Gas

Range

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ES100 Control with Gas Sealed Burners & Broiler Drawer

Serial plate is located behind thebroil or storage draweronthe lowerrightside of the appliance frame.

Congratulations on your purchase of a new range! At Electrolux Home Products, we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority.

We know you???ll enjoy your new range and Thank You for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future purchases.

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use your appliance only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition or situation that may occur. Common sense & caution must be practiced when installing, operating & maintaining any appliance.

Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models. Your range may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your range may not look exactly like those shown.

Product Registration

Be sure to register your product. The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products.

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 this appliance must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.

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.

??2008 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

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See the INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this appliance for complete installation & grounding instructions.

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.

???Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.

Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range. Never 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 National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.- latest edition, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-latest edition, or in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range. Ask your Sears dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized Sears 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.

???Never 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.

???Air curtain or other overhead range hoods, which operate by blowing a downward air flow on to 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 independent test laboratory for use in combination with each other.

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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.

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in

carbon monoxide poisoning.

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if equipped) for storage.

??? Storage in or on Appliance???Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near surface burners 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 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.

???Do Not 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 NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR

THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. 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 cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and window.

???WearProperApparel???Loose-fittingorhanginggarments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact 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.

???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 burners. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

???Do Not 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.

IMPORTANT???ELECTRICIGNITIONMODELSONLY:Donot 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.

IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORUSINGYOURCOOKTOP

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 of 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.

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???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 range 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requirestheGovernorofCaliforniatopublishalistofsubstances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Do not place plastic 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 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.

Setting Surface Controls

Your range may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. The simmer burner (if equipped) is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. The standard burners can be used for most surface cooking needs. The Power Plus??? burners (if equipped) are best used for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.

Regardless of size, always select cookware 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.

Operating the Surface Burners

1.Place cooking utensil on surface burner.

2.Push the surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position.

3.Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note: All four electronic surface ignitors will spark 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 turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting. 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 spark if the knob is left in the LITE position.)

Proper

Flame

Size

Improper

Flame

Size

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 being burned by the flame.

Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size

For most cooking: Start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the recommendations 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 & 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.

*These settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum cookware with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of cookware. The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue & nearly invisible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady & sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow- orange.

BAKE PAD???Used to select the bake function.

BROIL PAD???

Used to select the variable broil function.

TIMER ON/OFF PAD??? Used to set or cancel the minute timer. The minute timer does not start or stop cooking.

UP & DOWN ARROW PADS??? Used along with the function pads to select oven temperature, time of day, clean time & minute timer.

CLOCK SET PAD??? Used CLEAR/OFF ??? Used to clear any function previously to set the time of day. entered except the time of day and minute timer. Press

CLEAR/OFF to stop cooking.

To Broil

1.Slide broiler drawer out to the stop position.

2.Remove broiler pan & insert (See Fig. 1).

3.Position rack before setting control; while range is cool.

4.Position rack by tilting front of rack up & pulling rack out from locating holes in rear of broiler drawer. Reposition back of rack in the desired locating holes & allow front of rack to slide down into the corresponding slots in front of broiler drawer (See Fig. 2). NOTE: For medium- rare meats, position the rack closer to the burner (upper position). For medium foods use middle position. For 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 with the insert is positioned as shown (See Fig.1). Be sure front of pan is positioned correctly in rack.

7.Slide the broiler drawer all the way into the range. Press on Oven Control.

Fig. 2

NOTE: The broiler pan & insert allows grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler (See Fig. 3). DO NOT use the pan without the insert. DO NOT cover the insert with foil; the exposed grease could ignite.

Glass, Painted

Plastic Body Parts &

Control Knobs

For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.

Porcelain Enamel, Broiler Pan & Insert (some models), Broiler Drawer, Door Liner & Oven Bottom

Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clean 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 damp cloth, 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 range top.

DO NOT attempt to clean the cooktop when the cooktop or burner heads are still hot. Touching hot cooktop areas, burner grates and burner caps can cause burns.

Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized Electrolux Distributor or Qualified Agency.

To clean the burner head ignition ports - Each burner head has a small ignition port located as illustrated. Should you experience ignition problems it may be that this port hole is partially blocked with soil. With the burner head in place, use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port.

ignition port

slots

To Clean the Surface Burner Heads - For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner head and slots. To clean, first use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up any spills. Remove any food from between the burner slots using a small non-abrasive brush like a toothbrush and afterwards wipe up using a damp cloth. For stubborn soils located in the slots, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean the slots.

Please Note: The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place on the cooktop.

orifice port

Cooktop Burner Head

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Removing & Replacing the Oven Door (all models)

The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.

To Remove Oven Door:

1.Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - See Fig. 1).

2.Remove 2 screws located on the inside of the oven door liner (See A Fig. 2).

3.Insert the 2 screws into the door hinge holes located on the side of the hinge arm, one into each hinge (See B Fig. 2).

4.Close oven door until the door stops, (Do not force the door to close any further). The placement of these screws should keep door open in about a 45 degree position.

5.Grasp oven door firmly on both sides and slide door up and off hinges at the same angle. (See Fig. 3)

6.To clean oven door, follow the instructions provided in the Cleaning Chart at the beginning of the Care & Cleaning section (See Door Liner).

To Replace Oven Door:

1.Be sure the hinge arms remain at the 45 degree angle position. Be sure the screws are still locking the hinge arms from moving. If the screws fall out of the hinge holes, the hinge(s) may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers or chip the porcelain finish on the oven front frame.

2.Hold door at the sides near the top while resting the lower front of door on your knee. Insert the door channels at the bottom of door over the door hinges, (See Fig. 3).

3.Allow the door to slide down into the door hinges evenly at the same 45 degree angle. The hinge arms should be inserted into the bottom corners as far as they can go.

4.Open door completely (horizontal with floor) and remove both screws from holes in door hinges.

5.Reinstall the 2 screws into the door liner (See C Fig. 2).

6.If the door is not in alignment with the oven frame, remove door and repeat the above steps.

Range is not level - (1) Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the oven rack is level. (2) Be sure floor is level, strong & stable enough to adequately support range. (3) If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation. (4) Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square & have sufficient room for range clearance.

Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for service - (1) Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible. (2) Carpet interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over carpet.

Surface Burners do not light - (1) Surface Control knob was not completely turned to LITE. Push in & turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size. (2) Burner ports are clogged. With the burner OFF, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean ports. See ???Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Caps, Head & Drip Pans??? in the General Care & Cleaning section for additional cleaning instructions. (3) Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only). Be sure power cord is securely plugged into the outlet. (4) Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners can be lit manually. See section on Setting Surface Controls.

Surface burner flame burns only part way around burner cap - (1) Burner ports are clogged. With the gas burner OFF, clean ports with a small-gauge wire or needle. (2) Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame & allow burner to operate until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following the instructions under ???Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Caps, Head & Drip Pans??? in the General Care & Cleaning section.

Surface burner flame is orange - (1) Dust particles in gas main line. Allow the gas burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue in color. (2) In coastal areas a slightly orange flame may be unavoidable due to salt in air.

Oven does not operate - (1) Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See Setting Oven Controls in this Use & Care Manual or read the instructions for ???Entire appliance does not operate??? listed below. (2) Be sure the Gas Regulator Valve is in the ???ON??? position. Refer to the Installation Instructions to for more information.

Entire appliance does not operate - (1) The time of day is not set. The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. See ???To Set the Clock??? in the Setting Oven Controls section.(2) Make sure cord/plug is plugged correctly into outlet.

(3) Service wiring is not complete. Contact your dealer, installing agent or authorized service agent. (4) Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service. Surface gas burners can be lit manually. See Setting Surface Controls in this Use & Care Manual.

Poor baking results - Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven & space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time.

Oven light does not work (some models) - Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care Manual.

Oven smokes excessively during broiling - (1) Control(s) not set properly. Follow Broil instructions under Setting Oven Controls. (2) Broiler Drawer is open. The Broiler Drawer should be closed while broiling. (3) Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat & the element. Preheat the broil element for searing.

(4) Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean. (5) Insert on broiler pan wrong side up & grease not draining. Always place grid on the broiler pan with ribs up & slots down to allow grease to drip into pan (some models). (6) Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.

Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent - Excessive spillovers in oven. This will especially be the case for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present see ???To Broil??? in the Setting Oven Controls section.

Oven control beeps & displays any F code error (for example F11; some models) - Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press CLEAR/OFF to clear the display & stop beeping. Try the Bake or Broil function again. If the F code error repeats, remove power suppy to appliance, wait 5 minutes and then repower the appliance and set clock time of day. Try the Bake or Broil function again. If the fault recurs, record fault number, press CLEAR/OFF & contact an authorized service agent.

Oven control beeps and displays any ???F??? code error (for example F3; some models) - Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press CLEAR/OFF to clear the display & stop beeping. Reprogram oven. If fault recurs, record fault number. Press CLEAR/OFF & contact your authorized service agent.

Poor baking results - Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven & space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see Adjusting Your Oven Temperature in this Use & Care Manual (some models).