Frigidaire GLCS378DSA Use & Care Manual
Frigidaire GLCS378DSA Use & Care Manual

Frigidaire GLCS378DSA Use & Care Manual

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CONTENTS
Product Registration ....................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions .....................................3-5
Gas Conversion ............................................................... 5
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils ................................ 6
Specialty Pans & Trivets .................................................. 6
Canning Tips & Information ........................................... 7
Setting Surface Controls .............................................. 7-8
Flame Size ....................................................................... 8
Proper Burner Adjustments ............................................. 8
Before Setting Oven Controls .......................................... 9
Setting Oven Controls ..................................................... 9
Oven Baking .................................................................. 12
Broiling .......................................................................... 13
General Cleaning ..................................................... 14-21
Changing Oven Light .................................................... 21
Avoid Service Checklist ........................................... 22-24
Notes ....................................................................... 25-27
Warranty ........................................................................ 28
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Dual F uel R Dual F Dual F uel R uel R anges uel R Dual F Dual F uel R Slide-in Models anges anges anges anges CONTENTS Product Registration ... 2 Important Safety Instructions ...3-5 Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion ... 5 Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils ...
  • Page 2: Product Registration

    Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers. The numbers are found on the serial plate located at the left of the range frame and are visible when the oven door is open or on the inside of the drawer along the side of the frame.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if it is to be stored or discarded. • IMPORTANT—Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn the oven off. If the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the oven may begin to operate again.
  • Page 5: Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion

    The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle of any range. Move birds to another well venti- lated room. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement...
  • Page 6: Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils

    Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics: Pans should have flat bottoms. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bot- tom. There should be no gaps between the pan and ruler. Note: Always use a utensil for its intend- ed purpose.
  • Page 7: Canning Tips & Information

    Carefully line-up the 2 Grate Pins on each Grate with the Cap Pilot Holes in the 2 Burner Caps on each side of the range. DO NOT force the Burner Grates onto the Burner Caps. Forcing the grates down onto improperly installed Burner Heads and Burner Caps may damage the gas burners.
  • Page 8: Setting Surface Controls

    General Cleaning. (Continued) The surface control knob shown below may not look identical to the Surface Control Knobs on your range; They are only representational. Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil. A higher flame simply...
  • Page 9: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Some models are equipped with a blower which runs in baking and self-cleaning mode to keep all internal components at a cool temperature. It is possible that the blower keeps running even if the range has been turned off, until the components have cooled down.
  • Page 10: Setting Warmer Drawer Controls (If Equipped)

    Setting Warmer Drawer Controls Arranging Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Drawer Rack Positions The rack can be used in 2 ways: • In the upright position to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish underneath).
  • Page 11: Speed Bake Tm Cooking System (If Equipped)

    Speed Bake Cooking System Speed Bake Cooking System uses a fan to circulate the oven’s heat uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results. It also gives better baking results when using two racks at the same time.
  • Page 12: Oven Baking

    • 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 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of clear- ance on all sides of each pan in the oven.
  • Page 13: Broiling

    Broiling Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil element of the oven. Preheating Preheating is suggested when searing rare steaks. (Remove the broiler pan before preheating. 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.
  • Page 14: General Cleaning

    Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
  • Page 15 General Cleaning (Continued) Cleaning the Burner Grates, Burner Caps and Burner Heads Surface Burner Grate Grate Pin Cap Pilot Hole Electrode Orifice holder Figure 1 Surface Burner Grate THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop. Use caution when replacing the burner cap so the electrode is not damaged.
  • Page 16: Cooktop Cleaning And Maintenance

    General Cleaning (Continued) Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils 1) Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not use under any circumstances. 2) Aluminum utensils The melting point of aluminum being much lower than that of other metals, care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used.
  • Page 17 ® BRYTE cleaner cream is supplied with your range. More are available in stores if needed. Use only recommended cleaning products and follow these basic cleaning suggestions. 1. BEFORE THE COOKTOP IS USED. Thoroughly clean and saturate the cooktop with cleaner cream.
  • Page 18 General Cleaning (continued) Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance Use and Care of Glass Surface Do Use on Ceramic Glass Cooktop 1. Baking soda. 2. Non-impregnated plastic and nylon pads. 3. For burned on material, scrape with single-edged razor blade, held at a 30° angle. 4.
  • Page 19: Oven Cleaning

    During the self-clean cycle, the outside of the wall oven can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well ventilated room.
  • Page 20: To Remove And Replace Oven Door

    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 bottom of the door toward you while rotating the top of the door toward the range to completely disengage the hinge levers.
  • Page 21: Changing Oven Light

    Storage Drawer (some models) Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer can de removed to facilitate cleaning under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. To open the storage drawer, push the drawer in gently and it will spring open. To close, push the drawer until you hear a click, which indicates that the spring is compressed, and the drawer is closed.
  • Page 22: Avoid Service Checklist

    Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level. When range is level, cooktop may appear out of alignment if countertop is not level (See the Slide-In Installation Instructions) .
  • Page 23 OCCURENCE Surface burners do not light. Surface burner flame burns half way around. Surface burner flame is orange. Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface Metalmarks. Brown streaks or specks. Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen. Poor baking results. Fan noise during cooking operation. Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION...
  • Page 24 Avoid Transportation Damage to your Range If you have to move your range into/out of your residence or when moving to a new home, it is suggested that you take the following precautions: 1. Screw in the levelling legs under the range.
  • Page 25: Notes

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  • Page 28: Warranty

    RANGE WARRANTY Your range is protected by this warranty In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer.

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