Frigidaire 316135932 User manual

Contents
Product Registration ......................................................... 2
Versión en español ........................................................... 2
Version française .............................................................. 2
IMPORTANT SA ETY INSTRUCTIONS............................... 3-4
Grounding Instructions .................................................... 5
Surface Unit lame Size .................................................... 5
Proper Surface Burner Adjustments.................................. 5
Setting Surface Controls ................................................... 6
Before Setting Oven Controls ...........................................7
Setting Clock and Minute Timer ....................................... 8
Bake and Broil ................................................................... 9
Oven Cleaning ................................................................ 10
General Cleaning ....................................................... 11-13
Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights .......................... 14
Avoid Service Checklist ..............................................14-15
Warranty ......................................................................... 16
OWNERS GUIDE
Sealed Surface Burners
Porcelain Enamel or
Continuous Cleaning
Oven Interior
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GAS RANGE
This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your range and feature
information for several models. Your range will not have all the described features.
316135932 (0101)

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Thank you for choosing your new range. The information contained within
this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for
your range. Please read through the information contained in your literature
pack to learn more about your new range.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers. The serial
number is found on the right side of the oven front frame for models equipped
with sealed surface burners.
Model Number: ____________________________________________________
Serial Number: _____________________________________________________
Da e of Purchase: __________________________________________________
Register Your Product
The self-addressed PRODUCT
REGISTRATION CARD should be filled
in completely, signed and returned to
rigidaire Home Products.
© 2000 White Consolidated Industries
All rights reserved
Product Registration
If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance
 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
 Do not try to light any appliance
 Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone
in your building
 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone Follow the gas supplier's instructions
 If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department
 Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, servicer or the gas supplier
This Owner's Guide contains general
operating instructions for your range
and feature information for several
models. Your range may no have all the
described features. The graphics shown
are representational. The graphics on
your range may not look exactly like
those shown.
No e: The instructions appearing in this
Owner's Guide are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Common sense and
caution must be practiced when
installing, operating and maintaining any
appliance.
Versión en español
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de este Manual del Usuario, sírvase
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Exigez qu'on vous livre le N° de pièce
316080346.
rench Owner's Guides -OR-
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rigidaire Home Products
P. O. Box 360797
Strongsville, OH 44136

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance
Save these instructions for future reference
This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range.
ever allow children to play with packaging material.
Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with
the ational Fuel Gas Code A SI Z223.latest edition, or in
Canada CA /CGA B149.1, and CA /CGA B149.2, and the
ational Electrical Code A SI/ FPA o. 70latest edition, or
in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electricl Code
Part 1, and local code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to
the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an
emergency.
User servicingDo not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.
All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician,
This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the
range.
 ever modify or alter the construction of a range by removing
leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or
any other part of the product.
Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range.
Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously
injured.
ever Use Your Appliance for Warming or
Heating the Room.
Storage in or on ApplianceFlammable materials should not
be stored in an oven, broiler compartment, near surface
burners, broiler compartment or in the storage drawer. This
includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks,
plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not
store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.
Do ot 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 OT TOUCH SURFACE BUR ERS, AREAS EAR THESE
BUR ERS, OVE BUR ERS OR I TERIOR SURFACES OF THE
OVE . Both surface and oven burners may be hot even though
flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners may become
hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch,
or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas
until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas
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 using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
Do ot Use Water or Flour on Grease FiresSmother the fire
with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-
type extinguisher.
When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may
catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
Use Only Dry PotholdersMoist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky
cloth instead of a potholder.
Do ot Heat Unopened Food ContainersBuildup of pressure
may cause container to burst and result in injury.
Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be
stored or discarded.
IMPORTA TELECTRIC IG ITIO MODELS O LY: Do not attempt
to operate the oven during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the oven. If the oven is not turned off and the
power resumes, the oven will begin to operate again. Once the
power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.
All ranges can tip.
Injury to persons could result.
Install anti-tip device packed with range.
See Installation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping,
the range must be secured by properly installed
anti-tip bracket provided with the range. To
check if the bracket is installed properly, visually
check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and
fully secured by the anti-tip bracket by removing
lower panel or storage drawer. Refer to the
Installation Instructions for proper anti-tip
bracket installation.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or
drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may
cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Do not use the oven or broiler compartment
for storage.

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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 ot 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.
 ever 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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.
CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVENS
Do ot Use Oven Cleaners on the oven liner or any of the
continuous cleaning surfaces. Continuous cleaning surfaces
can be identified by their rough surface finish.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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 OT 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 OT 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 I STALLATIO I STRUCTIO S packaged with this range
for complete installation and grounding instructions.
For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower
one to complete the process. Use the chart below as a guide for determining
proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used
and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for
cooking.
For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and 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 lame Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling
Medium lame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steam
Low lame Keep foods cooking; poach; stew
*These se ings are based on using medium-weigh aluminum pans wi h
lids. Se ings may vary when using o her ypes 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.
Proper Surface Burner
Adjustments
Surface Unit Flame Size
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 clean burner if flame is yellow-
orange. To clean burner, see instructions under General Cleaning.

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Sealed Surface Burner
Models - Setting
Surface Controls
The surface control knob shown below
may not look identical to the surface
control knobs on your range; it is only
representational.
Your range may be equipped with any combination of the following burners:
Simmer Burner, this burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc.
Standard Burner, can be used for most all surface cooking needs.
Large Burner, the larger burner is best used when bringing large quantities of
liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.
Regardless of size, always select a utensil that is suitable for the amount and
type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the
pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.
Each burner lights automatically from an electric ignitor each time a control
knob is turned to the LITE position.
To operate the surface burner:
1. Place cooking utensil on burner.
2. Push the Surface Control knob in and urn coun erclockwise out of the
OFF position.
3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. No e: All four electronic
ignitors will click at the same time. However, only the burner you are
turning on will ignite.
3. Visually check that the burner has lit.
4. Push the control knob in and urn coun erclockwise to the desired flame
size. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular mark. Use the
guides and adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the Surface
Control knob in the LITE position. (The electronic ignitor will continue to
click if left in the LITE position.)
Placement of Burner Caps and Trim Rings or Burner Pans (if
equipped)
1. Place the trim rings or burner pan over each burner, matching the ring size
with the burner size.
2. Place the burner cap on each burner, again matching the cap size to the
burner size. The caps for the Standard Burner and Power Burners have
locating tabs that align with slots in the burner base. The cap for the
Simmer Burner has an inner locating ring which locates the burner cap in
the center of the burner.
4. Make sure each burner cap is properly aligned and level.
5. Turn the burner on to determine if it will light. If the burner does not light,
contact an authorized servicer. Do not service the sealed burner yourself.
S andard and Power Burners Simmer Burner
if equipped
Do no place plas ic
i ems such as sal and pepper shakers,
spoon holders or plas ic wrappings
on op of he range when i is in use.
These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wood spoons
could catch fire if placed too close to a
flame.
In the event of an electrical power
outage, the surface burners can be lit
manually. To light a surface burner,
hold a lit match to the burner head,
then slowly turn the Surface Control
knob to LITE. After burner lights push
in and turn knob to desired setting. Use
caution when lighting surface burners
manually.

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Before Setting ven
Controls
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located below he backguard. When the oven is on, warm
air is released through the vents. This venting is necessary for proper air
circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Arranging Oven Racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO
OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.
REMOVING & REPLACING OVEN RACKS
To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide
out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front
of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.
ARRANGING OVEN RACKS WITH 5 RACK POSITIONS
To bake on 1 rack, place the rack on position 3 or 4. To bake on 2 racks, place
the racks on positions 2 and 4.

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Your model may be equipped with the clock shown below. ollow the
instructions to set the clock and minute timer on your range. Not all manual
clean ranges are equipped with a clock.
To Set the Clock
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. Push .
2. Push in and hold or until the correct time appears in the display.
Advances time, reverses time.
To Set the Minute Timer
1. Push , "0:00" will appear in the display window. The timer can be set
for any amount of time from 00:01 minute to 12:00 hours.
2. Push in and hold until the correct amount of time appears in the
display. Advances time, reverses time. The minute timer will
automatically start when the button is released. The : will flash to
indicate Minute Timer mode.
3. When the set time has passed, the control will display "0:00" and beep three
times. The timer will continue to beep until is pressed.
4. Push to cancel the timer and return to the clock mode.
Setting Clock and
Minute Timer
(some models)
: Flashing indica es
Minu e Timer mode

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The oven control shown below may
not look identical to the oven control
on your range. They are only
representational.
Bake
1. Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool. See "Arranging Oven Racks"
under Before Se ing Oven Con rols.
2. Push in and turn the Temperature Control knob counterclockwise to the
desired temperature.
3. Preheat the oven for 10 to 12 minutes before baking. Preheating is not
necessary when roasting, cooking casseroles or broiling most foods.
4. When cooking is finished, turn the Temperature Control knob to O .
Broil (if equipped)
1. Slide broiler drawer out to the stop position.
2. Remove broiler pan and insert, igure 1.
3. Always position rack before setting control, while range is cool.
4. Position rack by tilting front of rack up and pulling rack out from locating
holes in rear of broiler drawer. Reposition back of rack in the desired
locating holes and allow front of rack to slide down into the corresponding
slots in front of broiler drawer, igure 2.
or rare meats, position the rack closer to the burner (upper position). or
medium foods use middle position. or well-done foods such as chicken,
lobster tails or thick cuts of meat, position the rack further from the burner
(lower position).
5. Place insert on broiler pan, then place meat on insert. DO NOT use the
broiler pan without the insert. DO NOT cover the insert with aluminum foil.
The exposed fat could ignite.
6. Place broiler pan on rack; make sure the broiler pan and insert is positioned
as shown, igure 1.
7. Slide the broiler drawer all the way into the range.
8. Push in and turn the Temperature Control knob counterclockwise to BROIL.
9. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the second side.
Season and serve. ALWAYS pull the broiler drawer out to the stop position
before turning or removing food.
10. When broiling is finished, turn the Temperature Control knob to O .
11. When removing broiler pan from broiler drawer always use pot holders.
DO NOT use the broiler drawer for storage. Items placed in the
broiler drawer will catch fire.
Should a broil fire occur, leave the broiler drawer closed and turn
the oven off. If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire
extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. lour may be explosive.
Bake and Broil
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1

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ven Cleaning
Follow hese cleaning precau ions:
Allow the oven to cool before
cleaning.
Wear rubber gloves when cleaning
the appliance manually.
REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY
SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE
THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS
LATER.
Ammonia must be rinsed
before operating the oven. Provide
adequate ventilation.
DO NOT line he oven
walls, bo om, racks or any o her
par of he appliance wi h aluminum
foil. Doing so will des roy hea
dis ribu ion, produce poor baking
resul s and cause permanen damage
o he oven in erior (aluminum foil
will mel o he in erior surface of he
oven).
Porcelain Enamel Oven and Broiler Drawer area
Porcelain has a smooth finish and is a type of glass fused to metal. Oven
cleaners can be used on all interior oven surfaces.
General Cleaning
Remove soils using hot, soapy water. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar
or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, saukerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling)
to remain on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
To Remove Heavy 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, use an oven cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. DO
NOT mix ammonia with other cleaners.
3. Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door
gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. Clean
with hot, soapy water. Rinse well using clean water and a cloth.
Adhere o he following precau ions when using oven cleaners:
1. DO NOT spray 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 oven to heat improperly. (The bulb is
located in the rear of the oven.) Carefully wipe the bulb clean after each
oven cleaning, being careful not to move the bulb. A change in its position
could affect how the oven bakes. Avoid bending the bulb and capillary
tube.
3. DO NOT spray any cleaner on the oven door trim or gasket, broiler drawer
glides, handles or any exterior surfaces of the range, plastic or painted
surfaces. The cleaner can damage these surfaces.
Continuous Cleaning Oven (some models)
Continuous cleaning ovens have a special coating which is a porous ceramic
material. This rough coating tends to prevent grease spatters from forming
little beads which run down the side walls leaving streaks that require hand
cleaning. Instead, when spatter hits the porous coating, it disperses and is
partially absorbed. This spreading action increases the exposure of oven soil to
heated air, making it less noticeable.
Soil may not di appear completely. Remaining soil will gradually fade with
continued oven use. The pecial coating work be t on mall amount of
patter. Larger spills, or spills generating from sugar, egg and dairy mixtures,
do not clean as well.
If difficul 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 scrub with paper towels, cloths or
sponges. They will leave lint on the oven coating.
b) Apply ammonia with a sponge and dab it into the porous coating. Leave
the ammonia on the soiled area for 30 minutes.
3. Rinse with clear water.
4. Close the oven door and push in and turn the Temperature Control knob
to 450° (230°C).
5. Operate oven for 15 minutes.
6. Remaining soil will fade with continued oven use.
To Clean the Oven Bottom - All Models
The oven bo om is porcelain enamel in all models and can be removed for
cleaning. See "To Remove and Replace Oven Bottom" under General Cleaning.
DO NOT use oven
cleaners, gritty cleansers, coarse
abrasive pads or brushes, silicone sprays
or metal scrapers on the interior walls,
oven frame or ceiling of a continuous
cleaning oven. Permanen damage o
he oven may resul .