Frigidaire FEF357BBD, FEF357BBE, FEF357BSD, FEF357BSE, FEF357BBC Owner’s Manual

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Oven Controls

Self-Cleaning .............. 13-14

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Care & Cleaning .......... 15-17 r_

Adjusting Your

oven Temperature ........... 17

Before You Call

Solutions to

Common Problems ............... 18-19

Warranty ............ Back Cover _]

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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 Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model.

Use your range only as instructed in this manual. 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

Open storage orwarmer drawer,

or remove lower panel

(on some models)

Product Registration

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should

be filled in completely, signed and returnedto ElectroluxHome

Products.

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

Read all 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 follow all instructions given.

• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range. Never allow children toplay 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/NFPA No. 70 latest

edition and local electrical code requirements. Installonly 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 power to the range atthe circuit breaker orfuse 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. This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range.

• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws,

or any other part of the product.

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• All ranges can tip.

• Injury to persons could result.

• Install anti-tip device packed with range.

• See Installation Instructions.

[F!Y,'I.,1;h'll_[_l 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 intoand fully

secured by the anti-tip bracket by removing lower panel or storage drawer.

For models witha warmer drawer, grasp

the top rear edge of the range and

carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to

the installationinstructionsfor proper anti- tip bracket installation. ,_

rl,',v-'_:t;ll_[_ Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or

drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and 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.

_lr_!_r_'_ Do not store items of interest to children inthe

cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range. Children climbing on the range to reach items couldbe seriously injured.

Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or

Heating the Room.

• Storage in or on ApplianceiFlammable materials 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

therange.

• Do Not Leave Children Alone--Children should not be left

alon • or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They

shouId never be allowed to sit or stand onany part ofthe appliance.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE

UNITS, 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 hotenough to cause burns. During and after use, do

nottouch,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 cook top, 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.

• 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 PotholdersiMoist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders

touch hot heating elements. Do notuse a towel or other bulky cloth

instead of a potholder.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Buildup of pressure

may cause container to burst and result in injury.

• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded.

IMPORTANTiDo 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.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

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 flat

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 will also improve efficiency.

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Elements--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 Elements i 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.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

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 oven.

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

coil elements. The oven vent is located 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 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. 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 all 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 ignite.

• Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil 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.

SELF CLEANING OVENS

• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before self cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven.

• De Not Use Oven Cleaners--No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used inor around any part of the oven.

• Do Not Clean Door Gasket--The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

•The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning 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. Pay particular attention to the area underneath each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate.

• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols--Always follow the manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.

• Clean Ventilating Hoods FrequentlyiGrease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow manufacturer's

instructions for cleaning.

COIL COOK TOP 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.

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.

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Oven Vent Location

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

left rear element. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE OVEN VENT.

Arranging Oven Racks

AL WAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERA TING 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.

Rack

RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR

BROILING, BAKING & ROASTING

Food RackPosition

Broiling meats, chicken or fish 1,2 or 3 Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 3 or 4

Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, 5 casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry

Turkey, roast or ham Roasting shelf

Roasting

Note: Always use caution when removing food from roasting shelf, For multiple rack baking with Speed Bake TM, use positions 2 and 5,

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To Operate the Surface Elements:

1. Place cooking utensil on the surface element.

2. Push inand turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular setting. Use the settings as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed.

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When cooking is completed, turn the surface element off before removing the pan. Note: The surface "Element On" indicator light(s) will glow when one or more

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elements are turned on. A quick glance at these indicator light(s) when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure ait surface elements are turned off.

The suggested settings found inthe chart below are based on cooking in medium-weight metal 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.

STANDARD SURFACE CONTROL SETTINGS

Setting Type of Cooking

HIGH (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling

MEDIUM HIGH (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry

MEDIUM (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew LOW (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the

range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the element.

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