Frigidaire FFEF3015LB Range User Manual
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1. CAUTION Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing oven light Wear a leather faced glove for protection against possible broken glass mA IMPORTANT The glass shield and wire holder must be in place whenever the oven is in use This shield helps protect the appliance bulb from high temperatures The interior oven light bulb is located on the rear wall of the oven and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder 20 To replace the interior oven light bulb 1 2 Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range Open oven door for access to interior oven light Once located press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield See Fig 1 Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder into place Turn power back on again at the main source or plug the range back in The clock will then need to be set with the correct time of day To reset see Setting the Clock in this Use amp Care Guide Oven Light Wire Holder Removing and replacing the lift off oven door CAUTION 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 2 Open oven door completely horizontal with floor See Fig 1 Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards2. a minus sign will appear before the number to indicate that the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount of degrees 5 When you have made the desired adjustment press clear off to go back to the time of day display amp NOTES Oven temperature adjustments made will not affect the broil or self cleaning feature temperatures If the display is set for Celsius adjustments made will be in 1 C increments each press of the A or V keys DO NOT USE oven thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your oven These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to 40 degrees from actual temperatures SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting oven lockout The control can be programmed to lock the oven door and lockout the oven control pads To set the oven lockout feature E 1 Press clear off and hold for 3 seconds Loc will appear in display the Door Locked indicator light will flash and the motor driven door lock will begin to close automatically Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock Once the oven door is locked the current time of day will appear in the display 2 To cancel the Oven Lockout feature press clear off and hold for 3 seconds The control will unlock the oven door and resume normal operation amp NOTES DO NOT open the oven door while the indicator light is flashing Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock Once the oven door is locked
3. cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door Do not clean the oven door gasket On self cleaning models the oven door gasket is made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or remove this gasket Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop See Surface elements and drip bowls in the Care amp Cleaning section Surface elements and drip bowls CAUTION e Make sure drip bowls are in place Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage Never immerse a surface element in water e Be sure the range is cool before removing surface elements or drip bowls Be careful not to bend terminal ends when replacing surface elements after cleaning e Protective liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip bowls or reflector pans Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Surface elements may be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip pans easier The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on Food spilled on a hot element will burn off Food spilled on a COOL element may be cleaned with a damp cloth any remaining soil will burn off the next time the element is used To remove the surface elements and drip bowls 1 Lift the edge of the drip bowl across fr
4. the oven door See Fig 2 A tool such as a small flat blade screwdriver may be required Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle See Fig 3 Close the door to the broil stop position the oven door will stop into this position just before fully closing With the oven door in the broil stop position lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven frame See Fig 4 To replace oven door 1 2 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle See Fig 3 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Fig 4 The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor See Fig 1 Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges See Fig 2 to the locked position Close the oven door Special door care instructions Most oven doors contain glass that can break Read the following recommendations 1 2 3 Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place Do not hit the glass with pots pans or any other object Scratching hitting jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage a
5. ON A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF element on indicator light on OFF OFF lo hi lo hi cS gs gt e 2 8 2 8 3 7 3 7 6 med med Fig 1 Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance Check with the USDA United States Department of Agriculture website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures e Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning Use a straight edge to check canner bottom see Cookware material types in the Before setting surface controls section e Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning using a ceramic cooktop e Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner Itis recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops e Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly e Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil mA IMPORTANT NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different surface cooking elements at the same time This can cause uneven heating results This can
6. WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty For one year from your original date of purchase Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following 1 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be readily determined 2 Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit Products purchased as is are not covered by this warranty Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures Products used in a commercial setting Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance 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 is shipped from the factory Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters water filters other consumables or knobs handles or other cosmetic
7. also cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture for Ceramic cooktop models only SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Operating surface elements CAUTION e Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The element surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the element or the area surrounding the element is touched before ithas cooled sufficiently Donot place flammable items such as plastic 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 elements Protective liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip bowls or reflector pans Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual To operate surface elements 1 2 Place correctly sized cooking utensil on surface element Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting Start most surface cooking ona higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed Fig 1 Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting For more information see the Suggested surface e
8. if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury mA IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation operation maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related Important Safety Instructions e 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 e Proper installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements nstall only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range e 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 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 WARNING e All ranges can tip e Injury to persons could result e Install anti tip device packed with range e 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 bracke
9. if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours The oven control can be programmed to override this feature for continuous baking Changing to continuous bake setting 1 Press and hold timer on off down for 6 seconds until a tone sounds hr will appear in display for continuous cooking The current time of day will return to the display 2 To cancel the continuous bake setting press timer on off and hold for 6 seconds until a tone sounds 12hr will appear in display indicating that the control has returned to the 12 Hour Energy Saving feature mA IMPORTANT This feature does not change how the cooktop controls operate Setting bake The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170 F to 550 F 77 C to 287 C The factory preset automatic bake temperature is 350 F 177 C To set bake 1 Press bake appears in the display 2 Within 5 seconds pressthe A or VY The display will show 350 F 177 C By pressing and holding the A or V the temperature can then be adjusted in 5 F increments 1 C if the control is set to display Celsius 3 Assoonasthe A or VY pad is released the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature When the displayed temperature reaches the desired baking temperature the preheat indicator light will turn OFF and the control will beep 3 times To change the oven temperature after bake has started 1 Press bake Visually check the bake
10. parts Surcharges including but not limited to any after hour weekend or holiday service calls tolls ferry trip charges or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas including the state of Alaska Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIV
11. range is not turned off and the power resumes the range will begin to operate again Once the power resumes reset the clock and oven function e Do not use water or flour on grease fires smother the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda adry chemical or foam type extinguisher e When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot e Use 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 e Donot heat unopened food containers buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result ininjury IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN e Use care when opening oven door lower oven door or warmer drawer if equipped 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 e Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed The oven vent is located under the left rear surface element if your model is equipped with coil elements The oven vent is located below the backguard for models equipped with ceramic glass cook tops 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 e Placement of interior oven rac
12. setting Select the LO broil setting to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be cooked to the well done stage 4 Foroptimum results preheat oven for 5 minutes before adding food 5 Place the insert on the broil pan if equipped then place the food on the broil pan insert if equipped 6 Place the broiler pan and insert on the oven rack See Figs 1 amp 2 7 Open the oven door to the broil stop position when broiling 8 Broil on one side until food is browned Turn and broil food on other side 9 When broiling is finished press clear off amp NOTE Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing the food Insert Broil pan Fig 2 WARNING Should an oven fire occur close the oven door and turn the oven OFF If the fire continues use a fire extinguisher DO NOT put water or flour on the fire Flour may be explosive CAUTION e The broiler pan and the insert Some models allows grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler DO NOT use the pan without the insert DO NOT cover the insert with aluminum foil the exposed grease could ignite e To insure proper results when broiling use ONLY Electrolux Home Products Inc approved broil pan amp insert Suggested broil settings table electric oven Food Rack position Setting Steak 1 thick 6th or 7th Hi Steak 1 thick 6th or 7th Hi Steak 1 thick 6th or 7th Hi Pork
13. temperature and that it needs to be changed 2 Pressthe A or V pad to increase or decrease the set temperature to the desired new oven temperature SETTING OVEN CONTROLS amp NOTES e The oven indicator light on the electronic display will turn ON and OFF when using the Bake feature and during preheat This is normal and indicates that the oven is cycling to maintain the selected baking temperature e When the preheat indicator light turns OFF your oven is ready e To cancel baking at any time press clear off mA IMPORTANT Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark pans are recommended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins 13 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting broil Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results When broiling always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool Position the rack as suggested in the broil settings table See Figs 1 amp 3 To set Broil 1 Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool 2 Press broil will appear in display 3 Press andholdthe A or Y until the desired broil setting level appears in the display Pressthe A for HI broilorthe Y for LO broil Most foods may be broiled at the HI broil
14. ES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE If You Need Keep your receipt delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period Service should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada In the USA your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc In Canada your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice USA Canada 1 800 944 9044 1 800 265 8352 Electrolux Major Appliances a Electrolux Electrolux Canada Corp North America 5855 Terry Fox Way P O Box 212378 Mississauga Ontario Canada Augusta GA 30907 L5V 3E4 24
15. FRIGIDAIRE Use amp Care TABLE Ok CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ies 3 5 SEHIN OVENSA 11 15 Features at a Glance sanane eee aaae 6 SEFTA sorosnoocsnco no AA 16 17 Before Setting Oven Controls s ssessssrreerrrereenns 7 8 Care seem ieee stern 18 21 Before Setting Surface Controls 0 8 9 Before YOu Call oe tireeneseee E 22 23 Setting Surface Controls Coil cooktop 10 Major Appliance Warranty ae 24 Oven Control Functions 200 eeeeeeeeeeeeee ial www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 600Z A V 4 TLZZO69TE PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Contents Product Registration siicicustecsseseiviwaatiatsrrereersocestal Important Safety Instructions sscceseeeseeee Features at a Glance sssssssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Before Setting Oven Controls c0ee Removing replacing amp arranging oven racks Before Setting Surface Controls sscssscessseee Cookware material types cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Home Canning arisna na aiai Setting Surface Controls ssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Operating surface elements ccceeeeeee eee Oven Control FUNCTIONS ssssssssssnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Setting Oven Controls ssssssssssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Setting THE COCK sve sisvswiesssserciadehmndmmtectnhelentes Changing oven temperature display F or C Setting the minute timer aeee Ch
16. G YOUR RANGE e Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Pay particular attention to the area around each surface element Do not allow grease to accumulate e 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 e Clean ventilating hoods frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter Follow the manufacturer s instructions for cleaning hoods COIL COOK TOP MODELS e Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage e Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or reflector pans Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP e Know which knob controls each surface heating unit Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on and turn the unit off before removing the pan e Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to co
17. anced e Cookware overhangs element e Cookware size matches the by more than 1 2 1 27 cm amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element O E ae e Made of material that gt e conducts heat well lm e Easy to clean e Cookware is smaller than e Always match cookware element bottom to element _ diameter J e Cookware weight is not balanced Fig 4 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Cookware material types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom The most popular materials available are Aluminum Excellent heat conductor Some types of food will cause it to darken Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining amp pitting Copper Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily See Aluminum Stainless Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results Is durable easy to clean and resists staining Cast Iron A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached Porcelain enamel on metal Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material Glass Slow heat conductor Element on indicator lights Your range is equipped with one or more element on indicator lights located on the control panel just above the surface control knobs See Fig 1 The element on indicator light will glow when a surface element is turned
18. ange to a 2 hour self clean time press V once 2 00 appears in the display CLn will appear in the display during the self clean cycle and the LOCK light will glow until the self cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven temperature has cooled amp NOTE As soon as the controls are set the motor driven lock will begin to close automatically and the LOCK indicator light will flash DO NOT open the oven door while the light is flashing allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock When the self clean cycle has completed L 2 The time of day will appear in the display window and the Clean and LOCK light will continue to glow Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the LOCK light has gone out the oven door can be opened SELF CLEANING Stopping or interrupting a self clean cycle If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self cleaning cycle once it has been activated 1 2 Press Clear off Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the LOCK light has turned off the oven door can be opened Restart the self clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected amp NOTES Whenever the self clean feature is active you may check the amount of time remaining in the self clean cycle by pressing the clean pad Remember the range door cannot be opened until the range has cooled sufficiently You will need to add about 1 hour to the time displayed befo
19. anging between continuous bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features neee Setting DAKC sisi cntaicrsanstermterienaudinsdiaccatenenecans Setting Drole aa Adjusting the oven temperature eene Setting oven lockout feature s e Operating oven NIQht cccccececeeseseeeeneeeeeaeaes Self Cleaning ccscceeceseueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneeeseeneenenes Care amp Cleaning ssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Cleaning recommendation table cccccseeeees Surface elements and drip bowls nsec Cautions for aluminum USE seee Replacing the oven light a Removing amp replacing OVEN door sser Before You Call Solutions to common problems n Appliance Warranty s ssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 2 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc Thank you for choosing Frigidare This Use amp Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship To ensure our ability to continue serving you please use this page to record important product information Need help Visit the Frigidaire web site at www frigidaire com Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve your better Read this Use amp Care manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your range properly If you received a damaged range immediately contact the dealer or builder
20. cel the minute timer The 4S minute timer does not start or stop cooking Timer on off pad is used to set the continuous bake function Clean pad Use to set a Self Clean cycle Broil pad Use to select the variable broil feature OVEN CONTROL FUNCTIONS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN For satisfactory use of your oven become familiar with the various pad features and functions of the oven as described below Up and down arrow pads Use to adjust the oven temperature clean time and when adjusting the clock or minute timer Also used with many feature or function pads to make adjustments broil A oven clean Vv clear preheat off door locked controls Oven preheat amp door locked lights The oven light will glow each time the oven turns on to maintain the set oven temperature The preheat light will glow when the oven is first set to operate or if the desired temperature is reset higher than the actual oven temperature The door locked light will Bake pad Use to select the bake feature Clear off pad Use to clear any feature previously entered except the time of day and minute timer Press clear off to stop cooking Also use clear off to activate oven lockout feature flash when the oven door locks and unlocks the oven door lockout is active or when the self clean cycle feature is active Setting the clock When the appliance is first plugged in or wh
21. chops 3 4 thick 6th Hi Chicken bone in 5th Lo Chicken boneless 6th Lo Fish 6th Hi Shrimp 5th Hi Hamburger 1 thick 7th Hi Hamburger 1 thick 6th Hi Fig 3 Use the off set rack if you choose to use oven rack position 7 14 Cook time in minutes Ist side 2nd side Doneness 6 4 Medium 7 5 Medium well 8 7 Well 8 6 Well 20 10 Well 8 6 Well 13 n a Well 5 n a Well 9 7 Medium 10 8 Well Adjusting the oven temperature Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature For the first few uses follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times you can adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the temperature displayed To adjust oven temperature 1 Press bake 2 Setthe temperature to 550 F 287 C by pressing and holdingthe A 3 Within 2 seconds press and hold bake until numeric digit s appear Release bake keypad The display now indicates the amount of degrees offset between the original factory temperature setting and the current temperature setting If the oven control has the original factory calibration the display will read 0 4 The temperature can now be adjusted up or down 35 F 19 C in 5 F increments by pressing and holding the A or V Adjust until the desired amount of offset appears in the display When lowering the oven temperature
22. e terminal end into the terminal plug Make sure element terminal is seated properly into terminal plug Make sure the surface element is level to reduce the hazard of pans sliding off the element CAUTION e When lowering the lift up range cooktop grasp the sides with finger tips only Be careful not to pinch fingers DO NOT drop or bend the range cooktop when raising or lowering This could damage the cooktop surface Main top y Fig 2 To raise the cooktop for cleaning 1 Grasp the sides and lift from the front See Fig 2 Lift up rods will support the top in a raised position Only lift the top far enough to allow the support rods to snap into place 2 Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot soapy water 3 Tolowerthe top gently push back on each rod to release the notched support Hold the range top and slide the lift rods down into the range frame 19 CARE amp CLEANING Caution for aluminum use on the cooktop Aluminum Foil Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements under ANY circumstances Aluminum utensils The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop the utensil may be damaged or destroyed Replacing the oven light
23. e the gasket e DONOTuseany cleaning materials on the oven door gasket Doing so could cause damage e Remove the broiler pan and insert all utensils and ANY ALUMINUM FOIL These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures and will melt e Completely remove ALL OVEN RACKS and ANY ACCESSORIES Ifthe oven racks are not removed they will lose their special coating properties and no longer slide in and out of the oven cavity easily e Remove any excessive spillovers Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped up and removed before starting the self cleaning cycle To clean use hot soapy water and a cloth Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning e 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 These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on Clean with soap and water These areas are shown in white See Fig 1 16 CAUTION During the self cleaning cycle the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Mo
24. en the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted the display will flash 12 00 It is recommended to always set the clock for the correct time of day before using the appliance To set the clock 1 Press clock once do not hold key pad down 2 Within 5 seconds press andholdthe A or Y until the correct time of day appears in the display amp NOTE The clock cannot be changed when the oven is set for cooking or clean is active SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Changing temperature display F or C The electronic oven control is set to display F Fahrenheit when shipped from the factory The display may be changed to show either Fahrenheit or Celsius oven temperatures amp NOTE The temperature display feature cannot be changed when the oven is set for cooking or clean is active To change the temperature to display C Celsius or from C to F 1 Press broil appears in the display 2 Pressandholdthe A until HI appears in the display 3 Press and hold broil until F or C appears in the display Press the A or V to change F to C or C to F 5 Press any control pad to return to normal operating mode il SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the minute timer 1 Press timer on off 2 Pressthe A to increase the time in one minute increments Press and hold the A to increase the time in 10 minute increments The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 ho
25. iquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on or near the range 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 including the storage drawer lower broiler drawer warmer drawer or lower double oven CAUTION e Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the range Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured e Do not touch surface heating units or surface cooking elements areas near these units or elements or interior surface of the oven Both surface heating and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface cooking units 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 oven door window e 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 mA IMPORTANT Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure If the power fails always turn off the range If the
26. ks 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 e Donot 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 e Protective liners Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire SELF CLEANING OVENS e Clean in the self cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this Use amp Care Manual Before self cleaning the oven remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven e Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven e Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket e The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANIN
27. lement settings table Fig 2 When cooking is complete turn the surface element OFF before removing the cookware amp NOTES e The element on indicator light s will glow when one or more surface elements are turned ON A quick glance at this indicator light when finished surface cooking is an easy check to be sure all surface controls are turned OFF The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface setting needed for best cooking results 10 OFF lo hi A 2 8 3 7 4 6 med Fig 1 Suggested surface element settings The suggested settings table provided below are based when cooking with medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Suggested surface element settings table Settings Type of cooking High HI 9 Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Medium high 7 8 Continue a rapid boil fry deep fat fry Medium 5 6 Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies or steam vegetables Medium Low 2 4 Keep foods cooking poach stew Low LO 1 Keep warm melt simmer Fig 2 mA IMPORTANT Do notallow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the surface element Feature indicator lights These indicator lights show which feature is active Clock pad Use to clock set the time of day timer Timer on off pad on off Use to set or can
28. ned to place the base of the rack about 1 2 of a rack position lower than normal This rack design provides several additional possible locations between the standard positions BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Air circulation in the oven Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks For best baking results allow 2 4 5 10 cm around the For best results when baking cakes using 2 flat oven racks cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and place cookware on rack positions 2 amp 5 See Fig 1 For cookware do not touch each other the oven door sides or best results when using a single oven flat rack place back of the oven cavity Hot air must be able to circulate cookware on rack positions 2 3 or 4 See Fig 2 around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food Fig 1 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using proper cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figs 3 amp 4 Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good v v contact with the entire surface heating element Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the p cookware See Fig 3 t t e Curved and warped pan e Flat bottom and straight bottoms sides v e Tight fitting lids e Weight of handle does not p i tilt cookware Cookware is well bal
29. not square or are built in too tightly Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible Carpet interferes with appliance Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted over carpet Incorrect control setting Be sure the correct control is ON forthe element that you are attempting to use 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 amp medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn easily The time of day is not set The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven See Setting the clock in the Setting Oven Controls section Make sure cord plug is plugged correctly into outlet Service wiring is not complete Contact your dealer installing agent or authorized service agent Electrical power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company for service Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired cooking feature See Setting Oven Controls in this manual or read the instructions Entire appliance does not operate in this checklist Be sure the light is secure in the socket Also see Replacing the oven light section Oven control not set properly Follow instructions under Self Clean Self cleaning cycle was interrupted Follow steps under Stopping
30. om the terminal end Lift the surface element and drip bowl together just enough to clear the cooktop 2 While holding the drip bowl and surface element gently pull the terminal end out from terminal plug DO NOT remove hold down clip if equipped from the drip bowl Hold down clip if equipped on drip pan inside rim Terminal end Terminal plug Fig 1 CARE amp CLEANING Cleaning drip bowls Wash in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher Rinse and dry while still warm Hard to remove burned on soil can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in a lightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution of ammonia and water 1 2 cup ammonia to 1 gallon of water A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or steel wool they will scratch the surface Always rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth To replace drip bowls and surface elements 1 Slide the terminal end on the element through the opening in the drip bowl See Fig 1 2 Align the element support to rest on the rim inside the drip bowl If your drip bowl is equipped with a hold down clip align the element support opposite the terminal end with the slot in the hold down clip and snap into place 3 After the element is positioned in the drip bowl line up the terminal end with the terminal plug as shown 4 Hold the surface element and drip bowl together as level as possible and firmly push th
31. or interrupting a self cleaning cycle under Self Cleaning Problem Soil not completely removed after self cleaning cycle Oven smokes excessively during broiling Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent Oven control panel beeps amp displays any F code error for example F30 Drip bowls are pitting or rusting coil cooktop models only Drip bowls are turning color or distorted coil cooktop models only Solutions to common problems BEFORE YOU CALL Solution e Failure to clean bottom front top of oven frame of oven or door area outside oven seal These areas are not in the self cleaning area but get hot enough to burn on residue Clean these areas before the self cleaning cycle is started Burned on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber Be careful not to damage the oven gasket e Incorrect setting Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls e Make sure oven door is opened to broil stop position e Meat too close to the broil element Reposition the oven rack to provide proper clearance between the meat amp the element Preheat the broil element for searing e Meat not properly prepared Remove excess fat from meat Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling but do not cut into lean e Broiler pan and insert wrong side up and grease not draining Always place insert on the broiler pan with ribs up amp slots down to allow grease to drip into pan
32. oven vent is located under the left rear surface element See Fig 1 When the oven is on warm air passes through the vent This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results Do not block the oven vent oven vent located under left rear element Fig 1 CAUTION Always use oven mitts when using the oven When using the appliance the oven oven racks and cooktop will become VERY HOT which can cause burns Removing replacing amp arranging 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 always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool prior to operating the oven some models BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Recommended rack positions by food type Position See Fig 2 Food type Broiling meats See broil section Cookies cakes pies biscuits amp muffins 3 or 4 Frozen pies angel food cake yeast bread casseroles 2 or 3 Small cuts of meat or poultry 2 or 3 Turkey roast or ham 2 Types of oven racks Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack styles shown flat handle oven rack The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack some models may be used for most cooking needs The offset oven rack some models is desig
33. re you can use the range for cooking When the oven is cool wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel 17 CARE amp CLEANING Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Control knobs Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Aluminum plastic or vinyl trim pieces Control panel Decorative trim some models Stainless steel some models Porcelain enamel broiler pan and broiler pan insert if equipped Door liner amp body parts Oven racks Oven door Surface elements and drip bowls 18 Recommendation Use hot soapy water and a cloth Dry with a clean cloth 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 To remove control knobs turn to the OFF position grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft then push the knob into place Before cleaning the contro panel turn all controls OFF and if needed remove any knobs from the panel Clean using hot soapy water and a dishcloth Be sure to squeeze excess water from the dishcloth before wiping the control panel especially when wiping around the controls area Excess water in or around the controls ma
34. some models e Grease has built up on oven surfaces Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking e Excessive spillovers in oven For example this will happen for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven If flames or excessive smoke are present see Broiling in the Setting Oven Controls section e Oven control has detected a fault or error condition Press clear off to clear the display amp stop beeping Try the bake or broil feature again If the F code error repeats remove power from appliance wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance and set clock for the time of day Try the bake or broil feature again If the fault recurs record fault and call for service e Foods with acids such as tomatoes if allowed to stand in on bowls will cause corrosiion Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spill over e Normalenvironment Houses located along sea coasts are exposed to salt air Protect bowls as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air e Bottom surface of cookware extends beyond surface element and touches cooktop surface This can cause high enough temperatures to discolor the drip bowls DO NOT use cookware of this type Pan sizes should be matched to the size of the element Replacement drip bowls may be purchased from your appliance dealer 23 MAJOR APPLIANCE
35. t a later time CARE amp CLEANING Oven door hinge locations with oven door fully open PAi BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to common problems Problem Poor baking results Appliance is not level Cannot move appliance easily Appliance must be accessible for service Surface element too hot or not hot enough Surface element does not heat Entire appliance does not operate Oven portion of appliance does not operate Oven light does not work Self clean cycle does not work 22 Solution Many factors affect baking results Make sure the proper oven rack position is used Center food in the oven and 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 Oven Temperature section in this Use amp Care Guide Be sure floor is level strong amp stable enough to adequately support range If floor is sagging or sloping contact a carpenter to correct the situation Poor installation Place oven rack in center of oven Place a level on the oven rack Adjust leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level Be sure cabinets are square amp have sufficient room for appliance clearance Cabinets
36. that sold you the range Save time and money Check the section titled Before you call This section helps step you through some common problems that might occur If you do need service help is only a phone call away Call Frigidaire Customer Services at 1 800 944 9044 Product Registration Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our ability to serve you You can register online at www frigidaire com or by dropping your Product d Serial plate location open storage drawer some models or Registration Card in the mail remove lower front panel some models Serial plate location Record model amp serial numbers here Purchase date Model number Serial number All rights reserved Printed in the USA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance 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 Definitions A This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which
37. the current time of day will appear in the display If any control pad is pressed with the oven lockout feature active Loc will appear in the display until the control pad is released Operating oven light some models The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened Press the oven light switch located on the upper left control panel to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF whenever the oven door is closed The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven interior and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use To change the interior oven light see Changing the oven light in the Care amp Cleaning section oven light switch J O on OFF OFF Ps hi hi clock 2 8 2 8 timer 3 7 3 7 me 4 6 4 6 med med 15 SELF CLEANING Self Cleaning A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures well above normal cooking temperatures which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth a IMPORTANT Adhere to the following self clean precautions e DONOTuse oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior e DONOT clean the oven door gasket See Fig 1 The woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or remov
38. ther reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances FEATURES AT A GLANCE amp NOTE The features shown for your appliance may vary according to model type amp color Your electric range features include Electronic oven control with kitchen timer Interior oven light switch some models Left front single element control Left rear single element control Right rear single element control Right front single element control Element On indicator light Element On indicator light Oven interior light with removable cover some models 10 Automatic oven door light switch some models 11 Self cleaning oven interior 12 Self clean door latch 13 Adjustable interior oven rack s 14 Large 1 piece oven door handle 15 Full width oven door styles vary by model 16 Storage drawer with drawer handle some models or integrated handle some models 17 Upswept cooktop 18 Coilelement cooktop 19 6 single element s 20 8 single element s 21 Removable element drip bowls some models 22 Broil pan some models 23 Broil pan insert some models 24 Leveling legs and anti tip bracket included 22 WO 0o N O U e UN m LTN Be sure to visit us online at www frigidaire com for a complete line of accessories WALNUT SULT Oven vent location The
39. tis installed properly visually check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and fully secured by the anti tip bracket by removing lower front panel or storage drawer from the range For models equipped with a warmer drawer or lower oven grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward Refer to the installation instructions for proper anti tip bracket installation eNever modify or alter the construction of a range by removing the leveling legs panels wire covers anti tip brackets screws or any other part of the range e Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded WARNING Stepping leaning or sitting on the door or drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance DO NOT allow children to climb or play around the range The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the range to tip resulting in serious burns or other injury Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Do not use the oven warmer drawer or lower oven if equipped for storage Save these instructions for future reference IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING e Storage in or on appliance flammable materials should not be stored in an oven warmer drawer near surface units or in the storage drawer This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plasticware and towels as well as flammable l
40. urs and 59 minutes Note If the VY pad is pressed first the timer will advance to 11 hours and 59 minutes 3 When the set time has run out the timer will beep 3 times and will continue to beep 3 times every 60 seconds until timer on off is pressed To change the timer while it is in use While the timer is active and shows in the display press and hold the A or Y to increase or decrease the time remaining To cancel the minute timer before the set time has runout Press timer on off once amp NOTES e The indicator light located above the timer on off pad will glow while the minute timer is active e The minute timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains on the timer Once less than 1 hour remains the display will count down in minutes and seconds Once the timer has less than 1 minute remaining only seconds will display e The minute timer will not start or stop the cooking process It serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out The minute timer can be used alone or while using any of the other oven features If another feature is active when the minute timer is active the minute timer will show in the display To view information about other active features press the pad for that feature 12 Changing between continuous bake setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving feature The oven control has a built in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven
41. ve birds to another well ventilated room DO NOT force the oven door open This can damage the automatic door locking system Use caution when opening the door after the self cleaning cycle is complete The oven may still be VERY HOT CAUTION The oven bake and broil elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned OFF The elements may still be hot and burns may occur if these elements are touched before they have cooled sufficiently mA IMPORTANT For models that have a visible lower bake element ONLY This bake element was designed to be tilted up using your hand from the front of the bake element for cleaning purposes Remove the bottom oven rack before raising the element Do not to raise the element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position Setting a self clean cycle CAUTION To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the self cleaning cycle Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape DO NOT force the oven door open This can damage the automatic door locking system Use caution and avoid possible burns when opening the door after the self cleaning cycle has completed The oven may still be VERY HOT Setting a self clean cycle l 2 Press clean appears in the display Press the A or V pad once 3 00 will appear in the display indicating that a 3 hour self clean time is set To ch
42. ver the surface unit heating element The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve efficiency e Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements 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 units e Never leave surface elements unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt e Donot immerse or soak removable heating elements Heating elements should never be immersed in water Heating elements clean themselves during normal operation e Glazed cooking utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cook top use e When flaming foods under a ventilating hood turn the fan on IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or o
43. y cause damage to the appliance When rinsing use clean water and a dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping the control panel Clean heavier soils with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a cloth Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed Gentle scouring with a soapy non abrasive scouring pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia f necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth and then scrub with a soap filled non abrasive scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating Oven racks must be removed from oven cavity Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinse with clean water and dry Use soap amp water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door Do not immerse the door in water Do not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents Do not use oven cleaners
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