Frigidaire FGIF3036TFD electric freestanding range User Manual

All about the

Use & Care

www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

of your

Electric Range with

Induction Cooktop

A11103101 Rev H (April 2018)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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

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

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

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

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

Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Oven Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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

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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

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.

WARNING

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.

Never cover any slots, holes or passages in the

oven bottom or cover and entire rack with

materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so

blocks air flow through the oven and may cause

carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil

linings may also 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.

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR INDUCTION 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.

Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain types of

cookware are suitable for cook top service and

must be magnetic to work properly on the

induction zones. Check the manufacturer’s

recommendations for cook top use to ensure that

the cookware is compatible with induction

cooking.

Improper cookware may break due to sudden

changes in temperature. Check the cookware

manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop

use.

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.

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.

When you are flaming foods under a ventilating

hood, turn on the fan.

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.

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.

Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical

device should exercise caution using or

standing near an induction unit while it is in

operation, as the electromagnetic field may

affect the working of the pacemaker or similar

medical device. It would be advisable to consult

your doctor or the pacemaker or similar medical

device manufacturer about your particular situa-

tion.

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 SELF

CLEANING OVENS

Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door

gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should

be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven

cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any

kind should be used in or around any part of the

appliance.

Use the self clean cycle to clean only the parts

listed in this manual.

Before using self clean, remove the broiler pan,

any food, utensils, and cookware from the oven,

storage drawer or warming drawer (if equipped).

Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed.

Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes

given off during the self clean cycle of any oven.

Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

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.

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 cause cancer, birth

defects, or other reproductive harms, and

requires businesses to warn customers of

potential exposures to such substances.

Important: This appliance has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC rules

(United States) and ICES-001 (Canada). These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-

tion against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This unit uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

However there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this unit

does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-

sion reception, which can be determined by

turning the unit off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae.

• Increase distance between unit and receiver.

• Connect the unit into an outlet or a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

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 more done than you

like.

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 20.

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 or Quick

Bake

Convection bake is the best function to use for baking on multiple racks. For best performance, see

“Setting Quick Bake” on page 24.

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

COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

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 Frigid-

aire.com.

Convection Cooking

Convection

attributes

Quick Bake

Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and food. It browns food more

evenly and reduces hot spots in the oven.

Convection saves time when using multiple racks or cooking several food items at once.

Convection bake

Quick Bake

Reduce cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) from the recipe unless the recipe is written for

convection baking.

Preheat the oven for best results.

Cooking Tips

What is Electromagnetic Induction?

Induction cooking uses electromagnets to create heat in

compatible cookware.

Below each cooking zone on an induction cooktop, there is

a copper coil. When the cooking zone is turned on, the elec-

tricity turns the coil into a type of magnet that heats metal

cookware in the cooking zone.

Induction Features

Because heat starts in the cookware instead of the cooktop,

induction offers several advantages.

Fast Heating: Cookware will heat up faster than on a

conventional electric cooktop. Pay close attention to avoid

scorching food when starting to cook. You may need to use

a lower setting for cooking food than you are used to.

Precise Control: The heat going into the cookware will

change immediately when you change the setting of the

cooking zone.

Even Heating: Cookware will typically heat more evenly on

an induction cooktop, so you are less likely to have hot or

cool spots in the cookware.

Cooler Cooktop: An induction cooktop will be cooler when

you remove the cookware than a conventional electric

cooktop would be. Because the cooktop doesn’t get as hot,

you are not as likely to get burned. Spills are also less likely

to burn onto the surface, making clean-up easier.

Energy Efficiency: Induction cooking wastes less energy

than a conventional cooktop, so it uses less electricity.

Preparation

Before 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. Cooktop cleaning

creams leave a protective finish on the glass that will make

cleaning easier when the cooktop is soiled from cooking

and help prevent scratches and abrasions.

Sounds

The magnetic field over the induction cooking zone may

cause cookware to vibrate, creating a buzzing or humming

noise. These sounds are not unusual, especially at high

settings.

Figure 1: Induction noise

Sounds are less likely to occur with heavier, higher quality

cookware.

An induction cooktop may also produce faint clicking

sounds from the electronic switches that maintain the

desired cooking temperature.

Although induction cooking zones do not produce heat,

they can become hot from contact with hot cookware.

Burns may occur if a cooking zone or the surrounding

area is touched before it has cooled to a safe tempera

ture.

• Cookware that is not perfectly

flat on the bottom may vibrate

slightly against the cooktop.

• A loose handle may vibrate in

its socket.

• Multi-material cookware may

allow small vibrations in its

structure.

Be sure to read detailed instructions for induction 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

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 2 and Figure 3.

Cookware Selection

Cookware selection is especially important when using an

induction cooktop. The cookware must contain magnetic

iron or steel to work on an induction cooktop. Common

materials for induction cookware include the following:

• Stainless Steel - Slow heat conductor with uneven

cooking results. Durable, easy to clean, and resists

staining. Some types of stainless steel will not work on

an induction cooktop. Use the magnet test (

Figure 3) to

check stainless steel cookware.

•Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor that retains heat very

well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is

reached.

• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics

will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel

on a compatible metal will work on an induction

cooktop. Use the magnet test (

Figure 3) to check

porcelain-enamel cookware.

The Magnet Test

To see if a piece of cookware will work on your induction

cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see Figure 3).

If the magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the cookware, it

will work on your induction cooktop. If the magnet clings

weakly or not at all, the cookware will not heat up on your

induction cooktop.

Check for flatness by rotating

a ruler across the bottom of

the cookware (see Figure 2).

Cookware should have flat

bottoms that make good

contact with the entire surface

of the cooking zone (see

Figure 7 on page 14).

Figure 2: Ruler test

Figure 3: Magnet test

Cookware sold as

induction-ready will often

have a symbol printed on

the bottom by the

manufacturer.

Figure 4: Induction symbol

Proper cookware on an operating induction cooking zone

will heat up very quickly. If an empty piece of cookware is

left on an operating induction cooking zone, the rapid

change in temperature may warp or damage the

cookware.

• Cookware base material has

good magnetic characteristics.

• Cookware base material is

non-magnetic.

Magnet

Sticks

Magnet

Falls

CAUTION

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Pan Sensing

Sensors beneath the cooktop surface require that certain

cookware conditions be met before an induction cooking

zone will operate. If a cooking zone is turned on and no

cookware is detected, the zone display showing the power

setting will flash (

Figure 5).

The conditions that generate a flashing message are illus-

trated in Figure 7. If the situation is not corrected, the

cooking zone will automatically turn off after three minutes.

It’s a good idea to lower the power setting before correcting

the pan sensing message.

Minimum and Maximum Pan Size

The cooktop graphics are guides to minimum and maximum

pan size for each cooking zone.

Induction cooking zones require a minimum pan size in

order to activate. The inner ring on each cooking zone

indicates the smallest pan size (

Figure 6). If a suitable piece

of cookware is centered properly but is too small, the

display will flash and the pan will not heat. Select a larger

pan or use a different cooking zone.

The outer ring on the cooktop graphic indicates the recom-

mended maximum pan size for that zone (

Figure 6). Do not

use pans with bottoms that extend beyond the outer circle

for a cooking zone. The cookware must make full contact

with the ceramic glass surface. Cookware should not rest

on or touch the metal edges of the cooktop.

Figure 7: Pan sensing conditions

Figure 5: Flashing error message

Figure 6: Pan sizes

pan too small pan just right pan too big

• Cookware centered correctly

on cooking zone.

• Flat pan bottom and straight

sides.

• Pan rests completely and is

level on the cooktop

surface.

• Pan is properly balanced.

• Pan bottom rests on cooktop

edge.

• Cookware not centered on

cooking zone.

• Curved or warped pan bottoms

or sides.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Cookware base material has

good magnetic characteristics.

• Cookware base material is

non-magnetic.

Magnet

Sticks

Magnet

Falls

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Induction Controls

When turned on, an induction cooking zone will not get hot.

The induction cooking zone creates heat in the cookware,

not in the cooktop. Heat is not created unless there is an

iron or steel object on the cooking zone.

Cooking zone Setting Display

The setting display will show the setting for the cook zone.

Figure 8: Setting displays (left)

If there is no cookware in the cook zone, the setting

indicator will flash, and the magnet will not turn on. The

indicator will also flash if the cookware in the zone is the

wrong size, off-center, or non-magnetic.

Hot Surface Indicator

The Hot Surface indicator light will turn on when heat is

detected in the cooktop and will remain on until the surface

has cooled to a safe temperature.

• The Power Boost (P) setting is only available immedi-

ately after activating a cooking zone by pressing the +

key. The cooktop will remain in Power Boost for up to

10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the cooking zone will

automatically change to the High (H) setting.

• 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 Hot Surface indicator light will turn on when heat

is detected in a cook zone. The light will remain on

until the heated surface area has cooled sufficiently.

NOTE

Figure 9: Hot surface indicator light

• Although induction cooking zones do not directly

generate heat, they can become hot from contact

with hot cookware. Burns may occur if a cooking

zone or the 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. Heat

radiating from cookware could cause these items to

melt or ignite. Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons

could catch fire if placed too close to hot cookware.

• Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the

cooktop. Improper installation of these liners may

result in risk of electric shock or fire. If these items

melt on the cooktop, they will damage the cooktop.

• Do not leave empty cookware on an operating

cooking zone. Cookware will heat very quickly and

may be damaged or warped if left on the cooking

zone empty.

• NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over two

different surface cooking areas at the same time.

Incorrect use may damage the cooktop.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Cooktop Display Windows

The range backguard provides a digital window for each of

the cooking zones located on the cooktop. Power levels

and messages are easily monitored and controlled using

the window displays in combination with the corresponding

controls.

Available Power Level Settings

The cooktop control will display power levels ranging from P

(

Figure 10), Hi (Figure 13) to Lo (Figure 11). The settings

between 9 (Figure 14) and 2 (Figure 15) decrease and

increase in 1.0 increments. The lowest setting (Figure 11)

will display just below the lowest digital setting of 2.

Power Boost Power Level (P)

When setting an induction cooking zone for the highest

setting (to the POWER BOOST position), the display will

initially show P (Power Boost) power level for up to 10

minutes. After 10 minutes, the cooking zone will automati

cally return to the Hi setting (Figure 15). The P setting is

only available immediately after activating a cooking zone.

ESEC Error Indicator Message (E)

An error message will be displayed (flashing E) (

Figure 12)

at power up (or after a power failure) if any of the surface

settings were left in the ON positions. If a power failure

should occur, set all of the four surface controls to the OFF

position. This will reset the surface controls.

Be sure to reset the clock. Once the surface controls have

been set to the OFF positions and the clock has been set

with the correct time of day, the surface controls should

return to normal operation. If the surface controls do not

function and the error message remains in any display after

following these procedures, contact an authorized servicer

for assistance.

Lockout Window Message (- )

The (-) message will appear in all the surface control

displays whenever the Lockout or Self-clean feature is

active (

Figure 16). Refer to the “Setting Oven Lockout”

heading on page 21 for more details.

Figure 10: Power Boost

Figure 11: Low setting

Figure 12: Error

message

Figure 13: High setting

Figure 14: Increment

setting

Figure 15: Increment

setting

Figure 16: Cooktop

lockout

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Induction surface cooking zones

Important: When the surface controls are activated a

cooling fan will turn on and remain on until the control is

turned off.

To operate an induction cooking zone:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the cooking zone.

2. Press the On-Off key of the cooking zone until it beeps.

A - (dash) will appear in the display.

3. Press the + or - key for the cooking zone (

Figure 17)

until you reach the desired setting (refer to the Recom-

mended Induction settings on this page).

4. When cooking is complete, turn the induction cooking

zone OFF by pressing its on-off key before removing

the cookware.

• The Power Boost (P) setting is only available immedi-

ately after activating a cooking zone by pressing the +

key. The cooktop will remain in Power Boost for up to

10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the cooking zone will

automatically change to the High (H) setting.

• 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 Hot Surface indicator light will turn on when heat

is detected in a cook zone. The light will remain on

until the heated surface area has cooled sufficiently.

Figure 17: Induction cooking zone control

The cooktop has a sensor to detect cookware in the

cooking zone. The cooking zone will not become active

without proper cookware in position. See “Pan Sensing”

on page 14.

NOTE

Frigidaire Induction Recommendations

Temp

Range

Power

Level

Description

Low Low Melt, keep foods warm

Medium

Low

2-4 Continue cooking, poach,

stew

Medium 5-6 Maintain a slow boil thicken

sauces and gravies,

steaming

Medium

High

7-8 Continue a rapid boil, fry, or

deep fry

High

9 Start most foods, maintain

water at a boil, pan frying,

searing

Power

Boost

P Start heating pans that

contain large amounts of

food or to bring pots of

water to boil

Do not leave empty cookware on an operating cooking

zone. Cookware will heat very quickly and may be

damaged or warped if left on the cooking zone empty.

IMPORTANT

Keep Warm 145°-160°F

Simmer 185 - 200°F

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Moving Cookware on a Smooth Cooktop

Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic glass

smoothtop. Cookware that has a rough or dirty bottom can

mark and scratch the ceramic glass surface. Always start

with clean cookware.

Pan Preheat Recommendations

Induction cooking will decrease the amount of time required

to preheat a piece of cookware compared to cooking on a

radiant or gas cooktop.

• The Hot Surface indicator light will turn on when heat is

detected in a cooking zone and will remain on until the

cooktop surface has cooled sufficiently.

If cookware is moved away from the center of an active

cooking zone, the cooking zone will become inactive. The

setting display will flash until proper cookware is placed in

the center of the cooking zone. When cookware is centered

on the cooking zone, the zone will resume heating. If the

cooking zone has no cookware for three minutes, it will

automatically shut off.

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 the canner

bottom.

• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed

1 inch beyond the cooking zone 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.

Figure 18: Hot surface indicator light

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.

Important: In a cooking function the cooling fan will turn on

and remain on during cooking. When the oven cools down

the fan turns OFF.

Types of oven racks

• Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking needs

and may be placed in most oven rack positions.

Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset

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 19: 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. During self clean, temperatures in

the oven will be hot enough to melt foil.

• 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.

• Remove all oven racks before starting a self clean

cycle. If oven racks are left inside the oven during a

cleaning cycle, the slide ability of the oven racks may

be damaged and all of the oven racks will lose their

shiny finish.

• 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 20: Oven rack types

at handle

oven rack

at

oven rack

BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Oven Control Features

1. Bake - Use to select bake feature.

2. Quick Bake - Quick Bake uses a fan to circulate the

oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the

oven.

3. Broil - Use to set Broil feature.

4. Oven Light - Use to turn on internal light when

checking on food. Also will turn on when the oven door

is open.

5. Self Clean - Use to with arrow keys to set self clean

cycle of 2 or 3 hours.

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

7. Oven on indicator light - The oven light will glow each

time the oven turns on to maintain the set oven temper-

ature.

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

oven is preheating or if the desired temperature is reset

higher than the actual oven temperature.

9. Door locked - The door locked light will flash when the

oven door locks and unlocks, when the oven door

lockout is active, or when the self clean cycle feature is

active.

10. Up and Down arrows - Use with the feature or function

keys to set oven temperature, bake time, start time,

clean time, and setting or adjusting the clock and

minute timer.

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

The minute timer does not start or stop any cooking

function. Timer on-off is used to set the continuous bake

function.

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

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

and minute timer and to activate oven lockout feature.

14. Start Time - Used with Bake, Quick Bake, and Self

Clean to set a delayed starting time

Table 1: Minimum/Maximum Times/Temperatures

Feature Mode Min Temp/Time Max Temp/Time

Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (287°C)

Quick Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (287°C)

Broil LO 400°F

(205°C)

HI 550°F

(287°C)

Timer 12 Hr.

24 Hr.

0:01 Min.

0:01 Min

11:59 Hr./Min.

Clock Time 12 Hr.

24 Hr.

1:00 Hr./Min.

0:00 Min

12:59 Hr./Min.

23:59 Hr./Min.

Bake Time 12 Hr.

24 Hr.

0:01 Min

5:59 Hr./Min.

Self Clean Time 2 hours 3 hours

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.

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.

The clock cannot be changed when the oven is set for

cooking or self clean is active.

NOTE

Changing to continuous bake or 12 hour mode does not

change how the cooktop controls operate.

IMPORTANT

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting oven lockout

The control can be programmed to lock the oven door and

lockout the oven control keypad.

To set the oven lockout feature:

1. Press OFF and hold for 6 seconds. Loc will appear in

display, the door locked indicator light will flash, and

the motor driven door lock will begin to close. Allow

about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock. Once the

oven door is locked, the current time of day will appear

in the display.

2. To cancel the Oven Lockout feature, press OFF and

hold for 6 seconds. The control will unlock the oven

door and resume normal operation.

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.

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.

If any control key is pressed with the oven lockout feature

active, Loc will appear in the display until the control key

is released. But it does not disable the clock, kitchen

timer, or the interior oven lights.

NOTE

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).

Baking Tips

For best bake results:

• Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies,

cakes, biscuits and breads.

• 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 3.

• For best results when baking cakes using two oven

racks, place racks in positions 3 and 5 and use the

Quick Bake feature. (See

Figure 22).

• When baking cakes using two oven racks, position

cookware as shown in

Figure 21. Allow at least 2 inches

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

lation.

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 21: Pan positions two rack baking

Figure 22: Rack positions

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting Quick Bake

Quick Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly

and continuously around the oven. This improved heat

distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning

results. Meats cooked with Quick Bake are crisp on the

outside while staying tender and moist on the inside.

Breads and pastry brown more evenly. Most foods can be

cooked faster and more evenly with Quick Bake.

The oven may be programmed to Quick Bake at any

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

factory preset Quick Bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).

Benefits of the Quick Bake feature

• When using Quick Bake cook time reductions may vary

depending on the amount and type of food being

cooked.

Baking Tips

• For optimum cooking results it is recommended to

preheat the oven when baking foods such as cookies,

biscuits and breads.

• Reduce oven temperature 25°F from recipe's recom-

mended oven temperature. Follow the remainder of the

recipe's instructions using the minimum recommended

cook time.

• When using 2 oven racks place racks in positions 3 and

5 for and position cookware as shown in

Figure 23.

• For single rack baking use rack position 4.

Roasting Tips

• Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods using

Quick Bake. Do not cover foods when dry roasting.

• For Turkey, roasts and hams, use rack position 2.

• For small cuts of meat or poultry use rack positions 2 or

To set Quick Bake:

1. Press Quick 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 using the up or down

arrow keys.

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

the selected temperature.

4. When the oven reaches the set temperature, the

preheat indicator light will turn off and the control will

beep three times.

5. To cancel Quick Bake, press OFF.

To change oven temperature after bake has started:

1. Press Quick 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.

3. To cancel baking press OFF.

Figure 23: Pan spacing and oven rack positions

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.

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-to-5 minutes

before adding food.

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

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

pan and insert).

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

with the oven door open to broil stop position

(

Figure 25).

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. To purchase a broiling pan and insert, visit

frigidaire.com

Figure 24: Rack positions

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

Figure 25: Broil pan and insert (L) Door in position

when broiling (R).

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 5 or 6 HI(550°F) 6:00 5:00 135°F (57°C) Rare**

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

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) 6:00 5:00 135°F (57°C) Rare**

Hamburger 1” thick 6 HI(550°F) 9:00 7:00 145ºF (63ºC) Medium

Hamburger 1” thick 5 HI(550°F) 10:00 8:00 170°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

Setting the Sabbath Feature for the Jewish Sabbath

and Holidays (some models)

For further assistance, guidelines for proper

usage, and a complete list of models with

the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at

www.star-k.org.

This appliance provides special settings for

use when observing the Jewish Sabbath/

Holidays. Sabbath mode disables all audible tones or visual

display changes on the oven control. Bake heating is the

only cooking feature available while in the Sabbath mode.

Oven controls are locked during Sabbath mode.

You must first set the Bake feature and temperature and, if

needed, Bake Time. Any settings made prior to setting the

Sabbath mode will be visible in the displays. The Bake Time

option, if set prior to the Sabbath mode, will give one

audible alert at the end of Bake Time.

Important: The Sabbath mode will override the factory

preset 6 hour energy saving mode, and the appliance will

stay on until the cooking features are cancelled. If any of the

cooking features are cancelled when the appliance is in the

Sabbath mode, no audible or visual indicators will be

available to verify the cancellation.

If the oven interior lights are needed, be sure to activate

them prior to setting the Sabbath mode. Once the oven light

is turned on and the Sabbath mode is active, the oven light

will remain on until the Sabbath mode is turned off and the

oven lights are turned off. The oven door will not activate

the interior oven lights when the oven door is opened or

closed.

It is recommended that any oven temperature modification

made within an active Sabbath mode press the up or down

arrow key.

Note: The temperature will increase or decrease with each

press by 5°F or 1°C and the change will be accepted auto-

matically.

If the oven temperature is set outside of the temperature

range, the oven will default to the nearest available temper-

ature. Try to set the desired oven temperature again.

Important:

• Do not attempt to activate any other oven function

except Bake while the Sabbath feature is active. The

following keys will function correctly when the Sabbath

feature is active: Up and Down arrow keys, Bake, and

OFF. All other keys should not be used once the

Sabbath feature is active.

• You may change the oven temperature once baking has

started. Press Bake, use the arrow keys to raise or

lower the oven temperature. Each press of an arrow key

will raise or lower the temperature by 5°F (1°C).

• Remember that the oven control will no longer provide

audible tones or display any further changes when the

Sabbath feature is active.

• The oven will shut-off automatically after completing a

bake time and therefore may only be used once during

the Sabbath/Jewish Holidays.

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. Foods that can easily spoil

such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled

in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not

stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking

begins, and should be removed promptly when finished

cooking.

CAUTION

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature

of 350°F and activate the Sabbath feature:

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

place food in oven.

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

3. Within 5 seconds press or . The display will

show 350°F (177°C). By holding the up or down arrow

key the temperature can be adjusted in 5° increments

(1°C).

4. If a bake time is desired enter the time at this point.

See

“Setting Bake Time” on page 25 for detailed

instructions. If not, skip this step.

NOTE: The oven will shut off after using Bake Time and

may only be used once during Sabbath mode.

5. Press and hold the Bake Time key and Set Clock key

simultaneously for about 3 seconds. SAb will appear in

the display indicating the oven is properly set for the

Sabbath feature (

Figure 26).

Once SAb appears in the display the oven control will no

longer beep or display any further changes.

To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature

active:

1. Press OFF.

To turn off the Sabbath feature:

Press and hold both Bake Time key and Set Clock key

simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath

feature off. The control will provide an acceptance tone, and

SAb will disappear from the display. The oven is no longer

programmed for the Sabbath feature.

What to do during a power failure or power interruption

after the Sabbath feature was activated:

Should you experience a power failure or interruption, the

oven will shut-off. When power is restored the oven will not

turn back on automatically. The oven will remember that it is

set for the Sabbath, and the oven display will show the

message SF for Sabbath failure (

Figure 27).

The food may be safely removed from the oven while still in

the Sabbath feature, however the oven cannot be turned

back on until after the Sabbath/Holidays. After the Sabbath

observance turn off the Sabbath feature.

Press and hold both Bake Time key and Set Clock key for

at least 3 seconds simultaneously to turn the Sabbath

feature off. SF will disappear from the display, and the oven

may be used with all normal functions.

Figure 26: Oven set for Sabbath baking

Figure 27: Display showing Sabbath failure

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Self Clean

A self cleaning oven cleans itself with temperatures well

above normal cooking temperatures which eliminate soils

completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can

wipe away with a damp cloth. While the oven is in opera

tion, the oven heats to temperature much higher than those

used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and

contraction are normal. Odor is also normal because the

food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the

oven vent.

During the self cleaning cycle, the outside of the range

can become very hot to the touch.

Do not leave small children unattended near appliance.

During self clean cycle, the outside of the oven can

become very hot and cause burns if touched.

To avoid possible burns, use care when opening the oven

door after the self cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of the

oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to

escape.

Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other

part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy

heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and cause

permanent damage to the oven interior (aluminum foil will

melt to the interior surface of the oven).

The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the

fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any

range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

Do not force the oven door open. This can damage the

automatic door locking system. Use caution when

opening the door after the self cleaning cycle is complete.

The oven may still be very hot.

Figure 28: Clean around the oven door gasket

CAUTION

Adhere to the following self clean precautions:

• Do not use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings

in or around any part of the oven interior.

• Do not clean the oven door gasket (

Figure 28). The

woven material of the oven door gasket is essential

for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,

damage, or remove the gasket.

• Do not use any cleaning materials on the oven door

gasket. Doing so could cause damage.

• Remove all items from the oven and cooktop

including cookware.

• Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils, and

any aluminum foil. These items cannot withstand high

cleaning temperatures and will melt.

• Completely remove all oven racks and any accesso-

ries. If the oven racks are not removed, they will lose

their special coating properties and no longer slide in

and out of the oven cavity easily.

• Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven

bottom should be wiped-up and removed before

starting the self cleaning cycle. To clean, use hot,

soapy water and a cloth. Large spills can cause

heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high tempera

tures.

• Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid

content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit

juices, or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they

may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.

• Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner

outside the oven door gasket, and the small area at

the front center of the oven bottom. These areas heat

sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water.

These areas are shown in white (

Figure 28).

Remember the range door cannot be opened until the

range has cooled sufficiently. You will need to add about 1

hour to the time displayed before you can use the range

for cooking.

IMPORTANT

NOTE

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

To set a self clean cycle:

1. Press Self Clean. --- appears in the display.

2. Press until 3:00 appears in the display for a 3

hour self clean process, or push until 2:00

appears in the display for a 2 hour self clean process.

3. As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock

will begin to close automatically and the door locked

indicator light will flash. Do not open the oven door

while the light is flashing (allow about 15 seconds for

the oven door to lock).

4. CLn will appear in the display during the self clean

cycle, and the door locked light will glow until the self

cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven

temperature has cooled.

When the self clean cycle has completed:

• The time of day will appear in the display window, and

the Clean key and door locked light will continue to

glow.

• Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 hour and

the door locked light has gone out, the oven door may

be opened.

• To avoid possible burns, use care when opening the

oven door after the self cleaning cycle. Stand to the side

of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or

steam to escape.

To stop or interrupt a self clean cycle (once it has been

activated):

1. Press OFF.

2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 hour and

the door locked light has turned off, the oven door can

be opened.

3. Restart the self clean cycle once all conditions have

been corrected.

Setting Delay Start Self Clean

To start a delay self clean with default clean time of 3 hours

and a start time of 9:00 o’clock: Be sure the clock is set with

the correct time of day, the oven is empty, and all oven

racks are removed. Be sure oven door is completely closed.

1. Press Start Time and to 9 0 0 and release key.

2. Press Self Clean. --- appears in the display.

3. Press until 3:00 appears in the display for a 3

hour self clean process, or push until 2:00

appears in the display for a 2 hour self clean process.

4. The motor driven lock will begin to close automatically

and the door locked indicator light will flash. Do not

open the oven door while the light is flashing (allow

about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock).

5. CLn will appear in the display during the self clean

cycle, and the door locked light will glow until the self

cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven

temperature has cooled.

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.

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 29: 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 controls

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.

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.

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.

CARE AND CLEANING

Self-cleaning oven interior Before setting a self-clean cycle, clean soils from the oven frame, areas outside the

oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. See

“Self Clean” on page 30.

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.

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

cleaner following manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry.

Ceramic cooktop See

“Cooktop Maintenance” on page 34.

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 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.

• 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 30: 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.

WARNING

Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are

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

could be hot from contact with hot cookware, and burns

may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has

cooled sufficiently.

Figure 31: Cooktop cleaning

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.

CAUTION

30°

IMPORTANT

CARE AND CLEANING

Aluminum Foil and Utensils

Remove and replace storage drawer (some

models)

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.

To remove the drawer:

1. Pull empty drawer out until it stops.

2. Tilt up the front of the drawer up and pull it out over the

glide stop.

To replace the drawer:

1. Insert the back of the drawer into the opening.

2. Lift up the drawer and line up the drawer supports with

the rails. Make sure to clear the glide stop.

3. Push in the drawer until it stops.

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.

WARNING

IMPORTANT

Figure 32: Parts of storage drawer

glide stop

glide rail

drawer support

CARE AND CLEANING

Removing and Replacing the Oven Door

To remove oven door:

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

Figure 33).

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 34). 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 35).

4. Close the door to approximately 10 degrees from the

door frame (See

Figure 35).

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

located on each side of the oven frame (See

Figure 36).

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 35).

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 35 and Figure 36). 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 33).

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 34).

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 33: Door hinge location

Figure 34: Door hinge locks

Figure 35: Holding door for removal

Figure 36: 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 37).

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 37: 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.

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 26.

Oven smokes excessively when

broiling.

Incorrect setting. Follow the

“Setting Broil” instructions on page 26.

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 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

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.

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

“Setting

the Clock”

on page 21.

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

“Oven Control

Features”

starting on page 20 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in

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

The number in the setting indicator

is flashing.

Incorrect cookware used. See

“Cooking Recommendations” on page 9.

Cookware is the wrong size or incorrectly positioned in the cooking zone. See

“Pan

Sensing”

on page 14.

Fan noise before cooking, or after

cooking is finished and the

appliance is off.

Some models are equipped with fans that run during and after normal operation to cool

and ventilate the appliance. On some models, the fan will begin to run as soon as a

function is activated. It is normal for these fans to continue to run during any kind of oper

ation. They may also run for an extended period of time, even when the oven is off. Loud

noises from the fans are not normal and require service.

Convection fan does not rotate. Oven door is open. The convection fan will turn off if the oven door is opened when

convection is active. Close the oven door.

BEFORE YOU CALL

Cooktop Problems

Surface element is too hot or not

hot enough.

Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting.

The Power Boost (P) setting is only available immediately after activating a cooking zone

by pressing the + key. The cooktop will remain in Power Boost for up to 10 minutes. After

10 minutes, the cooking zone will automatically change to the High (H) setting.

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 Hot Surface indicator light will

turn on when heat is detected in a cook zone. The light will remain on until the heated

surface area has cooled sufficiently.

Surface element does not heat or

does not heat evenly.

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

Be sure to use the correct cookware material type for induction cooking. Use cookware

specifically identified by the manufacturer to use for induction cooking. If you’re not sure,

use a magnet to test whether the cookware type will work. If a magnet sticks to the bottom

of the cookware, the material type is correct for induction cooking. Use quality heavier

gauge cookware.

Cookware in the cooking zone is

too hot or not hot enough.

Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting.

Cooking zone does not heat

cookware.

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

Incorrect cookware used. See

“Cooking Recommendations” on page 9.

Cookware is the wrong size or incorrectly positioned in the cooking zone. See

“Pan

Sensing” on page 14.

Cooking zone does not heat

evenly.

Cookware is warped. Use only flat, evenly balanced 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.

Cooking zone control does not

work.

More than one control was pressed at once. Make sure that when trying to set the

control, nothing is touching another control.

Water or soil on the control panel. Clean the control panel.

The letter E appears in a setting

indicator.

An error has occurred. This may happen because cookware has boiled dry. Remove

cookware and turn off the cooktop. After 30 seconds, turn on the cooktop. If the cookware

was the problem, E will no longer display.

An error may occur because of water, oil, or food on the controls. Clean the control panel.

Disconnect the power to the range for a minute, then reconnect it. If the error still occurs,

call an authorized dealer or service technician.

A - (dash) appears in all the

surface control displays.

The cooktop is locked. See

“Setting oven lockout” on page 22.

The Hot Cooktop warning did not

come on.

The cooktop did not get hot enough to activate the warning.

If the cooktop was running long enough for the surface to get hot, call an authorized dealer

or service technician.

The control area becomes hot. The cookware is too large or too close to the controls. Put large cookware on a rear zone

if possible.

Problem Cause / Solution

BEFORE YOU CALL

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 Maintenance” on page 34.

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 34.

Self Clean Problems

Self clean does not work. Oven control not set properly. See

“Self Clean” on page 30.

Oven racks discolored or do not

slide easily.

Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from oven cavity

before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manu-

facturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven.

Soil not completely removed after

self clean.

Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on

“Self Clean” on page 30.

Excessive spills on oven bottom. Remove excessive spills before starting self clean.

Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and

the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas are not in the self-

cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before starting

the self-cleaning cycle. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and

water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.

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