Frigidaire FES300ASC, FES300ASB, FES300ASA, FED300ASC, FED300ASB Owner’s Manual

OVEN CONTROL GUIDE

Models Without Timer / Models with Time of Day Timer / Models with Electronic Timer

Identify the type of timer supplied with your appliance

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Type A (Time of Day Timer)

(some models)

Type A (Time of day Timer)(somemodels)

Setting the Clock and
Minute Timer

NOTE: The basic timer is externally

arranged in different configurations in
various appliance models, this does not
change the way it operates.

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To Set the Clock

When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the appliance
has been interrupted, "12:00" will flash in the display window.

.

Push CLOCK button to select entry mode. A beep will be heard.

2.

Push UP or DOWN ARROW to set appropriate time. Adjust in one minute
increments by tapping UP or DOWN ARROW or 10 minute increments by
pressing and holding UP or DOWN ARROW. Set mode isexited 5 seconds
after last UP or DOWN ARROW entry or 25 seconds after no entry.

To Set the Minute Timer

1. PressTIMER button. A beep will be heard.

2. The minute timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 12
hours.

3. Push UP or DOWN ARROW to set appropriate time. Adjusts in one minute
increments by tapping UP or DOWN ARROW or 10 minute increments by
pressing and holding UP or DOWN ARROW. Set mode is existed and timer
begins counting down 5 seconds after last entry. Flashing colon indicates

timer is active. Timer set mode is canceled if no button is push for 5

seconds.

4. A single beep will be heard 1 minute before the end of the selected time.
When the time runs out, three quick beeps will be heard and a single
reminder beep follows every 10 seconds for the 10 minutes or until the
CLOCK button is pressed.

5. An active timer can be cancelled by pressing TIMER button with the timer
in the display.

Note:

Clock can be displayed during timer

function by pressing CLOCK button.

Flashing colon indicates timer is
active in the background. To return
to the timer display, press TIMER

button.

Type B (Electronic Timer)

(some models)

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Oven Control Guide 318200120 (0009) Rev. A

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Type A (Time of Day Timer) and Model without Timer (somemodels)

Setting Oven Controls

Selector Control Knob

(some models)

BROIL

GRILLER ..........

(Different configurations, depending of the model)

0

BROIL

0

BAKE

CUIRE

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230 400 350

200 180

Temperature Control Knob

150

Bake

1. Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool.

2. Turn the Selector Control Knob, if equipped, to the Bake position. If your appliance is not equipped with a selector go to
step 3.

3. Turn the Temperature Control knob to the desired oven temperature. When the oven is first turned on, the oven indicator

light on the control panel will glow.

4. Preheat the oven for 10 to 12 minutes before baking. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles.
When the desired temperature is reached, the oven indicator light will go out. The light will then go on and off as the
element cycles on and off to maintain the desired temperature.

5. When cooking isfinished, turn the Temperature Control knob to OFF or O position.

Broiling

1. Arrange oven rack while oven isstill cool. For rare meats, position the broiler pan
closer to the element (upper position). For well-done foods such as chicken,

lobster tails or thick cuts of meat, position the pan further from the element (to a
lower position).

2. Turn the Selector Control Knob, if equipped, to the Broil position, then turn the
Temperature Control Knob to Broil position or lower temperature if desired. To
sear rare steaks, allow the element to become red-hotiabout 2 minutesibefore

placing food in oven. If your appliance is not equipped with a selector go to step

3.

3. Turn Temperature Control knob to Broil position. To sear rare steaks, allow the
element to become red-hotiabout 2 minutesibefore placing food in oven.

4. Place the grid on the broiler pan, and then place the meat on the grid. DO NOT

use the broiler pan without the grid or cover the grid with aluminum foil. The

exposed fat could ignite.

5. Placethe pan on the oven rack. Leave the door open at the broil stop position
while broiling. The door will stay in this position without closing.

6. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the second side. Season
and serve. Note: Always pull the rack out to the stop position before turning or

removing food.

7. When broiling isfinished, turn the Temperature Control knob to OFF O.

Should an oven fire occur, leave the oven door closed and turn off the

control knobs. If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire
extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.

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(Down Swing Models)

DOOR BROIL POSITION

(SideSwing Models)

Broil Stop Position

Type A (Time of Day Timer) and Model without Timer (somemodels)(continued)
Adjusting Oven Temperature (someModels)

Thetemperature inthe oven hasbeen setat the factory. When first using the oven, besureto follow recipetimes and temperatures.

If you think the oven is too hot or too cool, the temperature in the oven can beadjusted. Before adjusting, test a recipe by using
a higher or lower temperature than the recommended temperature. The baking results should help you to decide how much of
an adjustment is needed.

To Adj ust Oven Tempe ratu re:

1. Check to be sure the Temperature control knob is in the OFFposition.

2. PullTemperature control knob straight off the shaft.

3. On the back of the knob, there is a series of 5 small grooves. One of these
grooves ispositioned next to a tiny pointer. Note the position of the pointer.
Loosenthe two screws on the back of the knob (Figure 1). Note: If knob does
not have 2 screws, it is not adjustable.

4. To increase or decreasethe temperature, move the pointer in the direction of
"Raise" or "Lower" to change the temperature accordingly. Thetemperature

can be adjusted in increments as indicated on the back of the knob.

5. When the desired adjustment is reached, tighten both screws.

6. To replace the knob, line up the flat sidesof both the knob and the shaft. Push
the knob into place. DO NOT force the Temperature control knob ontothe shaft
or you may damage the back of the knob.

Note: Once an adjustment ismade, the OFFposition will vary from the reference
mark on the backguard depending on the amount of adjustment.

Back of Control Knob

Note position of pointer

to marks before adjustment

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Type B (Electronic Timer)(some models)

NOTE: The basictimer is externally arranged in different configurations in various appliance models. Some timers are equipped

with push-buttons identified byword(s), while others have padsidentified by symbols orwords. Seefigures below for example of
timers used in different models.

Selector Control Knob

COOK TIME STOP 11ME CLOCK "nME_

CUBSON

Control Pad Functions

Read the instructions carefully before using the oven.

Cook Time

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Signal Light

OFF

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TIMED

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Stop Time

Signal Light

Temperature Control Knob

Clean Pad

Cook Time Stop Time Up and Down Clock Pad Timer Pad

Pad Pad Arrow Pads

NOTE: Cook time and stop time signal lights are represented by solid rectangles in the timer display.

General Information

When the appliance isfirst connected or after a power interruption, the display flashes "18:88". This signal reminds you to setthe
clock to the correct time of day. When this is done, the electronic timer can be used asa timer or to set the oven start and stop
times for semi-automatic cooking (stop time isnot set) or fully automatic cooking (stop time isset).
The function selected by pushing the individual pad or button is exactly the same for all timer versions.

Important electronic timer information

1. You must set the clock when the oven is first plugged inor each time the power supply to the oven has been disconnected or
interrupted. The clock must always beset to the correct time of day, asthe automatic start and stop time operations (used to
set the timed bake) work directly with the clock.

2. A beep sounds each time afunction pad or button pushed.

3. If an error is made while setting the timer, press CANCEL and set timer again.

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