Frigidaire FGF354BGWG, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

COOKTOP

 Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust flame size so it

does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.  The use of

undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to

direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.  Proper

relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.

•Know which knob controls each surface burner.

  Place a pan

of food on the burner before turning it on, and turn the burner

off before removing the pan.

•Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top

burners.

  Visually check that burner has lit.  Then adjust the

flame so it does not extend beyond the edge o the utensil.

•Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend

Over Adjacent Surface Burners

—To reduce the risk of burns,

ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional

contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be

positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over

adjacent surface burners.

•Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat

Settings

—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that

may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

•Protective Liners

—Do not use aluminum foil to line surface

burner pans, or oven bottom, except as suggested in this

manual.  Improper installation of these liners may result in risk

of electric shock, or fire.

•Glazed Cooking Utensils

—Only certain types of glass, glass/

ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are

suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden

change in temperature.  Check the manufacturer’s

recommendations for cooktop use.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

OVEN

•Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer

—

Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot

oven.  Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace

food in the oven.

•Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.

  The oven vent is located

below the backguard.  Touching the surfaces in this area when

the oven is operating may cause severe burns.  Also, do not place

plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent.  These

items could melt or ignite.

•Placement of Oven Racks.

  Always place oven racks in desired

location while oven is cool.  If rack must be moved while oven is

hot use extreme caution.  Use potholders and grasp the rack with

both hands to reposition.  Do not let potholders contact the hot

heating elements in the oven.  Remove all utensils from the rack

before moving.

•Do not use the broiler pan without its insert.

  The broiler pan

and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from

the high heat of the broiler.

•Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil.  Exposed

fat and grease could ignite.

•Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control.  When

using the appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has

not been used for an extended period of time, be certain the unit

has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at least 3 hours

before turning on the power to the appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR

RANGE

•Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that

could catch fire.

  Pay particular attention to the area underneath

each surface element.  Do not allow grease to accumulate.  Refer

to the hood manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.

•Kitchen cleaners and aerosols—Always follow the

manufacturer’s recommended directions for use.

  Be aware

that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite

causing damage and injury.

SELF CLEANING OVENS

•Clean in the  self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this

Owner’s 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 door gasket is essential for a

good seal.  Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the

gasket.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding Instructions

(electric ignition models only)

 Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use

an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong

from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can

cause serious injury, fire or death.

 This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong

grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and

should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle.

DO NOT

 cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

For personal safety, the range must be properly grounded. For

maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an

electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.
DO NOT Operate the range using a 2-prong adapter or an

extension cord.  If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available

outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it

replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed

by a qualified electrician.
See the 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 packaged with this range

for complete installation and grounding instructions.