Frigidaire PCFD3668AF Owner's manual

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Introduction............................................................2
Important Safety Instructions .........................3
Features .................................................................10
Before using the appliance.............................14
Using the cooktop.............................................. 15
Using the oven.....................................................18
Care and cleaning..............................................38
Before you call....................................................45
Warranty ...............................................................47
914779731/A (Sept 2021)

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Installation Checklist
Doors
• Handles are secure and tight
• Door seals completely to cabinet on all
sides.
Leveling
• Range is level side-to-side and front-to-
back.
• Cabinet is setting solid on all corners.
Electrical power
• House power turned in
• Range wired or plugged in
Final checks
• Shipping material removed
• Registration card sent in
INTRODUCTION

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Read all instructions before using this
appliance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Please pay
attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based
on the risk type.
Warnings and important instructions
appearing in this guide are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution,
and care must be exercised with installing,
maintaining, or operating your appliance.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Follow all the safety mes-
sages that follow this symbol to avoid pos-
sible injury or death.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
Remove all tape and packaging before
using the appliance. Dispose of the carton
and plastic bags after unpacking the appli-
ance. Never allow children to play with
packaging material. Do not remove the
wiring label and other information
WARNING
If the instructions contained in this man-
ual are not followed precisely, a fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors or liquids near this or any
other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch electrical switches; do not use
any phone in the 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 per-
formed by a qualified installer, servicer
or the gas supplier.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, mainte-
nance, or valuable information that is not
hazard related.
NOTE
Indicates a short, informal reference –
something written down to assist the
memory or for future reference.
IMPORTANT
Read and follow the instructions and pre-
cautions below for unpacking, installing,
and servicing your appliance.
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attached to the appliance. Do not remove
model/serial number plate.
Cold temperatures can damage the elec-
tronic control. If this appliance has not
been used for a long time, make sure that
it has been stored at temperatures above
32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turn-
ing on power to the appliance.
Never modify or alter the construction of
the appliance by removing the leveling
legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, clearly visible
and easily accessible located near the
appliance.
All materials used in construction of cabi-
nets, enclosures, and supports surrounding
the product must have a temperature rat-
ing above 200°F (94°C).
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Installation—Be sure your appli-
ance is properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technician. In the United States,
install in accordance with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest
edition and National Electrical Code NFPA
No. 70 latest edition, and local electrical
code requirements. In Canada, install in
accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and
CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest edi-
tions and local electrical code require-
ments. Install only as per the installation
instructions provided in the documenta-
tion received with this appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety,
the power cord must be securely con-
nected to an electrical outlet or junction
box that is the correct voltage, is correctly
polarized and properly grounded, and pro-
tected by a circuit breaker in accordance
with local codes.
It is the personal responsibility of the con-
sumer to have the appropriate outlet or
junction box with the correct, properly
grounded wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician. It is the responsibility
and obligation of the consumer to contact
a qualified installer to ensure that the elec-
trical installation is suitable and in confor-
mance with all local codes and ordinances.
See the installation instructions provided
with this appliance for complete installa-
tion and grounding instructions.
WARNING
• Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock.
• Failure to follow this warning may
cause fire, serious injury, or death.
• Do not use an adapter plug, an
extension cord, or remove the
grounding prong from the power
plug. Failure to follow this warning
may cause fire, serious injury, or
death.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE APPLIANCE
User Servicing: Do not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifi-
cally recommended in the manuals. All
other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician to reduce the risk of
personal injury and damage to the appli-
ance.
Never modify or alter the construction of
the appliance by removing the leveling
legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brack-
ets/screws, or any other part of the prod-
uct.
WARNING
Storage In or On the Appliance.
• Flammable materials should not be
stored in the oven, near surface
burners or elements, or in the stor-
age or warmer drawer (if provided).
This includes paper, plastic, and
cloth items, such as cookbooks, plas-
ticware and towels, as well as flam-
mable liquids. Do not store
explosives, such as aerosol cans, on
or near the appliance.
• Do not leave children alone.
• Children should not be left alone or
unattended in the area where appli-
ance is in use. They should never be
allowed to sit or stand on any part of
the appliance, including the storage
drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer, or lower double oven.
• Do not store items of interest to chil-
dren in the cabinets above the appli-
ance or on the backguards of ranges.
Children climbing on or near the
appliance to reach items could be
seriously injured.
• Do not allow children to climb or
play around the appliance. The
weight of a child on an open oven
door may cause the appliance to tip,
resulting in serious burns or other
injury. An open drawer when hot
may cause burns.
WARNING
• Never cover any slots, holes or pas-
sages in the oven bottom or cover
and entire rack with materials such
as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air
flow through the oven and may lead
to carbon monoxide poisoning. Alu-
minum foil linings may also trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.
• Never use your appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room.
Doing so may result in carbon mon-
oxide poisoning and overheating of
the appliance.
• In case of fire or a gas leak, turn off
the main gas shutoff valve.
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DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS,
AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN
HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SUR-
FACES OF THE OVEN OR THE WARMER
DRAWER (if provided). Both surface
burners and oven heating elements may
be hot even though surface burner flames
are not visible or oven elements are dark in
color. 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
come into contact with these areas until
they have had sufficient time to cool.
Among these areas are the cooktop, sur-
faces facing the cooktop, the oven vent
openings and surfaces near these open-
ings and the 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
come into contact with hot surfaces.
Do Not 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.
Only use dry potholders - Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let the pothold-
ers touch hot heating surface units or inte-
rior oven elements. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths instead of a potholder.
Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers -
Build-up of pressure may cause the con-
tainer to burst and result in injury.
Remove the oven door from any unused
appliance if it is to be stored or dis-
carded.
WARNING
• Stepping, leaning or sitting on the
door or drawer of this appliance can
result in serious injuries and may
also cause damage to the appli-
ance. Do not allow children to climb
or play around the appliance. The
weight of a child on an open door
may cause the appliance to tip,
resulting in serious burns or other
injury. An open drawer, when hot,
may cause burns.
• Do not use the oven or warmer
drawer (if provided) for storage.
• NEVER use this appliance as a
space or room heater. Doing so may
result in carbon monoxide poisoning
and cause the appliance to overheat.
CAUTION
• Do not attempt to operate the oven
during a power failure. If the power
fails, always turn the off the oven. If
the oven is not turned off and the
power resumes, the oven may begin
to operate again. Food left unat-
tended could catch fire or spoil.
• Electronic controllers can be dam-
aged by cold temperatures. When
using the appliance for the first time,
or when the appliance has not been
used for a long time, make sure that
the unit has been in temperatures
above 32°F/0°C for at least 3 hours
before turning on the power to the
appliance.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR GAS COOKTOP
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 the knob to the full LITE posi-
tion when igniting top burners. Visually
check that burner has lit. Then adjust the
flame so it does not extend beyond the
edge of the utensil.
Use The Proper Pan Size -This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface burn-
ers of different sizes. Select utensils having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface burner. If the utensil is smaller than
the burner, some of the flame will be
exposed and may result in the ignition of
clothing. Correct pan size will also improve
efficiency.
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward
and Should 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
- Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spill-
overs that may ignite, or a pan that has
boiled dry may melt.
Protective liners - Do not use aluminum
foil to line the bottom of the oven or any
other part of the appliance. Only use alu-
minum foil recommended for baking if
used as a cover placed on the food. Any
other use of protective liners or aluminum
foil may result in a risk of electric shock,
fire or a short circuit.
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.
Air curtain or other overhead ventilating
hoods, which operate by blowing air
downwards onto a range, shall not be
used in conjunction with gas ranges other
than when the hood and range have been
designed, tested and listed by an inde-
pendent test laboratory for use in combi-
nation with each other.
Do not use a Searing Grill on the cooktop.
The searing grill is not designed for use on
the cooktop. Doing so may result in a fire.
WARNING
• Use proper flame size - Adjust the
flame size so it does not extend
beyond the edge of the cookware. If
the utensil is smaller than the burner,
some of the flame will be exposed
and may result in the ignition of
clothing. Correct pan size will also
improve efficiency.
• Do not use stove top grills on the
burner grates of sealed gas burners.
If you use a stove top grill on a
sealed gas burner, it will cause
incomplete combustion and can
result in exposure to carbon monox-
ide levels above allowable current
standards
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Do Not Use Decorative Surface burner
Covers. If a burner is turned on acciden-
tally, the decorative cover will become hot
and possibly melt. Touching the hot covers
may cause burns. The cooktop or burners
may also become damaged because the
covers may cause overheating. Air will be
prevented from reaching the burner and
cause combustion problems.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
Take Care When Opening the Door or
Drawer. Stand to the side of the appliance
when opening the door of a hot oven. Let
hot air or steam escape before you
remove food or place it in the oven/
warmer drawer.
Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The
oven is vented at the front above the oven
door or through the rear of the cooktop.
Touching the surfaces in this area when
the oven is in operation may cause severe
burns. Do not place plastic or heat-sensi-
tive items on or near the oven vent. These
items could melt or ignite.
Positioning the Oven/Warmer Drawer (if
provided) Racks. Always place the oven
racks in the required position while oven/
drawer (if provided) is cool. Remove all
utensils from the rack before removing it.
Take great care if the rack has to be
moved while the oven is hot. Use pothold-
ers and grasp the rack with both hands
when repositioning it. Do not let pothold-
ers touch the hot oven element or the
inside of the oven/warmer drawer (if pro-
vided).
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
The broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat
to drain and be kept away from the high
heat of the broiler.
Do not cover the broiler or warmer
drawer (if provided) grid with aluminum
foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.
Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp
cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to
break. Disconnect the appliance or turn off
the power to the appliance before remov-
ing and replacing light bulb.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION FOR CLEAN-
ING YOUR APPLIANCE
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all
parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire.
Always follow the manufacturer’s recom-
mended directions when using kitchen
cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that
excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently, grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on
hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for cleaning ventilating hoods.
WARNING
Make sure all controls are turned off and
that the appliance is cool before manually
cleaning any part of the appliance. Clean-
ing a hot appliance can cause burns.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SER-
VICE AND MAINTENANCE
Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recom-
mended in the manuals. All other servicing
should be done only by a qualified techni-
cian. This reduces the risk of personal
injury and damage to the appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not under-
stand.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair ser-
vice. Know how to disconnect the power
to the appliance at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a
damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb
to break. Handle halogen lights (if pro-
vided) with paper towels or soft gloves.
Disconnect the appliance or shut off the
power to the appliance before removing
and replacing the bulb.
Important: This appliance has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18
of the FCC rules (United States) and ICES-
001 (Canada). These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation.
This unit uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy that may interfere with
radio communications if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions
manual. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a partic-
ular installation. If this unit does cause
interference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by turning
the unit off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antennae.
• Increase distance between unit and
receiver.
• Connect the unit into an outlet or a
circuit different from the one to which
the receiver is connected.
WARNING
California Residents: for cancer and
reproductive harm information, visit
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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General description
1. Cooktop
2. Control panel
3. Inside lights
4. Seal
5. Oven door
6. Fan
7. Rack/tray support frame shelf
Cooktop
1. 18000 BTU brass coated burners
1. 12000 BTU black coated burners
2. Left grate 4. Central grate 5. Right grate
Control panel
1. Oven display
Cooktop knobs:
2. Cooktop burner knob (rear left)
3. Cooktop burner knob (front left)
4. Cooktop burner knob (rear central)
5. Cooktop burner knob (front central)
6. Cooktop burner knob (rear right)
7. Cooktop burner knob (front right)
The following markings appears on each cooktop
knob:
burner OFF position
burner outer ring flame setting.
burner inner ring flame setting.
Oven knobs:
8. Oven mode knob
9. Oven temperature knob
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Cooling fan
The fan cools the oven and comes into operation
during cooking.
The fan causes a steady outflow of air that exits
from the rear of the appliance, which may continue
for a brief period of time even after the appliance
has been turned off.
Inside lights
The inside lights can be toggled ON and OFF by
turning the oven temperature knob to he bulb icon:
Backlit knobs
Each knob is equipped with LED lights that light up
whenever the knob is turned out of the OFF posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct ventilation openings and heat
dispersal slots.
NOTE
• When the oven display is in standby mode
or during cooking, the lights are normally off
and can be toggled on in any moment.
• The lights cannot be turned on during the
Sabbath function.
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Oven shelf positions
The appliance is fitted with shelf supports to posi-
tion trays and racks at different heights. The inser-
tion heights are indicated from the bottom
upwards.
Available accessories
Regular rack
Useful for supporting containers with food during
cooking.
Telescopic guide set
Useful for easily removing the racks from the oven
cavity.
Temperature probe
With the temperature probe, you can cook accord-
ing to the temperature measured at the center of
the food.
Cooking Functions table
Func-
tion
Min T° Max T° Meat
Probe
Cook
time
Delay
Bake 170°F
75°C
550°F
280°C
Yes Yes Yes
Con-
vec-
tion
bake
170°F
75°C
550°F
280°C
Yes Yes Yes
Broil 400°F
200°C
550°F
280°C
No No No
Con-
vec-
tion
roast
170°F
75°C
550°F
280°C
Yes Yes
(with-
out
meat
probe)
Yes
(with-
out
meat
probe)
Steam
clean
- - No No Yes
Proof - - No Yes No
Warm 160°F
70°C
200°F
90°C
No No No
Sab-
bath
170°F
75°C
550°F
280°C
No Yes No
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Protective cover
Used to cover and protect the temperature probe
socket when the temperature probe is not in use.
Special accessories (not included)
Low backguard
The low backguard is intended to be mounted over
the included backguard as an extended duct for the
heat dispersal openings located on the wall-wards
side of the range cooktop.
Side fillers
These are aesthetic panels intended to cover the
lateral spaces below the rear protruding part of the
cooktop.
NOTE
• Some models are not provided with all
accessories.
• The accessories intended to come into con-
tact with food are made of materials that
comply with the provisions of current legisla-
tion.
• Supplied and optional can be requested
from Authorized Assistance Centers. Use
only original accessories supplied by the
manufacturer.
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First power on
Preliminary setup
When setting the clock or a timer, depending on
how you turn the knob, you can set a different
increase / decrease speed for the settable minutes.
• Turn and release: minutes increase / decrease
one by one.
Example: 00:00 > 00:01 > 00:02 > 00:03 > etc.
• Hold turn: minutes increase / decrease one by
one for the first 3 minutes, then the timer
switches directly to the nearest multiple of 15,
increasing or decreasing in 15 minute steps.
Example: 00:00 > 00:01 > 00:02 > 00:03 > 00:15 >
00:30 > 00:45 > 01:00 > 01:15 > etc.
When setting the minutes you will only see the
icon. Once 60 minutes have been exceeded
the icon will also appear.
Blackout management
After a blackout, there can be two scenarios
depending on how long the appliance has been
without power.
1. A few seconds to a few minutes: the appli-
ance restores the settings and features set
before the power loss event.
2. A few minutes to hours: The appliance does
not save the previous settings and will have
to be reprogrammed.
First power on
When the range is first plugged in, or when the
power supply has been interrupted “12:00 PM” will
flash on the timer display.
It will stop flashing once the current time is set up
as below.
Setting the display clock
1. Press the oven temperature knob to enable
the time selection.
2. The hours can be set by turning the
temperature knob towards the right or left.
Press the knob to confirm the selection.
3. Repeat the same process for setting the
minutes. Press the knob to confirm the
selection.
Once the time has been set, the display switches to
standby mode where only the current time is
shown.
To adjust the display clock after the initial set up, in
the stand-by mode, just hold turn the temperature
knob left or right for at least 3 seconds, until you
see the hour digits flashing.
The instructions to adjust the clock in detail are the
same as for setting the clock in the case of the first
power on (see “Setting the display clock”) starting
from point no. 2.
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Cooking with the gas cooktop
Preliminary information
• Remove all packaging materials and literature
from the cooktop surface.
• Wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.
• There may be a slight odor during the first few
uses. This is normal and will disappear.
• Optimum cooking results depend on the
proper cookware being selected and used.
• The cooktop uses electronic igniters to light
the burners. There is no pilot light. Each
burner has its own igniter. All igniters are acti-
vated when a control knob is pushed.
• You can light and adjust the flame size of each
burner by pressing and then turning the rela-
tive cooktop knobs.
• Read all the safety precautions and Use and
Care Manual information before using the
appliance.
Correct burners placement
The cooktop is equipped with two differently
coated burners and they must to be positioned in
their correct housings:
1. Brass coated burners - to be placed in the
front left and front right zones.
2. Black coated burners - to be placed in all the
other zones.
Installing the burners
WARNING
The burning of gas cooking fuel can create small
amounts of carbon monoxide, benzene, formalde-
hyde and soot. To minimize exposure to these
substances, the burners should be adjusted by a
certified installer or authorized servicer to ensure
proper combustion. Ensure proper ventilation
with an open window or use a ventilation fan or
hood when cooking with gas. Always operate the
unit according to the instructions in this manual.
CAUTION
• Do not force the knobs to turn if you have
not pressed them before.
• To avoid possible injury or damage to the
appliance, ensure that the grates are
installed exactly as indicated in the installa-
tion instructions and not backwards or
upside down.
WARNING
• To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of
harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop
without all the burner caps properly installed
to insure proper ignition and the correct
flame size.
• It is very important to be sure that all sur-
face burner caps and cooktop grates are
properly installed and in the correct posi-
tions BEFORE using the cooktop burners.
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To install the burner components:
1. The shape of the burner skirt openings must
match the shape of the openings in the
burner base.
2. The flame-spreader crown must be centered
on the burner skirt.
3. The burner cover must be leveled and
centered with respect to the burner skirt.
Each burner component must be positioned hori-
zontally and must correctly interlock with each
other.
Check that they are fitted correctly by moving each
component gently. If the components do not fit
correctly or are inclined, adjust the position of each
component until it remains fixed in position.
Cooktop grates placement
First position the central grate (1) and then the lat-
eral ones (2).
Position the grates so that the raised side always
faces towards the backguard.
Cooking utensils
Ideally, cookware should have a flat bottom,
straight sides, a tight-fitting lid and medium-to-
heavy thickness. Rough cookware finishes may
scratch the cooktop surface. Aluminum and copper
may be used in cookware as a core material or for
the base. However, when used as a base, it can
leave permanent marks on the rangetop or grates.
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Cookware properties are a factor in how quickly
and evenly heat is distributed, which affects cook-
ing results. A non-stick finish has the same charac-
teristics as its base material. For example, a non-
stick finish on aluminum cookware will take on the
properties of aluminum. Always use a utensil for its
intended purpose. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Some utensils were not designed to be
used in the oven or on the cooktop. Refer to the fol-
lowing chart as a guide to the physical properties
of cookware.
Aluminum
• Heats quickly and evenly.
• Suitable for all types of cooking.
• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most
cooking tasks.
Cast iron
• Heats slowly and evenly.
• Good for browning and frying.
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or glass-ceramic
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Heats slowly but unevenly.
• Best results with low to medium heat settings.
Copper
• Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Use low heat settings.
Porcelain enameled steel or cast iron
• See stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel
• Heats quickly but unevenly.
• Stainless steel cookware with an aluminum or
copper core or bottom provides even heating.
Operating the cooktop burners
All the appliance's control and monitoring devices
are located together on the front panel. The burner
controlled by each knob is shown by a marking on
the bottom left of the knob (see “Control panel”).
The appliance is equipped with an electronic igni-
tion device that generates small sparks at regular
intervals, necessary for the combustion of the gas.
Simply press the knob and turn it counter-clock-
wise until the burner lights. If the burner does not
light in the first 15 seconds, turn the knob to
and wait 5 minutes before trying again.
After lighting, keep the knob pressed in for a few
seconds to allow the thermocouple to heat up. The
burner may go out when the knob is released: in
this case, the thermocouple has not heated up suf-
ficiently.
Wait a few moments before repeating the opera-
tion and keep the knob pressed in longer.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
• Do not allow the burner flames to
extend beyond the edge of the pan.
• Turn off all knobs when the range is
not in use.
CAUTION
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pep-
per shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings
on top of the cooktop when it is in use. These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or
wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close
to the flame.
IMPORTANT
If it is turned off by accident, a safety device will
trip, shutting off the gas supply, even if the gas
tap is open. Return the knob to and wait at
least 5 minutes before lighting it again.
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To operate the cooktop burners
1. Place your cookware on the burner.
2. Push in the cooktop knob to engage the
electronic spark device.
3. Keep pushing the knob and turn it left to the
first “MAX” position until the burner is lit.
4. Once the burner is lit, keep the knob pressed
in for a few seconds. If the burner goes out,
wait a few moments and try again.
5. Check the burner to make sure it has a
steady flame.
6. Turn the burner knob to adjust the flame size.
Note: A clicking sound will occur on all the burners
when a control knob is pushed in.
Setting the flame size
All cooktop burners are of the Dual-flame type and
can be adjusted to the HIGH or LOW flame setting
for both the outer and inner rings. Refer to the fol-
lowing diagrams (examples shown are for the rear
left burner). Note: the inner ring will be lit when you
light the outer ring on either high or low flame set-
tings. It is not possible to light the outer ring with-
out lighting the inner one.
Outer ring
Inner ring
Oven preparation
Prepare your range for first time use by setting
Bake function at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 min-
utes. (see “Timed cooking”). This allows the inside
of the oven to remove eventual manufacturing resi-
dues. Some smoke and noises during this time is
normal.
Using the accessories
CAUTION
Remove all accessories, materials and literature
from the inside of the oven before performing this
operation.
CAUTION
• Always use potholders or oven mitts when
removing food or adjusting the oven racks
and guides. Wait until the oven has cooled
down completely, if possible. Oven accesso-
ries may be HOT and may cause burns.
• If the rack has to be moved while the oven is
still hot, do not let oven mitts come into con-
tact with heating elements.
• Be careful when removing oven racks from
the lowest rack position to avoid contact
with the hot oven door.
• To avoid possible injury or damage to the
appliance, ensure that racks are installed
correctly and not backwards or upside
down.
• To avoid damage to the enameled and
chromed surfaces, be very careful when
inserting and removing the telescopic
guides.
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Regular rack
The rack is fitted with mechanical safety locks that
prevent it from being removed by accident:
To insert the rack:
1. Grip the rack firmly on both sides.
2. Keep the front of rack slightly tilted upwards
and rest the rear part in one of the spaces
indicated.
3. Gently slide in the rack until it comes to a
complete stop.
To remove the rack:
1. Slide out the rack until it stops due to the
mechanical safety locks.
2. Slightly lift it upwards and pull it all the way
out.
Telescopic guides
CAUTION
• Be careful to insert the rack in the correct
spaces indicated by the dashed lines:
• Part Aof the rack must face towards the
outside of the oven and part Bmust face
upwards.
CAUTION
• Be careful to hook the telescopic guides in
the correct spaces indicated by the dashed
lines. To avoid damaging the appliance the
top shelf position is not designed for the
guides to be inserted.
• Part Aof the guides must face towards the
outside of the oven and part Bmust face
inwards.
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To install the telescopic guides:
1. Slightly tilt the guides towards the inside wall
of the oven (1) and rest its hooks on the
raised parts of the oven shelf supports (2).
2. Turn the guides in order to lock the lower
part of the hook onto the lower part of the
shelf support.
The telescopic guides allow a two stage extraction:
• Partial extraction:
• Total extraction:
When using the guides, extract the guides com-
pletely and gently place the rack on them.
Take care to position the rack on the guides as
shown in the figure below.
To remove the telescopic guides, follow the installa-
tion instructions in reverse.
CAUTION
Ensure that the telescopic guides have been
installed correctly and securely.
IMPORTANT
To avoid damaging the guides, pull them out and
push them in gently.
CAUTION
Wear protective gloves when removing the
guides.
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