Electrolux E30DF74GPS1, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...Use _ Care Guide 30 _ 36 Dual Fuel Ranges ...

Page 2: ...late Location Location 30 models I For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support and internet product information www electrolux com 2007 Electrolux Home Products inc Post Office Box 212378 Augusta Georgia 30917 USA All rights reserved Printed in the USA ...

Page 3: ...htsHalfWay Placementof BurnerHeadsandCaps 13 AroundBurner 34 Placementof BurnerGrates 13 SurfaceCookingUtensils 14 Usingthe Griddle 14 Usingthe WokStand 15 Usingthe SimmerPlate 10 SettingSurfaceControls 17 Getting Started 18 19 BeforeSettingOvenControls 18 19 Setting the Oven Controls 20 25 OvenControlFeatures 20 Baking 20 BakingProblems 21 ConvectionBaking 22 ConvectionRoasting 22 BreadProofFeatu...

Page 4: ... by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition in the United States or in Canada CAN CGA B149 1 and CAN CGA B149 2 and the National Electrical Code ANSl NFPA No 70 latest edition in United States or in Canada CSA Standard C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and local code requirements Install and or adjust only per installation instructions pr...

Page 5: ...xplosives such as aerosol cans on or near the appliance Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage Do not leave children alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIO...

Page 6: ...nd theedgeof theutensil The useof undersized utensilswi fexposeaportionofthe burnerflameto directcontactandmayresultin ignition of clothing Proper relationofutensiltoflamewiltalsoimprove cookingefficiency WARN aNG Donotusestove topgrillsontheburnergralesof sealed gas burners ifyouusea stovetopgrillona sealedgasburner it will causeincamplete combustion andcanresultin exposure tocarbonmonoxide level...

Page 7: ...roken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Clean cooktop glass with caution if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid a steam burn Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN Use ca...

Page 8: ... instructions for cleaning SELF CLEANING OVENS In the self Cleaning cycle only clean the parts listed in this Use and Care Guide Before self cleaning the oven remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Do not clean door gasket The doo...

Page 9: ...t is marked FOR LP PROPANE GAS CONVERSION Follow the installation instructions which are inside the envelope The conversion must be performed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the kit instructions and all local codes and requirements Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or property damage The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility f...

Page 10: ...ght Rear Burner Control Knob 9 Oven Vent 10 Oven Door Latch 11 Broil Element 12 Convection Fan Cover 13 Adjustable Oven Racks 14 Door Handle 15 Stainless Steel Oven Door With Large Window Opening 16 Stainless Steel Trim 17 Burner Grates 18 14 000BTU Burner 19 5 000BTU Simmer Burner 20 Glass Cooktop 21 18 000BTU Dual Flame Burner 22 18 000 BTU Dual Flame Burner 23 Broiler Pan Cover 24 Broiler Pan 2...

Page 11: ...ob 10 Right Rear Burner Control Knob 11 Oven Vent 12 Oven Door Latch 13 Broil Element 14 Convection Fan Cover 15 Adjustable Oven Racks 16 Door Handle 17 Stainless Steel Oven Door With Large Window Opening 18 Stainless Steel Trim 19 Burner Grates 20 14 000 BTU Burner 21 9 500 BTU Standard Burner 22 5 000 BTU Simmer Burner 23 Glass Cooktop 24 18 000 BTU Dual Flame Burner 25 14 000 BTU Burner 26 18 0...

Page 12: ...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 PROPERBURNERADJUSTMENTS The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment A good flame is clear blue and hardly visible in a well lighted room Each cone of flame should be steady and sharply defined Adjust or c...

Page 13: ... 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 Burner Head Figure1 P CEMENT OFBURNER G TES Burn...

Page 14: ...d and the size of burner Made of material that conducts heat well Easy to clean Pan overhangs unit by more than 2 5 cm 1 Heavy handle tilts pan Flame extends beyond unit v Note Always use a utensilfor itsintended purpose Follow manufacturer s instruc tions Some utensils were not made to be used in the oven or on the cooktop US NGTHE GR DDLE Figure 2 Side with groove Figure 3 Flat Side The griddle ...

Page 15: ...p of the grate positioning the notches in the Wok Stand over the cooktop grate fingers See Figure 1 Figure 1 Flat bottomwokswithlargeflat bottomsmayalsobeusedonyour cooktop Surface BurnerGrates _v _ _d withoutthe WokStand See Figure v__ 2 lnsurethestabilityoftheflat _ __ __ bottomwokbefore cookingwithout the Wok Stand If unstable DO NOTusetheflat bottomwok _ without the Wok Stand _ Round bottomwok...

Page 16: ...ng delicate aliment such as chocolate milk bechamel etc It can also be use for cooking sauce during long period With the grate in position over the burner set the simmer plate on 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 Figur ...

Page 17: ...atically from an electric ignitor when its control knob is turned to the LITE position To operatethe surface burner 1 Placecookingutensilonburner _ _ OFF _ _ _ 2 Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE Note All electronic ignitorswill clickatthesametime However onlythe burneryou are turning onwill ignite 3 Visuallycheckthatthe burnerhas lit 4 Turn the control knobtothedesiredfiamesize Th...

Page 18: ...brackets on the oven side as shown 36 range put back screws at their original location Removing and Replacing Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN Always use oven mitts when using the oven To remove an oven rack pull 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 l...

Page 19: ...3 6 3 racks 1 5 8 1 6 10 Frozen pies angel food cake yeast bread casseroles small 2 or 3 2 or 3 cuts of meat or poultry Turkey roast or ham 1 1 Note Always use caution when removing food 30 RangeOven RackPositions 1 Oven Rack 36 Range Oven Rack Positions Rack Multiple Oven Racks Air Circulation in the Oven For best air circulation and baking results allow 2 4 5 10 cm around the cookware for proper...

Page 20: ...irst plugged in or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted the indicator lights will flash and the control will beef To stop the lights from flashing turn the selector control knob to BAKE and back to OFF 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 2 Turn...

Page 21: ...iontoo highor low Useproperrackpositionfor bakingneeds _ _ o _ Oventoo hot Set oventemperature25 F lowerthan recommended center Cakes notdone inthe i Oventoo hot i Set oventemperature25 F lowerthan recommended ncorrectpans ze Usepansizesuggestedin recipe Pannotcentered n oven Useproperrackposton andpace panso there s 2 to 4 _ _ _ _ _ _ _4 i_ _ _ 51 cm to 102 cm of spaceon a s des of pan Cakes not ...

Page 22: ...cator light will stop flashing and the oven will begin to heat A beep will sound once the oven reaches 350 F The indicator light will remain 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 CONVECTION ROASTING Broiler Pan Insert t Pan Roasting Rack This method of cooking enable...

Page 23: ...imes Use the following table for approximate broiling times Increase or decrease broiling times or move the broiling pan to a different rack position to suit 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 Tob o Rooommoodot oos I Food Rack Knob Cook Time i item Posi on Se ng s s de 2nd s de Doneness J...

Page 24: ...oiler 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 light will remain on until the Selector or Temperature knob is turned to the Off position Broile...

Page 25: ...temperatures well above cooking temperatures which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered ash you can whisk away with damp cloth Preparing the Oven for Self Cleaning 1 Remove any excess spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the self cleaning cycle To clean use hot soapy water and a cloth Large spillovers can cause smoke or a fire when subjected to high temperatures DO NO...

Page 26: ...s 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 transitioning from unlock to lock It will stop flashing when the door is locked 6 As soon as the controls are set to clean the motor driven oven door lock will begin to close a...

Page 27: ...pliance To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both the knob and the 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 ki...

Page 28: ...the surface burners without the Surface Burner Caps Surface Burner Heads and Surface Burner Grates properly in place To Clean the Burner Caps Burner Heads Burner Grates Simmer Plate and Griddle Use a soap filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleaner to clean the surface burner caps and surface burner heads The Grates Simmer Plates and Griddle are designed to be Dishwasher safe for cleaning The p...

Page 29: ...ass with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface 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 CLEANINGRECOMMENDATIONS FORTHE CE MmC G SS COOKTOP II II II I...

Page 30: ... as chlorine bleach ammonia or oven 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 alumi num cooking utensils or allow foil t...

Page 31: ... the appliance to completely disengage the hinge levers 4 Proceed in reverse to re install the door Make sure the hinge supports are fully engaged before unlocking the hinge levers Lock in normal position Removal of the Oven Door Lock engaged for door removal SPEC AL DOORCARE NSTRUCT ONS Most oven doors contain glass that can break Read the following recommendations 1 Do not close the oven door un...

Page 32: ...nd remove it Halogen Light Bulb To replace the light bulb CAUTION BE SURE THE OVEN IS COOL 1 Turn the power off at the main source 2 Wear a leather faced glove for protection against possible broken glass 3 To remove the glass shield pull the back side of the shield toward the inside of the oven in a manner to lift it up from the oven side 4 The glass shield should come out easily by pushing a lit...

Page 33: ...Care Guide BURNER FHME ON_ UGHTS HALF VV_ MOUND BURNER _ _ _ _ ___________________ 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 fujl Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions in the General Cleaning section up R Dustparticles inmain line Allo...

Page 34: ...MIC GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE 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 APPL...

Page 35: ...has tripped after the oven has been installed and previously operating Contact a qualified servicer OVENL GHTDOESNOTWORK Burned out or loose bulb Follow the instructions under Changing Oven Light to replace or tighten the bulb 0y 0 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 turned off Oven door is closed ...

Page 36: ...conds for the light to turn off SOiLNOTCOMPLETELY REMOVED AFTERSELF CLEANINGCYCLEISCOMPLETED 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 FLAMESINSIDEOVENORSMOKEFROMVENT Excessive spillovers ...

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Page 38: ...ce when it was shipped 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 VVARRANTY NOTE Some states do not allow the exclusi...