq Table Recommendations Rack Cook Time Food Item Position Knob Setting fst side 2nd side Doneness S_eak 1 thick 7 Broil 6 00 4 00 Rare 7 Broil 7 00 5 00 Medium Pork Chops 3 4 thick 7 Broil 8 00 6 00 Welt Chicken Bone In 5 Broil 20 00 10 00 Wel...

Page 23: ...sert with foil The exposed grease could ignite 2 Arrange the interior oven rack and place the broiler pan on the rack Be sure to center the broiler pan directly under the broiler element If preheating the broil element position the broiler pan with food after step 5 3 Turn Selector knob to Broil position 4 The corresponding indicator light will flash 5 Turn Temperature knob to Broil The indicator ...

Page 24: ... could melt and damage the oven surface A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures welt above cooking temperatures which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered ash you can whisk away with damp cloth Preparingthe Oven for Self Cleaning 1 Remove any excess spiliovers in the oven cavity before starting the self cleaning cycle To clean use hot soapy water and a cloth ...

Page 25: ...orsteam to escape The oven maystill be VERYHOT To start a Self Cleaning cycle 1 Be sure oven is empty and the oven door is closed 2 Turn the selector knob to Clean position 3 The corresponding indicator light will flash 4 Turn the Temperature Control Knob to Clean position 5 The Lock indicator light will flash while changing from unlock to lock It will stop flashing when the door is locked NOTE if...

Page 26: ...shaft then push the knob into place Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a cloth Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines Always clean on the same direction as the stainless steel grain Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel Always be sure to r...

Page 27: ...s DO NOTallow spills food cleaningagents orany othermaterial to enter the gas orificeopening o The cooktopis notremoval_e Do notattemptto rernoveor liftthe cooktop CAUTION Toavoidpossibleburnsuse carewhencleaningthe cooktop DO NOTattemptto cleanthecooktop wheneverthe cooktopor burnerheadsare stillhot Toavoidpossibleburns DONOTattemptanyof the fdlowing cleaninginstructionsprovidedbeforeturning OFFa...

Page 28: ...signed to fit loosely Clean with normal non abrasive glass type cleaner and thoroughly dry before replacing Burner heads Lift the burner cap from the burner head The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner heads and slots To clean first use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up any spills Remove any food from ...

Page 29: ... Do not slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop they may cause it to crack CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP Before cleaningthe cooktop be surethe controlsareturned to OFFand th...

Page 30: ...cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow foil to touch the ceramic cooktop under ANY...

Page 31: ... oven door is opened The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light switch located on the control panel The lamp is covered with a glass shield The glass shield can be remove to be cleaned manually or to change oven light THIS GLASS SHIELD MUST BE IN PLACE WHENEVER THE OVEN IS IN USE To replacethe light bulb CAUTION BE SURE THE OVEN IS COOL Lift backside of glass s...

Page 32: ...ctric ignition models only Burners can be lit manually See Setting Surface Controls in this Use and Care Guide BURNERFLAMEONLYL GHTSHALFWAYAROUNDBURNER I I I Burner ports are clogged With the burner off clean ports by using a small gauge wire or needle Moisture is present after cleaning Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full Dry the burners thoroughly following instr...

Page 33: ... ONCE_MIC GLASS COOKTOPSURFACE Mineral deposits from water and food Wet surface with water and sprinkle on a cooktop cleaning creme Scrub with a clean damp paper towel until the stain disappears Wipe remaining paste away then apply a small amount of cooktop cleaning creme and polish with a clean paper towel Use cookware with clean dry bottoms See Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Owner s Guide...

Page 34: ...s tripped after the oven has been installed and previously operating Contact a qualified servicer OVENLIGHTDOESNOTWORK m Burned out or loose bulb Follow the instructions under Changing Oven Light to replace or tighten the bulb FANNOISEDURINGCOOKINGOPERATION A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after oven is turne...

Page 35: ...onds for the light to turn off SOILNOTCOMPLETELY REMOVED AFTERSELF CLEANINGCYCLEIS COMPLETED Failure to hand clean oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket before starting the self clean cycle Hand clean burned on residue with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber Do not clean the oven door gasket or it will be damaged FLAMESiNSiDEOVENOR SMOKEFROMVENT Excessive spillovers...

Page 36: ...ipped from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with these features This warranty does not cover the following 1 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY NOTE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation o...

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