Frigidaire GCRE302CADA free standing electric range User Manual

Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432 Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

808528810 A (November 2019)

use

care

ELECTRIC

RANGE

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

Cooking Recommendations. . . . . . . . 10

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

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

Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

INTRODUCTION

Doors

 Handles are secure and tight

 Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

Leveling

 Range is level side-to-side and front-to-back.

 Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

 House power turned on

 Range wired or plugged in

Final Checks

 Shipping material removed

 Registration card sent in

Installation Checklist

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Welcome to our

family

Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home!

We see your purchase as the beginning of a long

relationship together.

This manual is your resource for the use and care

of your product. Please read it before using your

appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If

something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting

section will help you with common issues.

FAQs, helpful tips and videos, cleaning products, and

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agent, or call us if you need help. We may be able

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Serial Number

Purchase Date

Serial Number Location

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is

used to alert of potential personal injury

hazards. Obey all safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury

or death.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-

tion which, if not avoided, may result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazard-

ous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, opera-

tion or maintenance information which is

important but not hazard-related.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this ap-

pliance.

This manual contains important safety

symbols and instructions. Please pay at-

tention 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 ap-

pearing 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.

NOTE

NOTE indicates a short, informal refer-

ence – something written down to assist

the memory or 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UN-

PACKING AND INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT

Read and follow the below instructions

and precautions for unpacking, installing,

and servicing your appliance.

Remove all tape and packaging before us-

ing the appliance. Destroy the carton and

plastic bags after unpacking the appliance.

Never allow children to play with pack-

aging 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 elec-

tronic 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 easi-

ly accessible located near the appliance.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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 exten-

sion cord, or remove grounding prong

from the power cord. Failure to follow

this warning may cause serious injury,

ﬁre, or death.

Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance

is properly installed and grounded by a

qualiﬁed technician. In the United States,

install in accordance 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 ac

cordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and CAN/

CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1, Cana

dian Electrical code, Part 1-latest editions

and local electrical code requirements.

Install only per installation instructions

provided in the literature package for this

appliance.

For personal safety, this appliance must

be properly grounded. For maximum safe

ty, the power cord must be securely con-

nected to an electrical outlet or junction

box that is the correct voltage, is correctly

polarized and properly grounded, and pro

tected by a circuit breaker in accordance

with local codes.

It is the personal responsibility of the con

sumer to have the appropriate outlet or

junction box with the correct, properly

grounded wall receptacle installed by a

qualiﬁed electrician. It is the responsibility

and obligation of the consumer to con

tact a qualiﬁed installer to assure that the

electrical installation is adequate and is in

conformance with all local codes and ordi

nances.

WARNING

Air curtain or other overhead range

hoods which operate that operate by

blowing a downward air ﬂow onto a

range or cooktop, shall not be used in

conjunction with gas ranges or cooktops

other than when the range or cooktop

and hood have been designed, tested,

and listed by an independent test labo-

ratory for use in combination with each

other.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

See the installation instructions packaged

with this appliance for complete installation

and grounding instructions.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

THE APPLIANCE

WARNING

• Storage In or On Appliance—Flamma-

ble materials should not be stored in

an oven or microwave, near surface

burners or elements, or in the stor-

age 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 appli-

ance.

• Do not leave children alone - Children

should not be left alone or unattend-

ed in the area where appliance is in

use. They should never be allowed to

sit or stand on any part of the appli-

ance, including the storage drawer,

lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer,

or lower double oven.

• Do not store items of interest to chil-

dren in the cabinets above the appli-

ance or on the backguards of ranges.

Children climbing on or near the ap-

pliance to reach items could be seri-

ously injured.

• Do not allow children to climb or play

around the appliance. The weight of

a child on an open oven door may

cause the appliance to tip, resulting in

serious burns or other injury. An open

drawer when hot may cause burns.

WARNING

• Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the

door or drawers of this appliance

can result in serious injuries and also

cause damage to the appliance.

• Never cover any slots, holes, or pas-

sages in the oven bottom or cover

an entire oven rack with any materi-

als, such as aluminum foil. Doing so

blocks air ﬂow through the oven and

may cause carbon monoxide poison-

ing. Aluminum foil and other liners

may trap heat, causing a ﬁre hazard.

• Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if

equipped) for storage.

• Never use your appliance as a space

heater to heat or warm the room.

Doing so may result in carbon monox-

ide poisoning and overheating of the

appliance.

CAUTION

• When heating fat or grease, watch it

closely. Grease may catch ﬁre if it be-

comes 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 pot-

holders touch hot cooking areas. Do

not use towels or other bulky cloths.

• Do not heat unopened food contain-

ers - Build-up of pressure may cause

container to burst and result in injury.

240V grounded

wall receptacle

Power supply

cord with 4-prong

grounding plug

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

• 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 ele-

ments, areas near these burners or el-

ements, 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 ele-

ments may become hot enough to

cause burns. During and after use,

do not touch, or let clothing or oth-

er 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 ap-

pliance during a power failure. If the

power fails, always turn o the appli-

ance. If the appliance is not turned

o and the power resumes, electric

surface elements may resume opera-

tion when power is restored. Once the

power resumes, reset the clock and

the oven function.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP

Know which knob or key controls each

surface heating area. Place cookware with

food on the cooking area before turning it

on. Turn the cooking area o before re-

moving the cookware.

Cookware handles should be turned in-

ward and not extend over adjacent surface

elements — To reduce the risk of burns,

ignition of ﬂammable materials, and spill-

age due to unintentional contact with the

utensil, the handle of the cookware should

be positioned so that it is turned inward,

and does not extend over other cooking

areas.

Use proper pan size - This appliance is

equipped with one or more surface units

of dierent sizes. Select cookware with ﬂat

bottoms that match the surface unit size.

Using the proper cookware on the cooking

area will improve eciency.

Glazed cooking utensils— Only certain

types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceram-

ic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils

are suitable for cooktop service without

breaking due to the sudden change in

temperature. Check the manufacturer’s

recommendations for cooktop use.

Improper cookware may break due to

sudden changes in temperature. Check the

cookware manufacturer’s recommenda-

tions for cooktop use.

Never leave surface elements unattend-

ed. 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use a searing grill meant for use

with a broiler pan on the cooktop. The

searing grill is not designed for use on the

cooktop. Doing so may result in a ﬁre.

When you are ﬂaming foods under a venti-

lating hood, turn on the fan.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS

AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS

Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cook-

top. If cooktop should break, cleaning

solutions and spillovers may penetrate the

broken cooktop and create a risk of elec-

tric 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, aftermarket oven liners, or any other

materials or devices to line oven bottom,

oven racks, or any other part of the appli-

ance. Only use aluminum as recommend-

ed 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 mod-

els). 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 re-

position. 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. Al-

ways cook in proper cookware and always

use the oven racks.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEAN-

ING YOUR APPLIANCE

CAUTION

Before manually cleaning any part of the

appliance, be sure all controls are turned

o and the appliance is cool. Cleaning a

hot appliance can cause burns.

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 rec-

ommended directions for use of kitchen

cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that ex-

cess residue from cleaners and aerosols

may ignite causing damage and injury.

Clean venitlating hoods frequently -

Grease should not be allowed to accumu-

late on hood or ﬁlter. Follow the manu-

facturer’s instructions for cleaning vent

hoods.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF

CLEANING OVENS

CAUTION

Before using self clean, remove the broil-

er pan, any food, utensils, and cookware

from the oven, storage drawer or warm-

ing drawer (if equipped). Remove oven

racks unless otherwise instructed.

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 commer-

cial 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.

Some birds are extremely sensitive to the

fumes given o during the self clean cy-

cle of any oven. Move birds to another

well-ventilated room.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SER-

VICE AND MAINTENANCE

Do not repair or replace any part of the

appliance unless speciﬁcally recommend-

ed in the manuals. All other servicing

should be done only by a qualiﬁed tech-

nician. This reduces the risk of personal

injury and damage to the appliance.

Always contact your dealer, distributor,

service agent, or manufacturer about

problems or conditions you do not under-

stand.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualiﬁed

technician and an authorized repair ser-

vice. Know how to disconnect the power

to the appliance at the circuit breaker or

fuse box in case of an emergency.

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

o the power to the appliance before re-

moving and replacing the bulb.

WARNING

California Residents: for cancer and re-

productive harm information, visit

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

Bakeware

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

Material Attributes Recommendation

Shiny metal bakeware

Shiny, aluminum, and non-coat-

ed 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.

Reduce the cooking temperature by

25° F

(13-14° C) when using glass bakeware.

COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

Cooking Conditions

Conditions in your kitchen can aect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.

Conditions

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 packag-

ing.

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 tem-

perature, and liquids evapo-

rate 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.

Problem

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

Recommendation

Baking

Rack placement Follow the instructions in “Setting Oven Controls” on starting on page 13.

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 performance.

Bake or Convection Bake Convection bake is the best function to use for baking on multiple racks. For

best performance, see “Convection Bake” on page 18.

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

culation.

COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

Cooking

Recommendation

Broiling / Roasting

Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert de-

signed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smok-

ing. 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 Frigidaire.com.

Convection Cooking

Convection attributes 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.

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.

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 illustrated in “Figure 1: Testing

cookware” and “Figure 2: Proper cookware”.

Figure 1: Testing cookware

Check for ﬂatness by ro-

tating a ruler across the

bottom of the cookware

(see “Figure 1: Testing

cookware”). Cookware

should have ﬂat bot-

toms that make good

contact with the entire

surface of the heating

element.

•F

lat bottom and straight

sides.

•T

ight fitting lids.

•W

eight of handle does

not tilt pan. Pan is well

balanced

•P

an sizes match the

amount of food to be

prepared and the size

of the surface element.

•M

ade of material that

conducts heat well.

•E

asy to clean.

•A

lways match pot

diameter to element

size.

•C

urved and warped pans.

•Cookware larger than

element by more than

one-half inch or 12mm.

•Heavy handle tilts pan.

•Pan is much smaller

than the element.

Cookware Material Types

The cookware material determines how evenly and

quickly heat is transferred from the surface ele-

ment to the pan bottom. The most popular materi-

als available are:

• Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some

types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized

aluminum cookware resists staining and pit-

ting).

• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discol-

ors easily (see Aluminum).

• Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven

cooking results. Durable, easy to clean, and

resists staining.

• Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor, but will re-

tain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking

temperature is reached.

• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating character-

istics will vary depending on base material.

• Glass - Slow heat conductor.

IMPORTANT

Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porce-

lain-enamel coated cookware on the element.

The melting point of cookware made with these

materials may be reached quickly, especially if left

empty. If the cookware melts it will damage the

cooktop. Follow all the cookware manufacturer’s

recommendations for use and care of cookware.

IMPORTANT

NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over

two dierent surface cooking areas at the same

time. Incorrect use may damage the cooktop.

Figure 2: Proper cookware

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

About the Radiant Surface Elements

The element temperature rises gradually and even-

ly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow

red. To maintain the selected setting the element

will cycle on and o. The heating element retains

enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent

heat during the o cycle.

For ecient cooking, turn the element o several

minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow

residual heat to complete the cooking process.

CAUTION

Surface elements may appear to have cooled

after they have been turned o. The element sur-

face may still be hot, and burns may occur if the

element or surrounding area is touched before it

has cooled to a safe temperature.

Do not place ﬂammable items such as plastic salt

and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic

wrapping on top of the range when it is in use.

These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, tow-

els, or wooden spoons could catch ﬁre if placed

too close to the surface elements.

Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip

bowls or reﬂector pans. Improper installation of

these liners may result in risk of electric shock or

ﬁre.

IMPORTANT

Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that

can melt, to make contact with the cooking el-

ement. If these items melt on the cooktop, they

will damage the cooktop.

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements

below a smooth glass surface. The designs on the

ceramic cooktop outline the areas of the surface

elements underneath. Always match the pan size

with the diameter of the element outline on the

cooktop. Only ﬂat-bottomed cookware should be

used.

Prior to using your cooktop for the ﬁrst time, apply

a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in

most hardware, grocery and department stores)

to the ceramic surface. Clean and bu 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 pre-

vent scratches and abrasions.

The type and size of cookware, the number of

surface elements in use, and their settings will all

aect the amount of heat that will spread to areas

beyond the surface elements. The areas surround-

ing the elements may become hot enough to cause

burns.

IMPORTANT

• The cooktop should not be used as a cutting

board or work surface.

• Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cook-

top may crack it.

• Placing food directly on the smoothtop sur-

face (without a cooking utensil) is not recom-

mended, as dicult cleaning will result, and

foods may smoke and cause potential ﬁre

hazard.

• Always lift cookware before moving on the ce-

ramic glass cooktop. Any cookware that has a

rough or dirty bottom can scratch the ceramic

cooktop. Always start with clean cookware.

NOTE

• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows

the element to cycle on and o, even at the

HI setting.

• Be sure to read detailed instructions for coil

cooktop cleaning in the “Care and Cleaning”

section and “Before You Call” checklist sec-

tion of this Use and Care Guide.

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Types of Ceramic Cooktop Elements

The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline

the size and type of element underneath. The ele-

ments on your cooktop depend on the model.

• A single radiant element has one circle.

• A dual radiant element (some models) has two

circles. The dual radiant element may be set us-

ing only the smaller inner element or both inner

and outer elements may be set to heat together

for a larger surface.

• Dual elements allow more ﬂexibility with the

size of cookware.

• A keep warm element (some models) has one

small circle. It is used to keep food warm after

cooking. The keep warm element is not de-

signed to cook food.

Element On and Hot Surface Indicator

Lights

The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when

one or more elements are turned on. A quick

glance at this indicator light when cooking is ﬁn-

ished is an easy check to be sure all surface ele-

ments are turned o.

The HOT SURFACE indicator light will turn on when

the burner is hot enough to cause burns and will

remain on after the burner is turned o until the

surface has cooled to a safe temperature.

Figure 4: Single and dual elements

Figure 5: Element ON indicator light

Figure 6: Hot Surface indicator light

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Single radiant surface elements

To operate the single radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface ele-

ment.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in

either direction (Figure 7) to the desired setting

(refer to the “Suggested radiant surface ele-

ment settings” in Table 1).

3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant

surface element OFF before removing the

cookware.

Start most cooking operations on a higher setting

and then turn to a lower setting to ﬁnish cook-

ing. The surface control knobs do not have to be

set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics

provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as

needed (see Figure 1).

A glowing red surface heating area extending be-

yond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates

the cookware is too small for the surface heating

area.

Suggested radiant surface element settings

The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are

based on cooking with medium-weight aluminum

pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other

types of pans.

Settings Type of Cooktop

High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring

water to a boil, pan

broiling

Medium High (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil,

fry, deep fat fry

Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil,

thicken sauces and

gravies or steam vege-

tables

Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking,

poach, stew

Low (1) Low temperature cook-

ing

Low (LO) Keep warm, melt

Table 1: Suggested settings for radiant elements

Figure 7: Surface control knob

CAUTION

Radiant surface elements may appear to have

cooled after they have been turned o. The ele-

ment may still be hot and burns may occur if the

element is touched before it has cooled su-

ciently.

Do not place ﬂammable items such as plastic salt

and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic

wrappings on top of the range when it is in use.

These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, tow-

els, or wooden spoons could catch ﬁre if placed

too close to the surface elements.

Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip

bowls or reﬂector pans. Improper installation of

these liners may result in risk of electric shock or

ﬁre.

NOTE

• The size and type of utensil used and the

amount and type of food being cooked will

inﬂuence the setting needed for best cooking

results.

• The Element ON indicator lights will glow

when one or more elements are turned ON.

A quick glance at these indicator lights when

ﬁnished cooking is an easy check to be sure

all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Sur-

face indicator light will remain on AFTER the

control knob is turned to the “OFF” position

and will stay on until the heating surface area

has cooled suciently.

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Dual radiant surface elements

Symbols on the backguard will help choose which

portion of the dual radiant element to set. The

symbol indicates a setting for the inner element

only. The symbol indicates a setting for both inner

and outer elements.

To operate a dual radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the surface

element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob

clockwise to begin heating both the inner and

outer elements. If only the inner element is

needed for smaller cookware, push in and turn

the knob counter-clockwise.

3. When cooking is complete, turn the knob to

OFF before removing the cookware.

Start most cooking operations on a higher setting

and then turn to a lower setting to ﬁnish cooking.

The surface control knobs do not have to be set

exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a

guide and adjust the control knob as needed.

A glowing red surface heating area extending be-

yond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates

the cookware is too small for the surface heating

area.

CAUTION

• Radiant surface elements may appear to have

cooled after they have been turned o. The

element may still be hot and burns may occur

if the element is touched before it has cooled

suciently.

• Do not place ﬂammable items such as plastic

salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or

plastic wrappings on top of the range when

it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.

Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could

catch ﬁre if placed too close to the surface

elements.

• Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip

bowls or reﬂector pans. Improper installation

of these liners may result in risk of electric

shock or ﬁre.

IMPORTANT

Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that

can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass

cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop, they

will damage the ceramic cooktop.

NOTE

• The size and type of utensil used and the

amount and type of food being cooked will

inﬂuence the setting needed for best cooking

results.

• The Element ON indicator lights will glow

when one or more elements are turned ON.

A quick glance at these indicator lights when

ﬁnished cooking is an easy check to be sure

all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Sur-

face indicator light will remain on AFTER the

control knob is turned to the “OFF” position

and will stay on until the heating surface area

has cooled suciently.

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Keep warm (some models)

Use the keep warm feature to keep cooked foods

hot.

Always start with hot food. It is not recommended

to heat cold food on the keep warm zone. All food

placed on the warming zone should be covered

with a lid to maintain quality.

For best results, when warming pastries or breads,

the cover should have an opening to allow mois-

ture to escape. Do not use plastic wrap to cover

food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very

dicult to clean. Use only dishware, utensils, and

cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use

on the keep warm zone.

Setting the keep warm control:

1. Push in the knob and turn in either direction

(see Figure Figure 8). The temperatures are

designated by hi and lo. However, the control

can be set at any position between hi and lo for

dierent levels of warming.

2. When ready to serve, turn the control to OFF.

The hot surface indicator light will remain on

until the warm zone cools.

CAUTION

• Unlike the surface elements, the keep warm

zone will not glow red when it is hot. To avoid

burns always use potholders or oven mitts

when removing food from the cooktop, in-

cluding the keep warm zone, as cookware and

plates will be hot.

• Radiant surface elements may appear to have

cooled after they have been turned o. The

glass surface may still be hot and burns may

occur if the glass surface is touched before it

has cooled suciently.

• Do not place ﬂammable items such as plastic

salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or

plastic wrappings on the cooktop when it is in

use. These items could melt or ignite. Pothold-

ers, towels, or wooden spoons could catch ﬁre

if placed too close to the surface elements.

IMPORTANT

Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that

can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass

cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop, they

will damage the ceramic cooktop.

Temperature selection - Refer to the recommend-

ed keep warm zone settings table (see Table 2). If a

particular food is not listed, start with the medium

level and adjust as needed. Most foods can be kept

at serving temperatures by using the medium level.

Food Item Heating Level

Breads/Pastries LO (Low)

Casseroles LO (Low)

Dinner Plates with Food LO (Low)

Eggs LO (Low)

Gravies LO (Low)

Meats MED (Medium)

Sauces MED (Medium)

Soups (cream) MED (Medium)

Stews MED (Medium)

Vegetables MED (Medium)

Fried Foods HI (High)

Hot Beverages HI (High)

Soups (liquid) HI (High)

Table 2: Recommended keep warm zone set-

tings

Figure 8: Keep warm knob

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Home Canning

Be sure to read and observe all the following points

when home canning with your appliance. Check

with the USDA (United States Department of Agri-

culture) Web site and be sure to read all the infor-

mation they have available as well as follow their

recommendations for home canning procedures.

• Use only a completely ﬂat bottom canner with

no ridges that radiate from the bottom cen-

ter when home canning. Heat is spread more

evenly when the bottom surface is ﬂat. Use a

straight-edge to check canner bottom.

• Make sure the diameter of the canner does

not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element

markings or burner.

• It is recommended to use smaller diameter can-

ners 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 main-

tain that boil.

• Use tested recipes and follow instructions care-

fully. Check with your local Cooperative Agri-

cultural 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.

CAUTION

Radiant surface elements may appear to have

cooled after they have been turned o. The ele-

ment may still be hot and burns may occur if the

element is touched before it has cooled su-

ciently.

Do not place ﬂammable items such as plastic salt

and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic

wrappings on top of the range when it is in use.

These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, tow-

els, or wooden spoons could catch ﬁre if placed

too close to the surface elements.

Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip

bowls or reﬂector pans. Improper installation of

these liners may result in risk of electric shock or

ﬁre.

Quick Boil (some models)

The cooktop also has a Quick Boil element that is

useful for brininging large quantities of water to

boiling temperatures.

BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Types of Oven Rack

• Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking

needs and may be placed in most oven rack

positions.

at

oven rack

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 un-

til 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 us-

ing.

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 o

the openings with aluminium foil or any other material.

Steam or moisture may appear near the oven vent. This

is normal.

CAUTION

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

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. Improp-

er installation of these liners may result in risk of

electric shock or ﬁre. During self clean, tempera-

tures in the oven will be hot enough to melt foil.

Figure 9: Oven vent

Figure 10: Oven rack types

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Bake

Time

Self

Clean

Bake Broil

Steam

Clean

Set

Clock

Quick

Bake

Timer

Oven

Preheat

Door Locked

OFF

Hold

Oven Control Features

1. Bake - Use to select bake feature.

2. Quick Bake - Quick Bake uses a fan to circu-

late 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. Steam Clean - The Steam Clean feature oers

a time saving method for cleaning of small and

light soils.

6. Self Clean - Use to with arrow keys to set self

clean cycle of 2 or 3 hours.

7. Oven on indicator light - The oven light will

glow each time the oven turns on to maintain

the set oven temperature.

8. Preheat light - The preheat light will glow when

the oven is preheating or if the desired tem-

perature 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 ad-

justing 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-o 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. Set Clock - Use with arrow keys to set the time

of day

Table 3: Minimum and maximum control settings

Feature Mode Min Temp/

Time

Max Temp/

Time

Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)

Quick

Bake

170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)

Broil LO 400°F

(205°C)

HI 550°F

(288°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.

0:01 Min

11:59 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 tem-

perature 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 interrupt-

ed, 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 Set Clock

key down).

2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold

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 288°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 set-

ting or 12-hour energy saving feature

The oven control has a built-in 12-hour energy sav-

ing feature that will shut o the oven if the oven is

left on for more than 12 hours. The oven control can

be programmed to override this feature for contin-

uous 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 continuous cooking. The current time of day

will return to the display.

2. To cancel the continuous bake setting, press

timer on-off and hold for 6 seconds until a tone

sounds. 12 hr will appear in display indicating

that the control has returned to the 12-hour

energy saving feature.

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 3 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 3 seconds. The control will unlock

the oven door and resume normal operation.

NOTE

The clock cannot be changed when the oven is

set for cooking.

NOTE

If any control key is pressed with the oven lock-

out 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.

IMPORTANT

Changing to continuous bake or 12 hour mode

does not change how the cooktop controls oper-

ate.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Operating oven light

The interior oven light will automatically turn on

when the oven door is opened. Press

. to turn the

interior oven lights on and o whenever the oven

door is closed.

The interior oven light is located at the upper left

rear wall of the oven interior. To change the interi-

or 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 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 de-

crease the time remaining.

To cancel the minute timer before the set time has

run out:

Press timer on-off once.

NOTE

The minute timer will not start or stop the cook-

ing 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

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting Bake

Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven

bottom. The heat and air circulate naturally in the

oven. The oven indicator light above the BAKE

key will remain on until oven is preheated. During

baking the oven indicator light will turn on and o

as the oven cycles to maintain set temperature.

Follow baking recommendations for best results.

The oven can be programmed to bake at any

temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C).

The factory preset automatic bake temperature is

350°F (177°C).

Baking Tips

For best bake results:

• Fully preheat the oven before baking.

• When baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits,

and breads using a single rack place rack in

position 4.

• When using any single rack for items like frozen

pies, angel food cake, breads, and casseroles,

use rack position 3.

• For best results when baking cakes using two

oven racks, place racks in positions 3 and 5

(Figure 11).

• When baking using two oven racks, position

cookware as shown in Figure 1.

• Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between

cookware for proper air circulation.

• Do not open the oven door often. Doing so will

extend baking time.

• Leave oven light o while baking.

To set Bake:

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

2. Within 5 seconds, press

or . The dis-

play 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 o and the control will

beep three times.

To cancel the baking function, press OFF.

To change oven temperature after Bake has start-

ed:

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 o 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 11: Rack positions; pan positions for two

rack baking.

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 fast-

er 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

288°C). The factory preset Quick Bake temperature

is 350°F (177°C).

Benefits of the Quick Bake feature:

• Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving

time and energy.

• Multiple rack baking.

Baking Tips

• For optimum cooking results it is recommend-

ed to preheat the oven when baking foods such

as cookies, biscuits and breads.

• Reduce oven temperature 25°F from recipe's

recommended oven temperature. Follow the

remainder of the recipe's instructions using the

minimum recommended cook time.

• When using 2 oven racks place racks in posi-

tions 3 and 5 and position cookware as shown

in Figure 12.

• 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

• For small cuts of meat or poultry use rack posi-

tions 2 or 3.

To set Quick Bake:

1. Press Quick Bake. — — — ° appears in the dis-

play.

2. Within 5 seconds, press

or . The dis-

play 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 o and the

control will beep three times.

To cancel Quick Bake, press OFF.

To change oven temperature after Bake has start-

ed:

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 o 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 12: Rack and pan positions

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting Broil

Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce

some smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food fur-

ther 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 4.

WARNING

Should an oven ﬁre occur, close the oven door

and turn the oven o. If the ﬁre continues, use a

ﬁre extinguisher. Do not put water or ﬂour on the

ﬁre. Flour may be explosive.

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 set-

ting. 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. If using a broil pan and insert, place insert on

the broil pan. Place food on the insert

6. Place the broiler pan and insert on the oven

rack. Broil with oven door open to the broil stop

position (Figure 14).

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

and broil food on second side.

8. When broiling is ﬁnished press OFF.

Figure 13: Rack positions

CAUTION

Always use oven mitts. Oven racks will become

very hot which can cause burns.

NOTE

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

NOTE

Always pull the oven rack out to the rack stop

position before turning or removing food.

Figure 14: Broiling pan and insert; Broil stop

position

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Table 4: Broil recommendations

Food item

Rack

Position

Temp Cook time in minutes Internal

Temperature

Doneness

1st side 2nd side

Steak 1” thick 6 or 7 HI(550°F) 6:00 5:00 135°F (57°C) Rare**

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

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

Pork Chops 3/4 “thick 6 HI(550°F) 8:00 6:00 170°F (77ºC) Well

Chicken - Bone In 5 LO(400°F) 20:00 10:00 170°F (77ºC) Well

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

Fish 6 HI(550°F) 13:00 -- 170°F (77ºC) Well

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

Hamburger 1” thick 7 HI(550°F) 6:00 5:00 135°F (57°C) Rare**

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

Hamburger 1” thick 6 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 Bake Time

The Bake Time key sets the amount of time needed

for baking. The oven will turn on immediately and

stop automatically 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 tem-

perature can then be adjusted in 5°F (1°C)

increments,

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

play.

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:

End will appear in the display, and the oven will

shut o automatically.

The control will beep three times every 60 seconds

as a reminder until OFF is pressed.

NOTE

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 tem-

perature. The oven temperature (or time of day)

will show in the display.

Adjusting the oven temperature

Your appliance has been factory calibrated and

tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature.

For the ﬁrst few uses, follow your recipe times and

temperature recommendations carefully. If you

think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for

your recipe times, you can adjust the control so

the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the tempera-

ture displayed.

CAUTION

Do not use oven thermometers such as those

found in grocery stores to check the temperature

settings inside your oven. These oven thermome-

ters may vary as much as 20 to 40 degrees from

actual temperatures.

Oven temperature adjustments made will not

aect the broil or self cleaning feature tempera-

tures.

If the display is set for Celsius, adjustments made

will be in 1°C increments with each press of arrow

keys

To adjust oven temperature:

1. Press Bake.

2. Set the temperature to 550°F (288°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

oset between the original factory tempera-

ture setting and the current temperature set-

ting. 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 increments. Press and

hold

to adjust the temperature higher un-

til the desired amount of oset 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 dis-

play.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting the Sabbath Feature for the Jew-

ish 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 set-

tings 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 tempera-

ture 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 12 hour energy saving mode, and the

appliance will stay on until the cooking features are

cancelled. If any of the cooking features are can-

celled 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 o and the oven lights

are turned o. 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.

The temperature will increase or decrease with

each press by 5°F or 1°C and the change will be

accepted automatically.

If the oven temperature is set outside of the tem-

perature range, the oven will default to the nearest

available temperature. Try to set the desired oven

temperature again.

CAUTION

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.

Important:

• Do not attempt to activate any other oven

function except Bake while the Sabbath fea-

ture 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 Sab-

bath 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-o automatically after com-

pleting a bake time and therefore may only be

used once during the Sabbath/Jewish Holidays.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

To program oven to Bake with default oven tem-

perature of 350°F and activate the Sabbath fea-

ture:

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 20 for

detailed instructions. If not, skip this step.

NOTE: The oven will shut o 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.

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:

Press OFF.

Figure 15: Oven set for Sabbath baking

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 o. 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 inter-

ruption after the Sabbath feature was activated:

Should you experience a power failure or interrup-

tion, the oven will shut-o. 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.

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 o. SF will disappear from the

display, and the oven may be used with all normal

functions.

Figure 16: 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 operation, the oven heats to

temperature much higher than those used in nor-

mal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and con-

traction are normal. Oder is also normal because

the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear

through the oven vent.

CAUTION

During the self cleaning cycle, the outside of the

range can become very hot to the touch. Do not

leave small children unattended near the appli-

ance.

The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to

the fumes given o during the self cleaning cycle

of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilat-

ed room.

Do not force the oven door open. This can dam-

age 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.

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).

IMPORTANT

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

Figure 17). The woven material of the oven

door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care

should be taken not to rub, damage, or re-

move the gasket.

• Do not use any cleaning materials on the oven

door gasket. Doing so could cause damage.

• Remove the broiler pan and insert, all uten-

sils, and ANY ALUMINUM FOIL. These items

cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures

and will melt.

• Completely remove ALL OVEN RACKS and

ANY ACCESSORIES. 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 re-

moved 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 temperatures.

• Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or

acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauer-

kraut, 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 bot-

tom. These areas heat suciently to burn soil

on. Clean with soap and water. These areas

are shown in white.

Figure 17: Clean around the door gasket

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

To set a self clean cycle

1. Press Self Clean.

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 driv-

en 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 can-

celled and the oven temperature has cooled.

When the self clean cycle has completed:

1. The time of day will appear in the display win-

dow, and the Self Clean indicator light and Door

Locked light will continue to glow.

2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1

hour and the Door Locked light has gone out,

the oven door may be opened.

3. To avoid possible burns, use care when open-

ing 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 o,

the oven door can be opened.

3. Restart the self clean cycle once all conditions

have been corrected.

NOTE

Whenever the self clean feature is active, you

may check the amount of time remaining in the

self clean cycle by pressing the clean key. Re-

member the range door cannot be opened until

the range has cooled suciently. You will need

to add about 1 hour to the time displayed before

you can use the range for cooking.

When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or

powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Steam Clean

The Steam Clean feature oers a chemical free and

time saving method to assist in the routine clean-

ing of small and light soils.

CAUTION

• Do not add bleach, ammonia, oven cleaner, or

any other abrasive household cleaners to the

water used for Steam Clean.

• Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure

all controls are turned o and the oven is cool.

The oven may be hot and can cause burns.

Be sure the oven is level and cool before starting

Steam Clean. If the oven temperature is above

room temperature a triple beep will be heard and

the function will not start. Steam Clean produces

best results when started with a cool oven.

To set a Steam Clean cycle:

1. Remove all racks and oven accessories.

2. Scrape or wipe loose debris and grease from

the oven bottom.

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

(Figure 9) Close oven door.

Notes:

• Opening the oven door during the steam clean

cycle prevents the water from reaching the

temperature needed to clean.

• For best results, clean oven immediately after

the cycle is complete. Steam clean works best

for soils on the oven bottom.

• A non-abrasive scouring pad, stainless steel

sponge, plastic scraper, or eraser style cleaning

pad (without cleaner) can be used for dicult

soils. Moisten pads with water before use.

• Place a paper towel or cloth in front of the

oven to capture any water that may spill while

wiping out.

• Do not leave the residual water in the oven for

any length of time.

• Some condensation or water vapor may appear

close to the oven vent and the oven door glass.

This is normal. The oven gasket may become

damp; do not wipe dry.

• Local water sources often contain minerals

(hard water). If hard water deposits occur, wipe

cavity with a 50/50 solution of water and vine-

gar or 50/50 solution of lemon juice and water.

4. Press steam clean.

5. Press

or to activate. St Cn will ap-

pear in the display.

6. The oven will start automatically and the dis-

play will show the time remaining in the Steam

Clean cycle. Do not open the door during this

time. If door is open while in steam clean (d-O)

will appear in the display.

7. When the steam clean cycle is complete an

alert will sound and the END message will

show in the display. Press OFF to return to

the clock. Press OFF at any time to cancel the

Steam Clean.

8. Take care opening the door when the steam

clean is ﬁnished. Stand to the side of the oven

out of the way of escaping vapor.

9. Wipe oven cavity and bottom. Do not clean

oven door gasket (Figure 19). Avoid leaning or

resting on the oven door glass while cleaning

cavity.

Figure 18: Add one cup of tap water to

oven bottom

Figure 19: Clean around gasket being

careful to not rub the gasket.

CARE AND CLEANING

Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as

possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the diculty

of major cleaning later.

Figure 20: Use cleaners with caution

Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation

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

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

Painted and plastic control knobs

Painted body parts

Painted decorative trims

Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a

50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry and

polish with a soft, clean cloth. Glass cleaners may be used, but do

not apply directly to surface; spray onto cloth and wipe.

Control panel Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a

50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Do not spray liquids directly on

the oven control and display area. Do not use large amounts of water

on the control panel - excess water on the control area may cause

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

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

ish.

Control knobs Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a

50/50 solution of vinegar and water. To remove control knobs: turn

to the OFF position, grasp ﬁrmly, and pull o the shaft. To replace

knobs after cleaning, line up the OFF markings and push the knobs

into place.

Stainless Steel Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a

50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry with

a soft clean cloth. Do not use cleaners containing abrasives, chlo-

rides, 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 clean-

er, or cleaner containing abrasives, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia.

These cleaners may damage the ﬁnish.

CAUTION

Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure

all controls are turned o 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 man-

ufacturer’s instructions and provide adequate

ventilation.

CARE AND CLEANING

Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation

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 dicult

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

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.

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. Ce-

ramic 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, clean-

ing 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, dam-

age, or remove this gasket.

Ceramic cooktop See “Cooktop Cleaning” on page 36 “Cooktop Maintenance

(cont)” on page 37

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 bu 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 pre-

vent scratches and abrasions.

Sliding pans on the cooktop can cause metal mark-

ings 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 cook-

top.

• Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on the

bottom; always use clean cookware.

• Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work

surface in the kitchen.

• Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface

without a pan.

• Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic

glass cooktop; they may cause it to crack.

Figure 21: Cooktop care

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 cook-

top 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 di-

rectly 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 held at a 30 degree angle to

the surface. Finish cleaning with cooktop cleaning

cream.

30°

Figure 22: Cooktop cleaning

Cooktop Cleaning

CAUTION

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 sur-

face is touched before it has cooled suciently.

WARNING

Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop.

The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and

can chemically damage the ceramic-glass sur-

face.

CARE AND CLEANING

IMPORTANT

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

IMPORTANT

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.

Cooktop Maintenance (cont)

Aluminum Foil and Utensils

IMPORTANT

Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot

cooktop can damage the cooktop. Do not use

thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow alumi-

num foil to touch the surface elements under any

circumstances.

Aluminum utensils - The melting point of alu-

minum 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 cook-

top surface.

CARE AND CLEANING

Removing and Replacing the Oven Door

CAUTION

The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage,

lay the door ﬂat with the inside of the door facing

down.

1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with

ﬂoor (See FigureFigure 23).

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

door hinges down from the oven frame com-

pletely towards the oven door (See FigureFig-

ure 24). A tool such as a small ﬂat-blade screw-

driver may be required.

3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the

door sides. Do not use the oven door handle

(See Figure Figure 25).

4. Close the door to approximately 10 degrees

from the door frame (See Figure Figure 25).

5. Lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller

pins located on each side of the oven frame

(See Figure Figure 26).

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 25).

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 25 and Figure

26). 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 23).

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 24).

5. Close the oven door.

IMPORTANT

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 break-

age at a later time. Do not close the oven door

until all of the oven racks are fully in place.

Oven door

hinge

locations

Figure 23: Door hinge location

Figure 24: Door hinge Locks

about

10°

hinge

oven

door

Figure 25: Holding door for removal

roller

hinge

arm

Figure 26: Replacement and location of hinge

arm and roller pin

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 27).

1. Turn electrical power o at the main source or

unplug the appliance.

2. Remove the interior oven light shield after re-

moving 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.

wire

holder

glass

shield

Figure 27: Oven light protected by glass shield

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.

Removing the Storage Drawer

Figure 28: Open storage drawer

Figure 29: Closed storage drawer

CAUTION

Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are

cool before replacing the oven light.

BEFORE YOU CALL

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 tempera-

tures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.

Baking Problems and Solutions Baking Problems

Baking Problems Causes Corrections

Cookies and bis-

cuits burn on the

bottom.

Cookies and biscuits put

into oven before oven is

preheated.

Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before

placing food in oven.

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

space

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 iIn 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 level-

ing the oven.

Use proper rack posiReltion 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 sug-

gested 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 recommend-

ed baking time.

BEFORE YOU CALL

1-800-265-8352 (Canada)

Frigidaire.ca

1-800-374-4432 (United States)

Frigidaire.com

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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 elec-

tric company for service outage information.

Oven Problems

Problem Cause / Solution

Poor baking results. Many factors aect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center

food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat the oven

to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the

recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. See “Adjusting the oven

temperature” on page 28if you feel the oven is too hot or too cool.

Flames inside oven or

smoking from oven vent.

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

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

excessive smoke are present when using broil, see “Using the Broil Feature”

on page 22.

Oven smokes excessively

when broiling.

Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” 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 broil-

ing frequently. Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking.

Oven control panel beeps

and displays any F or E

code error.

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

the OFF key on the control panel. Once the error code is cleared, try the

bake or broil function. If the F or E code error repeats, turn o the power

to appliance, wait 5 minutes, and then repower the appliance. Set the clock

with correct time of day. Try the bake or broil function again. If the fault

recurs, press the OFF key to clear.

Oven portion of appliance

does not operate.

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

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

oven. See”Setting the Clock” on page 22.

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

“Oven Control Features” starting on page 14 and review instructions for the

desired cooking function in this manual or see “Entire appliance does not

operate.” in this checklist.

Convection fan does not

rotate.

Oven door is open. The convection fan will turn o if the oven door is

opened when convection is active. Close the oven door.

On gas models, the convection fan will begin to rotate about 6 minutes into

the preheating process.

BEFORE YOU CALL

Cooktop Problems

Problem Cause / Solution

Surface element is too hot

or not hot enough.

Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting.

Surface element does

not heat or does not heat

evenly.

Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for the element need-

ed.

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

or heavyweight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cook-

ware materials and weight of the material aect heating. Heavy and medi-

um-weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods

may burn easily.

Areas of discoloration with

metallic sheen on cooktop

surface.

Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove them using cooktop clean-

ing creme applied to the ceramic surface. Bu with a non-abrasive cloth or

sponge.

Scratches or abrasions on

cooktop surface.

Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and uten-

sils can cause scratches. Be sure the cooktop surface and bottoms of uten-

sils are clean before use. Small scratches do not aect 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. Bu with a

non-abrasive cloth or sponge.

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

ware.

Metal marks on the cook-

top.

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

utensils on the cooktop surface. Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ce-

ramic surface. Bu with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. For more informa-

tion, see”Cooktop Maintenance” on page 36

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 Cleaning”

on page 36.

BEFORE YOU CALL

Self-Clean Problems

Problem Cause / Solution

Self clean does not work. Oven control not set properly. See”Self Clean” on page 31

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 manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry,

and replace in oven.

Soil not completely re-

moved after self clean.

Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on “Self Cleaning” on page

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 sti nylon brush and water or a nylon scrub-

ber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.

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