Frigidaire FCRE3052BB 30 Inch Freestanding Electric Range User Manual

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use

care

ELECTRIC

RANGE

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

INTRODUCTION

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

kitchen and home accessories are available at www.

frigidaire.com.

We are here for you! Visit our website, chat with an

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

to help you avoid a service visit. If you do need

service, we can get that started for you.

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Keep your product info here so it’s easy to ﬁ nd.

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Installation Checklist

 Read all the safety instructions in the front of

your Use & Care Manual.

 Remove all packaging materials from your

appliance before cooking.

 Conﬁ rm that the electrical power to the appli-

ance is turned on.

 Conﬁ rm that the gas regular is turned on.

Check your installation instructions if you

need help.

 Wipe out the inside of the oven cavity with a

damp cloth.

 Apply a thin layer of cooking oil to the sides

of the oven racks to keep them gliding

smoothly.

 Test all surface elements/burners to make

sure they are working properly (page 16).

 Before cooking, set the oven to bake at 350°F

(177ºC) for 30 minutes (page 22). Some

noise and odors are normal on the ﬁ rst cook-

ing cycle.

 Remember to complete your product regis-

tration!

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

Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-

tion which, if not avoided, may result in

minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

Indicates installation, operation or main-

tenance 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

Indicates a short, informal reference –

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

UNPACKING 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 ﬁ rst 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.

All materials used in construction of cab-

inets, enclosures, and supports surround-

ing the product must have a temperature

rating above 200°F (94°C).

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

ﬁ re extinguisher available, visible, and easi-

ly accessible located near the appliance.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

• Avoid ﬁ re hazard or electrical shock.

Failure to follow this warning may

cause serious injury, ﬁ re, or death.

• Avoid ﬁ re 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, ﬁ re, or death.

Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance

is properly installed and grounded by a

qualiﬁ ed 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 elec-

trical 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 require-

ments. Install only per installation instruc-

tions provided in the literature package for

this appliance.

For personal safety, this appliance must be

properly grounded. For maximum safety,

the power cord must be securely connect-

ed 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

It is the personal responsibility of the

consumer to have the appropriate outlet

or junction box with the correct, proper-

ly grounded wall receptacle installed by

a qualiﬁ ed electrician. It is the responsi-

bility and obligation of the consumer to

contact a qualiﬁ ed 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 installa-

tion 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 ﬂ ammable

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.

WARNING

• 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.

• 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

and entire rack with materials such

as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil lin-

ings may also trap heat, causing a ﬁ re

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

• When heating fat or grease, watch it

closely. Grease may catch ﬁ re if it be-

comes too hot.

• Do not use water or ﬂ our on grease

ﬁ res. Smother ﬁ re or ﬂ ame or use dry

chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Cover the ﬁ re 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.

• Wear proper apparel - Loose-ﬁ tting

or hanging garments should never be

worn while using the appliance. Do

not let clothing or other ﬂ ammable

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 ﬂ ammable 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.

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 ﬂ ammable 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 ﬂ at

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.

CAUTION

• 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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 ﬁ re.

When you are ﬂ aming 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 qualiﬁ ed 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 ﬁ re 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

WARNING

California Residents: for cancer and re-

productive harm information, visit

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR

CLEANING 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 ﬁ re.

Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy

deposits in the fan could catch ﬁ re.

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 ventilating hoods frequently -

Grease should not be allowed to accumu-

late on hood or ﬁ lter. Follow the manu-

facturer’s instructions for cleaning vent

hoods.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Do not repair or replace any part of the

appliance unless speciﬁ cally recommend-

ed in the manuals. All other servicing

should be done only by a qualiﬁ ed 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 qualiﬁ ed

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.

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 a protective coating to line

the oven and do not use commercial

oven cleaner unless certiﬁ ed for use in a

self-cleaning oven.

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.

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 bake-

ware.

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 bake-

ware.

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 a ect 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 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 ﬁ x 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.

Situation Recommendation

Baking

Rack placement Follow the instructions in “Setting Oven Controls” on page 21.

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.

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

culation.

COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

Material 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.

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 ﬂ ammable 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 ﬁ re if placed

too close to the surface elements.

Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip

bowls or reﬂ ector pans. Improper installation of

these liners may result in risk of electric shock or

ﬁ re.

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 ﬂ at-bottomed cookware should be

used.

Prior to using your cooktop for the ﬁ rst 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 ﬁ nish 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 ﬁ re

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 section

of this Use and Care Guide.

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Using Proper Cookware

The size and type of cookware used will inﬂ uence

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 ﬂ atness by ro-

tating a ruler across the

bottom of the cookware

(see “Figure 1: Testing

cookware”). Cookware

should have ﬂ at bot-

toms that make good

contact with the entire

surface of the heating

element.

• Flat bottom and straight

sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

• Weight of handle does

not tilt pan. Pan is well

balanced

• Pan sizes match the

amount of food to be

prepared and the size

of the surface element.

• Made of material that

conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

• Always match pot

diameter to element

size.

• Curved and warped pans.

• Cookware larger than

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

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. Some

models have a large Simmer to Boil element for

large pots

• 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 ﬂ exibility 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.

Figure 3: Single and double elements

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 ﬁ n-

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: Element On and Hot Surface indicators

BEFORE 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 ﬂ at 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 ﬂ at. 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 ﬁ rst 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.

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Single radiant surface elements (all mod-

els)

To operate single radiant elements (including Sim-

mer to Boil elements):

1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface ele-

ment.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in

either direction (Figure 5) to the desired setting

(refer to the 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 ﬁ nish 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 5).

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 5: 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 ﬂ ammable 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 ﬁ re if placed

too close to the surface elements.

Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip

bowls or reﬂ ector pans. Improper installation of

these liners may result in risk of electric shock or

ﬁ re.

NOTES

• The size and type of utensil used and the

amount and type of food being cooked will

inﬂ uence 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

ﬁ nished 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 (some

models)

Symbols on the backguard will help choose which

portion of the dual radiant element to set. The

symbol indicates a setting for the inner element

only. The symbol indicates a setting for both inner

and outer elements.

To operate a dual radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the surface

element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob

clockwise to begin heating both the inner and

outer elements. If only the inner element is

needed for smaller cookware, push in and turn

the knob counter-clockwise (see Figure 6).

3. When cooking is complete, turn the knob to

OFF before removing the cookware.

Start most cooking operations on a higher setting

and then turn to a lower setting to ﬁ nish 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.

You may switch from either single or dual element

setting at any time during cooking. See “Table 1:

Suggested settings for radiant elements” on page

16.

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 ﬂ ammable 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 ﬁ re if placed too close to the surface

elements.

• Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip

bowls or reﬂ ector pans. Improper installation

of these liners may result in risk of electric

shock or ﬁ re.

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.

Figure 6: Dual element knob settings

NOTES

• The size and type of utensil used and the

amount and type of food being cooked will

inﬂ uence 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

ﬁ nished 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

Warm Zone (some models)

Use the warm zone 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.

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 ﬂ ammable 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 ﬁ re

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.

Setting the warm zone control:

1. Push in the knob and turn in either direction

(see 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.

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard: do not let food sit for

more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Doing

so may result in food borne illness.

Temperature selection

Refer to the

recommended 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 warm zone settings

BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Types of Oven Rack

Figure 7: Oven rack types

Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking

needs and may be placed in most oven rack posi-

tions.

at

oven rack

Removing, Replacing, and Arranging Flat

or O set 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.

Figure 8: Oven vent

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 ﬁ nish.

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 ﬁ re. During self clean, tempera-

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

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

3 4

1. Bake - Use to select for all baking.

2. Broil - Use to select the broil feature. When

broil is active the indicator light above the broil

key will glow.

3. Oven Light turns the interior light on and o

at a touch. The light turns on automatically

when oven door is open.

4. Timer On-O - Use to set or cancel the minute

timer. The minute timer does not start or stop

cooking.

5. OFF - Use to stop or to clear any feature pre-

viously entered except time of day and minute

timer. Press OFF to stop cooking.

6. Up and Down arrow keys - Use with the feature

or function keys to set oven temperature or to

adjust the clock or minute timer.

Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings

Feature Mode Min Temp/

Time

Max Temp/

Time

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.

Setting the Clock

When the appliance is ﬁ rst plugged in or when

the power supply to the appliance has been

interrupted, the display will ﬂ ash 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 and hold Timer On-O for 3 seconds.

2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold or

until the correct time of day appears in the

display.

3. Press any other key to accept the change.

IMPORTANT

The clock cannot be changed when the oven is

set for cooking.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

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 until F or C appears in the display.

2. Press or to change °F to °C or °C to

°F. To accept the change, wait 6 seconds until

the oven control provides an acceptance beep.

3. The display will return to the time of day.

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-o 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-o 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.

IMPORTANT

Changing to continuous bake or 12 hour mode

does not change how the cooktop controls oper-

ate.

Setting the minute timer (some models)

1. Press Timer on-o .

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.

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.

NOTE

If is pressed ﬁ rst, the timer will advance to 11

hours and 59 minutes

When the set time ends, the timer will beep three

times and will continue to beep three times every

minute until Timer on-o 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-o once

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

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.

Setting Bake

Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven

bottom. The heat and air circulate naturally in the

oven. 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

• Fully preheat the oven before baking items like

cookies, cakes, biscuits, and breads.

• When using any single rack, use rack position 3.

• For best results when baking cakes using two

oven racks, place racks in positions 2 and

4.(Figure 2).

• When baking using two oven racks, position

cookware to allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of

space between cookware for proper air circula-

tion.

Figure 9: Rack positions

CAUTION

Always use oven mitts. Oven racks will become

very hot which can cause burns. .

Figure 10: Baking layer cakes with one or two

oven racks

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 3.

WARNING

Should an oven ﬁ re occur, close the oven door

and turn the oven o . If the ﬁ re continues, use a

ﬁ re extinguisher. Do not put water or ﬂ our on the

ﬁ re. Flour may be explosive.

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 with-

out the insert. Do not cover the insert with alumi-

num foil; the exposed grease could ignite.

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. Leave the door open to the broil stop

position.

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

and broil food on second side.

8. When broiling is ﬁ nished press OFF.

CAUTION

Always use oven mitts. Oven racks will become

very hot which can cause burns.

Always pull the oven rack out to the broil stop

position before turning or removing food.

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

To purchase a broiling pan and insert, visit frigid-

aire.com

Figure 11: Broil pan and insert and broil stop po-

sition

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Table 3: Broil recommendations

Food item Rack

Position

Temp Cook time in minutes Doneness

1st side 2nd side

Steak 1” thick 3rd or 4th

3rd or 4th

HI 6:00

7:00

4:00

5:00

Rare

Medium

Pork Chops 3/4 “thick 3rd or 4th HI 8:00 6:00 Well

Chicken - Bone In 3rd HI 20:00 10:00 Well

Chicken Boneless 3rd or 4th HI 8:00 6:00 Well

Fish 3rd HI 13:00 -- Well

Shrimp 3rd HI 5:00 -- Well

Hamburger 1” thick 3rd or 4th HI 9:00 7:00 Medium

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.

Adjusting the oven temperature

Your appliance has been factory calibrated and

tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature.

For the ﬁ rst few uses, follow your recipe times and

temperature recommendations carefully. If you

think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for

your recipe times, you can adjust the control so the

oven cooks hotter or cooler than the temperature

displayed.

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.

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 temperature

setting and the current temperature setting. If

the oven control has the original factory cali-

bration, the display will read 00.

NOTE

• Oven temperature adjustments made will not

a ect the broil or self cleaning feature tem-

peratures.

• If the display is set for Celsius, adjustments

made will be in 1°C increments with each

press of arrow keys.

• If at any time during the process of adjusting

the oven temperature feature you decide not

to make the change, press the OFF key once

before the acceptance beep.

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.

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 12: 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 ﬁ n-

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 ﬁ rmly, 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 ﬁ nish.

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 ﬁ lling) to remain on porcelain surfaces. These spills may cause a

dull spot even after cleaning.

Manual clean oven interior The oven interior is porcelain coated and safe to clean using oven

cleaners. Always follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaners. Af-

ter cleaning, remove any oven cleaner or the porcelain may become

damaged during future heating. Do not spray oven cleaner on any

electrical controls or switches. Do not spray or allow oven cleaner to

build up on the oven temperature sensing probe. Do not spray clean-

er on oven door trim, door gasket, plastic drawer glides, handles or

any exterior surfaces of the appliance.

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 44.

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 27.

CARE AND CLEANING

Cooktop Maintenance

Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to

maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop.

Prior to using your cooktop for the ﬁ rst 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 ﬁ nish 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 13: 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 14: Cooktop cleaning

Cooktop 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 speciﬁ cally

designed for ceramic glass cooktops.

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

General Cleaning

Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter

for more information about cleaning speciﬁ c parts

of the oven.

Cleaning Porcelain Enamel Oven

The oven interior is porcelain on steel, it is safe to

clean using oven cleaners.

To remove heavy soil:

1. Allow a dish of ammonia to sit in the oven over-

night or for several hours with the oven door

closed. Clean softened dirt spots using hot,

soapy water. Rinse well with water and a clean

cloth.

2. If soil remains, use a nonabrasive scouring pad

or a nonabrasive cleaner. If necessary, use an

oven cleaner following manufacturer’s instruc-

tions. Do not mix ammonia with other cleaners.

3. 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. Clean with hot, soapy water. Rinse well

using clean water and a cloth.

Follow these cleaning precautions:

• Allow the oven to cool before cleaning.

• Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the appli-

ance manually.

Remove soils using hot, soapy water. Do not allow

food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such

as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie

ﬁ lling) to remain on the surface as they may cause

a dull spot even after cleaning. Remove spillovers

and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular

cleaning will reduce the e ort required for major

cleaning later.

CAUTION

Before manually 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.

Remove all racks and accessories from the oven

before cleaning.

Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the

oven. Provide adequate ventilation.

CARE AND CLEANING

Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Utensils, and

Oven Liners

WARNING

Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the

oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with

materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks

air ﬂ ow through the oven and may cause carbon

monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may

trap heat, causing a ﬁ re hazard.

• Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to

line the oven bottom. The high heat of the oven

can melt these materials to the oven cavity and

ruin the oven. These types of materials can also

reduce the e ectiveness of the air circulation in

the oven and produce poor baking results. Only

use aluminum foil as recommended in this man-

ual. Improper installation of these liners may

result in risk of electric shock or ﬁ re.

• 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.

• Oven racks - Do not use aluminum foil to cover

the oven racks. Using a liner in the oven re-

stricts the heat and air ﬂ ow needed to obtain

the best possible cooking results for any oven.

Replacing the Oven Light

CAUTION

Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are

cool before replacing the oven light.

The interior oven light is located at the rear of the

oven cavity and is covered by a glass shield. The

glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is

in use.

To replace the oven interior light bulb:

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

unplug the appliance.

2. Remove interior oven light shield by turning a

quarter turn counter-clockwise.

3. Replace bulb with a new T-4 type Halogen 25

watt appliance bulb.

NOTE

Wear a cotton glove or use a paper towel when

installing a new bulb. Do not touch the new bulb

with your ﬁ ngers when replacing. This will short-

en the life of the bulb.

4. Replace glass oven light shield by rotating

clockwise.

5. Turn power back on again at the main source

(or plug the appliance back in).

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

Figure 16: Oven Halogen light

CARE AND CLEANING

Removing and Replacing the Oven Door

Figure 17: Door hinge location

To remove the oven door:

1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with

ﬂ oor (Figure 17).

2. Pull up the lock located on each hinge support

toward front of the oven until the lock stops.

You may have to apply a little upward pressure

on the lock to pull it up (Figure 18).

3. Grasp the door by the sides, and close the door

until the door frame makes contact with the

unlocked hinges (Figure 19).

4. Pull the bottom of the door toward you while

rotating the top of the door toward the appli-

ance to completely disengage the hinge levers

(Figure 20).

Figure 18: Door hinge lock

Figure 19: Removal position

Figure 20: Remove door

To replace the oven door:

1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the

door sides. Do not use the oven door handle

(Figure 20).

2. Hold the oven door at the same angle as the

removal position (Figure 19) Carefully insert

the hinge levers into the oven frame until you

feel the hinge levers are seated into the hinge

notches. The hinge arms must be fully seated

into the hinge notches before the oven door

can be fully opened.

3. Fully open the oven door, horizontal with ﬂ oor

(Figure 17).

4. Push the door hinge locks up toward and into

the oven frame on both left and right oven door

hinges to the locked position (Figure 18).

5. Close the oven door.

IMPORTANT

Special door care instructions - For safe,

temporary storage, lay the door ﬂ at with the

inside of the door facing down.

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

The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage,

lay the door ﬂ at with the inside of the door facing

down.

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 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 ﬁ lled 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 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 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.

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Frigidaire.ca

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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 26 if you feel the oven is too hot or too cool.

Flames inside oven or

smoking from oven vent.

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

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

excessive smoke are present when using broil, see “Setting Broil” on page

23.

Oven smokes excessively

when broiling.

Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” on page 23.

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

provide proper clearance between the meat and broil element or burner.

Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling,

but do not cut into lean.

Grease build up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when 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 20.

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

“Setting Oven Controls” on page 20 and review instructions for the

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

operate.” in this checklist.

BEFORE YOU CALL

Cooktop Problems

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 ﬂ at, 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, ﬂ at-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 22.

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 Mainte-

nance” on page 27

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