Frigidaire 318200439 User Manual

Electric Range

Welcome .................................. 2

Important Safety Instructions .. 3-4

Installation Instructions...... 5-6

Setting Surface Controls.... 6-9

Surface Cooking .................. 10

Before Setting

Oven Controls ................. 10-11

Setting Oven Controls ......... 11

Cooking Informations ..... 12-13

Care & Cleaning .............. 14-20

Adjusting Your

Oven Temperature ................ 20

Before You Call

Solutions to

........................................... 21-22

Common Problems

318200439 (0612) Rev. B

Please attach sales receipt

here for future reference.

Welcome & Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of a new appliance! We are very proud of our
product and are completely committed to providing you with the best service
possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority.

We know you’ll enjoy your new appliance and Thank You for choosing our product.
We hope you consider us for future purchases.

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance
and feature information for several models. Your product may not have all the
described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your
appliance may not look exactly like those shown. These instructions 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.

Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Serial Plate Location

Serial
Plate Location

Printed in United States

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Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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 alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

• 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 CSA C22.1 PART 1 — latest edition and
local code requirements. Install only per installation in-

structions 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 use the oven or warmer drawer (if
equipped) 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. Children climbing on the range to reach items could

be seriously injured.

• 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.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE
UNITS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SUR­FACES OF THE OVEN OR WARMER DRAWER (if
equipped). 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 Potholders — Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not

let the potholders touch hot heating surface units or interior
oven elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth
instead of a potholder.

• 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 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before connect­ing it to the power supply.

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT 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.

• Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Heating Elements
— Heating elements should never be immersed in water.

Heating elements clean themselves during normal operation.

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

FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOK TOP MODELS

• Do Not Clean or Operate a 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.

• 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.

• Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.

IMPORTANT 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.

• 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 potholders and grasp
the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders
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.

• 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.

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.

• 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 colour will change if left
in the oven during a self-cleaning cycle.

The health of some birds is extremely

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

IMPORTANT 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. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire.
Refer to the hood manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.

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Installation Instructions

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified technician.

IMPORTANT: Save 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 (1.3cm (1/2”) 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.

DIMENSIONS

FRONT
VIEW

SIDE

VIEW

A

76.2 cm (30”)

B

78.7 cm (31”)C76.2 cm (30”)

66 cm (26”)

91.4 ± 0.3 cm
(36 ± 1/8”)

Minimum to
wall on either
side of range.

91.4 cm
(36”)

1.3 cm
(1/2”)

76.2 cm (30”)
Minimum

C

*

Minimum to

45.7 cm
(18”)

cabinets on
either side of
range.

Maximum depth for
cabinets above
range top.

33 cm

(13”)

122 cm (48”)

Maximum

114.3 cm (45”)
Door Open

A

B

* 76.2 cm (30”) Minimum clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal

cabinet; or 61 cm (24”) Minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 0.64 cm (1/4”) flame
retardant millboard covered with not less than 0.038 cm (0.015”) stainless steel, 0.061 cm (0.024”) aluminum or 0.051 cm
(0.020”) copper. 1.3 cm (1/2”) 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 countertop and cabinet cuts.

To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the
surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood
that projects horizontally a minimum of 12.7 cm (5”) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

Electrical Connection Requirements

Plug the range cable (4 conductors) into a 4 conductor range outlet. Outlet must be
properly grounded and in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA Stan­dard (C22.1 Part 1 -- latest edition) -- and any local electrical code requirements.

Location

Set your new range 1.3 cm (1/2”) away from the rear wall and line it up with the kitchen
counters. Make sure there is at least 1.3 cm (1/2”) of clearance between each side of
the range and the kitchen counters. Allow 7.6 cm (3”) min. clearance between your
range and the refrigerator, if they are side by side.

Circuit Protection (Models with electric oulet(s))

As a protection against surcharge, a 15 amp, 120 volt breaker is provided for each of the electric outlet(s) (2 max.) located on
top or underneath of the control panel. Models with no electric outlet have no breaker.

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Installation Instructions

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).

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. Turn 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
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.

Unlock

Lock

LOCKING THE FRONT

ROLLERS (some models)

Setting Surface Controls

Models with Coil Elements (some models)

NOTE: All knobs shown in this owner's Guide are typical only

1. Place the pan on the surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.

3. The Element On indicator lights are located on the control panel between two element
control knobs, one on each side, and will glow when a surface element is turned ON.
A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL
surface controls are turned OFF. Always turn the element off before removing the pan.

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.

Setting Type of Cooking

HI (MAX) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
5 (MED) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam

vegetables.
2-4 (MED-LOW) Keep food cooking, poach, stew.
LO (MIN) Keep warm, melt, simmer.

The suggested settings found in the chart above are based on cooking in medium thickness aluminum pans with lids. Settings
may vary when using other types of pans.

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Do not place 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. Potholders, towels or wood could catch fire if placed too close

to the element.

DO NOT use the surface element in self-clean mode. During the self-clean cycle, the surface elements,
when used, are subjected to high heat. To ensure maximum element life, do not use the surface element during a self-clean
cycle.

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Setting Surface Controls

Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (Some models)

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop
outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element
outline on the cooktop (See Figure 1).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and
size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will
spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns. The
cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or work surface. Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it. Pans
with rough bottoms may scratch the cooktop surface. Placing foods directly on the smoothtop surface (without cooking utensils) is
not recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard.

About the Radiant Surface Elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature

Element Configuration, appearance and

graphics of cooktops may be different

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

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Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls

Your appliance is equipped with radiant surface elements with different
wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes in­creases as the element wattage increases.

The example shown (figure 1) describes a model with all kind of elements
you could possibly have, but the element configuration, the appear-

ance and graphics of your cooktop may be different.

NOTE: Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface ele-

ments, the glass surface will turn green when the element will be turned
off. This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its
original white color after it has completely cooled down. (White glass
cooktops only).

Warmer Zone Element (some models) - Figure 1

NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning section and
Before You Call checklist section of this Use and Care Guide.

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NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent
damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant
element or if the cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 12 under Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils).

Hot Surface

Element On & Hot Surface Indicator Lights

Surface Chaude

Your range is equipped with two different types of radiant surface control indicator lights that
will glow on your range— the Element On indicator light and the Hot Surface indicator lights
(See Figure 2).
The Element On indicator lights are located on the control panel above each radiant element
control knob and will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator
light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF. The Hot
Surface indicator light located on the control panel will glow when any surface cooking area
heats up and will REMAIN ON until the glass cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level.

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NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps to
prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is
too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

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