Frigidaire CFEF312GBA, CFEF312GBC, CFEF325GSA, CFEF317GSC, CFEF317GSB Owner’s Manual

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Setting Oven Controls .................... 7

Adjusting Your Oven

Temperature (some models) ............ 8

Genera_ Care & C_eaning ......... 6-10

Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems ........................ 11

Warranty ......................... Back Page

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS p/n 316460402 rev A (0605)

Congratulations on your purchase of a new range! At Electrolux Home Products, 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 range 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 blanuaUprovides specific operating instructions for your model

Use your appliance only as instructed in this manual, These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition or situation that may occur, Common sense & caution must be practiced when installing, operating &

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

ModeUNumber:

Serial pIate is Iocated behind the broiI or storage drawer on the Iower right side of the appliance frame.

SeriaUNumber: Purchase Date:

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

Product Registration

Be sure to register your product. The soUl-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in compUeteUy, signed and returned to

Ebctroiux Home Products.

Important Safety instructions

Read aH instructions before using this appliance°

Save these instructions for future reference.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and folIow aII instructions given.

This Symbol will help alert you to Situations thai may Cause bodily injury or property damage:

,,Remove aHtape and packaging before using the range. Destroy

the carton and ptastic bags after unpacking the range. Never aIIow chiIdren to pIay with packaging material.

,,Proper hstaHation--Be sure your appliance is properly installed

and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the NationaB EmectricamCode ANSl/NFPA No. 70 matest edition and

moca[eBectricaI code requirements, install only per instaiiation instructions provided in the literature package for this range. Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an

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authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the 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 unmess specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing shouid be done only by a qualified technician. This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the

range.

,, Never modify or amterthe construction of a range by removing

meveling legs, panems,wire covers, anti=tip brackets/screws, or

any other part of the product.

All ranges can tip.

• Injury to persons could result. Install anti-tip device packed with range.

See Installation Instructions.

_To reduce the risk of

tipping, the rangemust be secured by

properly installed anti-tip bracket provided

with the range. To check if the bracket is

installed properly, visually check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and fully

secured by the anti-tip bracket by

removing lower panel or storage drawer. For models with a warmer drawer, grasp

the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to

the installation instructions for proper anti*

,_Wear Proper AppareI--Loose4itting or hanging garments

shoumd never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.

,_Do Not Use Water or Fmouron Grease Fires--Smother the fire

with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemicam or foam4ype extinguisher.

,_When heating fat or grease, watch it ctosemy. Fat or grease may

catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

,_Use Only Dry Pothoiders--Moist or damp pothoJders on hot

surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pothoiders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pothoider.

,_Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Buimdup of pressure

may cause container to burst and result in injury. Removethe oven door from any unused range if it isto be stored

or discarded.

IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and

oven function.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or

drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and amso 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.

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.

the Room.

Storage in or on AppHance--Fmammable matedaBs should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, 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.

Do Not Leave Chimdren Amone--OhHdren shoumd not be meftatone 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.

DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE UNiTS, AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS, HEATSNGELEMENTS OR _NTERIOR SURFACES OFTHE 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 cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and

window.

mMPORTANT mNSTRUCTmONS FOR USmNGYOUR COOKTOP

Know which knob controls each surface heating unit= Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off before removing the pan=

Use Proper Pan Size--This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having fiat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing= Proper relationship of utensil to element wilI also

improve efficiency= UtensimHandmes Shoumd Be Turned inward and Not Extend Over

Adjacent Surface Emements--To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact

with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface

units.

,_Never Leave Surface Elements Unattended at High Heat

Settings--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 E_ements--

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 cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cook top use.

,_When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan on.

ImportantSafetyInstructions

mMPORTANT mNSTRUCTmONS FOR USmNGYOUR OVEN

. Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer (if

equipped)--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 OVER, Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is located under the left rear surface element if your model is equipped with

col elements. The oven vent is Iocated below the backguard for models equipped with ceramic-glass cook tops. Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not piace plastic or heat-sensitive items

on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.

,,Pmacement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired

location while oven is cool. 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 heating elements in the oven. Remove nil utensils from the rack

before moving.

,,Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan and

its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.

Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil Exposed fat and grease could }gn{te.

,,Protective Liners--Do not use aIuminum foiI to line the oven

bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric

shock, or fire.

mMPORTANT mNSTRUCTmONS FOR CLEANmNG YOUR RANGE

,_CBean the range regularly to keep a/parts free of grease that

could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area underneath each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate.

,_Kitchen cmeaners and aerosols--Amways follow the

manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosoIs may ignite

causing damage and injury.

,_OCeanVentlating Hoods Frequenty--Grease should not be

allowed to accumumate on the hood or filter. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.

COIL COOK TOP MODELS

,_Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Prance--Absence

of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.

,,Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to ire surface unit

drip bowls, or reflector pans. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper insta/ation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire. Improper instalation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or

fire.

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 the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential

exposure to such substances.

The ELement ON mndicator Light

The Coil Cook Top range is equipped with a surface control light that will glow on your range-- the Element ON indicator light, The Element ON indicator light (all models) located on the

control panel, will glow when any surface element is turned ON, A quick glance at this light after cooking is an easy check to be sure all surface controls are turned OFF,

Oven Vent Location

OVEN VENT LOCATED _1

For models equipped with coil surface elements, the oven vent is located under the teft rear surface element. When the oven is on, warm air flows through the left rear

UNDiR LEFT REAR ELENENT 1

element. This venting is necessary for proper airci rculation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE OVEN VENT.

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Arranging Oven Racks

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERA -!ING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.

Removing & Replacing Oven Racks

To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.

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