Frigidaire ES530 manual

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    p/n 316417039 Rev C (0710) ES530 Control, Self-Cleaning Oven with Ceramic Cooktop & Bake-n- W arm™ Double Oven Electric READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Welcome .......................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions ..... 3-4 Features at a Glance ...................... 5 Before Setting Oven Controls ....... 6 Setting Surf[...]

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    2 This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your range and feature information for several models. Your range may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representational. The graphics on your range may not look exactly like those shown. © 2007 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Wel[...]

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    3 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 pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, de[...]

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    4 I MPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit . Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off before removing the pan. • Use Proper Pan Size —This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms l[...]

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    5 Features At A Glance Y our Electric Range Features Include: 1 . Electronic Oven Control with Kitchen Timer. 2 . Left Front & Bridge Element Control & Digital Display (some models) or Dual Element Control (some models). 3 . Left Rear Single Element Control & Digital Display or Dual Element Control (some models). 4 . Bake-n-Warm™ Doub[...]

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    6 Before Setting Oven Controls Oven V ent 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. DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENT. Arranging Oven Racks & Roasting Shelf ALWAYS A[...]

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    7 Fig. 2 (Bridge Element on some models) About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Fig[...]

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    8 Setting Surface Controls Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently. Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range wh[...]

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    9 Setting Surface Controls 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 ?[...]

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    10 Setting Surface Controls T o Operate the Dual Element(s): 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element. 2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Fig. 2) for smaller cookware or clockwise (See Fig. 5) for larger cookware. 3. Use the ESEC digital display window for the desired setting. Turn (do not push) the knob[...]

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    11 Setting Surface Controls T o Operate the Bridge Element (some models): 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the Bridge surface element. 2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Figs. 1 & 2) to heat the portion of the Bridge element for normal shaped cookware or clockwise (See Figs. 3 & 4) for larger or rectangular shape[...]

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    12 Operating the W arming 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. It is not recommended to heat cold food on th[...]

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    13 Surface Cooking Cookware Material T ypes The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are: ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If [...]

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    READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use & Care Guide. 0 THRU 9 NUMBER PADS — Use to enter temperature and times. TIMER ON / OFF ?[...]

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    Setting the Clock The CLOCK pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation. The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation. When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the timer in the display will flash the time of day (Fig. 1). T o [...]

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    16 Setting Kitchen Timer The TIMER ON/OFF pad controls the Kitchen Timer feature. The Kitchen Timer serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out. It does not start or stop cooking. The Kitchen Timer feature can be used during any of the other oven control functions. Refer to " Minumum & Maximum Contr[...]

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    17 Setting Oven Lockout Feature The pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door, prevents the Warmer Drawer and most oven controls from being turned ON. It does not disable the clock, Kitchen Timer or the interior oven light. for 3 seconds for 3 seconds for 7seconds Setting T emperature Display [...]

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    18 Setting Silent Control Operation The START TIME and CLEAN 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. If desired the control can be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the normal soun[...]

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    19 T o set the Bake T emperature to 350°F: 1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven. 2. Press (See Fig. 1). 3. Press . A long beep will sound once the oven set temperature reaches 350° F (See Fig. 2). Note: Pressing will cancel the Bake feature at any time. T o change the Bake T emperature (example changing from 350° to 425°F): 1. [...]

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    20 Setting Timed Bake The BAKE 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. T o program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically: (example below to bake at 350°F for 50 minutes): 1. Arrange[...]

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    21 Setting Delayed Start The BAKE , BAKE TIME and START TIME pads control the Delayed Start. The automatic timer of the Delayed Start will turn the oven ON and OFF at the time you select in advance. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLA Y T o program the oven for a Delay S t art and to shut off automatically (example for baking at 375°F for 50 minutes and sta[...]

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    22 To set the oven to broil at the default setting (550°F): 1. Place the broiler pan insert on the broiler pan. Then place the food on the broiler pan insert (some models). DO NOT use the broiler pan without the insert. DO NOT cover the broiler insert with foil. The exposed grease could ignite. 2. Arrange the interior oven rack and place the broil[...]

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    23 INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLA Y Setting Convection Bake Benefits of Convection Bake: —Some foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. —Multiple rack baking. —No special pans or bakeware needed. Fig. 1 - Air circulation of Convection Cooking Setting Oven Controls Fig. 1 1 2 4 5 6 3 T o set the oven for Convection Bake and te[...]

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    24 Fig. 3 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 . Heated air circulates around the food from all sides, sealing in j[...]

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    25 INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLA Y T o set the Convection Convert Feature Setting Oven Controls The CONV 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 MUST be used with a Conve[...]

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    26 Using the Favorite Settings Feature The 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 Delay Start (Delayed Timed B[...]

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    27 INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLA Y and Setting Oven Controls T o Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) The BAKE TIME and START TIME pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature may only be used with the pad. The oven temperature may be set higher or lower after setting the Sabbath feature (the oven temp[...]

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    28 Setting the Keep W arm Feature INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLA Y or or Setting Oven Controls T o turn ON/OFF the Oven Light Setting the Sabbath Feature (cont’d) T o set Keep W arm: 1. Arrange interior oven racks and place baked food in oven. If the food is already in the oven go to step 2. 2. Press . (See Fig. 1). Note: If no further pads are touche[...]

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    29 Dual Features of the Bake-n-W arm™ Double Oven The Bake-n-Warm™ Double Oven is designed to provide two unique food preparation features. The features provide a Mini Oven and a Warmer Drawer using the same lower oven cavity, drawer and control. The Mini Oven feature is ideal for cooking foods such as pizza, casseroles, baked potatoes and froz[...]

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    30 Warmer Drawer Recommended Food Settings Table Food Item Setting Bacon HI Hamburger Patties HI Poultry HI Pork Chops HI Fried Foods HI Pizza H I Gravies M E D Casseroles M E D Eggs M E D Roasts (Beef, Pork, Lamb) M ED Vegetables M E D Biscuits M E D Rolls, hard M ED Pastries M E D Rolls (soft) LO Empty Dinner Plates LO Fig. 3 T o Set the W armer [...]

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    31 T o Remove the Bake-n- W arm™ Double Oven Drawer & Replace the Oven Light: 1. Before drawer removal, be sure to turn OFF the Bake-n-Warm™ Double Oven and let the drawer area cool completely. 2. Pull the drawer away from the oven. Using a phillips-head screwdriver remove the two drawer screws from the insides of the front oven drawer comp[...]

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    During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range 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. DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bott[...]

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    The SPEED CLEAN , CLEAN and MAXX CLEAN pads are used to start a Self-Cleaning cycle. When used with START TIME pad, a delayed Self-Cleaning cycle may also be programmed. This feature allows for any Self- Cleaning cycle times from 2 hours (using Speed Clean), 3 hours (using Clean) to 4 hours (using Maxx Clean). During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the ou[...]

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    34 Note: The oven temperature adjustments made with this feature will not change the Self-Clean cycle temperature. The temperature in the oven has been pre-set at the factory. When first using the oven, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. If you think the oven is too hot or too cool, the temperature in the oven can be adjusted. Before [...]

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    35 Care & Cleaning Adjusting Y our Oven T emperature (cont’d) INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLA Y The oven light bulb is located at the rear of the oven and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use. To replace the oven light bulb: 1. Turn electrical power off at the main sourc[...]

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    36 Care & Cleaning (Cleaning T able) Ceramic Cooktop For general cleaning , use a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent & water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar & water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry & polish with a soft cloth. Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth 1st. DO NOT spray liquids dire[...]

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    37 Care & Cleaning Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. 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). Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or no-s[...]

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    38 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. • Do not use d[...]

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    39 Before Y ou Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service , review the following list. It may save you time & expense. The list includes common occurrences (shown in bold) that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. The possible corrections to these problems are provided with the problem l[...]

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    40 Y our 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, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instruction[...]