FFED3016TB - Frying Pan FRIGIDAIRE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electric Range
Brand	Frigidaire
Model	FFED3016TB
Width	29.88 inches
Height	46.5 inches
Depth	25.75 inches
Weight	130 lbs
Power Supply	240V, 60Hz, 40A
Number of Burners	4
Burner Types	Coil elements
Oven Capacity	5.0 cu. ft.
Oven Features	Self-cleaning, broil, bake
Control Type	Knobs and buttons
Timer	Yes
Oven Light	Yes
Child Lock	Yes
Cleaning	Self-cleaning cycle
Storage Drawer	Yes
Color	Black
Warranty	1 year limited

Frequently Asked Questions - FFED3016TB FRIGIDAIRE

How do I clean the oven using the self-cleaning cycle?

Remove all racks and accessories. Close the oven door, select the self-clean mode, and set the duration (usually 2-4 hours). The oven will lock and heat to high temperatures to burn off residue. After the cycle, wipe away ash.

What should I do if the burners don't heat up?

Check that the range is properly plugged into a 240V outlet. Ensure the burner elements are seated correctly. If using coil elements, inspect for damage and replace if necessary. Also verify the circuit breaker.

How do I set the oven timer?

Press the Timer button. Use the +/- keys to set desired minutes. The timer will count down and beep when done. It does not automatically shut off the oven.

Why is the oven not heating evenly?

Ensure the oven racks are positioned correctly. Avoid opening the door frequently. The bake element at the bottom provides primary heat; check if it glows red. If uneven, try using the convection feature if available.

How do I activate the child lock?

Press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds until the indicator lights. This disables the control panel. Repeat to unlock.

What type of cookware should I use on coil burners?

Use flat-bottomed pots and pans that match the burner size. Avoid oversized cookware that can cause steam damage. Coil elements work best with stainless steel, cast iron, or aluminum.

How do I replace the oven light bulb?

Turn off power to the range. Remove the glass cover by twisting counterclockwise. Use a replacement bulb rated for appliance use (typically 40W). Screw in and replace cover.

What does the 'F' error code mean?

An 'F' code indicates a system error. Refer to the manual for specific codes. Common causes include a faulty temperature sensor or control board. Try resetting by turning off power for 5 minutes.

Can I use aluminum foil on the oven bottom?

No, it can block heat and cause damage. Use a drip pan or place foil on a lower rack to catch spills. Never line the oven bottom.

How do I level the range?

Adjust the leveling legs at the bottom corners. Use a spirit level on the oven floor. Turn legs clockwise to raise, counterclockwise to lower. Ensure the range is stable.

USER MANUAL FFED3016TB FRIGIDAIRE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Record and Registration 2

Important Safety Instructions 3

Cooking Recommendations 9

Before Setting Surface Controls 12

Setting Surface Controls 14

Before Setting Oven Controls ..... 16

Setting Oven Controls 17

Care and Cleaning 28

Before You Call 34

Warranty 38

PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION

Product Record and Registration 2
Important Safety Instructions .... 3
Cooking Recommendations 9
Before Setting Surface Controls.... 12
Setting Surface Controls 14
Before Setting Oven Controls 16
Setting Oven Controls 17
Care and Cleaning 28
Before You Call.... 34
Warranty 40

Questions?

For toll-free telephone support in the U.S. and Canada call 1-800-944-9044.

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Product Registration

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Read all instructions before using this appliance.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.

Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.

Warnings and important instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.

Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised with installing, maintaining, or operating your appliance.

DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

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NOTE

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WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

• A child or adult can tip the appliance and be killed.
• Verify the device is engaged with the countertops or that the

device has been installed to the walls of the cabinet, the wall, or the floor as per the installation instructions

• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged with the countertop, the walls of the cabinet, the wall, or the floor as per the installation instructions when the appliance is moved.
• Do not operate the appliance 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.

To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use both arms to grasp the rear edge of the appliance back. Carefully attempt to tilt

appliance forward. When properly installed, the appliance should not tilt forward.

Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions 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 using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove the wiring label and other literature attached to the appliance. Do not remove model/serial number plate.

Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using this appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32^ F ( 0^ C) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.

Never modify or alter the construction of the appliance by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the appliance.

Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily accessible located near the appliance.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death.

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, use an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death.

Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. In the United States, install in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest edition and National Electrical Code NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and local electrical code requirements. In Canada, install in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest editions and local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance.

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be securely connected to an electrical outlet or junction box that is the correct voltage, is correctly polarized and properly grounded, and protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local codes.

It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have the appropriate outlet or junction box with the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. It is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a qualified installer to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances.

See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING

Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or microwave, near surface burners or elements, or in the storage or warmer drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.

Do not leave children alone - Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer, or lower double oven.

Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance or on the back-guards of ranges. Children climbing on or near the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.

Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance. The weight of a child on an open over door may cause the appliance to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury. An open drawer when hot may cause burns.

Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or drawers of this appliance can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance.

Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with any materials, such as aluminum foil or aftermarket oven liners. Aluminum foil and other liners may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if equipped) for storage.

WARNING

Never use your appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance.

CAUTION

When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot.

Do not use water or flour on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.

Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.

Do not heat unopened food containers - Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

Wear proper apparel - Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.

Do not touch surface burners or elements, areas near these burners or elements, interior surfaces of the oven, or the warmer drawer (if equipped). Surface burners and elements may be hot even though they appear cool. Areas near surface burners and elements may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they are cool. These areas may include the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent areas, oven door, and oven window.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

Do not attempt to operate the appliance during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the appliance. If the appliance is not turned off and the power resumes, electric surface elements may resume operation when power is restored. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and the oven function.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP

Know which knob or key controls each surface heating area. Place cookware with food on the cooking area before turning it on. Turn the cooking area off before removing the cookware.

Cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements — To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the cookware should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over other cooking areas.

Use proper pan size - This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the surface unit size. Using the proper cookware on the cooking area will improve efficiency.

Glazed cooking utensils— Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use.

Improper cookware may break due to sudden changes in temperature. Check the cookware manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use.

Never leave surface elements unattended. Boilovers may cause smoking and greasy spills that may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be damaged and may damage the cooktop.

Do not use a searing grill meant for use with a broiler pan on the cooktop. The searing grill is not designed for use on the cooktop. Doing so may result in a fire.

When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn on the fan.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COIL COOKTOP

Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls are in place - absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.

Carefully check the reflector pans, drip bowls, and coils for packaging material. Remove all packaging material before using the cooktop.on the cooking zone will improve efficiency.

Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip bowls. Improper use of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

Do not immerse or soak removable heating elements—Heating elements should never be immersed in water. Heating elements clean themselves during normal operation.

Do not use decorative surface burner covers. If an element is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the cooktop.

Do not allow grease to accumulate around surface burners and drip bowls.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 appliance. Only use aluminum as recommended for baking, such as lining cookware or as a cover placed on food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit.

Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to the side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.

Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Touching surfaces in this area when the oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items can melt or ignite.

Placement of oven racks - Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot burner or element in oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Remove all cookware and utensils before moving the rack.

Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease could ignite.

Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always cook in proper cookware and always use the oven racks.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE

CAUTION

Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns.

Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire.

Always follow the manufacturer's recommended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.

Clean ventilating hoods frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning vent hoods.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF CLEANING OVENS

Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the appliance.

Use the self clean cycle to clean only the parts listed in this manual.

Before using self clean, remove the broiler pan, any food, utensils, and cookware from the oven, storage drawer or warming drawer (if equipped). Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed.

Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any oven. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician. This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an 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 off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing the bulb.

Important Safety Notice - The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harms, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances.

Bakeware

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

Material Attributes Recommendation

Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coatedbakeware 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 shinybakeware.		Reduce the cooking temperature by 25°F(13-14°C) when using dark bakeware.
Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than shiny bakeware.		Reduce the cooking temperature by 25°F(13-14°C) when using glass bakeware.
	Glass is convenient, as the same piece of bakeware can be used for cooking,serving, and storing food.
Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler than shiny bakeware.		Increase the cooking temperature by 25°F(13-14°C) when using insulated bakeware.
	Insulated bakeware is designed forbaking in gas ovens.

COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

Cooking Conditions

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

Condition Attributes Recommendation
Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored, cooking times may need to be reduced slightly.	If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook time in the recipe or packaging.If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging.
High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is lower.	Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as needed.
Water boils at a lower temperature, and liquids evaporate faster.	Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes.Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes to reduce evaporation.
Foods may take longer to bake.	Increase bake time or oven temperature.
Doughs may rise faster.	Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in recipe. Reduce rising time or punch down dough and allow it to rise twice.

Cooking Results

Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like.

Result Recommendation

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

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

Cooking Tips

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

Cooking Tips
Baking
Rack placement	Follow the instructions in “Setting Oven Controls” on starting on page 17.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 circulation.

Cooking Tips

	Broiling / Roasting
Broiling pan	For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters.If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from Frigid-aire.com.

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Using Proper Cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2.

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Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (see Figure 1). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the heating element (see Figure 2).

Figure 1: Testing cookware

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• 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.

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• 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.
Figure 2: Proper cookware

Cookware Material Types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:

• Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting).

• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (see Aluminum).

• Stainless - Slow heat conductor with results. Durable, easy to clean, and resists staining.

• Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor, but very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.
• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material.

• G I a s s - Slow heat conductor.

IMPORTANT

Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porcelain-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 different surface cooking areas at the same time. Incorrect use may damage the cooktop.

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

About the Radiant Surface Elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.

For efficient cooking, turn the element off several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

CAUTION

• Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The element surface may still be hot, and burns may occur if the element or surrounding area is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature.
• Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrapping on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip bowls or reflector pans. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.

Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights

The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or more elements are turned on.

On

Figure 3: On indicator light

A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off.

NOTE

• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, 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.

IMPORTANT

Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that can melt, to make contact with the cooking element. If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the cooktop.

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Radiant surface elements

To operate the radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Figure 4) to the desired setting (refer to the "Suggested radiant surface element settings" table, Table 1).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware.

Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed (see Figure 4). A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

Suggested radiant surface element settings

The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are based on cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Settings Type of Cooktop

High (HI - 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 vegetables

Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

Low (1) Low temperature cooking

Low (LO) Keep warm, melt

Table 1: Suggested settings for radiant elements

IMPORTANT

Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the radiant surface element. If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the cooktop.

Figure 4: Surface control knob

CAUTION

• Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The element may still be hot and burns may occur if the element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
• Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip bowls or reflector pans. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.

NOTE

• The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
• The Element ON indicator lights will glow when one or more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at these indicator lights when finished cooking is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF.

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 canner bottom.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.
• It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on the burner grates.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
• Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
• Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information.
• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time.

BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

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.

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Figure 5: Oven vent

Types of oven racks

Figure 6: Oven rack types

• Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack positions.
• The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional step down positions from the standard flat rack design. The offset design positions the base of the rack about 12 of a rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in most oven rack positions. To maximize oven cooking space, place the bottom oven rack in the lowest rack position for baking or roasting large cuts of meat.

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.

IMPORTANT

Some models are equipped with a cooling fan that runs during the cooking process to cool internal electronic components. It is normal for this fan to continue to run for an extended period of time, even when the oven is off.

Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven racks

Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool.

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

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

Oven Control Features

1. Bake - Use to select Bake feature.
2. Broil - Use to set Broil feature.
3. Self Clean - (some models) Use to with arrow keys to set self clean cycle of 2 or 3 hours.
4. Set Clock - Use with arrow keys to set the time of day.
5. Oven on indicator light - The oven light will glow each time the oven turns on to maintain the set oven temperature.
6. Preheat light - The preheat light will glow when the oven is preheating or if the desired temperature is reset higher than the actual oven temperature.
7. Door locked - The door locked light will flash when the oven door locks and unlocks, when the oven door lockout is active, or when the self clean cycle feature is active.

8. Up and Down arrows - Use with the feature or function keys to set oven temperature, Bake Time, Start Time, clean time, and setting or adjusting the clock and minute timer.

9. Timer on-off - Use to set or cancel the minute timer. The minute timer does not start or stop any cooking function. Timer on-off is used to set the continuous bake function.

10. Bake Time - Enters the length of baking time desired.
11. OFF - Use to clear any feature previously entered except the time of day and minute timer. Also use OFF to activate oven lockout feature. (some models)
12. Start Time - Use to set the desired start time for baking and self clean. May be used with Bake Time to program a delayed timed bake.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings

Feature Minimum Temp. /Time Maximum Temp. /Time
Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)
Broil LO - 400°F (205°C) HI - 550°F (288°C)
Timer 0:01 Min.	11:59 Hr./Min.
Clock Time	1:00 Hr./Min.	12:59 Hr./Min.
Start Time (delays start of Bake)	1:00 Hr./Min.	12:59 Hr./Min.
Bake Time	0:01 Min	11:59 Hr./Min.
Self Clean Time	2 hours	3 hours

Setting the Clock

When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display will flash 12:00. It is recommended to always set the clock for the correct time of day before using the appliance.

To set the clock:

1. Press clock once (do not hold clock key down).
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold ∧ or ∨ until the correct time of day appears in the display.

NOTE

The clock cannot be changed when the oven is set for cooking or self clean is active.

Temperature display (Fahrenheit/Celsius)

The electronic oven control is set to operate in Fahrenheit ( ^ F) at the factory. The oven may be programmed for any temperature from 170 ^ F to 550 ^ F (77 ^ C to 288 ^ C).

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

1. Press broil. — — appears in the display.
2. Press and hold ∧ until HI appears in the display.
3. Press and hold broil until °F or °C appears in the display.
4. Press or to change °F to °C or °C to °F. To accept the change, wait 6 seconds.

Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-hour energy saving feature

The oven control has a built-in 12-hour energy saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours. The oven control can be programmed to override this feature for continuous baking.

To change the continuous bake setting:

1. Press and hold timer on-off for 6 seconds until a tone sounds. — — hr will appear in the display for continuous cooking. The current time of day will return to the display.
2. To cancel the continuous bake setting, press timer on-off and hold for 6 seconds until a tone sounds. 12 hr will appear in display indicating that the control has returned to the 12-hour energy saving feature.

IMPORTANT

Changing to continuous bake or 12 hour mode does not change how the cooktop controls operate.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting a silent control panel

When selecting a function, an audible tone is heard each time a key is pressed. If desired, the control can be programmed for silent operation.

To set the controls for silent operation:

1. Press and hold Start Time for 6 seconds. The control will beep once and release the key.
2. The controls are now set for silent operation.

To return to non-silent operation:

1. Press and hold Start Time again for 6 seconds until the control beeps once and release the key.
2. The control is now set for audible operation.

Setting oven lockout

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

To set the oven lockout feature:

1. Press OFF and hold for 6 seconds. Loc will appear in display, the door locked indicator light will flash, and the motor driven door lock will begin to close. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock. Once the oven door is locked, the current time of day will appear in the display.
2. To cancel the Oven Lockout feature, press OFF and hold for 6 seconds. The control will unlock the oven door and resume normal operation.

NOTE

If any control key is pressed with the oven lockout feature active, Loc will appear in the display until the control key is released. But it does not disable the clock, kitchen timer, or the interior oven lights.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Operating oven light

The interior oven light will automatically turn on when the oven door is opened. Press the oven light switch located on the upper left control panel to turn the interior oven light on and off whenever the oven door is closed. For best baking results, do not leave oven light on while cooking.

The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven interior. To change the interior oven light, see "Changing the oven light" in the Care & cleaning section.

Setting the minute timer

1. Press timer on-off.
2. Press to increase time in one-minute increments. Press and hold to increase time in 10-minute increments. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
3. When the set time ends, the timer will beep three times and will continue to beep three times every minute until timer on-off is pressed.

NOTE

The minute timer will not start or stop the cooking process. The minute timer can be used alone or while using any of the other oven features. If another feature is active when the minute timer is active, the minute timer will show in the display. To view information about other active features, press the key for that feature.

To change the timer while it is in use:

While the timer is active and shows in the display, press and hold or to increase or decrease the time remaining.

To cancel the minute timer before the set time has run out: Press timer on-off once.

Setting Bake

The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). The factory preset automatic bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).

Baking Tips

For best bake results:

• Fully preheat the oven before baking.
• For best results when baking cakes using two oven racks, place racks in positions 1 and 3 (See Figure 8).
• When baking using two oven racks, position cookware as shown in Figure 7.

Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between cookware for proper air circulation

Two identical metal grating grids with four petri dishes, labeled 'FRONT' at the bottom (no additional text or symbols)

Figure 7: Rack positions two rack baking

To set Bake:

1. Press Bake. — — — appears in the display.
2. Within 5 seconds, press √ or ∧. The display will show 350°F (177°C). The temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F (1°C) increments.
3. When a key is released, the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature. When the oven reaches the set temperature, the preheat indicator light will turn off and the control will beep three times.
4. To cancel the baking function, press OFF.

To change oven temperature after Bake has started:

1. Press Bake.

1. Press ∧ or √ to increase or decrease to a new temperature. The oven indicator light on the electronic display will turn on and off when using the bake feature and during preheat. This is normal and indicates that the oven is cycling to maintain the selected baking temperature. To cancel baking press OFF.

Figure 8: Rack positions

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting Bake Time

The Bake Time key sets the amount of time needed for baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the set bake time ends.

To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically (timed bake):

1. Be sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.
2. Place the food in the oven.
3. Press Bake. — — — ° appears in the display.
4. Within 5 seconds, press or . The display will show 350^ (177°C). The temperature can then be adjusted in 5^ (1°C) increments,
5. Press Bake Time.0:00 will appear in the display.
6. Press ∧ or ∨ until the desired baking time appears in the display.
7. The oven will turn on and begin heating.

When the set bake time runs out:

1. End will appear in the display, and the oven will shut off automatically.
2. The control will beep three times every 60 seconds as a reminder until OFF is pressed.

NOTE

Bake Time will not operate when using the broil feature.

Once the controls are set, the oven will come on and begin heating to the selected baking temperature. The oven temperature (or time of day) will show in the display.

Setting Start Time (delayed start)

Use the Start Time key to delay the starting time (delayed timed bake). The oven will turn on at a later time and stop automatically after the set bake time ends.

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

CAUTION

Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.
2. Place food in the oven.
3. Press Bake. — — ° appears in the display. Within 5 seconds, press or . The display will show 350^ F ( 177^ C). The temperature can then be adjusted in 5^ F ( 1^ C) increments.
4. Press Bake Time. 0:00 will appear in the display.
5. Press ∧ or ∨ until desired baking time appears.
6. Press Start Time. The time of day will appear in the display.
7. Press ∧ or ∨ until the desired start time appears in the display.
8. Once the controls are set, the control calculates the time when baking will stop. The oven will turn on at the delayed start time and begin heating.

To change the oven temperature (or bake time) after baking has started:

1. Press the function you want to change.
2. Press ∧ or ∨ to adjust the setting.

NOTE

During a delayed timed bake, the preheat indicator light will not function until the set time to start cooking is reached.

Adjusting the oven temperature

Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you can adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the temperature displayed.

NOTE

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

• Oven temperature adjustments made will not affect the broil or self cleaning feature temperatures.
• If the display is set for Celsius, adjustments made will be in 1°C increments with each press of arrow keys.

To adjust oven temperature:

1. Press Bake.
2. Set the temperature to 550^ F ( 288^ C) by pressing and holding
3. Within 3 seconds, press and hold Bake until numeric digit(s) appear. Release Bake key. The display now indicates the amount of degrees offset between the original factory temperature setting and the current temperature setting. If the oven control has the original factory calibration, the display will read 00.
4. The temperature can now be adjusted up or down 35^ F ( 19^ C), in 5^ F increments. Press and hold to adjust the temperature higher until the desired amount of offset appears in the display. When lowering the oven temperature using √, a minus sign (-) will appear before the number to indicate that the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount of degrees.
5. When you have made the desired adjustment, press OFF to go back to the time of day display.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Setting Broil

Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce some smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the element. Watch food to prevent burning.

When broiling, always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in Table 3.

WARNING

Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn the oven off. If the fire continues, use a fire extinguisher. Do not put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.

CAUTION

Always use oven mitts. Oven racks will become very hot which can cause burns.

Figure 9: Rack positions

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.

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

NOTE

Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food.

To set broil

1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool.
2. Press broil. — will appear in display.
3. Press ∧ for HI broil or √ for LO broil. Most foods may be broiled at the HI broil setting. Select the LO broil setting to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be cooked to the well-done stage.
4. For optimum results, preheat broil for 2 to 5 minutes before adding food.
5. If using a broil pan and insert, place insert on the broil pan. Place food on the insert
6. Place the broiler pan and insert on the oven rack. Broil with oven door closed all the way (Figure 10).
7. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil food on second side.
8. When broiling is finished press OFF.

Two gray rectangular metal grates with ventilation slots, no text or symbols visible

Figure 10: Broil pan and insert

Table 3: Broil recommendations

Food item Rack	Position	Temp Cook	time in minutes		Internal Temperature	Doneness
			1st side	2nd side
Steak 1" thick	3 or 4	(550°F)	6:00	4:00	135°F (60°C)	Rare**
Steak 1" thick	3 or 4	(550°F)	7:00	5:00	145°F (63°C)	Medium
Pork Chops 3/4 "thick	3 or 4	(550°F)	8:00	6:00	170°F (77°C)	Well
Chicken - Bone In	3	(450°F)	20:00	10:00	170°F (77°C)	Well
Chicken Boneless	3 or 4	(450°F)	8:00	6:00	170°F (77°C)	Well
Fish	3	(500°F)	13:00	--	170°F (77°C)	Well
Shrimp	3	(550°F)	5:00	--	170°F (77°C)	Well
Hamburger 1" thick	3 or 4	(550°F)	9:00	7:00	145°F (63°C)	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 (77°C). All cook times shown are after 2 minutes of preheating.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Self Clean

A self cleaning oven cleans itself with temperatures well above normal cooking temperatures which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth.

While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperature much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal. Oder is also normal because the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent.

CAUTION

During the self cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance.

The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

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

Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and cause permanent damage to the oven interior (aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the oven).

Figure 11: Clean around the oven door gasket

IMPORTANT

Adhere to the following self clean precautions:

• Do not use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior.
• Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water. These areas are shown in white (Figure 11).
• Do not clean the oven door gasket (Figure 11). The woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or remove the gasket.
• Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils, and any aluminum foil. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures and will melt.
• Completely remove all oven racks and any accessories. If the oven racks are not removed, they will lose their special coating properties and no longer slide in and out of the oven cavity easily.
• Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped-up and removed before starting the self cleaning cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures.
• Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.

To set a self clean cycle or a delayed start self clean cycle:

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

IMPORTANT

To start a self clean cycle immediately without a delay, skip Step 2 and Step 3 in the instructions provided below.

1. Press Start Time. The: in the time of day will flash.
2. Press and hold to scroll to the time to start the delayed self clean cycle. Release the key when the desired time is displayed.
3. Press clean. --- appears in the display.
4. Press until 3:00 appears in the display for a 3 hour self clean process, or push until 2:00 appears in the display for a 2 hour self clean process.
5. As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin to close automatically and the door locked indicator light will flash. Do not open the oven door while the light is flashing (allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock).
6. CLn will appear in the display during the self clean cycle, and the door locked light will glow until the self cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven temperature has cooled.

When the self clean cycle has completed:

1. The time of day will appear in the display window, and the Self Clean indicator light and Door Locked light will continue to glow.
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 hour and the Door Locked light has gone out, the oven door may be opened.
3. To avoid possible burns, use care when opening the oven door after the self cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape.

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

1. Press OFF.
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 hour and the door locked light has turned off, the oven door can be opened.
3. Restart the self clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected.

NOTE

Whenever the self clean feature is active, you may check the amount of time remaining in the self clean cycle by pressing the clean key. Remember the range door cannot be opened until the range has cooled sufficiently. You will need to add about 1 hour to the time displayed before you can use the range for cooking.

When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.

CARE AND CLEANING

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

CAUTION

• Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool.
• If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's instructions and provide adequate ventilation.

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 finish.
Control knobs	Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. To remove control knobs: turn to the OFF position, grasp firmly, and pull off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the OFF markings and push the knobs into place.
Stainless Steel (some models)	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 ProofTM Stainless Steel Black Stainless Steel (some models)	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.

CARE AND CLEANING

Porcelain-enameled broiler pan and insertPorcelain door linerPorcelain body parts (some models)	Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, non-abrasive scouring pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or future heating could damage the porcelain. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on porcelain surfaces. These spills may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
Oven 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. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of cooking oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the rack positions).
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 26.
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.
Coil surface elements and drip bowls	See “Surface elements and drip bowls” on page 30.

CARE AND CLEANING

Surface elements and drip bowls

CAUTION

• Make sure drip bowls are in place - Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
• Never immerse a surface element in water.
• Be sure the range is cool before removing surface elements or drip bowls. Be careful not to bend terminal ends when replacing surface elements after cleaning.
• Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip bowls or reflector pans. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.

Surface elements may be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip pans easier. The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot element will burn off. Food spilled on a cool element may be cleaned with a damp cloth—any remaining soil will burn off the next time the element is used.

To remove the surface elements and drip bowls:

1. Lift the edge of the drip bowl across from the terminal end. Lift the surface element and drip bowl together just enough to clear the cooktop.
2. While holding the drip bowl and surface element, gently pull the terminal end out from terminal plug. Do not remove the hold-down clip (if equipped) from the drip bowl.

Figure 13: Removing coil and drip bowl

Cleaning drip bowls

Wash in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry while still warm. Hard to remove, burned-on soil can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in a lightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution of ammonia and water (1/2 cup ammonia to 1 gallon of water). A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking. Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool, they will scratch the surface. Always rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.

To replace drip bowls and surface elements:

1. Slide the terminal end on the element through the opening in the drip bowl.
2. Align the element support to rest on the rim inside the drip bowl. If your drip bowl is equipped with a hold-down clip, align the element support opposite the terminal end with the slot in the hold-down clip, and snap into place.
3. After the element is positioned in the drip bowl, line up the terminal end with the terminal plug as shown.
4. Hold the surface element and drip bowl together as level as possible and firmly push the terminal end into the terminal plug. Make sure element terminal is seated properly into terminal plug. Make sure the surface element is level to reduce the hazard of cookware sliding off the element.

Aluminum Foil and Utensils

WARNING

• Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
• Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.

IMPORTANT

• Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements under any circumstances.
• Aluminum utensils - The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals. Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop. If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop, not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed, but it may fuse to or permanently damage the coil or cooktop.

Cleaning under bake element (some models)

The bake element is located in the lower oven cavity. For some models, if the lower bake element is visible it may be tilted up for easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning. Remove the oven racks before raising the element. Be careful not to raise the element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position.

Cleaning under cooktop (some models)

CAUTION

When lowering the lift-up range cooktop, grasp the sides with fingertips only. Be careful not to pinch fingers. Do not drop or bend the range cooktop when raising or lowering. This could damage the cooktop surface.

Illustration of a hand using a tool to clean or inspecting ceiling-mounted screens (no text or symbols visible)

Figure 15: Lifting cooktop

To raise the cooktop for cleaning (some models)

1. Grasp the sides and lift from the front (See Figure 15). Lift-up rods will support the top in a raised position. Only lift the cook top far enough to allow the support rods to snap into place.
2. Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water.

To lower, hold the cooktop up and gently push back on each rod to release the notched support. Hold the cooktop while slowly sliding the lift rods down into the range frame.

Diagram of a fluid flow system with streamlines and directional arrows, no text or symbols present

Figure 14: Lift bake element

CARE AND CLEANING

Removing and Replacing the Oven Door:

CAUTION

The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.

1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 16).
2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door (See Figure 17). A tool such as a small flat-blade screwdriver may be required.
3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides. Do not use the oven door handle (See Figure 18).
4. Close the door to approximately 10 degrees from the door frame (See Figure 18).
5. Lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven frame (See Figure 19).

To replace the oven door:

1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides. Do not use the oven door handle (See Figure 18).
2. Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position, seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame (See Figure 18 and Figure 19). The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins.
3. Fully open the oven door, horizontal with floor (See Figure 16).
4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the locked position (See Figure 17).
5. Close the oven door.

IMPORTANT

Special door care instructions - Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object. Scratching, hitting, jarring, or stressing the glass may weaken its structure, causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time. Do not close the oven door until all of the oven racks are fully in place.

Figure 16: Door hinge location

Figure 17: Door hinge locks

Figure 18: Holding door for removal

Figure 19: Replacement and location of hinge arm and roller pin

Replacing the Oven Light

CAUTION

Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing the oven light.

Replacing the oven interior light bulb:

The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and covered with a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use (Figure 20).

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

Pure technical diagram of a triangular component with internal circular feature and centerline (no text or symbols)

Figure 20: Oven light protected by glass shield

NOTE

Do not allow your fingers to touch the new bulb when replacing. This will shorten the life of the bulb. Use a paper towel or cotton glove while handling the new bulb when installing.

To remove and replace storage drawer (some models)

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

To remove the drawer:

1. 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.

Figure 21: Parts of storage drawer

Oven Baking

For best cooking results, preheat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.

Baking Problems and Solutions

Baking Problems Causes Corrections
Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom.	·Cookies and biscuits put into oven before oven is preheated.	·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.
[C377K]	·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:

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

Problem Cause / Solution

Entire appliance does not operate.	Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet. Check your fuse box or breaker box to make sure the circuit is active.Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service outage information.
	Oven Problems
Poor baking results.	Many factors affect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat the oven to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. See “Adjusting the oven temperature” on page 23 if you feel the oven is too hot or too cool.If your oven is cooking poorly, perform the following check: Press boil, press UP button: HI should be on the display. Place your hand near the handle on the oven door. Between the door and the control panel you should feel a rush of air on your hand. If so, your unit is functioning properly and you have had a power failure in your home. If no air rush happens, call a service technician to replace your cooling fan.
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 “Adjusting the oven temperature” on page 23.
Oven smokes excessively when broiling.	Incorrect setting. Follow the “Adjusting the oven temperature” instructions on page 23.Meat too close to the broil element or burner. Reposition the broil pan to provide proper clearance between the meat and broil element or burner. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.Grease build up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking.
Oven control panel beeps and displays any F or E code error.	Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. To clear the error, press the OFF key on the control panel. Once the error code is cleared, try the bake or broil function. If the F or E code error repeats, turn off the power to appliance, wait 5 minutes, and then repower the appliance. Set the clock with correct time of day. Try the bake or broil function again. If the fault recurs, press the OFF key to clear.
Oven portion of appliance does not operate.	The time of day is not set. The clock must be set in order to operate the oven. See “Setting the Clock” on page 18.Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See “Oven Control Features” starting on page 17 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual or see “Entire appliance does not operate.” in this checklist.

BEFORE YOU CALL

Problem Cause / Solution
Cooktop Problems
Surface element is too hot or not hot enough.	Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting.
Surface element does not heat or does not heat evenly.	Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for the element needed.Cookware is light weight or warped. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavy-weight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating. Heavy and medium-weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.
Drip bowls are pitting or rusting.	Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, will cause corrosion if allowed to stand in/on bowls. When cool, remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spill.Normal environment - Houses located along sea coasts are exposed to salt air.Protect bowls as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air.
Drip bowls have changing or distorting colors.	Bottom of cookware extends beyond surface element and touches cooktop surface. This can cause high enough temperatures to discolor drip bowls. DO NOT use cookware of this type. Pan sizes should match the size of the element. Replacement drip bowls may be purchased from your appliance dealer.
Self Clean Problems
Self clean does not work.	Oven control not set properly. See “Self Clean” on page 26.
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 “Self Clean” on page 26.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.If self clean is performing poorly, perform the following check: Press boil and then press UP button: HI should be on the display. Place your hand near the handle on the oven door. Between the door and the control panel you should feel a rush of air on your hand. If so, your unit is functioning properly and you have had a power failure in your home. If no air rush happens, call a service technician to replace your cooling fan.
Other Problems
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.

Problem Cause / Solution

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 33.
Fan noise when the oven is not running.	Some models are equipped with a cooling fan that runs during the cooking process to cool internal electronic components. It is normal for this fan to continue to run for an extended period of time, even when the oven is off.

WARRANTY

Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.

Exclusions

This warranty does not cover the following:

1. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.
2. Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada.
3. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.
4. Products purchased "as-is" are not covered by this warranty.
5. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.
6. Products used in a commercial setting.
7. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.
8. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.
9. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc., which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.
10. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts.
11. Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.
12. Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to floors, cabinets, walls, etc.
13. Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fires, or acts of God.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

If You Need Service

Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below.

This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.