Electrolux Frigidaire Gallery Series - User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
808529301 Rev A (Feb 2015)
Important Safety Instructions ...........................3-6
Features at a Glance .......................................... 7
Before Setting Oven Controls ...........................8-9
Before Setting Surface Controls ......................... 10
Setting Surface Controls ..................................11
Oven Control Functions (330/330i) ....................12
Setting Oven Controls .................................. 13-19
Self-Cleaning ............................................... 20-21
Care & Cleaning .......................................... 22-24
Before You Call ........................................... 25-26
Major Appliance Warranty ................................. 27

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warning Against Gas Hazards

Details actions to take if gas is smelled, including not lighting appliances or using phones.

Tip Over Hazard

Warns about the risk of tipping and the importance of anti-tip devices.

General Safety Precautions

Using Your Cooktop Safely

Instructions for proper flame size, utensil placement, and unattended burners.

Using Your Oven Safely

Guidelines for opening hot oven doors and keeping vents clear.

Grounding Instructions

Details the importance of proper grounding for electrical safety.

BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Setting a Surface Burner

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting the Minute Timer

Setting Bake

Step-by-step guide for setting the oven's bake temperature and function.

Timed Bake and Delayed Timed Bake

Instructions for programming timed or delayed baking cycles.

Quick Bake Feature

Setting Broil

Adjusting Oven Temperature

How to fine-tune the oven's temperature calibration.

SELF-CLEANING

Self-Cleaning Precautions

Setting a Self-Clean Cycle

Procedures for initiating a self-cleaning cycle or a delayed start.

CARE & CLEANING

Cleaning Cooktop and Burners

BEFORE YOU CALL

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

This document is a Use & Care Guide for a Frigidaire Gas Range, providing instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance.

Function Description:

The Frigidaire Gas Range is a kitchen appliance designed for cooking food using both surface burners and an oven. It features an electronic oven control with a kitchen timer, allowing for precise temperature and time management. The range supports various cooking methods including baking, broiling, and, on some models, Quick Bake (convection cooking). The surface cooktop includes multiple burner sizes for different cooking needs, from simmering delicate sauces to quick boiling large quantities of liquid. The oven also features a self-cleaning cycle for convenient maintenance.

Important Technical Specifications:

• Oven Temperature Range: 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C).
• Factory Preset Bake Temperature: 350°F (177°C).
• Quick Bake Temperature Range (some models): 300°F to 550°F (147°C to 287°C).
• Factory Preset Quick Bake Temperature: 350°F (177°C).
• Surface Burner BTU Ratings (some models):
  • Simmer burner: 5,000 BTU
  • Standard burner: 9,500 BTU
  • Quick Boil burner: 12,000 BTU, 14,000 BTU, or 17,000 BTU
• Oven Light Bulb: 40 watt appliance bulb.
• Electrical Requirements: Equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazard.
• Gas Type: Designed for natural gas, with an optional L.P. conversion kit available for liquefied petroleum gas.

Usage Features:

• Electronic Oven Control: Allows setting the clock, minute timer, bake time, delayed bake, and self-clean cycle.
• Temperature Display: Can be switched between Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C).
• Silent Control Feature: The control panel can be programmed for silent operation, disabling audible beeps when pads are pressed.
• Oven Lockout Feature: Locks the oven door and disables control pads for safety.
• Continuous Bake Setting: Overrides the 12-Hour Energy Saving feature, allowing the oven to operate for more than 12 hours.
• Quick Bake Cooking System (some models): Utilizes a fan to circulate heat for faster, more even cooking and browning. Recommended for multiple rack baking and can reduce cook time by 25-30%.
• Broil Feature: Offers variable broil settings (HI or LO) for direct flame cooking.
• Oven Racks: Includes various types such as flat oven racks, flat handle oven racks, offset oven racks, and the Effortless™ Oven Rack system (some models). The Effortless™ system automatically extends the rack when the oven door is opened for easier access.
• Surface Burner Ignition: Electronic ignitors light all surface burners simultaneously when a knob is turned to LITE, but only the selected burner will ignite. Manual lighting is possible during a power outage.
• Flame Size Adjustment: Control knobs allow precise adjustment of flame size for different cooking needs, with recommendations for high, medium, and low flame settings.
• Home Canning: Provides guidelines for safe home canning practices, including cookware selection and heat settings.
• Oven Light: Automatically turns ON when the oven door is opened and can be manually controlled with a dedicated pad.

Maintenance Features:

• Self-Cleaning Cycle: Cleans the oven interior at high temperatures, reducing soils to ash that can be wiped away. Important precautions include removing all racks and accessories, wiping up excessive spills, and not cleaning the oven door gasket.
• Cooktop Cleaning: Recommendations for cleaning recessed and contoured areas, burner grates, and burner caps using hot, soapy water and non-abrasive materials.
• Surface Burner Head Cleaning: Instructions for cleaning burner head ports and slots to ensure proper gas flow and ignition, using a small brush or wire.
• Oven Light Replacement: Step-by-step guide for replacing the 40-watt appliance bulb, emphasizing safety precautions like disconnecting power.
• Oven Door Removal and Replacement: Detailed instructions for safely removing and reattaching the oven door for cleaning or service, noting the door's weight and glass fragility.
• Oven Temperature Adjustment: Allows users to calibrate the oven temperature if they find it cooks too hot or too cool, in 5°F (1°C) increments.

Electrolux Frigidaire Gallery Series Specifications