Frigidaire 318200407 User Manual
Owner’s
Guide
Electric
Ranges
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATIONS.............................3
Avoid Service Checklist................................. 23
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General 1 Information
P/N 318200407 (9909) Rev. D
Product Registration
The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD
should be filled in completely , signed
and returned to Frigidaire Company.
This Owner's Guide contains general
operating instructions for your range and
feature information for several models.
Your range may not have all the described features.
Note: The instructions appearing in this
Owner's Guide are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Common sense and
caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this
Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your
range. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to
learn more about your new appliance.Register Your Product
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General 2 Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
OVEN LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SURFACE LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CIRCUIT PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SELECTING SURFACE COOKING UTENSILS . . . . . . . . 8
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CONVECTION ROASTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AIR CIRCULATION IN THE OVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CONVECTION COOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
INDICATOR LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
General
Information
OVEN BAKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
BROILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
OVEN SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Types of heating units used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hot surface indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Warm Zone Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special caution for aluminum foil
and aluminum cooking utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Things to remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use and care of glass surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-19
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SOME MODELS
PLEASE DO THIS NOW!
The PRODUCT REGISTRATION
CARD should be filled in completely, signed, and returned.
This information will register
your product and help us to
serve you quickly in the future
if the occasion should demand.
TO REMOVE AND
REPLACE THE OVEN DOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
REMOVABLE OUTER DOOR
GLASS PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
TO REMOVE/REPLACE
STORAGE DRAWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22
Record the model and serial numbers of this appliance in the space
provided below. These numbers are shown on the serial plate located
at the right of the range frame and are visible when the drawer is open.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
Date Purchased:
Record these numbers for future reference.
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IMPORTANT
Keep a copy of your bill of sale.
The date on the bill establishes the
warranty period should service be
required. Place it where it can be
easily retrieved. If service is performed, while the appliance is under
warranty you may have to show
your bill of sale.
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General 3 Information
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
Here is a brief explanation of these symbols.
This symbol will help you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
This symbol will help you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Save these instructions for future reference.
• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
• Proper Installation — Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFP A No. 70 —
latest edition and local code requirements. Install only per
installation instructions provided in the literature package for this
range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the electrical
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an
emergency.
• User Servicing — 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
to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing panels, wire covers or any other part of the product.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or
drawer of this range can result in serious injuries and may also
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or play
around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may cause
the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE
UNITS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES
OF THE OVEN. Both surface units and oven heating elements
may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface
units 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 have had sufficient time to cool.
Among these areas are the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop,
the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven
door and window.
• 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.
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires — Smother the
fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may
catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
• Use Only Dry Pot holders — Moist or damp pot holders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the
pot holders touch hot heating surface units or interior oven
elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot
holder.
Do not use the oven for storage.
• Storage in or on Appliance — Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven, near surface units or in the storage
drawer. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as
cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids.
Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the
range. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or
property damage.
Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range.
• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone
or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.
General 4 Information
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers — Build-up of
pressure may cause the container to burst and result in
injury.
• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be
stored or discarded.
• IMPORTANT — Do not attempt to operate the oven during a
power failure. If the power fails, always turn the oven off. If
the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the oven will
begin to operate again. Food left unattended could catch fire or
spoil.
Electronic controllers can be damaged by cold
temperatures. When you use your range for the first time, or if
it has not been used for a long period of time, make sure that it
has been exposed to a temperature above 32°F/0°C for at
least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.
• Use Proper Pan Size — This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating
unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve
efficiency.
• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should Not
Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units — To reduce the risk of
burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil.
• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended — Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has
boiled dry may melt.
• Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottom or any other part of the range. Only use aluminum foil as
recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food.
Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a
risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils — Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for range top use.
FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONL Y
• Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop — If cooktop should break,
cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately.
• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired
location while oven is cool. Remove all utensils from the rack
before removing rack. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, use
extreme caution. Use pot holders and grasp the rack with both
hands to reposition. Do not let pot holders contact the hot oven
element or interior of the oven.
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan
and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the
high heat of the broiler.
• Do not cover the broiler grid with aluminum foil. Exposed fat
and grease could ignite.
• Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so
could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the range or turn off
the power to the range before removing and replacing light bulb.
IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR RANGE
• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease
that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease
filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate on
hood or filter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. When
flaming food under the hood, turn the fan on. Refer to the hood
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
• Cleaners/Aerosols — Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue from
cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and/or injury.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS:
• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the oven
listed in this owner’s guide. Before self-cleaning the oven,
remove the broiler pan and any utensils stored in the oven.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the gasket.
• Clean cooktop with Caution — If a wet sponge or cloth is used
to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam
burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a
hot surface.
IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
• Use Care When Opening Door — Stand to the side of the range
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. The oven is vented
between the cooktop and the backguard. Touching the surfaces
in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns.
Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the
oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.
General 5 Information
• Do not use oven cleaners. No oven cleaner or oven liner
protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any
part of the oven.
• Remove oven racks. Oven racks color will change if left in the
oven during a self-cleaning cycle.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
INST ALLA TION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
IMPORT ANT : SA VE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR’S USE. READ AND SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Clearances and Dimensions
a. Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surface (1/2”(1.3 cm)) to the cabinet side walls and the rear
wall).
b. Location—Check location where the range will be installed. Check for proper electrical supply and the stability of floor.
c. Dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance. Contact surface must be solid and level.
FRONT
VIEW
(91.4 cm)
Minimum to
wall on either
side of range.
36”
1/2”
(1.3 cm)
30” (76.2 cm )
Minimum
B
SIDE
RANGE
VIEW
C
30”
*
Minimum to
18”
(45.7 cm)
cabinets on
either side of
range.
Maximum depth for
cabinets above
range top.
13”
(33 cm)
48”(122 cm )
Maximum
45”(114.3 cm )
Door Open
(76.2 cm)
DIMENSIONS
A
30”
A
BC
31”
(78.7 cm)
26”(66 cm )
30”
(76.2 cm)
36 ± 1/8”
(91.4 ± 0.3 cm)
* 30” (76.2cm) MINIMUM CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE COOKING SURFACE AND THE BOTTOM OF AN UNPROTECTED WOOD
OR METAL CABINET; OR 24” (61cm) MINIMUM WHEN BOTTOM OF WOOD OR METAL CABINET IS PROTECTED BY NOT LESS THAN 1/4”
(0.64cm) FLAME RETARDANT MILLBOARD COVERED WITH NOT LESS THAN 0.015” (0.038cm) STAINLESS STEEL, 0.024” (0.061cm)
ALUMINUM OR 0.020” (0.051cm) COPPER. 1/2” (1.3cm) CLEARANCE IS THE MINIMUM FOR THE REAR AND SIDES OF THE RANGE.
FOLLOW ALL DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED ABOVE TO PREVENT PROPERTY DAMAGE, POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD, AND
INCORRECT COUNTER TOP AND CABINET CUTS.
TO ELIMINA TE THE RISK OF BURNS OR FIRE BY REACHING OVER HEATED SURFACE UNITS, CABINET STORAGE SPACE
LOCA TED ABOVE THE SURFACE UNITS SHOULD BE A VOIDED. IF CABINET STORAGE IS TO BE PROVIDED, THE RISK CAN BE
REDUCED BY INST ALLING A RANGE HOOD THA T PROJECTS HORIZONTALLY A MINIMUM OF 5” (12.7cm) BEYOND THE
BOTTOM OF THE CABINETS.
Electrical Hook-Up
This appliance must be connected to a grounded 120/240 volt or 120/208 volt Range outlet. If no outlet
is available, have one installed by a qualified electrician.
Location
Set your new range 1/2” (1.3 cm) away from the rear wall and line it up with the kitchen counters. Make
sure there is at least 1/2” (1.3 cm) of clearance between each side of the range and the kitchen counters.
Allow 3” (7.6 cm) min. clearance between your range and the refrigerator, if they are side by side.
Leveling
For good baking results, your range should be level. Screw type leveling legs are provided at each corner
of the range at the base. Remove the storage drawer to adjust the leveling legs. (Refer to Storage Drawer
section).
General 6 Information
Installation Instructions (continued)
To level the range:
1. Use a 1-1/4” open end key or an adjustable wrench to equally unscrew the four leveling legs two to
three turns each.
2. Install an oven rack in the center of the oven.
3. Move the range to its final position, then put a spirit level on the rack to check for levelness. Take two
readings, one with the level placed diagonally first in one direction, and then the other.
4. Use the 1-1/4” key or wrench to adjust the leveling legs. Tur n each one until the range stands firm
without wobbling.
5. Some models are supported by smooth glide rollers to facilitate moving.
If floor is flat and level, open the drawer and lower the front roller locking levers (some models) to
UNLOCK
LOCK
LOCKING THE FRONT ROLLERS
(some of the 30” models only)
prevent the range from moving.
If floor is not flat or level or if this model has rollers without locking levers, use the 4 leveling legs to
level, support and prevent the range from moving.
Oven Light
Surface Light
(some models)
Do not turn the oven light on during the self-cleaning cycle.
High temperature will reduce lamp life.
On some models an interior oven light will turn on automatically when the oven door is opened.
The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light switch located on or
underneath the control panel.
On a self clean oven the lamp is covered with a glass shield held in place by a wire holder.
THIS GLASS SHIELD MUST BE IN PLACE WHENEVER THE OVEN IS IN USE.
To replace the light bulb:
CAUTION: BE SURE OVEN IS COOL.
1. Tu r n the power off at the main source.
2. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.
3. Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only.
4. For self-cleaning oven, press wire holder to one side to release glass shield, change bulb and be sure
to replace glass shield.
BE SURE ALL SURFACE ELEMENT CONTROL KNOBS ARE TURNED TO OFF “ ”
AND ELEMENTS ARE COOL.
Use switch located on or underneath the control panel to turn the surface light ON/OFF.
Replace the surface light, if after repeated attempts to turn it on you are not successful.
SURFACE LIGHT REPLACEMENT (some models)
To remove and replace the fluorescent light:
1. Place your fingers under the tube at approx. 8” (20.3 cm) from each end.
2. To remove, turn the tube 90° then pull it down and out of its sockets.
3. To replace the tube, engage the new tube into the sockets, then rotate and snap the tube in place.
Turn on the surface light to make sure it will lit.
General 7 Information
Circuit Protection
As a protection against surcharge, a 15 amp, 120 volt fuse is provided for each of the electric outlet(s) (2 max.) located on top of the control
panel. To access the fuse(s) raise the control panel cover. Models with no electric outlet have no fuse.
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils
For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics:
Pans should have flat bottoms that make good
contact with the entire surface element.
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the
bottom. There should be no gaps between the
pan and ruler.
Note: Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Some utensils were not made to be used in the
oven or on the cooktop.
Setting Surface Controls
*GOOD
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.
•
* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles
and pressure cookers may be used but must
conform to the above recommended cookware
requirements.
NOTE: Control knob shown is typical only.
POOR
Curved and warped pan bottoms.
•
Pan overhangs unit by more than 2.5 cm (1”).
•
Heavy handle tilts pan.
•
Pan is smaller than element.
•
1. Place the pan on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.
3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. Always turn the element
off before removing the pan.
The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-weight aluminum pans
with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
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.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the
cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Pot holders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the element.
AUTOMATIC LOCK OFF
OF THE SURFACE ELEMENTS
(30” models with a self-cleaning oven only)
During the self-clean cycle, the surface elements, when used, are subjected to high
heat. To ensure maximum element life, a
safeguard locks off the use of the surface
elements during the self-clean cycle. Once
the oven cleaning cycle is complete and the
oven door can be opened, the surface elements can be utilized.
Setting
MAX
MEDIUM
MEDIUM LOW
MIN
T ype of Cooking
Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam
vegetables.
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.
Keep warm, melt, simmer .
General 8 Information
Convection Roasting (some models)
ROASTING
RACK
GRID
BROILER PAN
When convection roasting, use the broiler pan and grid, and the roasting rack. The
broiler pan will catch grease spills and the grid will help prevent grease spatters. The
roasting rack will hold the meat.
1. Place oven rack on bottom or next-bottom rack position.
2. Place the grid in the broiler pan. The roasting rack fits on the grid allowing the
heated air to circulate under the food for even cooking and helps to increase
browning on the underside. Make sure the roasting rack is securely seated on the
grid in the broiler pan. DO NOT use the broiler pan without the grid or cover the
grid with aluminum foil.
Air Circulation in the Oven
For good air circulation in the oven and best baking results, center pans as much as possible. Allow 2” to 4” (5.1 to 10.2 cm) around the
utensil(s) for proper air circulation and be sure pans do not touch each other, the door, sides or back of oven. The hot air must circulate around
the pans for even heat to reach all parts of the oven.
If using multiple pans, stagger as shown. If using one pan, place in center of oven.
Convection Cooking
(some models)
The convection oven uses a fan located in the rear wall of the oven to circulate heated air around the food to be cooked. The controlled air flow
pattern quickly seals the food surface retaining the natural juices and flavor. This method of cooking enables you to obtain the best culinary
results when baking, thawing, dehydrating and roasting foods.
Convection notes:
1. Most recipes can be made with temperatures set at 25°F (13°C) lower than temperatures required for normal radiant cooking methods.
Refer to the electronic oven control operating instructions included in section “Electronic Oven Control” of this Use & Care Guide. This
can result in considerable reduction of food shrinkage and more tender meats.
2. Batch cooking is more convenient with better results.
3. Defrosting is quicker in convection mode when compared to regular radiant cooking.
4. Remember to use tested recipes with times adjusted for convection baking/roasting when using the convection mode. Times may be
reduced by as much as 30% when using the convection feature.
NOTE: The convection fan automatically turns off when the oven door is opened
while oven is in a convection mode and resumes when the door is closed again.
General 9 Information
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