User Manual Frigidaire FGIH3047VF gallery 30'' front control induction range

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Table of contents

• BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
• SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
• SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
• CARE AND CLEANING
• TROUBLESHOOTING - BEFORE YOU CALL

All about the Use & Care of your Electric Range with Induction Cooktop

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

What is Electromagnetic Induction?

An induction cooking zone uses an electromagnet to induce heat in iron or steel cookware.

Below each cooking zone on an induction cooktop, there is a copper coil. When the cooking zone is turned on, the electricity turns the coil into a type of magnet that heats metal cookware on the cooktop.

Induction Features:

Because heat starts in the cookware instead of the cooktop, induction offers several advantages.

Fast Heating: Cookware will heat up faster than on a conventional electric cooktop. Pay close attention to avoid scorching food when starting to cook. You may need to use a lower setting for cooking food than you are used to.

Precise Control: The heat going into the cookware will change immediately when you change the setting of the cooking zone.

Even Heating: Cookware will typically heat more evenly on an induction cooktop, so you are less likely to have hot or cool spots in the cookware.

Cooler Cooktop: An induction cooktop will be cooler when you remove the cookware than a conventional electric cooktop would be. Because the cooktop doesn’t get as hot, you are not as likely to get burned. Spills are also less likely to burn onto the surface, making clean-up easier.

Energy Efficiency: Induction cooking wastes less energy than a conventional cooktop, so it uses less electricity.

Preparation

Before using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass that will make cleaning easier when the cooktop is soiled from cooking and help prevent scratches and abrasions.

CAUTION: Although induction cooking zones do not produce heat, they can become hot from contact with hot cookware. Burns may occur if a cooking zone or the surrounding area is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature.

Sounds

The magnetic field over the induction cooking zone may cause cookware to vibrate, creating a buzzing or humming noise. These sounds are not unusual, especially at high settings.

• Cookware that is not perfectly flat on the bottom may vibrate slightly against the cooktop.
• A loose handle may vibrate in its socket.
• Multi-material cookware may allow small vibrations in its structure.

Sounds are less likely to occur with heavier, higher quality cookware.

An induction cooktop may also produce faint clicking sounds from the electronic switches that maintain the desired cooking temperature

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 3 and Figure 3. Induction-ready cookware will often have a symbol printed on the bottom by the manufacturer..

Figure 2: Induction symbol

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (see Figure 3). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the cooking zone (see Figure 8 on page 14).

Figure 3: Ruler test

Cookware Selection

Cookware selection is especially important when using an induction cooktop. The cookware must contain magnetic iron or steel to work on an induction cooktop. Common materials for induction cookware include the following:

• Stainless Steel - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Durable, easy to clean, and resists staining. Some types of stainless steel will not work on an induction cooktop. Use the magnet test (Figure 4) to check stainless steel cookware.
• Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor that retains heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.
• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain enamel on a magnetic metal will work on an induction cooktop. Use the magnet test (Figure 4) to check porcelain enamel cookware

The Magnet Test

To see if a piece of cookware will work on your induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see Figure 3).

Figure 4: Magnet test

If the magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the cookware, it will work on your induction cooktop. If the magnet clings weakly or not at all, the cookware will not heat up on your induction cooktop

CAUTION: Proper cookware on an operating induction cooking zone will heat up very quickly. If an empty piece of cookware is left on an operating induction cooking zone, the rapid change in temperature may warp or damage the cookware.

Pan Sensing

Sensors beneath the cooktop surface require that certain cookware conditions be met before an induction cooking zone will operate. If a cooking zone is turned on and no cookware is detected, the zone display showing the power setting will flash (Figure 5).

Figure 5: Flashing error message

The conditions that generate a flashing message are illustrated in Figure 8. If the situation is not corrected, the cooking zone will automatically turn off after three minutes. It’s a good idea to lower the power setting before correcting the pan-sensing message.

Minimum and Maximum Pan Size

The cooktop graphics are guides to minimum and maximum pan size for each cooking zone. Induction cooking zones require a minimum pan size in order to activate. The inner ring on each cooking zone indicates the smallest pan size (Figure 7). If a suitable piece of cookware is centered properly but is too small, the display will flash and the pan will not heat. Select a larger pan or use a different cooking zone. The outer ring on the cooktop graphic indicates the recommended maximum pan size for that zone (Figure 6). Do not use pans with bottoms that extend beyond the outer circle for a cooking zone. The cookware must make full contact with the ceramic glass surface. Cookware should not rest on or touch the metal edges of the cooktop.

For most even heating, use pans that fit the cooking zone markings. If the pan is not a perfect fit for the marking, using a larger pan is better than using a smaller pan.

Induction Cooking

When turned on, an induction cooking zone will not get hot. The induction cooking zone creates heat in the cookware, not in the cooktop. Heat is not created unless there is an iron or steel object on the cooking zone.

Cook Zone Setting Display

The Setting Display will show the setting for the cook zone.

If there is no cookware in the cook zone, the setting indicator will blink, and the magnet will not turn on.

Hot Surface Indicator

The Hot Surface indicator light will turn on when heat is detected in the cooktop and will remain on until the surface has cooled to a safe temperature.

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Cooktop Display Windows

The range backyard provides a digital window for each of the cooking zones located on the cooktop. Power levels and messages are easily monitored and controlled using the window displays in combination with the corresponding controls.

Available Power Level Settings

The cooktop control will display power levels ranging from P (Figure 11), Hi (Figure 14) to Lo (Figure 12). The settings between 9 (Figure 15) and 2(Figure 16) decrease and increase in 1.0 increments. The lowest setting (Figure 12) will display just below the lowest digital setting of 2.

Power Boost Power Level (P)

When setting an induction cooking zone for the highest setting (to the POWER BOOST position), the display will initially show P (Power Boost) power level for up to 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the cooking zone will automatically return to the Hi setting (Figure 15). The P setting is only available immediately after activating a cooking zone.

ESEC Error Indicator Message (E)

An error message will be displayed (flashing E) (Figure 13) at power up (or after a power failure) if any of the surface settings were left in the ON positions. If a power failure should occur, set all of the four surface controls to the OFF position. This will reset the surface controls. Be sure to reset the clock. Once the surface controls have been set to the OFF positions and the clock has been set with the correct time of day, the surface controls should return to normal operation. If the surface controls do not function and the E message remains in any display after following these procedures, contact an authorized servicer for assistance.

Lockout Window Message (-)

The (-) message will appear in all the surface control displays whenever the Lockout or Self-clean feature is active (Figure 17). Refer to the “Setting Oven Lockout” heading on page 21 for more details.

Induction surface cooking zones

Figure 18: Induction cooking zone control

Important: When the surface controls are activated a cooling fan will turn on and remain on until the control is turned off.

To operate an induction cooking zone:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the cooking zone.

2. Press the On-Off key of the cooking zone until it beeps. A - (dash) will appear in the display.

3. Press the + or - key for the cooking zone (Figure 18) until you reach the desired setting (refer to the Recommended Induction zone settings in the table on this page).

4. When cooking is complete, turn the induction cooking zone OFF by pressing its on-off key before removing the cookware. The cooktop has a sensor to detect cookware in the cooking zone. The cooking zone will not become active without proper cookware in position. See “Cooktop Display Windows” on page 16

Frigidaire Induction Recommendations

Moving Cookware on a Smooth Cooktop

Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic glass smoothtop. Cookware that has a rough or dirty bottom can mark and scratch the ceramic glass surface. Always start with clean cookware.

Pan Preheat Recommendations

Induction cooking may decrease the amount of time required to preheat a piece of cookware compared to cooking on a radiant or gas cooktop.

Remember that induction surface cooking will initially heat the cookware very quickly.

• The Hot Surface indicator light will turn on when heat is detected in a cooking zone and will remain on until the cooktop surface has cooled sufficiently.

• If cookware is moved away from the center of an active cooking zone, the cooking zone will become inactive. The setting display will flash until proper cookware is placed in the center of the cooking zone. When cookware is centered on the cooking zone, the zone will resume heating. If the cooking zone has no cookware for three minutes, it will automatically shut off.

Home Canning

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.

• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat. Use a straight edge to check the canner bottom.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the cooking zone markings or burner.
• It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on the burner grates.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
• Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
• Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information.
• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time

Oven Vent Location

The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent. Never close off the openings with aluminium foil or any other material. Steam or moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is normal.

Figure 19: Oven vent

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. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire. During self-clean, temperatures in the oven will be hot enough to melt foil.

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

Type of oven racks

Figure 20: Oven rack types

• Flat oven racks are be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack positions

Removing, replacing, and arranging oven racks

Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool.

To remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.

To replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are level before using.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Oven Control Features

1. Bake - Use to enter normal baking temperatures for recipes that call for regular baking.
2. Broil - Use broil function for direct heat cooking.
3. Conv Bake - Circulates the oven heat evenly and continuously for faster cooking of some foods.
4. Conv Roast - Uses a convection fan to gently brown meats and poultry and seal in the juices.
5. Conv Convert - Converts standard bake temperatures to convection temperature in convection bake.
6. Quick Preheat - Best used for single rack baking with packaged convenience foods, and foods made from scratch.
7. Air Fry - Uses hot air for great tasting crispy results without all the oil.
8. Set Clock - Use to set the time of day
9. Oven Lock - Use to lock out oven controls.
10. 0 through 9 keys - Use to set temperature and time
11. Timer On-Off - Use to set or cancel the minute timer. The minute timer does not start or stop any cooking function.
12. Oven Light - Use to turn on internal light. Will turn on when the oven door is opened.
13. OK/START - Use to set cooking functions and when setting the clock.
14. OFF - Use to turn off all cooking functions.
15. Add 1 Minute - Use to add additional minutes to the timer.
16. Self Clean - Use to set self-clean cycle between 2 and 4hrs.
17. Steam Clean - Use as a time saving method for cleaning light soils.
18. Keep Warm - Use to keep cooked foods at serving temperature.
19. Delay Start - Add to Quick Preheat, Bake, Conv Bake, Conv Roast, and Self Clean to program a Delay Start.

Note: An entry acceptance tone (1beep) will sound each time a key is touched (the oven lock key is delayed 3 seconds). An entry error tone (3 short beeps) will sound if the entry of the temperature or time is below the minimum or above the maximum settings for the feature.

Setting the Clock

When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display (Figure 21). The time of day must first be set before operating the oven

Figure 21: 12:00 in display before setting the clock

To Set Clock to 1:30

1. Press.
2. Enter 1 3 0 using numeric keys.
3. Press OK/START.

Important note: The clock cannot be changed when a Self Clean, Delay Start, or cooking feature is active.

Setting Timer: The minute timer allows you to track your cooking times without interfering with the cooking process. The timer may be set from a minimum time of 1 minute to a maximum of 11 hours and 59 minutes.

To set timer for 5 minutes:

1. Press Timer On-Off.
2. Enter 5 using numeric keypad.
3. Press Timer On-Off to start the timer. When set time ends, END will show in the display and the control will sound a beep three times every 30 seconds until Timer On-Off key is pressed.

To cancel the timer when active, press Timer On-Off again.

Important note:

• The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It serves as an extra minute timer that will beep when the set time has run out. The timer may be used alone or while using any of the other oven functions.
• When timer is set for more than 1 hour it will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the display counts down in minutes and seconds. With less than 1 minute remaining, only seconds will display.
• If the timer is active during a cooking process, the timer will show in the display. To view the status of any other active oven function, press the key of the cooking function once and it will appear in the display for a few seconds

Add 1 Min

Use the Add 1 Min feature to set additional minutes to the timer. Each press of the key will add 1 minute. If Add 1 Min is pressed when the timer is not active, the timer will activate and begin counting down from 1 minute.

To add 2 minutes to the timer: Press Add 1 Min twice.

Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour display mode

The clock display mode allows you to select 12 hr or 24 hr modes. The factory pre-set clock display mode is 12 hours.

To set 12 hr or 24 hr display mode:

1. Press and hold for 6 seconds.
2. Press Self Clean to toggle between 12 Hr day or 24 Hr day display modes (Figure 22).
3. Press OK/START to accept the choice.

Changing between continuous bake setting or 12 hour energy saving

The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn off the oven if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed to override this feature to bake continuously.

To change between continuous bake or 12 hour energy saving feature:

1. Press and hold Timer On-Off for 6 seconds
2. Press Self Clean to toggle between 12 Hour OFF or Stay On feature (Figure 23).
3. Press OK/START to accept choice.

Changing temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius

The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F or ºC oven temperatures.

To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from °C to °F:

1. Press and hold Broil for 6 seconds.
2. Once F (or C) appears in the display, press Self Clean to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature display modes (Figure 24).
3. Press OK/START to accept the choice

Important note: The oven temperature display cannot be changed during the cooking process or if a delay start has been set or self clean is active.

Setting Silent or Audible Control mode

Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without audible tones. The control may be programmed for silent operation and later reset to operate with all the normal audible tones.

To set for silent or audible mode:

1. Press and hold Delay Start for 6 seconds.
2. Press the Self Clean key to toggle between bEEP On or bEEP OFF (Figure 25).
3. Press OK/START to accept the choice.

Setting Oven Lockout

The control can be programmed to lock the oven door and lockout the oven control keys.

To activate the oven lockout features:

1. Be sure oven door is completely closed.
2. Press and hold the lock key for 3 seconds. The motor driven door latch mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically. Do not open the oven door. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock. Once door is locked, the word DOOR with a lock icon will appear in the display.

To cancel the oven lockout feature:

1. Press and hold the lock key for 3 seconds. The motor door latch will begin unlocking the oven door automatically. Do not open the oven door. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely unlock.
2. When the word DOOR with a lock icon no longer displays, the oven door may be opened, and the oven control keypad will be available for use. Important: If a control key is pressed when oven lockout is active, the control will triple beep indicating the key action is not available when the oven lockout feature is active.

Operating Oven Lights

The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven door is opened. Oven lights will not operate during a self clean cycle. For best baking results, do not leave oven light on while cooking.

Press to turn the interior oven lights on and off whenever the oven door is closed. The interior oven lights are located on the side wall of the oven interior and are covered with a glass shield. The glass shield protects the bulb from high temperatures and should always be in place whenever the oven is in use.

To replace the interior oven light, see “Replacing the Oven Light” on page 41.

Quick Preheat

Quick Preheat is available for single rack baking with packaged, convenience foods and foods made from scratch and can be programmed for temperatures between 170°F and 550°F.

Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation time and temperature. When quick preheat is complete, a reminder tone will sound and food should be placed in the oven.

During quick preheat function, the bake burner will cycle on and off. The convection fan will turn on and stay on until quick preheat is canceled and turn on and off as needed during cooking. Depending on your preference for doneness cooking times may vary. Watch food closely.

Important:

• Always place food in center of the oven on rack position 4 (Figure 27).
• Place the food as shown in Figure 26.
• For best results when baking batter and dough-based items such as cookies and pastries, use convection bake function and place food in oven when the reminder tone sounds signaling the oven is fully preheated.
• Food may need to be removed early and should be checked at minimum recommended bake time.

To set the preheat temperature for 350°F:

1. Arrange the interior oven racks.
2. Press Quick Preheat. 350 will appear in the display.
3. Press OK/START.
4. 350 and PREHEAT will be displayed while the oven is preheating.
5. Press OFF when baking is complete or to cancel the preheat feature

To change preheat temperature while oven is preheating (ex: changing from 350°F to 425°F):

1. Press Quick Preheat. 350 will appear in the display.
2. Enter the new preheat temperature. Press 4 2 5.
3. Press OK/START. 425 will show in the display.
4. When baking is complete, press OFF.

Setting Bake

Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven bottom. The heat and air circulate naturally in the oven. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. The convection fan will turn on in preheat and then cycle on and off as needed during baking.

Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C)

Baking tips

• Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads.
• Use the convection bake function for best results when baking cookies on multiple racks.
• Bake is the best function to use for baking cakes.
• For best results when baking layer cakes using two oven racks, place racks in positions 3 and 5 and place pans as shown in Figure 28.
• When using any single rack for baking cookies, cakes, biscuits, or muffins use rack position 3.
• Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation.
• Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny bakeware, resulting in dark or overbrowned foods. It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods.
• Dark pans are recommended for pies; shiny pans are recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.
• Do not open oven door often. Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase cook time.
• Do not leave oven light on while baking.

Important: The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you wish to bake for a longer period, see “Changing between continuous bake setting or 12 hour energy saving” on page 21 for detailed information.

To set Bake for (default) oven temperature of 350°F:

1. Press Bake.
2. 350° will appear in the display.
3. Press OK/START. To cancel Bake at any time, press OFF.

To change the oven temperature to 425°F when the oven is baking:

1. Press Bake.
2. Enter new temperature of 4 2 5 using numeric keys.
3. Press OK/START. 4. To cancel Bake at any time, press OFF.

Convection Bake

Convection Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for even cooking and browning results. Heated air flows around the food from all sides. The convection fan will turn on in preheat and remain on during baking.

Convection bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) and 550°F (288°C). Benefits of convection cooking include:

• Multiple rack baking.
• Foods may cook faster, saving time and energy.

Baking tips

• Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads.
• When baking cakes using two oven racks place bakeware in positions 3 and 5 and place bakeware as shown in Figure 30.
• When using any single rack for baking cookies, cakes, biscuits or muffins, use rack position 3.
• Unless the recipe is written for convection cooking, use Conv Convert to reduce oven temperature from the recipe’s recommended oven temperature.
• Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny bakeware, resulting in dark or over browned foods. It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature or cook time to prevent over-browning of some foods.
• Dark pans are recommended for pies; shiny pans are recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.
• Do not open oven door often. Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase cook time.
• Do not leave oven light on while baking.

To set convection bake with a default oven set temperature of 350°F:

1. Press Conv Bake.
2. Conv Bake and 350° will appear in the display.
3. Press OK/START. The convection fan will turn on and stay on during the cooking process.
4. To cancel convection bake at any time, press OFF.

Setting Convection Convert

Pressing the Convect Convert key automatically converts the cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to the lower temperature required for convection baking.

To set the oven for convection bake with a standard baking recipe temperature of 400°F:

1. Arrange interior oven racks.

2. Press Conv Bake.

3. Press 4 0 0.

4. Press Conv Convert.

5. Press OK/START.

6. Place food in the oven.

Important note:

• Convection convert may only be used with the Convection Bake function.

• When using convection convert, bake time reductions may vary depending on the oven set temperature.

• If the oven door is opened when any convection function is active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed.

• Do not open the oven door often. Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase the cooking time necessary for best results.

Setting Delay Start

Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly. Delay Start must be set before starting the cooking function.

To program oven for a delay start beginning at 5:30, and for baking at 375°F:

1. Press Bake. Enter 3 7 5 using numeric keypad.

2. Press Delay Start.

3. Enter 5 3 0 using numeric keypad.

4. Press OK/START to accept.

5. The oven will turn on when the delay start time (5:30) is reached.

Important note: Delay Start may be set using a 24 hr clock. To set clock for 24 Hr operation, See “Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour display mode” on page 21 for more information. The Delay Start feature may be used with Convection Bake, Convection Roast, Convection Convert, Bake, Broil and Self Clean functions.

Note: If the oven door is opened when the oven is set for a delay start, the cooking function will be canceled.

Setting Broil

Use the broil function to cook foods that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. Broiling may produce smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the flames.

Broil may be set with a delayed start time. Broil is preset to 550°F and may be set to any temperature between 400°F (205°C) and 550°F (288°C).

Important: Broiler pans and inserts allow the grease to drain away from the high heat of the broiler. Do not use the pan without the insert. Do not cover the insert with foil – the exposed grease could ignite.

Note: OPEN DOOR BROIL SHUTOFF: If the oven door is left open during Broil for more than 3 minutes an alarm will sound to notify the user to close the oven door. If the door is not closed the oven will turn off within 30 seconds of the open door alarm.

To set broil with the default broil oven temperature of 550°F:

1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning results, preheat oven for 2 minutes before adding food.

2. Press Broil. Broil with oven door closed.

3. Position bakeware in oven.

4. Press OK/START. To adjust the broil temperature, press Broil again and then enter the new temperature using the number keys. Press OK/START.

5. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and broil other side until done to your satisfaction.

6. When finished broiling, press OFF

To cancel broil at any time, press OFF

Important notes:

• Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool.

• Broil with oven door closed. If broiling with door open, an alarm will sound alerting you to close the door. If left open, the Broil function will be canceled.

• For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help avoid spatter and reduce smoking.

• When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food.

• If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance they may be purchased from www.frigidaire.com

Convection Roast

Convection roast combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element to rapidly roast meats and poultry. Heated air circulates around the meat from all sides, sealing in juices and flavors. Meats cooked with this feature are crispy and brown on the outside while staying moist inside.

Benefits of Convection Roasting:

• Some foods cook up 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy.

• No special pans or bakeware required.

• Preheating is not necessary for most meats and poultry.

• Be sure to carefully follow your recipe’s temperature and time recommendations or refer to the convection roast chart for additional information.

To set Convection Roast:

1. Place the insert on broiler pan. Place meat (fat side up) on insert.

2. Make sure the insert is securely seated on top of the broiler pan. Do not use the broiler pan without the insert.

3. Place prepared food on oven rack and slide into oven.

4. Close the oven door.

5. Press Conv Roast.

6. Enter desired temperature using numeric keys.

7. Press OK/START.

8. When cooking is completed or to cancel convection roast press OFF

Convection Roasting tips:

• Preheating for convection roast is not necessary for most meats and poultry.
• Arrange oven racks so large cuts of meat and poultry are on the lowest rack of the oven.
• Smaller roasts and poultry should be cooked using rack position 2 or 3.

• Since convection roast cooks faster, may be able to reduce cook times as much as 25% from the recommended time of your recipe (check the food at this time). Then if needed, increase cook time until the desired doneness is obtained.

• Carefully follow your recipe’s temperature and time recommendations or refer to the convection roast recommendations for additional information.

• Do not cover foods when dry roasting - covering will prevent the meat from browning properly.

• When cooking meats use the broiler pan and insert. The broiler pan will catch grease spills and the insert helps prevent grease splatters.

• It is not recommended to roast chicken on a roasting rack. Use a deep pan instead.

Air Fry

The Air Fry feature works best for single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods and can be programmed for temperatures between 170°F and 550°F. Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation quantity, time, and temperature.

Important:

• Air Fry is designed for baking on a single oven rack. Food should be arranged in single layers on a pan.
• When using Air Fry, use dark bakeware with low or no sides and place food on rack position 4 for best results.
• Leave oven light off when baking.
• Food may need to be removed early and should be checked at minimum recommended bake time. However, frozen dense foods and items with cook times less than 15 minutes may require additional time.

To set the Air Fry function:

1. Arrange food on rack as suggested.

2. Press Air Fry. Enter the suggested temperature for particular food.

3. Press OK/START.

4. When preheat tone sounds place the tray on rack position 4. Note: Set the minute timer for the minimum suggested cook time listed in the table below and check food for desired doneness when timer ends. ​​​​​

5. When cooking is complete press OFF

Frigidaire offers an optional Air Fry Tray specifically designed to deliver superior performance.

Some Benefits of the Optional Air Fry Tray:

• Tray optimized for oven space.

• Fits in the dishwasher for easy clean up.

• Higher yield than countertop models.

• Frees up countertop space.

• Compatible with convection ovens.

• The optional Air Fry tray may be purchased from www.frigidaire.com.

Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)

For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at www.star-k.org.

This appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath/Holidays. Sabbath mode disables all audible tones or visual display changes on the oven control. Bake is the only cooking feature available while in the Sabbath mode. Oven controls are locked during Sabbath mode.

You must first set the Bake feature and temperature(s) needed for the oven and Delay Start options (if needed). Any settings made prior to setting the Sabbath mode will be visible in the displays.

The Sabbath mode will overde the factory preset 12 hour energy saving mode, and the appliance will stay on until the cooking features are canceled. If any of the cooking features are canceled when the appliance is in the Sabbath mode, no audible or visual indicators will be available to verify the cancellation.

If the oven interior lights are needed, be sure to activate them prior to setting the Sabbath mode. Once the oven light is turned on and the Sabbath mode is active, the oven light will remain on until the Sabbath mode is turned off and the oven lights are turned off. The oven door will not activate the interior oven lights when the oven door is opened or closed.

It is recommended that any oven temperature modification made within an active Sabbath mode be followed with two presses of the OK/START key. This will insure the oven remains on even if an attempt is made to set the oven temperature outside of its temperature range.

If the oven temperature is set outside of the temperature range, the oven will default to the nearest available temperature. Try to set the desired oven temperature again.

WARNING: 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.

Important:

• Do not attempt to activate any other oven function except Bake while the Sabbath feature is active. The following keys will function correctly when the Sabbath feature is active: 0-9 number keypad, Bake, OK/START, and OFF. All other keys should not be used once the Sabbath feature is active.
• You may change the oven temperature once baking has started. Press Bake, use the numeric keypad to enter the oven temperature change (170°F to 550F°), and press OK/START (for Jewish Holidays only).
• 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 remain on until canceled and therefore may only be used once during the Sabbath/Jewish Holidays.
• If a delay start time longer than 11 hours and 59 minutes is desired, set the oven control for the 24 hour day display mode setting. See “Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour display mode” on page 21 for more information.

To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of 350°F and activate the Sabbath feature:

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

2. Arrange oven racks, place bakeware in oven, and close oven door. Press Bake.

3. Note: If Delay Start is desired enter the timeat this point. See “Setting Delay Start” on page 26 for detailed instructions.

4. Press OK/START.

5. Press and hold Self Clean and Steam Clean simultaneously for about 3 seconds to set the Sabbath feature. Once the feature is set, SAb will appear in the display indicating the oven is properly set for the Sabbath feature (Figure 34).

To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active:

1. Press OFF.

To turn off the Sabbath feature:

Press and hold both Self Clean and Steam Clean simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off. The control will provide an acceptance tone, and SAb will disappear from the display. The oven is no longer programmed for the Sabbath feature.

What to do during a power failure or power interruption after the Sabbath feature was activated:

Should you experience a power failure or interruption, the oven will shut-off. When power is restored the oven will not turn back on automatically. The oven will remember that it is set for the Sabbath, and the oven display will show the message SF for Sabbath failure (Figure 35)

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 Self Clean and Steam Clean keys for at least 3 seconds simultaneously to turn the Sabbath feature off. SF will disappear from the display, and the oven may be used with all normal functions.

Keep Warm

Keep Warm should only be used with foods that are fully cooked and at serving temperatures. Keep Warm will keep foods warm and ready for serving at 170° F (77°C) until canceled.

To set Keep Warm:

1. If needed, arrange oven racks and place cooked food in oven.
2. Press Keep Warm: HLd will appear in the display. (If no other keys are touched within 25 seconds the request for Warm will clear.)
3. Press OK/START. Warm will automatically turn on and remain on until cancelled.

Note: To turn Keep Warm off at any time, press OFF.

WARNING: 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.

Self Clean

A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above normal cooking temperatures), which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth. This function can be programmed for clean times between 2 and 4 hours.

Important: Before starting self clean read all following caution and important statements before starting a self clean cycle

Important notes:

• Completely remove all oven racks and any accessories from oven cavity to avoid damage to oven racks. If the oven racks are not removed they may discolor.

• Remove all items from the oven and cooktop including cookware, utensils, and any aluminum foil. Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures from a self clean cycle and will melt.

• Do not spray oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior. Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom (Figure 36). These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean.

• Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped up and removed before starting a self clean 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 high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, or pie fillings) to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.

• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The woven material in the gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or remove the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage to the door gasket and compromise the performance of the oven.

• The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan, or exhaust hood during the first self clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors.

• Do not attempt to open the oven door when the OVEN LOCK indicator light is flashing. Allow about 15 seconds for the motorized door latch mechanism to completely lock or unlock the oven door.

• When the clean time finishes, the oven door will remain locked until the range has cooled sufficiently. In addition to the clean time that was programmed, you must allow about 1 additional hour for the oven to cool before you will be able to open the oven door

Setting Self Clean

To set self clean:

1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the oven. Be sure oven door is completely closed.

2. Press Self Clean. The default 3 hour clean time will appear in the display. You may accept the 3 hour clean time or choose a different clean duration by entering any time between 2 and 4 hours clean time by entering the time using the numeric keys.

3. Press OK/START. The warning to REMOVE RACKS will flash in the display to remind you that oven racks should be removed before a self clean.

4. Press OK/START to activate self clean.

5. The warning will end and the motor door lock will begin locking the oven door and Self Clean will start.

Important:

Do not open the oven door while the lock motor is running or when any locking indicators or displays are showing. The oven door is completely locked in about 15 seconds. Once the oven door has locked, CLEAN will appear in the display indicating self-clean has started.

Do not force the oven door open when self-clean is active. This can damage the automatic door-locking system. Use caution when opening the door after self-clean cycle is complete; the oven may still be very hot

When self clean is finished:

1. CLEAN message will turn off, and Hot will appear in display window.

2. Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and Hot is no longer displayed, the oven door may be opened.

3. When the oven interior has completely cooled, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.

Setting Delay Start Self Clean

To start a delay self clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o’clock:

1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day, the oven is empty, and all oven racks are removed. Be sure oven door is completely closed.
2. Press Self Clean
3. Press Delay Start.
4. Using numeric keypad, enter 9 0 0.
5. Press OK/START to accept.

If it becomes necessary to stop self clean when active:

1. Press OFF.

Important: If self clean has heated the oven to a high temperature, allow enough time for the oven to cool. Before restarting self clean, be sure to read important notes below.

Important note:

• If your clock is set with the (default) 12 hr display mode, the delay start for a self clean can only be programmed to start up to 11 hours and 59 minutes after the time showing in the display (be sure to set the clock to current time before programming a Delay Start). To set a delay start Self Clean to begin 12 or more hours (maximum is 23 hours and 59 minutes) after the time of setting, be sure to first set the control in the 24 Hr display mode.
• If self clean was active and then interrupted by a power failure or canceled before the oven was thoroughly cleaned, it may be necessary to run another self clean cycle.
• If the oven temperature was high enough when self clean was interrupted the oven control may not allow another self clean cycle to be set for up to 4 hours.

Steam Clean

The Steam Clean feature offers a chemical free and time saving method to assist in the routine cleaning of small and light soils. For heavier baked on soils use the Self Clean feature

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:

• Remove all racks and oven accessories.

• Scrape or wipe loose debris and grease from the oven bottom.

• Pour 1 cup of tap water onto the oven bottom. (Figure 37) Close oven door.

• Press Steam Clean.

• Press OK/START. St Cn will appear in the display.

• To see the time remaining in the Steam Clean cycle press the Steam Clean key once. Do not open the door during this time. If door is open while in Steam Clean for more than 4 minutes an open door alarm will sound.

• 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.

• 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.

• Wipe oven cavity and bottom. Do not clean oven door gasket (Figure 38). Avoid leaning or resting on the oven door glass while cleaning cavity.

• To cancel Steam Clean at any time press OFF.

Important: Opening oven door during Steam Clean cycle prevents the water from reaching the temperature needed to clean. If the door is left open once Steam Clean starts, an alarm will sound alerting you to close the door.

• For best results, clean oven immediately after the cycle is complete. Steam clean works best for soils on the oven bottom.
• Place a paper towel or cloth in front of the oven to capture any water that may spill while wiping out.
• A non abrasive scouring pad, stainless steel sponge, plastic scraper, or eraser style cleaning pad (without cleaner) can be used for difficult soils. Moisten pads with water before use.
• Do not leave the residual water in the oven for any length of time.
• Some condensation or water vapor may appear close to the oven vent. This is normal. The oven gasket may become damp; do not wipe dry.
• Local water sources often contain minerals (hard water). If hard water deposits occur, wipe cavity with a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar or 50/50 solution of lemon juice and water.
• Steam Clean cannot be programmed with a delay start.
• If Steam Clean results are not satisfactory, run a Self Clean. See “Self Clean” on page 34.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Your appliance was set with predetermined (default) oven control settings. Over time, users may have made changes to these settings. The following options may have been modified since the appliance was new:

• 12 or 24 hr display mode
• All Meat Probe settings
• Continuous bake or 12 hour energy savings mode
• Silent or audible control
• Oven temperature display (Fahrenheit or Celsius)
• Oven temperature adjustments (UPO)

CAUTION: All of the above user settings will be restored to the factory default settings.

To restore oven control to factory default settings

1. Press and hold 7 on numeric keypad until acceptance tone sounds (about 6 seconds).
2. Press OK/START. The control has been reset with the default settings.

Adjusting Oven Temperatures

Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure accurate baking temperatures. 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 may adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the oven temperature displayed.

Important: Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to 40°F degrees from actual temperatures.

The oven temperature may be increased as much as +35°F (+19°C) or decreased -35°F (-19°C) from the factory calibrated settings.

To increase or decrease the oven temperature by 20°F:

1. Press and hold Bake until the control produces an audible tone (about 6 seconds). The factory offset temperature of 0 (zero) should appear in the display.
2. Enter 2 0 using numeric keypad.
3. To offset the oven by -20°F, press self clean to toggle between + and -.
4. Press OK/START to accept change.

Important note:

• Oven temperature adjustments will not change the Broil, Self Clean, or Keep Warm temperatures.
• The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your oven control is set to display temperatures in °C (Celsius). Minimum and maximum settings for Celsius range from plus (+)19°C to minus (-) 19°C

CARE AND CLEANING

Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later.

Figure 39: Use cleaners with caution

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

Painted and plastic controls, Painted body parts, Painted decorative trims: Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry and polish with a soft, clean cloth. Glass cleaners may be used, but do not apply directly to surface; spray onto cloth and wipe

Control panel: Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Do not spray liquids directly on the oven control and display area. Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels - they will damage the finish.

Stainless Steel: Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use cleaners containing abrasives, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia.

Smudge Proof™ Stainless Steel Black Stainless Steel: Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use appliance cleaner, stainless steel cleaner, or cleaner containing abrasives, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia. These cleaners may damage the finish.

Porcelain-enameled broiler pan and insert, Porcelain door liner, Porcelain body parts: Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, non-abrasive scouring pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or future heating could damage the porcelain. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on porcelain surfaces. These spills may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

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 34.

Oven door: Use mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water to clean the top, sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse well. Glass cleaner may be used on the outside glass of the door. Ceramic smoothtop cleaner or polish may be used on the interior door glass. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water or cleaners to enter the door vents. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders, or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door. Do not clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal. Do not rub, damage, or remove this gasket.

Oven Racks: Oven racks must be removed from oven cavity. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry.

Ceramic cooktop: See “Cooktop Maintenance” on page 40

Cooktop Maintenance

Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop.

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.

Sliding pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use.

Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic, or glass) with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface.

Do not:

• Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop.
• Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on the bottom; always use clean cookware.
• Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen.
• Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop; they may cause it to crack.

Cooktop Cleaning

For light to moderate soil:

For light to moderate soil: Apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning cream directly to the cooktop. Use a clean paper towel to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue. Do not use the towel you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose.

For heavy, burned-on soil:

Apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning cream directly to the soiled area. Rub the soiled area using a non-abrasive cleaning tool, applying pressure as needed. Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose.

If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30-degree angle to the surface. Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff the surface clean

Aluminum Foil and Utensils

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 covered with a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use (Figure 41).

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

2. . Remove the interior oven light shield after removing the wire holder by carefully moving the wire to the side of the glass shield. The tension from the wire holds the glass shield in place.

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

4. Replace the bulb with a new appliance bulb.

5. Replace the glass oven light shield. Replace wire holder.

6. Turn the power back on again at the main source (or plug the appliance back in).

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

Remove and replace storage drawer

Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the range. Use care when handling the drawer.

To remove the drawer:

1. Open the drawer to the fully opened position.
2. Locate the latches on both sides of the drawer.
3. Pull up on the left glide latch and push down on the right glide latch.
4. Pull the drawer away from the range.

To replace the drawer:

1. Align the glide latches on both sides of the drawer with the slots on the drawer.
2. Push the drawer back into the range

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.

To remove the oven door:

1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor.
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 43 and Figure 44).
3. Grasp the door by the sides, and close the door until the door frame makes contact with the unlocked hinges.
4. Pull the bottom of the door toward you while rotating the top of the door toward the appliance to completely disengage the hinge levers (Figure 45).

To Replace Oven Door:

1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides. Do not use the oven door handle (Figure 45).

2. Hold the oven door at the same angle as the removal position. 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. (Figure 45).

3. Fully open the oven door, horizontal with floor (Figure 42).

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 (Figures 44 and 45).

5. Close the oven door.

TROUBLESHOOTING - 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 temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.

Cookies and biscuits 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.
• Oven rack is overcrowded.
  • Choose pan sizes that will permit at least 2” of air space (5.1 cm) on all sides when placed in the oven.
• Dark pan absorbs heat too fast.
  • Use a medium weight shiny baking sheet.

Cakes too dark on top or bottom

• Cakes put in oven before oven is preheated.
  • Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before placing food in the oven.
• Rack position too high or too low.
  • Use proper rack position for baking needs.
• Oven too hot.
  • Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recommended.

Cakes not done in center

• Oven too hot.
  • Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recommended.
• Incorrect pan size.
  • Use pan size suggested in recipe.
• Pan not centered in oven.
  • Use proper rack position and place pan so there are at least 2” (5.1 cm) of space on all sides of pan.
• Glass cookware slow heat conductor.
  • Reduce temperature and increase cook time or use shiny bakeware.

Cakes not level

• Oven not level.

Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, refer to the installation instructions for leveling the oven.

• Pan too close to oven wall or rack overcrowded.

Use proper rack position and place pan so there are at least 2” (5.1 cm) of space on all sides of pan

• Pan warped.

Do not use pans that are dented or warped.

• Oven light left on while baking

Do not leave the oven light on while baking.

Foods not done when cooking time is over.

• Oven too cool.

Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) higher than suggested and bake for the recommended time.

• Oven overcrowded.

Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to be used for baking.

• Oven door opened too frequently.

Open oven door only after the shortest recommended baking time.

Solutions to Common Problems:

Entire appliance does not operate.

Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet. Check your fuse box or breaker box to make sure the circuit is active.Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service outage information.

Poor baking results.

Many factors affect baking results. Use proper oven rack position.Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat the oven to the set temperature before placing food in the oven.Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time.

Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent.

Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto the oven bottom or oven cavity. Wipe up excessive spills before starting the oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present when using broil, see “Setting Broil” on page 27.

Oven smokes excessively when broiling

Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” instructions on page 27. Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the broil pan to provide proper clearance between the meat and broil element. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean. Grease build up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking.

Oven control panel beeps and displays any F code error

Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. To clear the error, press the OFF key on the control panel. Once the error code is cleared, try the bake or broil function. If the F code error repeats, turn off the power to appliance, wait 5 minutes, and then repower the appliance. Set the clock with correct time of day. Try the bake or broil function again. If the fault recurs, press the OFF key to clear

Oven portion of appliance does not operate.

The time of day is not set. The clock must be set in order to operate the oven. See “Setting the Clock” on page 21. Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See “Oven Control Features” starting on page 20 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual or see Entire appliance does not operate in this checklist.

Fan noise before cooking, or after cooking is finished and the appliance is off

Some models are equipped with fans that run during and after normal operation to cool and ventilate the appliance. On some models, the fan will begin to run as soon as a function is activated. It is normal for these fans to continue to run during any kind of operation. They may also run for an extended period of time, even when the oven is off. Loud noises from the fans are not normal and require service

Surface element is too hot or not hot enough.

Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting. The Power Boost (P) setting is only available immediately after activating a cooking zone by pressing the + key. The cooktop will remain in Power Boost for up to 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the cooking zone will automatically change to the High (H) setting. The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. The Hot Surface indicator light will turn on when heat is detected in a cook zone. The light will remain on until the heated surface area has cooled sufficiently

Surface element does not heat or does not heat evenly

Be sure the correct surface control is turned on for element needed. Be sure to use the correct cookware material type for induction cooking. Use cookware specifically identified by the manufacturer to use for induction cooking. If you’re not sure, use a magnet to test whether the cookware type will work. If a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware, the material type is correct for induction cooking. Use quality heavier gauge cookware.

Cookware in the cooking zone is too hot or not hot enough.

Be sure the correct surface control is turned on for the element needed. Incorrect cookware used. See “Cooking Recommendations” on page 9. Cookware is the wrong size or incorrectly positioned in the cooking zone. See “Pan Sensing” on page 13.

Cooking zone does not heat evenly.

Cookware is warped. Use only flat, evenly balanced cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating. Heavy and mediumweight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.

Cooking zone control does not work

More than one control was pressed at once. Make sure that when trying to set the control, nothing is touching another control. Water or soil on the control panel. Clean the control panel.

The number in the setting indicator is flashing.

Incorrect cookware used. See “Cooking Recommendations” on page 9. Cookware is the wrong size or incorrectly positioned in the cooking zone. See “Pan Sensing” on page 13.

The letter E appears in a setting indicator

An error has occurred. This may happen because cookware has boiled dry. Remove cookware and turn off the cooktop. After 30 seconds, turn on the cooktop. If the cookware was the problem, E will no longer display. An error may occur because of water, oil, or food on the controls. Clean the control panel. Disconnect the power to the range for a minute, then reconnect it. If the error still occurs, call an authorized dealer or service technician.

F 11 Error Code

If you get an F11 error, turn the power to the range off and wait 30 second to turn it back on. Make sure the oven control panel is clean. Spills, grease, lots of steam when opening the oven door, and residues from certain cleaners may cause this error. Clean the control with some warm, soapy water and dry with a clean cloth. If the error persists, call our help line

A - (dash) appears in the all the surface control displays.

The cooktop is locked. See “Setting Oven Lockout” on page 22.

The Hot Cooktop warning did not come on.

The cooktop did not get hot enough to activate the warning. If the cooktop was running long enough for the surface to get hot, call an authorized dealer or service technician.

The control area becomes hot.

The cookware is too large or too close to the controls. Put large cookware on a rear zone if possible.

Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen on cooktop surface.

Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove them using cooktop cleaning creme applied to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge.

Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface.

Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches. Be sure the cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before use. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time. Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. Cookware with a rough bottom was used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.

Metal marks on the cooktop.

Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on the cooktop surface. Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. For more information, see “Cooktop Maintenance” on page 40

Self clean does not work.

Oven control not set properly. See “Self Clean” on page 34.

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 removed after self clean.

Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on “Setting Self Clean” on page 35. Excessive spills on oven bottom. Remove excessive spills before starting self clean. Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before starting the self-cleaning cycle. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.

Appliance is not level.

Be sure the floor is level, strong, and stable enough to adequately support the range. If the floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation. Poor installation. Place the oven rack in the center of the oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust the leveling legs at the base of the appliance until the rack is level. Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for appliance clearance.

Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for service.

Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact the builder or installer to make the appliance accessible. Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so the appliance can be lifted over carpet. Installation over carpet is not advised. See the installation instructions for guidelines specific to your appliance.

Oven light does not work.

Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. See “Replacing the Oven Light” on page 41.

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