Electrolux MEF326WFSC, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S GUIDE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC RANGE Ceramic Glass Cooktop Porcelain Enamel or Continuous Cleaning Oven Interior P N 316000640 0005 ...

Page 2: ...uctions 5 Setting the Clock and Minute Timer some models 6 Surface Cooking 6 Indicator Light s 7 Setting Surface Controls 7 Before Setting Oven Controls 8 Setting Oven Controls 9 10 Oven Cleaning 11 13 General Cleaning 14 Changing Oven Light some models 14 Adjusting Oven Temperature 15 16 Avoid Service checklist 17 19 Notes 20 Warranty Note The instructions appearing in this Owner s Guide are not ...

Page 3: ...ce units may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areasuntiltheyhavehadsufficienttimetocool Amongtheseareas are the cooktop surfaces facing the cooktop the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven door and window Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while usi...

Page 4: ... of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Use Care When Opening Door 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 is vented between the cooktop and the backguard Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is ope...

Page 5: ...en the button is released 3 When the set time has passed the control will display 0 00 and beep continuously Slide switch C CLOCK TIMER to the CLOCK position to cancel the timer and return to the clock mode To Set the Clock Figure 2 When the range is first plugged in or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted 12 00 will flash in the display window 1 Press button C CLOCK 2 Push in a...

Page 6: ... will cycle on and off The heating unit retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle The ceramic fixture thermally insulates the heating unit concentrating heat in the heating zone For efficient cooking turn off the unit several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to completethecookingprocess Theamountofresidualheatdependsonthetype ...

Page 7: ...stic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface unit Setting Surface Controls Before Setting Oven Controls REMOVING REPLACING OVENRACKS To remove pull the rack forward until it stops Lift up front of rack and sli...

Page 8: ...mperature Control knob to BROIL To sear rare steaks allow the element to become red hot about 2 minutes before placing food in oven 3 Place the grid on the broiler pan and then place the meat on the grid DO NOT use the broiler pan without the grid or cover the grid with aluminum foil The exposed fat could ignite 4 Place the pan on the oven rack Close the oven door to the broil stop position when b...

Page 9: ...Soil 1 Allow a dish of ammonia to sit in the oven overnight or for several hours with the oven door closed Clean softened spots using hot soapy water Rinse well with water and a clean cloth 2 If soil remains use a soap filled scouring pad or a nonabrasive cleaner If necessary useanovencleanerfollowingmanufacturer sinstructions DONOT mix ammonia with other cleaners Adhere to the following precautio...

Page 10: ...ly fade with continued oven use The special coating works best on small amounts of spatter Larger spills or spills generating from sugar egg and dairy mixtures do not clean as well If difficult soils occur 1 Remove the oven racks and cookware 2 Remove soils by completing steps a or b below a Use hot soapy water and wash soils using a nylon bristly brush or a nylon mesh scouring pad DO NOT rub or s...

Page 11: ... damp cloth and then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the rangetop Clean with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a cloth Cover stubborn spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse Cleaners made esp...

Page 12: ...mal soil 5 Ifanysoilremains repeatthestepslistedabove Afterallsoilhasbeenremoved polish the entire surface with the cooktop cleaning cream For sugary spillovers Sugary spills can cause pitting of your cooktop surface Therefore you must begin cleaning the spills while the cooktop is still hot Use caution when following the steps below 1 Turn off all surface units and remove all pans immediately 2 W...

Page 13: ...ng the hinges open by hand The hinges may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers 2 Hold the door at the sides near the top Insert the hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the door 3 Hinge arms must go into the range slots evenly The hinge arms should be inserted into the bottom corners of the door as far as they can go 4 If the door is not in line with the oven frame remove it ...

Page 14: ...rature setting that is higher or lower than the recom mended temperature The baking results should help you to decide how much of an adjustment is needed To Adjust Oven Temperature 1 Check to be sure the Temperature Control knob is in the OFF position 2 Pull Temperature Control knob straight off the shaft 3 On the back of the knob there are a series of 5 to 7 small grooves Note the positionofthepo...

Page 15: ...l is on for the surface unit to be used Lightweight or warped pans used Use only flat evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Flat pans heat better than warped pans Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn easily No power to the appliance Check steps under Entire Appliance Does...

Page 16: ...ottom of oven Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting cycle If flames or excessive smoke are present stop the cycle Let the oven cool and clean the oven Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time Cleanin...

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Page 20: ...s or defects in house wiring 4 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance 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 INCI...