Frigidaire CFEF2411RW Use & Care Manual
All about the
Use & Care
of your
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Electric Range
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
808575803 Rev C (March 2015)
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PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION
Need Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting Bake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting Broil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Setting Convection Bake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Setting Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Setting Convection Broil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door . . . . . . . . .27
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
WARNING
NOTE
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip
the range and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device
has been installed to floor
or wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is
re-engaged to floor or wall when the
range is moved.
• Do not operate the range without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to
children and adults.
Range
leveling
leg
Anti-tip
bracket
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
properly, use both arms to grasp the rear edge
of the range back. Carefully attempt to tilt
range forward. When properly installed, the
range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper
installation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
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.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety message that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven, near surface
burners, or in the 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 range.
Save these instructions for future use.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates installation, operation, maintenance, or
valuable information that is not hazard related.
Indicates a short, informal reference-something
written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
WARNING
• Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should
not be left alone or unattended in the ar ea 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.
• Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or
drawers of this appliance can result in serious
injuries and also cause damage to the appliance.
Do not allow children to climb or play around the
appliance. The weights 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.
• 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.
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.
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 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3
hours before turning on the power to the appliance.
• 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 p an
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 - Buildup 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 heating units or surface
cooking elements, areas near these units or
elements, interior surface of the oven, or the
warmer drawer (if equipped). Surface heating
areas and oven heating elements may be hot
even though they appear cool. Areas near
surface cooking 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 are cool.
These areas may include the cooktop, surfaces
facing the cooktop, oven vent areas, oven door,
and oven window.
• Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above a range. Children climbing on the
range to reach items could be seriously injured.
Do not attempt to operate the appliance during a
power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the
unit. If the unit is not turned off and the power
resumes, the appliance will not operate and 12:00
will be displayed. Once the power resumes, reset
the clock and the oven function.
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Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if equipped) for
storage. Never use your appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
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 range. Do not remove model/
serial number plate.
• Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition and
local electrical code requirements. In Canada,
install in accordance with CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest edition,
and local electrical code requirements. Install
only per installation instructions provided in the
literature package for this range.
• 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.
This reduces the risk of personal injury and
damage to the oven.
• 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.
• Never modify or alter the construction of an oven
by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire
covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other
part of the oven.
• Remove the oven door from any unused oven if
it is to be stored or discarded.
• Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire
extinguisher available, visible, and easily accessible located near the appliance.
• 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.
• 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 heating element. The use of undersized cookware may expose a portion of the
heating element to direct contact and may result in
the ignition of clothing or other items. Using the
proper cookware on the cooking zone will improve
efficiency.
• To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable
materials, and spills due to unintentional contact
with the utensil, the utensil handles should be
turned inward and not extend over other cooking
areas.
• Never leave surface elements unattended. Boilovers may cause smoking and greasy spills may
ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be damaged
and may damage the cooktop.
• Improper cookware may break due to sudden
changes in temperature. Check the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.
• When you are flaming foods under a ventilating
hood, turn on the fan.
• 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.
• 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 use Searing grill on the cooktop. The
Searing grill is not designed for use on the
cooktop. Doing so may result in a fire.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN
• 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 range. 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 heatsensitive 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 in hot, do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in oven. Use
potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot
heating elements in the oven. 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.
• Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line
oven bottom or any other part of the appliance.
Only use aluminum 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.
• Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always cook
in proper cookware and always use the over racks.
GLASS COOKTOP 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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR OVEN
Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance,
be sure all controls are turned off and the range is
cool. Cleaning a hot oven can cause burns.
• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Pay particular
attention to the area around each surface element.
Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning hoods.
• 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 the hood or filter.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning
hoods.
• Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp
cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break.
Disconnect the appliance or shut off the power to
the appliance before removing and replacing the
bulb.
• 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.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory ,
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• Clean Cooktop Glass with Caution. If a wet sponge or
cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be
careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can
produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface.
• Avoid Scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
WARNING
240V grounded
wall receptacle
Power supply
cord with 4-prong
grounding plug
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate any part of this appliance
during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn
off the unit. If the unit is not turned off and th e power
resumes, some parts of the appliance may begin to
operate again. The clock must be set manually after
the power resumes.
COIL COOKTOP MODELS
• 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.
• Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line
surface unit drip bowls, or reflector pans. Only use
aluminum foil as recommended in this manual.
Improper installation of these liners may result in
risk of electric shock, or fire. Improper installation
of these liners may result in risk of electric shock,
or fire.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For models factory-equipped with a power cord:
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to
follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or
death.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must
be plugged into an electrical outlet that is the correct
voltage, is correctly polarized and properly grounded
in accordance with local codes.
Figure 1: Grounding plug and receptacle
It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have the
appropriate outlet with the correct, properly grounded wall
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
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.
See the installation instructions packaged with this
appliance for complete installation and grounding
instructions.
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IMPORTANT
CAUTION
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Using Proper Cookware
The size and type of
cookware used will influence the radiant element
power level setting
needed for best cooking
results. Be sure to follow
the recommendations for
using proper cookware
as illustrated in Figure 2
and Figure 3.
Figure 2: Testing cookware
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of
the cookware (Figure 2). Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface
heating element (Figure 3). For detailed information about
the ceramic cooktop, refer to the“Glass Cooktop Cleaning”
on page 25.
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). If aluminum pans slide across
the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will
resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but disco lors easily (See
Aluminum).
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will
vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating
must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic
cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
• 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.
Figure 3: Proper cookware placement
.
• Curved and warped pans.
• Cookware larger than
cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.
Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-ename l
coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting
point of cookware made with these materials may be
reached quickly especially if left empty, and they may
bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookwar e melts it will
damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow all the cookware
manufacturer ’s suggestio ns when usin g an y typ e of
cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
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 food directly on the
smoothtop surface (without cooking utensil) is not recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may
smoke and cause potential fire hazard. Never use the
griddle or similar cooking sheet on the ceramic glass
cooktop.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
NOTE
CAUTION
180 mm
180 mm
140 mm
140 mm
CAUTION
About Surface Elements
For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
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.
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. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of
the element outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed
cookware should be used.
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.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
Your appliance is equipped with a radiant surface control
indicator light, which is located on the control panel
(Figure 4).
Figure 4: Hot surface indicator light location
The hot surface indicator light will glow when any surface
cooking area heats up and will remain on until the glass
cooktop has cooled to a moderate level (Figure 5).
Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the eleme nt 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.
For detailed information about the ceramic cooktop, refer
to the “Glass Cooktop Cleaning” on page 25.
Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that can melt,
to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these
items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic
cooktop.
Figure 5: Cooking zone distribution (ceramic glass
cooktop)
The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if
the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has
turned off.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
CAUTION
Home Canning
Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use
extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to
vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that
harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are
sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner,
a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously
for the required time.
‘
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 quality flat bottom canners when home
canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
• 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.
• 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 seating when first bringing the
water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to
lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
• Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully.
Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural
Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for
the latest canning information.
• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high
heat for an extended amount of time.
• Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the
units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to
avoid canning on the same burner unit all day.
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