Frigidaire LFEH3051VFA free standing electric range User Manual

A13080603 Rev A (March 2019)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Need Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Oven Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Questions?

For toll-free telephone support in the U.S.

and Canada call

1-800-944-9044

For online support and Internet production information visit

http://www.frigidaire.com.

Product Registration

Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our

ability to serve you. You can register online at

http://www.frigidaire.com or by dropping your Product

Registration Card in the mail.

Record model & serial numbers here

Purchase Date

Frigidaire model number

Frigidaire serial number

Serial Plate Location

Serial plate location: open lower oven drawer (some

models) or storage drawer (some models).

PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION

Thank you for choosing Frigidaire.

Important: This Use and Care Guide is part of our commit-

ment 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 you better.

Read this Use & Care Manual

This manual contains instructions to help you use and

maintain your range properly.

If You Received a Damaged Range...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the

range.

Save Time and Money

Check the section title “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.

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

This manual contains important safety symbols

and instructions. Please pay attention to these

symbols and follow all instructions given.

Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance

until you have read the safety precautions in this

manual. Safety items throughout this manual are

labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement

based on the risk type.

Warnings and important instructions appearing in

this guide are not meant to cover all possible

conditions and situations that may occur.

Common sense, caution, and care must be

exercised with installing, maintaining, or operating

your appliance.

DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to

alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol

to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in death or

serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or

moderate injury.

Indicates installation, operation, maintenance,

or valuable information that is not hazard

related.

Indicates a short, informal reference –

something written down to assist the memory or

for future reference.

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

NOTE

Save these instructions for future reference.

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

• A child or adult can tip

the range and be killed.

• Verify the anti-tip device

has been installed to floor

or wall.

• Ensure the anti-tip device is

re-engaged to floor or wall when the

range is moved.

• Do not operate the range without the

anti-tip device in place and engaged.

• Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death or serious burns to

children and adults.

Range

leveling

leg

Anti-tip

bracket

To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed

properly, use both arms to grasp the rear edge

of the range back. Carefully attempt to tilt

range forward. When properly installed, the

range should not tilt forward.

Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instruc-

tions supplied with your range for proper

installation.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Save these instructions for future use.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below instruc-

tions and precautions for unpacking, installing,

and servicing your appliance:

Remove all tape and packaging before using the

appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags

after unpacking the appliance. Never allow

children to play with packaging material. Do not

remove the wiring label and other literature

attached to the appliance. Do not remove model/

serial number plate.

Cold temperatures can damage the electronic

control. When using this appliance for the first

time, or when the appliance has not been used

for an extended period of time, be sure the

appliance has been in temperatures above 32ºF

(0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on the

power to the appliance.

Never modify or alter the construction of the

appliance by removing the leveling legs, panels,

wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other

part of the appliance.

Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire

extinguisher available, visible, and easily acces-

sible located near the appliance.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a qualified

technician. In the United States, install in accor-

dance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI

Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest edition and National

Electrical Code NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and

local electrical code requirements. In Canada,

install in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and

CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,

Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest editions

and local electrical code requirements. Install only

per installation instructions provided in the litera-

ture package for this appliance.

For personal safety, this appliance must be

properly grounded. For maximum safety, the

power cord must be securely connected to an

electrical outlet or junction box that is the correct

voltage, is correctly polarized and properly

grounded, and protected by a circuit breaker in

accordance with local codes.

It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to

have the appropriate outlet or junction box with

the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle

installed by a qualified electrician. It is the respon-

sibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a

qualified installer to assure that the electrical

installation is adequate and is in conformance

with all local codes and ordinances.

See the installation instructions packaged with

this appliance for complete installation and

grounding instructions.

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to

follow this warning may cause serious injury,

fire, or death.

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use

an adapter plug, use an extension cord, or

remove grounding prong from the power cord.

Failure to follow this warning may cause serious

injury, fire, or death.

WARNING

240V grounded

wall receptacle

Power supply

cord with 4-prong

grounding plug

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Save these instructions for future use.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE

APPLIANCE

Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable

materials should not be stored in an oven or

microwave, near surface burners or elements,

or in the storage or warmer drawer (if

equipped). This includes paper, plastic, and

cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware,

and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not

store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or

near the appliance.

Do not leave children alone - Children should

not be left alone or unattended in the area

where 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.

Do not store items of interest to children in the

cabinets above the appliance or on the back-

guards of ranges. Children climbing on or near

the appliance to reach items could be seriously

injured.

Do not allow children to climb or play around the

appliance. The weight of a child on an open

over door may cause the appliance to tip,

resulting in serious burns or other injury. An

open drawer when hot may cause burns.

Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or

drawers of this appliance can result in serious

injuries and also cause damage to the appli-

ance.

WARNING

Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the

oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with

any materials, such as aluminum foil or after-

market oven liners. Doing so blocks air flow

through the oven and may result in carbon

monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil and other

liners may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if equipped)

for storage.

Never use your appliance as a space heater to

heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in

carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of

the appliance.

When heating fat or grease, watch it closely.

Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot.

Do not use water or flour on grease fires.

Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or

foam-type extinguisher. Cover the fire with a

pan lid or use baking soda.

Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders

on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.

Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas.

Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.

Do not heat unopened food containers - Build-

up of pressure may cause container to burst

and result in injury.

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.

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Save these instructions for future use.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP

Know which knob or key controls each surface

heating area. Place cookware with food on the

cooking area before turning it on. Turn the

cooking area off before removing the cookware.

Cookware 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

cookware should be positioned so that it is turned

inward, and does not extend over other cooking

areas.

Use proper pan size - This appliance is equipped

with one or more surface units of different sizes.

Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the

surface unit size. Using the proper cookware on

the cooking area will improve efficiency.

Glazed cooking utensils— Only certain types of

glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or

other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop

service without breaking due to the sudden

change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s

recommendations for cooktop use.

Improper cookware may break due to sudden

changes in temperature. Check the cookware

manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop

use.

Never leave surface elements unattended. Boil-

overs may cause smoking and greasy spills that

may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be

damaged and may damage the cooktop.

Do not use a searing grill meant for use with a

broiler pan on the cooktop. The searing grill is not

designed for use on the cooktop. Doing so may

result in a fire.

When you are flaming foods under a ventilating

hood, turn on the fan.

Do not touch surface burners or elements,

areas near these burners or elements, interior

surfaces of the oven, or the warmer drawer (if

equipped). Surface burners and elements may

be hot even though they appear cool. Areas

near surface burners and elements 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 are cool. These areas may include the

cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent

areas, oven door, and oven window.

Do not attempt to operate the appliance during

a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off

the appliance. If the appliance is not turned off

and the power resumes, electric surface

elements may resume operation when power is

restored. Once the power resumes, reset the

clock and the oven function.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Save these instructions for future use.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS

AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS

Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If

cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and

spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and

create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified

technician immediately.

Clean cooktop glass with caution. If 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 harmful fumes if applied to

a hot surface.

Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp

objects.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR OVEN

Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, after-

market oven liners, or any other materials or

devices to line oven bottom, oven racks, or any

other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum as

recommended for baking, such as lining

cookware or as a cover placed on food. Any other

use of protective liners or aluminum foil may

result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short

circuit.

Use care when opening oven door, lower oven

door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to

the side of the appliance when opening the door

of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before

you remove or replace food in the oven.

Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Touching

surfaces in this area when the oven is on may

cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heat-

sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These

items can melt or ignite.

Placement of oven racks - Always place oven

racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack

must be moved while oven is hot, do not let

potholder contact hot burner or element in oven.

Use potholders and grasp the rack with both

hands to reposition. Remove all cookware and

utensils before moving the rack.

Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Broiler

pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away

from the high heat of the broiler. Do not cover the

broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and

grease could ignite.

Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always

cook in proper cookware and always use the

oven racks.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING

YOUR APPLIANCE

Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts

free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow

grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan

could catch fire.

Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended

directions for use of kitchen cleaners and

aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from

cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing

damage and injury.

Clean ventilating hoods frequently - Grease

should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or

filter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for

cleaning vent hoods.

Before manually cleaning any part of the appli-

ance, be sure all controls are turned off and the

appliance is cool. Cleaning a hot appliance can

cause burns.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Save these instructions for future use.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE

AND MAINTENANCE

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 reduces the risk of

personal injury and damage to the appliance.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service

agent, or manufacturer about problems or condi-

tions you do not understand.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified techni-

cian and an authorized repair service. Know how

to disconnect the power to the appliance at the

circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emer-

gency.

Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it

is to be stored or discarded.

Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp

cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break.

Handle halogen lights (if equipped) with paper

towels or soft gloves. Disconnect the appliance or

shut off the power to the appliance before

removing and replacing the bulb.

California Residents: for cancer and reproductive

harm information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

WARNING

Bakeware

The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.

Material Attributes Recommendation

Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated

bakeware is the best for even heating.

It is suitable for all baked goods.

Recommended cooking temperatures and

times are based on shiny metal bakeware.

Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny

bakeware.

Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F

(13-14° C) when using dark bakeware.

Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than

shiny bakeware.

Glass is convenient, as the same piece

of bakeware can be used for cooking,

serving, and storing food.

Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F

(13-14° C) when using glass bakeware.

Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler than

shiny bakeware.

Insulated bakeware is designed for

baking in gas ovens.

Increase the cooking temperature by 25° F

(13-14° C) when using insulated bakeware.

COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.

Condition Attributes Recommendation

Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored,

cooking times may need to be reduced

slightly.

If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook

time in the recipe or packaging.

If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to

maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging.

High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is lower.

Water boils at a lower temperature, and

liquids evaporate faster.

Foods may take longer to bake.

Doughs may rise faster.

Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as

needed.

Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes.

Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes to reduce

evaporation.

Increase bake time or oven temperature.

Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in

recipe. Reduce rising time or punch down dough and

allow it to rise twice.

Cooking Results: Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or overdone.

Result Recommendation

Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.

Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.

Cooking Tips: Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.

Cooking Tips

Baking

Rack placement Follow the instructions in

“Oven Control Features” on starting on page 18.

When using only one rack, place the rack so the food is in the center of the oven.

Preheat Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. Insert food

immediately after the beep.

Checking food Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may reduce baking perfor-

mance.

Bake Bake is the best function to use for baking on multiple racks.

Food placement Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation.

Broiling / Roasting

Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from

the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the

insert helps prevent grease splatters.

If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from

www.frigidaire.com.

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Using Proper Cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat

setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow

the recommendations for using proper cookware as illus-

trated in

Figure 1 and Figure 2.

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 and 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

(see Aluminum).

•Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking

results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

•Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor that will retain heat

very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is

reached. If cast iron pans slide across the ceramic

cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will

resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

• 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.

Check for flatness by rotat-

ing a ruler across the bottom

of the cookware (see

Figure 1). Cookware should

have flat bottoms that make

good contact with the entire

surface heating element (see

Figure 2).

Figure 1: Testing cookware

Figure 2: Proper cookware

• Flat bottom and straight

sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

• Weight of handle does

not tilt pan. Pan is well

balanced

• Pan sizes match the

amount of food to be

prepared and the size

of the surface element.

• Made of material that

conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

• Always match pot

diameter to element

size.

• Curved and warped pans.

• Cookware larger than

cooking area marked on

cooktop by more than

one-half inch or 12mm.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Pan is smaller than the

heating area marked on

cooktop.

Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porcelain-enamel

coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop. The melting

point of cookware made with these materials may be

reached quickly, especially if left empty, and they may

bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will

damage the cooktop. Follow all the cookware manufac

turer’s recommendations for use and care of cookware.

IMPORTANT

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements below a

smooth glass surface. The designs on the ceramic cooktop

outline the areas of the surface elements underneath.

Always match the pan size with the diameter of the element

outline on the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed cookware should

be used.

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a

ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most

hardware, grocery and department stores) to the ceramic

surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel. This will

make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. Cooktop

cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass to

help prevent scratches and abrasions.

The type and size of cookware, the number of surface

elements in use, and their settings will all 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 the element off several minutes

before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to

complete the cooking process.

• The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or

work surface.

• Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may

crack it.

• Placing food directly on the smoothtop surface

(without a cooking utensil) is not recommended, as

difficult cleaning will result, and foods may smoke and

cause potential fire hazard.

• Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic

glass cooktop. Any cookware that has a rough or dirty

bottom can scratch the ceramic cooktop. Always start

with clean cookware.

White glass cooktops only - Due to the high intensity of

heat generated by the surface elements, the glass

surface may discolor when the element is turned off. This

is normal and the glass will return to its original white

color after it has completely cooled down.

IMPORTANT

NOTE

• 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

surrounding area is touched before it has cooled to a

safe temperature.

• Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt

and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic

wrapping 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.

• Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that can

melt, to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop.

If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage

the ceramic cooktop.

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 smooth top. Cycling at the

HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too

small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is

not flat.

Be sure to read detailed instructions for ceramic glass

cooktop cleaning in the

“Care and Cleaning” section and

“Before You Call” checklist section of this Use and Care

Guide.

CAUTION

NOTE

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights

The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on 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 surface elements

are turned off.

The HOT SURFACE indicator light will turn on when the

burner is hot enough to cause burns and will remain on after

the burner is turned off until the surface has cooled to a safe

temperature.

Types of ceramic cooktop elements

The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size

and type of element underneath. The elements on your

cooktop depend on the model.

• A single radiant element has one circle.

• A dual radiant element has two circles. The dual radiant

element may be set using only the smaller inner

element or both inner and outer elements may be set to

heat together for a larger surface.

• Dual elements allow more flexibility with the size of

cookware.

Figure 3: Indicator light

Figure 4: Single and double elements

Single radiant surface elements

To operate the single radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either

direction (

Figure 5) to the desired setting (refer to the

“Suggested radiant surface element settings” in

Table 1).

3. When cooking is complete, turn the 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 spot.

Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control

knob as needed (see

Figure 5).

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.

Suggested radiant surface element settings

The suggested settings found in

Table 1 below are based

on cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids.

Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Settings Type of Cooktop

High (HI - 8) Start most foods, bring water to a

boil, pan broiling

Medium High (6- 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) Keep warm, melt

Table 1: Suggested radiant surface element settings

Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt

to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these

items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic

cooktop.

IMPORTANT

Figure 5: Single element knob

• 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.

• 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 Element ON indicator lights will turn on when one

or more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at

these indicator lights when finished cooking is an

easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned

OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light will remain on

AFTER the control knob is turned to the “OFF”

position and will stay on until the heating surface area

has cooled sufficiently.

Sim

CAUTION

NOTE

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Dual radiant surface elements

Symbols on the backguard will help choose which portion of

the dual radiant element to set. The symbol indicates a

setting for the inner element only. The symbol indicates a

setting for both inner and outer elements.

To operate a dual radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to

begin heating both the inner and outer elements. If only

the inner element is needed for smaller cookware, push

in and turn the knob counter-clockwise (see

Figure 6).

3. When cooking is complete, turn the knob to 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 single or dual element setting at

any time during cooking. See

“Suggested radiant surface

element settings” on page 14.

• 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.

CAUTION

Figure 6: Single/Dual element knob settings

• 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 Element ON indicator lights will turn on when one

or more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at

these indicator lights when finished cooking is an

easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned

OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light will remain on

AFTER the control knob is turned to the “OFF”

position and will stay on until the heating surface area

has cooled sufficiently.

NOTE

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

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) Web site and be

sure to read all the information they have available as well

as follow their recommendations for home canning proce

dures.

• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges

that radiate from the bottom center when home

canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom

surface is flat. Use a straight-edge to check canner

bottom.

• 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 diameter canners on

electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center

canners on the burner grates.

• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more

quickly.

• Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the

water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to

lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.

• Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully.

Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural

Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for

the latest canning information.

• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.

• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high

heat for an extended amount of time.

Oven Vent Location

The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on,

warm air is released through the vent. This venting is

necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good

baking results. Do not block oven vent. Never close off the

openings with aluminium foil or any other material. Steam or

moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is normal.

Type of oven racks

• Flat oven racks are be used for most cooking needs

and may be placed in most oven rack positions.

Removing, replacing, and arranging oven racks

Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool.

To remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it

reaches the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly

and slide out.

To replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on

both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward

slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure

oven racks are level before using.

Figure 7: Oven vent

Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil or any

other material or liners to line the oven bottom, walls,

racks or any other part of the range. Doing so will alter the

heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and

possibly cause permanent damage to the oven interior.

Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of

electric shock or fire.

• Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the

oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven exterior,

oven racks, and cooktop will become very hot which

can cause burns.

• To prevent possible damage to the oven, do not

attempt to close the oven door until all the oven racks

are fully positioned back inside the oven cavity.

WARNING

CAUTION

Figure 8: Oven rack types

at

oven rack

BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Oven Control Features

1. Control Lock - Use to lock oven controls.

2. Bake - Use to select bake feature.

3. Broil - Use to set Broil feature.

4. Oven Light - Use to turn on oven light when checking

on food. Turns on when the oven door is open.

5. Steam Clean - Use with arrow keys to set steam clean

cycle for cleaning light soils in oven cavity.

6. Set Clock - Use with arrow keys to set the time of day.

7. Oven on indicator light - Glows each time the oven

turns on to maintain the set oven temperature.

8. Preheat light - The preheat light will glow when the

oven is preheating.

9. Up and Down arrows - Use with the control keys to set

oven temperature, bake time, start time, clean time, and

setting or adjusting the clock and minute timer.

10. Timer on-off - Use to set or cancel the minute timer.

11. Bake Time - Enters the length of baking time desired.

12. OFF - Use to clear any feature except the time of day

and minute timer.

13. Start Time - Used with Bake to set a delayed starting

time.

Feature Mode Min Temp/Time Max Temp/Time

Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (287°C)

Broil LO 400°F

(205°C)

HI 550°F

(287°C)

Timer 12 Hr. 0:01 Min. 11:59 Hr./Min.

Clock Time 12 Hr. 1:00 Hr./Min. 12:59 Hr./Min.

Bake Time 12 Hr. 0:01 Min 5:59 Hr./Min.

Steam Clean 30 mins

Note: An entry acceptance tone (1beep) will sound each time a

key is touched (the oven lock key is delayed 3 seconds). An

entry error tone (3 short beeps) will sound if the entry of the

temperature or time is below the minimum or above the

maximum settings for the feature.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting the Clock

When the appliance is first plugged in or when 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 Set Clock once (do not hold clock key down).

2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold or until

the correct time of day appears in the display.

Temperature display (Fahrenheit/Celsius)

The electronic oven control is set to operate in Fahrenheit

(°F) at the factory. The oven may be programmed for any

temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C).

To change the temperature to Celsius (°C) or from °C to

°F:

1. Press Broil. — — appears in the display.

2. Press and hold until HI appears in the display.

3. Press and hold Broil until °F or °C appears in the display.

4. Press or to change °F to °C or °C to °F. To

accept the change, wait 6 seconds.

Setting Oven Lock

The control can be programmed to lockout the oven control

keys.

To activate the oven lockout features:

1. Press and hold the lock key for 3 seconds. Once the

controls are locked the with a lock icon will appear in the

display.

To cancel the oven lockout feature:

1. Press and hold the lock key for 3 seconds.

1. When the lock icon no longer displays, the oven control

keypad will be available for use.

Important: If a control key is pressed when oven lockout is

active, the control will triple beep indicating the key action is

not available when the oven lockout feature is active.

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 if the oven is left on for

more than 12 hours. The oven control can be programmed

to override this feature for continuous baking.

To change the continuous bake setting:

1. Press and hold Timer on-off for 6 seconds until a tone

sounds. — — hr will appear in the display for contin-

uous 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. 12 hr

will appear in display indicating that the control has

returned to the 12-hour energy saving feature.

Setting a silent control panel

When selecting a function, an audible tone is heard each

time a key is pressed. If desired, the control can be

programmed for silent operation.

To set the controls for silent operation:

1. Press and hold Start Time for 6 seconds. The control

will beep once and release the key.

2. The controls are now set for silent operation.

To return to non-silent operation:

1. Press and hold Start Time again for 6 seconds until the

control beeps once and release the key.

2. The control is now set for audible operation.

Changing to continuous bake or 12 hour mode does not

change how the cooktop controls operate.

IMPORTANT

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting the minute timer

1. Press Timer on-off.

2. Press to increase time in one-minute increments.

Press and hold to increase time in 10-minute

increments. The timer can be set for any amount of time

from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

3. When the desired time appears in the display, release

the . The timer will begin to countdown in about 5

seconds.

4. To turn the timer off at any time Press Timer on-off.

5. When the set time ends, the timer will beep three times

and will continue to beep three times every minute 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 or to increase or decrease the time

remaining.

To cancel the minute timer before the set time has run

out:

• Press Timer on-off once.

Operating oven light

The interior oven light will automatically turn on

when the oven door is opened. Press the oven light key

located on the control panel to turn the interior oven light

on and off whenever the oven door is closed. For best

baking results, do not leave oven light on while baking.

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 & cleaning section.

The minute timer will not start or stop the cooking

process. 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 key for that feature.

NOTE

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

automatic bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).

The oven indicator light will turn on when first set to bake

while the oven is heating. When the set temperature is

reached the oven control will beep once indicating the oven

if fully preheated and time to place food in the oven. The

indicator light will cycle on and off as the oven maintains the

set temperature.

For best bake results:

• Fully preheat the oven before baking.

• When baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits, and

breads using a single rack place rack in position 4.

• When using any single rack for items like frozen pies,

angel food cake, breads, and casseroles, use rack

position 4.

• For best results when baking cakes using two oven

racks, place racks in positions 3 and 5 (See

Figure 9).

• When baking cakes using two oven racks, position

cookware as shown in

Figure 9. Allow at least 2 inches

(5 cm) of space between cookware for proper air circu-

lation.

• Leave oven light off while baking.

• Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny

bakeware, resulting in dark or overbrowned foods. It

may be necessary to reduce 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.

• Do not open oven door often. Opening the door will

reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase

cook time.

To set Bake:

1. Press Bake. — — — appears in the display.

2. Within 5 seconds, press or . The display

will show 350°F (177°C). The temperature can then be

adjusted in 5°F (1°C) increments.

3. When a key is released, the oven will begin heating to

the selected temperature. When the oven reaches the

set temperature, the preheat indicator light will turn off

and the control will beep three times.

4. To cancel the baking function, press OFF.

To change oven temperature after bake has started:

1. Press Bake.

2. Press or to increase or decrease to a new

temperature. 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. To cancel baking press OFF.

Figure 9: Rack positions; Pan positions two rack

baking

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting Bake Time

The Bake Time key sets the amount of time needed for

baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop auto-

matically after the set bake time ends.

To program the oven to begin baking immediately and

to shut off automatically (timed bake):

1. Be sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.

2. Place the food in the oven.

3. Press Bake. — — — ° appears in the display.

4. Within 5 seconds, press or . The display

will show 350°F (177°C). The temperature can then be

adjusted in 5°F (1°C) increments,

5. Press Bake Time.0:00 will appear in the display.

6. Press or until the desired baking time

appears in the display.

7. The oven will turn on and begin heating.

When the set bake time runs out:

1. End will appear in the display, and the oven will shut off

automatically.

2. The control will beep three times every 60 seconds as a

reminder until OFF is pressed.

Setting Start Time (delayed start)

Use the Start Time key to delay the starting time (delayed

timed bake). The oven will turn on at a later time and stop

automatically after the set bake time ends.

To program oven for a delayed start time and to shut-off

automatically:

1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.

2. Place food in the oven.

3. Press Bake. — — — ° appears in the display. Within 5

seconds, press or . The display will show

350°F (177°C). The temperature can then be adjusted

in 5°F (1°C) increments.

4. Press Bake Time. 0:00 will appear in the display.

5. Press or until desired baking time appears.

6. Press Start Time. The time of day will appear in the

display.

7. Press or until the desired start time

appears in the display.

8. Once the controls are set, the control calculates the

time when baking will stop. The oven will turn on at the

delayed start time and begin heating.

To change the oven temperature (or bake time) after

baking has started:

1. Press the function you want to change.

2. Press or to adjust the setting.

Bake Time will not operate when using the broil feature.

Once the controls are set, the oven will come on and

begin heating to the selected baking temperature. The

oven temperature (or time of day) will show in the display.

NOTE

Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for more than

one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in

food poisoning or sickness.

During a delayed timed bake, the preheat indicator light

will not function until the set time to start cooking is

reached.

CAUTION

NOTE

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting Broil

Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce some

smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from

the element. Watch food to prevent burning. Broil with oven

door closed.

When broiling, always remember to arrange the oven racks

while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in

Table 2.

To set Broil

1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool.

2. Press Broil. — — will appear in display.

3. Press for HI broil or 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. For optimum results, preheat broil for 2 minutes before

adding food.

5. Place the insert on the broil pan (if equipped), then

place the food on the broil pan insert (if using a broiler

pan and insert).

6. Place the broiler pan and insert on the oven rack. Broil

with the oven door closed.

7. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil

food on other side.

8. When broiling is finished press OFF.

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 explo-

sive.

Always use oven mitts. Oven racks will become very hot

which can cause burns.

Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before

turning or removing food.

The broiler pan and the insert (some models) allow

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.

If the oven door is left open during broil the high tempera-

tures can trigger a door open alarm. The control will beep

and (dO) will appear in the display. If the oven door is not

closed within 30 seconds, the broil element will turn off. If

this occurs, close the oven door and check if broil function

resumes. If not, reset the function and broil with oven

door closed.

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

IMPORTANT

Figure 10: Broil pan and insert; Rack positions

If a broiling pan and insert are not included with this appli-

ance, go to www.frigidaire.com

NOTE

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Table 2: Broil recommendations

Food item Rack

Position

Temp Cook time in minutes

1st side 2nd side

Internal

Temperature

Doneness

Steak 1” thick 6 HI(550°F) 5:00 4:00 135°F (57°C) Rare**

Steak 1” thick 5 or 6 HI(550°F) 7:00 5:00 145ºF (63ºC) Medium

Steak 1” thick 5 or 6 HI(550°F) 8:00 7:00 170°F (77ºC) Well

Pork Chops 3/4

“thick

5 HI(550°F) 8:00 6:00 170°F (77ºC)

Well

Chicken - Bone In 4 LO(400°F) 20:00 10:00 170°F (77ºC) Well

Chicken Boneless 5 LO(400°F) 8:00 6:00 170°F (77ºC) Well

Fish 5 HI(550°F) 13:00 -- 170°F (77ºC) Well

Shrimp 4 HI(550°F) 5:00 -- 170°F (77ºC) Well

Hamburger 1” thick 6 HI(550°F) 5:00 4:00 135°F (57°C) Rare**

Hamburger 1” thick 6 HI(550°F) 7:00 5:00 145ºF (63ºC) Medium

Hamburger 1” thick 5 HI(550°F) 8:00 7:00 170°F (77ºC) Well

The U.S. Department of Agriculture states, **Rare fresh beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F (60°C)

means some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA Rev. June 1985.)

The lowest temperature recommended by the USDA is 145°F (63°C) for medium rare fresh beef. For well done 170°F (77ºC). All

cook times shown are after 2 minutes of preheating.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Steam Clean

The Steam Clean feature offers a chemical free and time

saving method to assist in the routine cleaning of small and

light soils.

Be sure the oven is level and cool before starting Steam

Clean. If the oven temperature is above room temperature

a triple beep will be heard and the function will not start.

Steam Clean produces best results when started with a cool

oven

To set a Steam Clean cycle:

1. Remove all racks and oven accessories.

2. Scrape or wipe loose debris and grease from the oven

bottom.

3. Pour 1 cup of tap water onto the oven bottom.

(

Figure 11) Close oven door.

4. Press Steam Clean.

5. Press or St Cn will appear in the display

and will start automatically in a few seconds and count

down from 30 minutes.

6. Do not open the door during this time. If door is open

while in Steam Clean (d-O) will appear in the display.

7. When the steam clean cycle is complete an alert will

sound and the END message will show in the display.

Press OFF to return to the clock.

8. Take care opening the door when the steam clean is

finished. Stand to the side of the oven out of the way of

escaping vapor.

9. Wipe oven cavity and bottom. Do not clean oven door

gasket (

Figure 12). Avoid leaning or resting on the oven

door glass while cleaning cavity.

10. To cancel Steam Clean at any time press OFF.

Important: Opening oven door during Steam Clean cycle

prevents the water from reaching the temperature needed

to clean. If the door is left open once Steam Clean starts, an

alarm will sound alerting you to close the door.

• For best results, clean oven immediately after the cycle

is complete. Steam clean works best for soils on the

oven bottom.

• Place a paper towel or cloth in front of the oven to

capture any water that may spill while wiping out.

• A non abrasive scouring pad, stainless steel sponge,

plastic scraper, or eraser style cleaning pad (without

cleaner) can be used for difficult soils. Moisten pads

with water before use.

• Do not leave the residual water in the oven for any

length of time.

• Some condensation or water vapor may appear close to

the oven vent. This is normal. The oven gasket may

become damp; do not wipe dry.

• Local water sources often contain minerals (hard

water). If hard water deposits occur, wipe cavity with a

50/50 solution of water and vinegar or 50/50 solution of

lemon juice and water.

• Steam clean cannot be programmed with a delay start.

Do not add bleach, ammonia, oven cleaner, or any other

abrasive household cleaners to the water used for Steam

Clean. Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all

controls are turned off and the oven is cool. The oven

may be hot and can cause burns.

Figure 11: Add 1 cup of tap water

CAUTION

Figure 12: Clean around the oven door gasket

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

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 recommen-

dations 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. Set the temperature to 550°F (287°C) by pressing and

holding .

3. Within 3 seconds, press and hold Bake until numeric

digit(s) appear. Release Bake key. 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 00.

4. The temperature can now be adjusted up or down 35°F

(19°C), in 5°F (1°C) increments. Press and hold

to adjust the temperature higher until the desired

amount of offset appears in the display. When lowering

the oven temperature using , 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

OFF to go back to the time of day display.

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.

Oven temperature adjustments do not change the <Broil>

function.

If the screen is set to degrees Celsius, adjustments are

made in increments of 1 ° C each time the arrow keys are

pressed.

NOTE

Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible.

Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning

later.

• Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all

controls are turned off and the appliance is cool.

• If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must

be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly

rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's

instructions and provide adequate ventilation.

CAUTION

Figure 13: Use cleaners with caution

Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation

Aluminum and vinyl Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water. Rinse with clean water,

dry and polish with a soft, clean cloth.

Painted and plastic control knobs

Painted body parts

Painted decorative trims

Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of

vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry and polish with a soft, clean cloth.

Glass cleaners may be used, but do not apply directly to surface; spray onto cloth

and wipe.

Control panel Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of

vinegar and water. Do not spray liquids directly on the oven control and display area.

Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on the control

area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive

cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels - they will damage the finish.

Control knobs Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of

vinegar and water. To remove control knobs: turn to the OFF position, grasp firmly,

and pull off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the OFF markings and

push the knobs into place.

Stainless Steel Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of

vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use

cleaners containing abrasives, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia.

Smudge Proof™ Stainless Steel

Black Stainless Steel

Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of

vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use

appliance cleaner, stainless steel cleaner, or cleaner containing abrasives, chlorides,

chlorine, or ammonia. These cleaners may damage the finish.

Oven Racks Oven racks must be removed from oven cavity. Clean by using a mild, abrasive

cleaner. Rinse with clean water and dry.

CARE AND CLEANING

Porcelain-enameled broiler pan

and insert

Porcelain door liner

Porcelain body parts

Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, non-abrasive

scouring pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean water and

ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for

30 to 40 minutes. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or

future heating could damage the porcelain. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar

or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on

porcelain surfaces. These spills may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

Oven interior Use Steam Clean for minor soils on oven cavity.

If cleaning oven interior manually, use mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50

solution of vinegar and water to clean.

Ammonia must be rinsed thoroughly before operating the oven. Provide adequate

ventilation.

Oven door Use mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water to clean

the top, sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse well. Glass cleaner may be used on

the outside glass of the door. Ceramic smoothtop cleaner or polish may be used on

the interior door glass. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water

or cleaners 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 clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven

material which is essential for a good seal. Do not rub, damage, or remove this

gasket.

Ceramic cooktop See

“Cooktop Maintenance” on page 29.

CARE AND CLEANING

Cooktop Maintenance

Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining

your ceramic glass cooktop.

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a

ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most

hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the ceramic

surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel. This will

make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. Cooktop

cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass to

help prevent scratches and abrasions.

Sliding aluminum, cast iron, or copper bottomed pans on

the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop

surface. These marks should be removed immediately after

the cooktop has cooled using cooktop cleaning cream.

Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to

future use.

Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic, or glass) with rough

bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface.

Do not:

• Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop.

• Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on the bottom;

always use clean cookware.

• Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in

the kitchen.

• Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a

pan.

• Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass

cooktop; they may cause it to crack.

Cooktop Cleaning

For light to moderate soil:

For light to moderate soil: Apply a few drops of cooktop

cleaning cream directly to the cooktop. Use a clean paper

towel to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the

cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue. Do not

use the towel you use to clean the cooktop for any other

purpose.

For heavy, burned on soil:

Apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning cream directly to the

soiled area. Rub the soiled area using a non-abrasive

cleaning tool, 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 the surface clean.

Figure 14: Cooktop care

Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The

fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemi-

cally damage the ceramic-glass surface.

Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are

turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool. The glass surface

could be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is

touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Figure 15: Cooktop cleaning

WARNING

CAUTION

30°

CARE AND CLEANING

Cooktop Maintenance (cont’d)

Aluminum Foil and Utensils

Remove and replace storage drawer

Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The

drawer can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the

range. Use care when handling the drawer

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

glass cooktops.

Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven

bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such

as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat,

causing a fire hazard.

Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line the

oven bottom. Improper installation of these liners may

result in risk of electric shock or fire.

• 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, 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.

IMPORTANT

WARNING

IMPORTANT

CARE AND CLEANING

Removing and Replacing the Oven Door

To remove oven door:

1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See

Figure 16).

2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door

hinges down from the oven frame completely towards

the oven door (See

Figure 17). A tool such as a small

flat-blade screwdriver may be required.

3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door

sides. Do not use the oven door handle (See

Figure 18).

4. Close the door to approximately 10 degrees from the

door frame (See

Figure 18).

5. Lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins

located on each side of the oven frame (See

Figure 19).

To replace oven door:

1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door

sides. Do not use the oven door handle (See

Figure 18).

2. 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

Figure 18 and Figure 19). The hook of the hinge arms

must be fully seated onto the roller pins.

3. Fully open the oven door, horizontal with floor (See

Figure 16).

4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven

frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the

locked position (See

Figure 17).

5. Close the oven door.

The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the

door flat with the inside of the door facing down.

Special door care instructions - Most oven doors contain

glass that can break. 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. Do not close

the oven door until all of the oven racks are fully in place.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Figure 16: Door hinge location

Figure 17: Door hinge locks

Figure 18: Holding door for removal

Figure 19: Replacement and location of hinge arm and

roller pin

Oven door

hinge

locations

about

10°

hinge

oven

door

roller

hinge

arm

CARE AND CLEANING

Replacing the Oven Light

Replacing the oven interior light bulb:

The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven

cavity and covered with a glass shield. The glass shield

must be in place whenever the oven is in use (

Figure 20).

1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug

the appliance.

2. Remove the interior oven light shield after removing the

wire holder by carefully moving the wire to the side of

the glass shield. The tension from the wire holds the

glass shield in place.

3. Pull the shield straight out. Do not twist or turn.

4. Replace the bulb with a new appliance bulb.

5. Replace the glass oven light shield. Replace wire

holder.

6. Turn the power back on again at the main source (or

plug the appliance back in).

7. Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock.

Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool

before replacing the oven light.

Figure 20: Oven light protected by glass shield

CAUTION

wire

holder

glass

shield

Oven Baking

For best cooking results, preheat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, etc. There is no need to

preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product

may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.

Baking Problems and Solutions

Baking Problems Causes Corrections

Cookies and biscuits burn

on the bottom.

• Cookies and biscuits put into

oven before oven is

preheated.

• Oven rack is overcrowded.

• Dark pan absorbs heat too

fast.

• Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before

placing food in oven.

• Choose pan sizes that will permit at least 2” of air space

(5.1 cm) on all sides when placed in the oven.

• Use a medium weight shiny baking sheet.

Cakes too dark on top or

bottom

• Cakes put in oven before

oven is preheated.

• Rack position too high or

too low.

• Oven too hot.

• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature

before placing food in the oven.

• Use proper rack position for baking needs.

• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recom-

mended.

Cakes not done in center • Oven too hot.

• Incorrect pan size.

• Pan not centered in oven.

• Glass cookware slow heat

conductor.

• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recom-

mended.

• Use pan size suggested in recipe.

• Use proper rack position and place pan so there are at

least 2” (5.1 cm) of space on all sides of pan.

• Reduce temperature and increase cook time or use

shiny bakeware.

Cakes not level. • Oven not level.

• Pan too close to oven wall or

rack overcrowded.

• Pan warped.

• Oven light left on while

baking.

• Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on

the center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven,

refer to the installation instructions for leveling the oven.

• Use proper rack position and place pan so there are at

least 2” (5.1 cm) of space on all sides of pan.

• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.

• Do not leave the oven light on while baking.

Foods not done when

cooking time is over.

• Oven too cool.

• Oven overcrowded.

• Oven door opened too

frequently.

• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) higher than

suggested and bake for the recommended time.

• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the

ones to be used for baking.

• Open oven door only after the shortest recommended

baking time.

BEFORE YOU CALL

Solutions to Common Problems:

Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided

with the problem listed.

Problem Cause / Solution

Entire appliance does not

operate.

Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet.

Check your fuse box or breaker box to make sure the circuit is active.

Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric

company for service outage information.

Oven Problems

Poor baking results. Many factors affect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the

oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat the oven to the set temperature

before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature

or baking time. See

“Adjusting the oven temperature” on page 26 if you feel the oven

is too hot or too cool.

Flames inside oven or smoking

from oven vent.

Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto the oven bottom or oven cavity.

Wipe up excessive spills before starting the oven. If flames or excessive smoke are

present when using broil, see

“Setting Broil” on page 23.

Oven smokes excessively when

broiling.

Incorrect setting. Follow the

“Setting Broil” instructions on page 23.

Meat too close to the broil element or burner. Reposition the broil pan to provide

proper clearance between the meat and broil element or burner. Remove excess fat

from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.

Grease build up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling

frequently. Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking.

Oven control panel beeps and

displays any F or E code error.

Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. To clear the error, press the OFF

key on the control panel. Once the error code is cleared, try the bake or broil function.

If the F or E code error repeats, turn off the power to appliance, wait 5 minutes, and

then repower the appliance. Set the clock with correct time of day. Try the bake or

broil function again. If the fault recurs, press the OFF key to clear.

Oven portion of appliance does

not operate.

Be sure the regulator gas valve is turned to ON. See installation instructions.

The time of day is not set. The clock must be set in order to operate the oven. See

“Setting the Clock” on page 19.

Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See

“Oven Control

Features” starting on page 18 and review instructions for the desired cooking function

in this manual or see “Entire appliance does not operate.” in this checklist.

BEFORE YOU CALL

Cooktop Problems

Surface element is too hot or not

hot enough.

Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting.

Surface element does not heat or

does not heat evenly.

Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for the element needed.

Cookware is light weight or warped. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavy-

weight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware materials and

weight of the material affect heating. Heavy and medium-weight pans heat evenly.

Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.

Areas of discoloration with

metallic sheen on cooktop

surface.

Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove them using cooktop cleaning creme

applied to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge.

Scratches or abrasions on

cooktop surface.

Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can

cause scratches. Be sure the cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean

before use. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with

time.

Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used.

Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth

or sponge.

Cookware with a rough bottom was used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.

Metal marks on the cooktop. Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils

on the cooktop surface. Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface. Buff

with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. For more information, see

“Cooktop Mainte-

nance” on page 29.

Brown streaks or specks on

cooktop surface.

Boil overs are cooked onto the surface. When cooktop is cool, use a razor blade

scraper to remove soil. For more information see

“Cooktop Maintenance” on page 29.

Frigidaire LFEH3051VFA free standing electric range

Product's Documents

User Manual

Specifications

Frigidaire LFEH3051VFA Questions and Answers