Electrolux E30GF74GPS - 30" Pro-Style Gas Range, Use And Care Manual

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Page 2: ...ny problems occur refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual This information will help you quickly identify a problem and get it remedied In the event you require assistance please contact the dealer where you purchased your appliance MAKE A RECORD FOR QUICK REFERENCE Whenever you call to request information or service you will need to know your model number and serial number Figure 1 Yo...

Page 3: ... not install or use a damaged appliance Please record the purchase date of your Electrolux appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number ________________________________________________ Purchase Date ________________________________________________ Electrolux Model Number ________________________________________________ Electrolux Serial Number _____________________________________...

Page 4: ...g the Wok Stand 16 Using the Simmer Plate 17 Operation 18 Before Cooking 18 Setting Surface Controls 18 Operating the Control Valves 18 Setting the Burner Flame Height 20 Energy Saving Tips 20 FindingInformation Getting Started 21 Before Setting Oven Controls 21 Arranging Oven Racks 22 Setting Oven Controls 23 Selector Knob Function 23 Oven Functions 23 Cooking Instructions 24 Baking 24 Baking Pro...

Page 5: ... IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T T T TANT ANT ANT ANT ANT Indicates installation operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard related WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CA CA CA CA CAUTION UTION UTION UTION UTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous ...

Page 6: ...h to contain food without boil over or spillover Choose pans with easily grasped handles that will stay cool while cooking Do not use utensils with loose handles Avoid using pans that are too heavy to lift safely Use cookware only for its intended purpose Certain types of glass ceramic and earthenware utensils are suitable for use only in an oven and not in cooktop applications When cooking set th...

Page 7: ...cooktop is designed as a cooking appliance Never use it for warming or heating a room Before performing any service turn off the gas supply by closing the gas shut off valve and turning off electrical power supply Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors with this appliance This type of appliance is not designed for industria...

Page 8: ...guisher Do not allow potholders to touch gas burners Do not use a towel or bulky cloth as a potholder Do not block or obstruct the holes beneath the control knobs Blocking these holes may affect burner operation and may result in a hazard When using the cooktop do not touch the grates burner caps burner bases or any other parts in proximity to the flame These components may be hot enough to cause ...

Page 9: ...appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance CA CA CA CA CAUTION UTION UTION UTION UTION This appliance cannot be coverted to LP liquid petrolium gas No additions changes or conversions should be made in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs Failure to follow these instructions...

Page 10: ...n 4 Bake Burner 5 Oven Door 6 Oven racks 7 Oven Rack Supports 8 Oven Rack Glides 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 3 2 6 8 8 4 7 1 5 Before using your range become familiar with the features and control panel layout See Figure 22 page 23 for a detailed control panel layout for your model ...

Page 11: ...ed room Each cone of flame should be steady and sharply defined Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow orange To clean burner see instructions under Care Cleaning BURNERLOCATIONS All Electrolux Icon range cooktops are equipped with sealed burners See Figure 2 for a detailed burner layout for your model Figure 2 Burner Configurations E36GF76GPS E36GF75GPS E30GF74GPS ...

Page 12: ...y in the burner bases to enable proper cooktop operation To ensure proper seating the burner heads are keyed using a hole which aligns with the ignitor BURNER IGNITERS A burner igniter is located on each gas burner base When a control knob is rotated more than 90 degrees counterclockwise the igniter will spark and the selected burner will ignite Additionally due to the automatic re ignition featur...

Page 13: ...d adjust the surface control knob accordingly If the fat is too cool the food will absorb the fat and be greasy If the fat is too hot the food will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly Flame Size Type of Cooking High Flame Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Medium ...

Page 14: ...se to prevent hot spills and possible burns Figure 7 Flat Side Flat bottom and straight sides Tight fitting lids Weight of handle does not tilt pan Pan is well balanced Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of burner Made of material that conducts heat well Easy to clean POOR Curved and warped pan bottoms Pan overhangs cooktop by more than 2 5 cm 1 Heavy handle tilts pan F...

Page 15: ...at surface of the griddle 3 Replace the cover after griddle has cooled 1 Allow the griddle to cool Remove grease tray and dispose of grease 2 Clean the empty tray with detergent and water using paper towels dish cloth or sponge To Clean To Grill Food NO NO NO NO NOTE TE TE TE TE Discoloration of the griddle cooking surface is normal Figures 8 Figures 9 ...

Page 16: ... Insure the stability of the flat bottom wok before cooking without the Wok Stand If unstable DO NOT use the flat bottom wok without the Wok Stand Round bottom woks with a support ring should NOT be used The supporting ring was not designed for proper or stable use on the Surface Burner Grates CA CA CA CA CAUTION UTION UTION UTION UTION Always use potholders to remove the wok stand from the grate ...

Page 17: ...Simmer Plate is to be used by setting the burner to its lowest setting The Simmer Plate is intended to be used for simmering only The Simmer Plate must be removed when cooking Figure 11 CA CA CA CA CAUTION UTION UTION UTION UTION Always place the simmer plate on the grate before turning on the burner Always use potholders to remove the simmer plate from the grate Allow the simmer plate to cool bef...

Page 18: ...lace for the cooktop to operate properly All cooktop components must be clean Be certain that the gas and electrical power supplies to the range are operational Read this Use and Care Manual in its entirety prior to operating the cooktop and oven Your range is equipped with burners which allow high standard and simmer cooking Simmer Setting Burner best used for simmering delicate sauces etc Standa...

Page 19: ...at a higher flame setting for a short period of time normally 60 seconds or less then adjusting the control knob down to the LOW setting The burner will also warm up faster if a utensil is placed on the grate The flame should be steady and blue in color Foreign material in the gas line especially in new construction may cause an orange cooktop flame during initial operation This will disappear wit...

Page 20: ...rous heats the utensil handle and kitchen instead of the food and wastes energy 3 Reduce the flame height to the minimum level necessary to perform the desired cooking process Remember that food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a vigorous rolling boil Maintaining a higher boil than is necessary wastes energy cooks away moisture and causes a loss in food flavor and nutrient leve...

Page 21: ...cing 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 install an oven rack locate the two hole punches in the small plates at the front corners of the rack Position the back of the rack on the rack glides and drop the pin holes over the pins on the rack glides To remove the oven rack support for cleaning support and...

Page 22: ...2 racks place the racks in position 2 and 4 To bake on 3 racks place the racks in position 1 3 5 See figure 19 Air Circulation in the Oven For best air circulation and baking results allow 2 4 5 10cm around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other the oven door sides or back of the oven cavity The hot air must be able to circulate around the pan...

Page 23: ...Convection Cooking With the Convection function the convection fan in the rear of the oven circulates the heat from the bake burner distributing the heat evenly thoughout the oven cavity Because of the evenly distributed heat multiple rack cooking is possible Convection cooking is faster than conventional cooking with some baked foods along with reduced temperatures Most meats and poultry have up ...

Page 24: ...he temperature control knob to 425 F The oven indicator light will turn off when the oven temperature reaches 425 F OVEN VENT Do not block the duct at the rear of the range when cooking in the oven It is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air into the oven burner never be interrupted Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby surfaces during oven or broiler operation they m...

Page 25: ...reheat the oven before baking cookies breads cakes pies or pastries etc There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meats and poultry or baking casseroles The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previous appliance ...

Page 26: ...ecipe s recommended cooking time by 25 Time reductions will vary depending on the amount and type of food to be cooked 2 Baking pans with no sides or very low sides should be used to bake on so heated air can be allowed to circulate around the food Food baked on a pan with a darker finish will cook faster To set oven for baking with the convection mode using a recipe requiring 350 F 1 Arrange oven...

Page 27: ...ting is required when the fat side is up Do not add water to the pan It will cause a steamed effect Roasting is a dry heat process 3 Poultry should be placed breast side up in a shallow pan that fits the size of the food Again your broiler pan and insert accompanying the range can be used Poultry can be basted with butter margarine or oil before and during roasting 4 When roasting with the Convect...

Page 28: ...g a recipe requiring 350 F 1 Arrange oven racks to desired position 2 Turn Oven selector knob to 350 F 3 The oven indicator light will turn on and the oven will begin to heat Once the oven temperature reaches 350 F the oven indicator light will turn off 4 Press fan switch to the On position to begin convection cooking Once the oven reaches 350 F the light will turn off The light will cycle on and ...

Page 29: ...s the Broil feature When broiling heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage The Broil feature temperature is 500 F 260 C The broil pan and insert used together allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the oven broiler DO NOT use the broil pan without the insert DO NOT cover the broil pan insert with foil The exposed grease could catch fire To set t...

Page 30: ... Soak the pan in HOT soapy water The broiler pan and insert can be washed in your dish washer Clean the broiler pan as soon as possible after each use If necessary use soap filled steel wool pads Heavy scouring may scratch the broiler pan insert Oven Broiling Recommendations Food Rack Knob Cook Time Item Position Setting 1st side 2nd side Doneness Steak 1 thick 4 or 5 BROIL 4 00 3 00 Rare 4 or 5 B...

Page 31: ... main power supply 2 Remove rack supports in order to access light housing 3 Remove the lens cover from the housing by pulling straight out using a flathead screwdriver or putty knife to carefully pry loose the lens if needed 4 Replace halogen bulb taking care not to touch the bulb If you touch the halogen bulb with your finger body oils can shorten the life of the bulb 5 To replace glass shield r...

Page 32: ... the front center of the oven bottom Clean with hot soapy water Rinse well using clean water and a cloth Adhere to the following precautions when using oven cleaners 1 DO NOT spray cleaner on the electrical controls or switches because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire 2 DO NOT allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature sensing bulb it could cause the ...

Page 33: ...ime of the product Several materials and finishes are used in the cooktop Each material and finish must be properly cleaned according to the following recommendations Failure to follow these recommendations may result in permanent damage to the cooktop Proper cleaning is necessary to maintain cooktop performance and appearance while also ensuring safe operation The cleaning effort necessary to mai...

Page 34: ...cloth or sponge dampened in a solution of warm water and hand dishwashing liquid Grates are dishwasher safe Burner caps should not be cleaned in the dishwasher Stubborn stains may be removed by applying full strength all purpose cleaning sprays If you are unable to locate these cleaning compounds please phone the Electrolux Customer Service Department for a referral IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT ...

Page 35: ...MPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T T T TANT ANT ANT ANT ANT If commercially available stainless steel cleaners are used it is important to read the labels for chlorine compounds Chlorine is a corrosive substance If these compounds are present rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft lint free cloth IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T T T TANT ANT ANT ANT ANT Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board Do not...

Page 36: ... the knob with the D shaped valve shaft then carefully press the knob onto the valve CLEANING BURNER BASES The base should be wiped clean using a soft cloth or sponge that has been lightly dampened with warm water and hand dishwashing liquid Thoroughly clean and dry the igniters to prevent constant sparking of the re ignition system Refer to the Cleaning the Burner Igniters section for cleaning ti...

Page 37: ...iters may become coated with or corroded by food deposits splattered grease or cleaning agents This condition can cause erratic or continuous sparking Keeping the igniters clean and dry will help to reduce this problem To avoid unnecessary and costly service calls the homeowner should perform periodic cleaning of the igniters To clean the igniters 1 Be sure the burners are cool to the touch Remove...

Page 38: ...y on the control area Wipe with a soft cloth or paper towel DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads These can permanently damage the control panel surface Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a d...

Page 39: ...roperly Remove and carefully re install burner and caps Cooktop is being operated with the wrong type of gas Ensure that the type of cooktop components match the gas supply being used Regulator is not installed is faulty or is set for the wrong type of gas Check installation replace regulator or set regulator for proper gas supply Sparking but no flame ignition Gas shut off valve is in off positio...

Page 40: ...OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY NOTE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 2 Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material or for appliances not in ordinary household use The consumer shall pay for such service calls 3 Damages caused by services performed by ser...