Frigidaire 316902209 Range User Manual
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1. _ bake or broil is active bake A Bake pad Use to select the ____ Up and down arrow bake feature pads Use with the feature or function broil timer clock clear v pags toset oven Broil pad Use to select the ___ _ on off off temperature or variable broil feature WA adjusting the clock and J minute timer 3 Timer on off pad Use to set or cancel the Clock pad Use to Clear off pad Use to clear any feature minute timer The minute timer does not start or set the time of day previously entered except the time of day and stop cooking minute timer Press clear off to stop cooking SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the clock When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power To change the temperature display mode from F to supply to the appliance has been interrupted the display C Celsius or from C to F Fahrenheit will flash 12 00 It is recommended to always set the clock for the correct time of day before using the appliance 1 Press and hold broil for 6 8 seconds until F or C appears in the display At this time the display will show the current temperature display mode whether set for F 1 Press clock once do not hold key pad down or C Before proceeding read the notes below 2 Within 5 seconds press and holdthe A or V until 2 Press either AV or V key pad to toggle between F Fahrenheit or C Celsius mode choices To set the clock the correct time2. 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 To change the interior oven light see Changing the oven light in the Care amp cleaning section oven light switch bake E broil timer par 15 CARE amp CLEANING Surface type e Control knobs e Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Aluminum plastic or vinyl trim pieces e Control panel Decorative trim some models Stainless Steel some models Oven interior amp door liner Porcelain enamel broiler pan and broiler pan insert some models e Oven racks Oven door e Ceramiccooktop 16 Cleaning recommendation table Recommendation 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 control panel
3. 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 may 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 wipe 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 If 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 Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning The oven interior is porcelain coated and is safe to cle
4. 2 e e e e lo lo lo lo Heating with inner small Heating with both element only elements Areas that heat are shown darkened Fig 2 Fig 1 NOTES The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results The on indicator light will glow when one or more elements are turned ON A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF The hot surface indicator light will continue to glow AFTER the control knob is turned to the OFF position and will glow until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently 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 It is recommended to use smaller d
5. 8 e e 4 4 3 7 e 2 2 e med lo lo Dual radiant surface control some models Single radiant surface control Fig 1 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 If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches Remove these marks immediately Copper Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily May leave metal marks on ceramic glass 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 Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops Porcelain enamel on metal Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material Porcelain enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops Glass Slow heat conductor Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass 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 illustr
6. before the set time has runout Press timer on off once NOTES 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 e f 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 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 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 bake temperature is 350 F 177 C To set bake 1 Press bake appears in the display 2 Within 5 seconds pressthe AV 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 preheating to the selected temperature When the oven reaches the desired baking temperature the control will beep once To change the oven temperature after bake has started 1 Press bake Visually check the bake 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 amp NOTE To cancel baking at any time pr
7. 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 Reinstall the 2 screws into the door liner See C Fig 2 If the door is not in alignment with the oven frame remove door and repeat the above steps ou Special door care instructions Most oven doors contain glass that can break Read the following recommendations 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 at a later time CARE amp CLEANING Oven door hinge locations with oven door fully open Fig 1 Fig 2 r about 45 Ji degrees f i 7 F 4 Oven K Door l Oven Door Hinge Fig 3 Cleaning under lower element some models 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 suf
8. 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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOK TOP MODELS e Do not cook on broken cook top f cook top should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately e Clean cook top with caution f a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid a steam burn Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface IMPORTANT INSTRUC
9. of day appears in the display 3 Toaccept the change wait until the oven control Changing the temperature display mode provides the acceptance beep See Notes below 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 4 The display will return to the time of day with the temperature display mode changed the next time the oven is set for bake or broil L NOTES e f at any time during the process of changing the temperature display mode you decide not to change the mode press the clear off key pad once before the acceptance beep e The temperature display mode cannot be changed when bake or broil is active 12 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 hours and 59 minutes Note If the Y 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 sound a 3 second tone 0 00 will show in the display 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
10. radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat bottomed cookware should be used The type and size of cookware the number of surface elements in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns About the radiant surface elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly As the temperature rises the element will glow red To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle ON and OFF The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle For efficient cooking turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Element on amp hot surface indicator lights Your appliance is equipped with two different types of radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on the control panel the on indicator and the hot surface indicator lights The element on indicator light will glow when any surface element is turned ON A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure the surface controls are turned OFF See Fig
11. 1 The hot surface indicator light will glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will remain on until the glass cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level See Fig 2 element ON indicator light on O OFF o OFF lo hi hi hi s 6 6 i i 4 4 3 7 e 2 2 4 6 e med lo lo Fig 1 hot surface indicator light hot surface OFF OFF lo hi lo hi sS S O O 2 8 2 8 3 7 3 7 4 6 4 6 med med Fig 2 amp NOTES Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the Care amp Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use amp Care Manual BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Types of cooktop elements The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available The single radiant element will have one round outline pattern shown The dual radiant element is flexible because you may set just the smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner and outer portions can be set to heat together See Fig 1 OFF o OFF lo hi hi hi s 3 6 6 2
12. FRIGIDAIRE Use amp Care TABLE Ok CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ies 3 5 SEHIN OVOS 12 15 Before Setting Oven Controls e e e aeaaea iaeia 6 CANE Si CERNING coossoooonooo 20 ee 16 19 Before Setting Surface Controls 0 10 7 8 Befonetvoui alifeerremracnse tetmete errs 20 21 Setting Surface Controls Ceramic cooktop 9 11 Major Appliance Warranty eeteeeee es 23 Oven Control Functions 100 12 www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 600Z a V 4 60ZZ069TE PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Contents Product RegiStratlon siicicwsiscsseieiadwcginatveselvesenantadiaaedoce 2 Important Safety Instructions c1csccssseesseseeeeeee 3 5 Before Setting Oven Controls sseesteee eee 6 Removing replacing amp arranging the oven racks 6 Before Setting Surface Controls ccssscssssesseseeeee 7 8 About the ceramic cooktop amp radiant elements 7 Cookware material types ccs eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee rs 8 Setting Surface Controls ssssssssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 9 11 Setting single radiant surface elements c0eceeeee ee 9 Setting dual radiant surface elements ccccsseeeeees 10 HOME CANNING aiieieo nn aE 11 Oven Control FUNCTIONS ssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 12 Setting Oven Controls ssssssssssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 12 15 Setting THE CLOCK onran a 12 C
13. HTS 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 23
14. TIONS FOR CLEANING 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 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 other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven vent location The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel See Fig 1 When the oven is on warm air passes through this vent This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results Do not block the oven vent oven vent location Ca Fig 1 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 mos
15. 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 GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIG
16. an using oven cleaners following manufacturer s instructions After cleaning remove any oven cleaner or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating Do not spray oven cleaner on any electrical controls or switches Do not spray or allow oven cleaner to build up on the oven temperature sensing bulb Do not spray cleaner on oven door trim door gasket plastic drawer glides handles or any exterior surfaces of the range Clean any soils from the oven frame the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom Clean with hot soapy water Rinse using clean water and a cloth Remove oven racks from oven before cleaning 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 cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop See cooktop cleaning and maintenance in the Care amp Cleaning section Cooktop maintenance mA IMPORTANT Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the f
17. ated in Figs 2 amp 3 Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element See Fig 2 Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware See Fig 3 For more information about the ceramic cooktop see Cooktop cleaning amp maintenance in the Care amp Cleaning section v v ee E Sn tT tT Curved and warped pan e Flat bottom and straight wv sides e Tight fitting lids Weight of handle does not tilt pan Pan is well balanced e Pan sizes match the U J amount of food to be U prepared and the size of Heavy handle tilts pan the surface element v e Made of a material that e Pan is smaller or larger conducts heat well e Easy to clean than heating area marked on cooktop sa e Pan larger than cooking area marked on cooktop by more than one half inch or 12mm e Always match pot diameter to element size Fig 2 Fig 3 Single radiant surface elements all models To operate the single radiant element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element 2 Pushin and turn the surface control knob in either direction Fig 2 to the desired setting Refer to the Suggested radiant surface element settings table Fig 1 Start most cooking operations ona higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking The surface control knobs do not h
18. ave to be set exactly on a particular spot Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed See Fig 2 Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area 3 When cooking is complete turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware Suggested radiant surface element settings The suggested settings found in Fig 1 below are based when cooking with medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Suggested settings for single and dual radiant elements 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 fatfry 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 1 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS OFF lo hi eS 6 2 8 3 7 4 6 med Fig 2 CAUTION Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappin
19. binet alignment may make range appear not level Be sure cabinets are square amp have sufficient room for appliance clearance Cabinets 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 Changing amp replacing the oven light secti
20. clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly leaving no residue For heavy burned on soil Apply a few drops of glass ceramic cooktop cleaner directly to the soiled area Rub the soiled area using a non abrasive plastic type no scratch cleaning pad applying pressure as needed Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose If soils remain carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean 17 CARE amp CLEANING Cooktop cleaning cont d Plastic or foods with a high sugar content gt IMPORTANT These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface Permanent damage such as pitting of the cooktop surface may occur if not removed immediately Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type cleaning pad Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic After turning the surface elements OFF use a razor blade glasscooktops scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface as illustrated Allow the cooktop to Caution for aluminum use on the cooktop cool and use the same method for heavy or burned on Aluminum Foil Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop soils p will damage the ceramic cookt
21. 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 Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used See Cooktop cleaning and maintenance in the Care amp Cleaning section of this Use amp Care Guide Cookware with rough bottom has been used Use smooth flat bottomed cookware Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface Use a ceramic glass cooktop cleaner to remove the marks See Cooktop cleaning and maintenance in the Care amp Cleaning section Boilovers are cooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil See Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance in the Care amp Cleaning section Mineral deposits from water and food Remove using a ceramic glass cooktop cleaner Use cookware with clean dry bottoms ZA 22 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limit
22. e e Placement of interior 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 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 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 cover 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
23. ed 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 parts Surcharges including but not limited to any
24. ess 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 For medium done steaks position the oven rack closer to the broil element positions 4 or 5 Fig 1 For well done foods such as chicken fish lobster or thick cuts of meat position the oven rack further from the broil element To set Broil 1 Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool Position the oven rack as needed 2 Press broil will appear in display 3 Pressandholdthe 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 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 some models Fig 2 then place the food on the broil pan insert 6 Place the broiler pan and
25. ficiently 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 19 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 20 e e 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 ca
26. gs 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 mA IMPORTANT Do notallow aluminum foil or ANY material that can meltto make contact with the ceramicglass cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop NOTES The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results The on indicator light will glow when one or more elements are turned ON A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF The hot surface indicator light will continue to glow AFTER the control knob is turned to the OFF position and will glow until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Dual radiant surface elements some models Symbols on the backguard are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat The o symbol indicates the inner coil only The symbol indicates both inner and outer coils will heat To operate a dual radiant element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on dual radiant surface element 2 Pushin and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the dual element If only the inner heating portion is needed like for smal
27. hanging oven temperature display F or C n 12 Setting minute timer rsisi aa aaa 13 Setting HaKe srein iann giai a aN 13 Setting Droll sneinen nan EO 14 Adjusting oven temperature eeen 15 Operating oven ght renens aanraai ia 15 Care amp Cleaning sssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 16 19 Cleaning recommendation table seee 16 Cooktop maintenance amp cleaning 17 18 Cautions for aluminum USE serere 18 Replacing the oven light c cseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 18 Removing amp replacing oven door serrer 19 Before You Call Solutions to common problems n s 20 21 Appliance Warranty s ssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 23 Be sure to visit us online at www frigidaire com for a complete line of accessories 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 i
28. iameter 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 areas at the same time This may cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS CAUTION Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Do not 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 mA IMPORTANT Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can meltto make contact with the ceramicglass cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop Ll 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 Feature indicator lights These indicator lights show if
29. insert on the oven rack 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 2nd 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 14 Insert Broil pan Fig 1 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 Adjusting 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 amp hold the bake key pad and release after the display shows the factory temperature setting of 00 If
30. irst time apply some of the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner supplied with your new appliance Buff with a non abrasive cloth or no scratch cleaning pad This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use Cookware cast iron metal ceramic or glass with rough or dirty bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface Do not e Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop e Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom replace with clean cookware before using e Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen e Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan e Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop they may cause it to crack t 4 E CARE amp CLEANING Cooktop cleaning CAUTION Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of glass ceramic cooktop cleaner directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or use a non abrasive plastic type no scratch cleaning pad to
31. ith the range To check if the bracketis 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 plasticwa
32. ler cookware push in and turn the knob counter clockwise to start 3 When cooking is complete turn the dual radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area You may switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking See Suggested radiant surface element settings table on previous page CAUTION Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Do not 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 mA IMPORTANT Do notallow aluminum foil or ANY material that can meltto make contact with the ceramicglass cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop 10 o OFF o OFF hi hi hi hi 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 e e e e 2 2 2
33. ls always turn off the range If the 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 ignit
34. mmediately contact the dealer or builder 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 Registration Card in the mail Serial plate location Serial plate location open storage drawer some models or remove lower front panel some models 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 p
35. on Problem Oven smokes excessively during broiling Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent Oven control panel beeps amp displays any F code error Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface Metal marks on the cooktop Brown streaks or specks on cooktop surface Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen on cooktop surface Solutions to common problems gt BEFORE YOU CALL Solution e e Incorrect setting Follow broil instructions in Setting Oven Controls Make sure oven door is opened to broil stop position 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 Meat not properly prepared Remove excess fat from meat Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling but do not cut into lean 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 some models Grease has built up on oven surfaces Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking 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 Setting broil in the Setting Oven Controls section Oven
36. op Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to A WARNI NG touch the ceramic cooktop under ANY circumstances DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop Aluminum utensils The melting point of aluminum The fumes can be hazardous to your health and is much lower than that of other metals Care must be can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry Do not use the following on the cooktop when using the cooktop not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed but it may fuse to break or mark the ceramic glass surface permanently damaging the cooktop surface e Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads such as metal and some nylon pads They may scratch the cooktop making it more difficult to clean e Do not use harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop e Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they A CAUTION can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration Replacing oven light 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 The interior oven light bulb is located at the upper left rear of the oven cavity To replace the oven light bulb 1 Turn electrical power off at the main sou
37. otentially hazardous situation which 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 w
38. rce or unplug the range 2 Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb 3 Turn power back on again at the main source or plug the appliance back in 4 The clock will then need to be reset To reset see Setting the clock in this Use amp Care Guide 18 Removing and replacing the lift off oven door CAUTION The oven dooris heavy Forsafe temporary storage lay the oven door flat with the inside of the door facing down To remove oven door 1 Open oven door completely horizontal with floor 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 listed in the cleaning chart under oven door 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
39. re and towels as well as flammable liquids 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 fai
40. t cooking needs The offset oven rack some models is designed 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 Removing replacing amp arranging 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 CAUTION Always use oven mitts when using the oven When using the appliance oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns a Fig 2 Recommended rack positions by food type Food type Position Broiling meats See broil Cookies cakes pies biscuits amp muffins 2 or 3 Frozen pies angel food cake yeast bread and casseroles lor2 Small cuts of meat or poultry lor 2 Turkey roast or ham 1 Air circulation in the oven For best baking results allow 2 4 5 10 cm around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other the oven door sides or back of the oven cavity Hot air must be able to circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the ceramic glass cooktop The ceramic cooktop has
41. the oven temperature has been previously adjusted from the factory setting the latest adjusted value will appear in the display instead 2 You may increase the oven temperature in 5 F increments with each press of the A key pad You may also adjust the oven temperature downward in 5 F increments with each press of the Y key pad total adjustment range is 35 F to 35 F 3 To accept the change wait until the oven control provides the acceptance beep See Notes 4 The oven temperature adjustment has been accepted by the oven control and the display will return to the time of day amp NOTES e f at any time during the process of adjusting the oven temperature feature you decide not to make the change press the clear off key pad once before the acceptance beep e The oven temperature adjustment feature can not be modified if bake or broil is active e The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your oven control has been set for C Celsius temperature display mode In this case each press of the AV or VY key pad will adjust in 1 C increments upward maximum 18 C or downward maximum 18 C depending on which arrow key pad is pressed e 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 Operating oven light some models
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