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Frigidaire PLGFMZ98GCA Use & Care Manual

Frigidaire PLGFMZ98GCA Use & Care Manual

Es510 control, self-cleaning oven with ceramic cooktop
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Lrols ......... 7-12
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13
Warming
Drawer Controls
........... 14
Control Pad Features
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15
Setting Oven Controls ............
16-30
Self Cleaning
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31-33
Adjusting
Oven Temperature
....... 34
Questions?
1-800-944-9044
(United States)
1-800-668-4606
(Canada)
Vis# the Frigidaire
Web Site at:
http://www.frigidaire.com
General
Care & Cleaning
....... 34-37
Before You Call
Solutions
to Common
Problems
................
38-39
Warranty
.........................
Back Page
READ AND SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
p/n 316417020
rev A (0512)

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  • Page 1 Care & Cleaning ..34-37 Questions? 1-800-944-9044 (United States) Before You Call 1-800-668-4606 (Canada) 38-39 Solutions to Common Problems ....Vis# the Frigidaire Web Site at: http://www.frigidaire.com Warranty ......Back Page READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS p/n 316417020 rev A (0512)
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of a new range! At Electrolux Home Products, we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority. We know you'll enjoy your new range and Thank You for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future purchases.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please Day attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm. death or property damage. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USINGYOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USINGYOUR COOKTOP OVEN • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a • Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off equipped)--Stand to the side of the range when opening the door...
  • Page 5 ® ® ® ® ® ® Your Electric Range Features Include: Electronic Oven Control with Kitchen Timer. Left Front & Bridge Element Control & Digital Display (some models) or Dual Element Control (some models). Left Rear Single Element Control & Digital Display or Dual Element Control (some models).

  • Page 6: Oven Vent

    OVENVENT Oven Vent Location ..................................The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
  • Page 7 Cooktop r adiant areas thatheat About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface with a Bridge Element Models with 4 Dual Elements elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath.
  • Page 8 The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) The Electronic Surface Element Control ("ESEC")feature includes 4 digital display windows. The ESEC feature provides a numeric digital setting for4 of the radiant surface element positions on the cooktop. These settings work the same way as normal knob setting indicators work except the settings are displayed in digital windows (Figs.
  • Page 9 ESEC Hot Element Indicator Message (HE) After using any of the single, dual or Bridge radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot. Even after turning the control knob to OFF, the cooktop will remain hot for some time. The ESEC control monitors the temperature of the cooktop and displays the message "HE"...

  • Page 10: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls The Dual Radiant Elements (all models) The cooktop is equipped with one or more dual radiant surface elements. Symbols on the control panel (See Fig. 4) are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. The symbol shown in Fig.
  • Page 11 To Operate the Bridge Element (some models): Place correctly sized cookware on the Bridge surface I_- dge element. Ebm_t t I I(!me//t Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Figs. 1 & 2) to heat the portion of the Bridge element for 0 FIF normal shaped cookware or clockwise (See Figs.
  • Page 12 Operating the Warming Zone (some models) The purpose of the Warming Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the Warming Zone to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start with hot food.
  • Page 13 Using proper cookware *CORRECT INCORRECT The size and type of cookware used will influence the _:!iii!i:!ii!:i;i!i_i!i_iiii_i!i_i_ii!:!ii:_i! ¸ ;_!i_i_i_i!i_ii:ii!_ setting needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have fiat bottoms that make good contact with • Curved and warped pan the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 2). Check bottoms.
  • Page 14 Arranging Warming Drawer Rack Positions The rack can be used in 2 ways: Always use pot holders or • In the upright position to allow low profile food items to be placed both oven mitts when removing food from the under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the rack Warming Drawer as cookware and plates and a casserole dish underneath).

  • Page 15: Clock - Time

    READ THEINSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY B EFORE USING THEOVEN. F orsatisfactory useofyouroven, b ecome familiar w iththevarious features andfunctions o ftheovenasdescribed below. D etailed instructionsfor eachfeature andfunctionfollow later in this Use& CareGuide. OVEN LIGHT--Use TIMERON/ BROIL BAKE--Use KEEPWARM-- to turn the OFF-- Use to to select enter...

  • Page 16: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls Even-Cook. Convection Oven Speed Oven Timer clean light on/0ff Clean Bake Start Broil Bake Keep time time warm Maxx Cony Cony ConY Favorite Clock clean Lock convert bake roast setting Clear Controls Setting the Clock The CLOCK _o_ pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation.
  • Page 17 Setting Oven Controls Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The TIMER ON/OFF @ and CLEAN _ pads control the Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features. The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes.
  • Page 18 Setting Oven Lockout Feature The _ pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door, prevents the Warming Drawer and most oven controls from being turned ON. It does not disable the clock, Kitchen Timer or the interior oven light.
  • Page 19 - -Even_Cook Convection Oven Speed Oven Timer 0n/0ff clean light Clean Bake Start Broil Bake Keep time time warm Maxx Cony Cony Cony Favorite Clock clean Lock convert bake roast setting Clear Controis Setting Silent Control Operation The START TIME _,_ and CLEAN _o,_ pads control the Silent Control operation feature. The Silent Control operation feature allows the oven control to be operated without sounds or beeps whenever necessary.
  • Page 20 Even.Cook • Convection Oven Speed Oven Timer clean light o./ofl Clean Bake Start Broil Bake Keep time time warm clean Lock convert bake roast setting /Off Maxx Clock Corn Cony Cony Favorite Clear Controls Setting Bake The BAKE O) pad controls normal baking. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (The sample shown below is for 350°F).
  • Page 21 Setting Timed Bake The BAKE OI and BAKE TIME _ pads control the Timed Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Timed Bake feature will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time you selected. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To program...
  • Page 22 ¸¸ L L:: ¸¸¸ :L¸¸L Setting Oven Controls Setting Delayed Timed Bake The BAKE IO , BAKE TIME _ and START TIME _ pads control the Delayed Timed Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Delayed Timed Bake will turn the oven ON and OFF at the time you select in advance. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 23 Setting Broil The _t pad controls the Broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The Broil feature is preset to start broiling at 550°F however, the Broil feature temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F and 550°F.
  • Page 24 Benefits of Convection Bake: --Some foods cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. --Multiple rack baking. --No special pans or bakeware needed. Setting Convection Bake The CONV BAKE, pad controls the Convection Bake feature. Use the Convection Bake feature when cooking speed is desired. The oven can be programmed for Convection Bake at any temperature between 325 °...

  • Page 25: Oven Controls

    Setting oven Controls Setting Convection Roast The CONV ROAST pad is designed to give optimum cooking performance for this feature. The Convection Roast pad combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element to roast meats and poultry. Preheating is not necessary for meats and poultry.
  • Page 26 To set the Convection Convert Feature The _1CONV CONVERT pad is used to automatically convert a standard baking recipe for convection baking. When set properly, this feature is designed to display the actual converted (reduced) temperature in display. Convection Convert may ONLY be used with a Bake, Timed Bake or a Delayed Timed Bake setting. When used with a Timed Bake or a Delayed Timed Bake setting, the Convection Convert feature will display a "CF"...
  • Page 27 Using the Favorite Settings Feature FAVORITE SETTING pad is used to record and recall your favorite recipe settings. This feature may store and recall from 1 to 3 different settings. The Favorite Setting feature may be used with Bake or a Timed Bake. This feature will not work with any other function including a Delayed Timed Bake setting.
  • Page 28 ._h_. Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) "_.KK_" The _ BAKE TIME and _ START TIME pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature can only be used with the O pad.
  • Page 29 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath Feature (cont'd) It is recommended that any oven temperature change with the Sabbath feature activated be followed with 2 presses of the START pad. This will insure the oven remains ON even if the attempt to set the oven temperature was lower or higher than the oven control can accept.
  • Page 30 (Removing & Replacing Warming Drawer) serious injury or death. Disconnect appliance from electric power "_ before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer. Electrical Shock Hazard can occur and result in Left G de To Remove and Replace the Warming Drawer (some models) To Remove Warming Drawer: Turn power OFF before removing theWarming...
  • Page 31 During theSelf-Cleaning Self-Cleaning Oven cycle, t heoutside oftherange can A Self-Cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking become veryhottothetouch. D ONOT temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine leave small c hildren unattended nearthe powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth.
  • Page 32 TheSPEED CLEAN _, CLEAN _9 &MAXX CLEAN _ padsareused tostarta Self-Cleaning cycle. W henusedwith START TIME_ pad, a delayed Self-Cleaning cyclemayalsobeprogrammed. Thisfeature allows foranySelf-Cleaning cycletimes from2 hours(using Speed Clean), 3 hours(using Clean) t o4 hours(using MaxxClean). During theSelf-Cleaning cycle, t heoutside oftherange canbecome veryhottothetouch. D ONOTleave small c hildren unattended neartheappliance.
  • Page 33 Self-Cleaning INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY When the Self-Clean cycle is done: The time ofday,"DOOR LOCKED" and "CLEAN" icon will remain in the display. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and the "DOOR LOCKED" icon is no longer displayed, the oven door can then be opened.
  • Page 34 Thetemperature i ntheovenhasbeen pre-set a tthefactory. W hen firstusing theoven, b e Note: The oven suretofollowrecipe times andtemperatures. Ifyouthinktheovenistoohotortoocool, t he temperature adjustments temperature i ntheovencanbeadjusted. Before adjusting, testa recipe byusing a made with this feature will temperature setting thatishigher o rlower thantherecommended temperature. Thebaking not change the Self-Clean results should helpyoutodecidehowmuch ofanadjustment is needed.
  • Page 35 (Cleaning Table) Surfaces How to Clean For general cleaning, use a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent & water or a 50/50 solution Glass, Painted of vinegar & water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry & polish with a soft cloth. Plastic Body Parts &...
  • Page 36 Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface (visit www.frigidaire.com for replacment cleaner). Buffwith a non-abrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.
  • Page 37 Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop: • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean. • Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the cooktop.
  • Page 38 SolutionstoCommonProblems Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven.
  • Page 39 OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Oven light does notwork. Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care Guide. Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls. Make sure oven door is opened to broil stop position.
  • Page 40 Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed,...