Frigidaire FEF363SGWA Owner’s Manual

Ceramic-Glass Cooktop,

Electronic Oven Controls,

and a Self-Cleaning

Oven Interior

of better

performance

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Contents

This Owner's Guide contains general 1 operating instructions for your range /

and feature information for several /

models. Your range may not have all/

the described features.

Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this

Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your range. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to

learn more about your new appliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers found on the

right side of the oven front frame in the storage compartment. Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Note: The instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide 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.

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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 isa brief explanation of the use of these symbols.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that _ This symbol will help alert you to situations that

may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage, 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 the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70--latest edition and local code requirements. Install only

per installation instructions provided inthe 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 leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip

brackets/screws, or any other part of the product,

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• ALL RANGES CAN TIP.

• INJURYTO

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drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb

or playaround the range. The weight of a child on an open door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

equipped for storage.

the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range,

Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured. 3

COULD

RESULT.

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP

DEVICE PACKEDWITH RANGE.

,SEE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or

Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if

Do not store items of interest to children in

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THE RISKOF TIPPINGOF THE

RANGE,THE RANGE MUST

BESECUREDBY PROPERLY INSTALLEDANTI-TIP BRACKET(S)PROVIDEDWITH

THE RANGE.TO CHECK IF THE BRACKET(S)IS

INSTALLEDPROPERLY,

REMOVETHE LOWER PANEL

STORAGE DRAWEROR WARMER DRAWER AND VERIFYTHAT THE ANTI-TIP

BRACKET(S)IS ENGAGED.

REFERTO THE INSTALLATIOi_

INSTRUCTIONSFORPROPER ANTI-TIP BRACKET(S)

INSTALLATION.

• Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface units or in the storage drawer or warmer drawer {if equipped), This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and

towels, aswell asflammable 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 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 NOTTOUCH SURFACE UNITS,AREAS NEARTHESE UNITS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE

OVEN. Both surface units and oven heating elements may be hot even though theyare 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 range during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn the range off. Ifthe range isnot turned off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil.

Cold temperatures can damage the electronic

control. When using the appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be certain the unit has been in temperatures above 32°F for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(contiouod

IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP OVEN

• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.

• Use Proper Pan Size--This app}iance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Se{ect utensi{s having fiat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of undersized utensils wi}{ expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and mayresu}t in ignition of clothing. Proper

re{ationship of utensil to the surface unit wi{{ a{so improve efficiency.

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units--To reduce the risk of

burns, ignition of flammab{e materia{s, and spi{{age due to unintentiona} contact with the utensi}, the handle of the utensil

shou{d be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.

• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Settings-- Boi{overs cause smoking and greasyspi{Iovers that may ignite, or

a pan that has boi{ed dry may me}t.

• Glazed Cooking Utensils----On{y certain types of g{ass, glass/ ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other g{azed utensi{s are suitab}e for rangetop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's

recommendations for rangetop use.

• When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan

on.

FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY

• Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop--lf cooktop shou{d break, c}eaning so{utions and spi}{overs may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qua}ified

technician immediate{y.

• Clean cooktop with Caution--If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spi{{son a hot cooking area, be carefu{ to avoid a steam burn. Some c}eanerscan produce harmfu{ fumes if app}ied to a

hot surface.

• Protective Liners--Do not usea{uminum foi{ to {ineoven bottom or any other part of the range. On{y use a}uminum foi{ as

recommended for baking if used as a cover p{aced on the food.

Any other use of protective liners or a{uminum foi{ may resu{t in a risk of e{ectric shock or fire.

• 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 rep}ace 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 p}astic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items cou{d me{t or ignite.

• Placement of Oven Racks, A{ways p{ace oven racks in desired

location whi{e oven is coo{. If rack must be moved whi{e oven is hot, use extreme caution. Use pothoiders and grasp the rack with

both hands to reposition. Do not {et potho{ders contact the hot

oven e{ement or interior of the oven. Remove a{{utensi{s from the

rack before removing rack.

• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broi{er pan and grid a{{ow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the

high heat of the broi{er.

• Do not cover the broiler grid with aluminum foil. Exposedfat and grease could ignite.

• Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so cou}d causethe bu}b to break. Disconnect the range orturn off the

power to the range before removing and rep{acing light bu{b.

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.

• Kitchen cleaners/aerosols--Always follow the manufacturer's

recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue

from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and/or

injury.

• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently--Grease should not be

allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter, Follow

manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.

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. Thedoor gasket isessential for a good seal. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Control Pad Functions

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFOREUSING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various functions of the oven asdescribed below. Your model will

have one of the 2 controls shown. Refer to Figure 1 or Figure 2, depending on your model.

The oven can be programmed to:

• Bake normally

• Time bake (Figure 2 Only)

• Vari Broil

• Self-clean

START PAD--Push to activate _._ oven after oven functions are

set.

START INDICATOR LIGHT--

Flashesas a reminder to push

the START pad to activate the oven.

PRE-HEAT & LOCK LIGHTS--The "PRE-HEAT" light will glow when the oven is first set to operate, or if the desired temperature is reset higher than the actual oven temperature. The "LOCK" light will flash until the door locks (or unlocks fully) when the self-dean cycle is in use. It glows constantly after the

door locks.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

KNOB-- Operates the Variable Broil, Bake or Self-Clean Cycle

modes when used with the START pad. Cancels all oven

functions when the Temperature Control knob isturned to OFF.

OVEN

INDICATOR LIGHT--Glows

each time the oven burner (element) turns

on to maintain the set oven temperature.

PRE-HEAT & LOCK LIGHTS--The "PRE-HEAT" light will glow

when the oven is first set to operate, or if the desired temperature is reset higher than the actual oven temperature.

The "LOCK" light will flash until the door locks (or unlocks fully) when the self-dean cycle is in use. It glows constantl _after the

door locks.

CLOCK PAD-- Used to set the time of day clock.

BAKETIME PAD-- Used to enter

the length of the baking time.

FEATUREINDICATOR LIGHTS--

These light to show which feature is

in use.

STOP TIME PAD-- Used to set the desired stop time for baking. Can

be used with BAKE TIME to program a delayed bake cycle.

TIMER ON/OFF PAD-- Used to set the / minute timer. The minute timer does not start or stop cooking.

START PAD--Push to activate oven after oven functions are set.

START INDICATOR LIGHT--Flashes as a reminder to push the START pad to

activate the oven.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

KNOB-- Operates the Variable

Broil, Bake or Self-Clean Cycle modes when used with the

START pad. Cancels all oven

functions when the Temperature

Control knob isturned to OFF.

UP and DOWN ARROW PADS-- Used along with

the function pads to select

cooking time, stop time (when programming an

automatic stop time), time of day and minute timer,

and self-clean function.

OVEN

INDICATOR

J LIGHT--Glows

each time the oven burner

(element) turns on to maintain

the set oven temperature.

Setting the Clock and Minute Timer

For a silent control panel (Figure 2 Only):

When choosing afunction, abeepwill be heard each time a pad is pushed. If desired, the controls canbe programmed for silent operation. Pushand hold STOP

TIME. After 7 seconds, the control will beep once. This will block the controls

from sounding when a pad ispushed. To return the sound, push and hold STOP TIME again for 7 seconds until 1 beep is

heard. Note: The control will return to the audible mode after a power outage.

the time of day clock isnot set. (Figure

Note: The oven function will not work

On y)

To Set the Clock (Figure 2 Only)

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

1. PushCLOCK.

2. Within 5 seconds, push and hold the UP or DOWN ARROW until the correct time of day appears in the display.

Note: The clock cannot be changed during any timed bake or self-clean cycle.

To Set the Minute Timer

1. PushTIMERON/OFF.

2. Pushthe UP ARROW to increase the time in one minute increments. Pushand

hold the UP ARROW to increase the time in 10 minute increments. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

Note: If you push the DOWN ARROW first, the timer will advance to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

3. The display shows the timer count down in minutes until one minute remains. Then the display will count down in seconds.

4. When the set time hasrun out, the timer will beep 3 times. Itwill then continue to beep 3 times every 60 seconds until TIMER ON/OFF is pushed.

Note: The minute timer does not start or stop cooking. It serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out. The minute timer can

be used alone or during any of the other oven functions. When the minute timer is in usewith any other mode, the minute timer will be shown in the display. To view

other functions, push the function pad for that mode.

To Change the Minute Timer while it is in use: While the timer isactive and shows in the display, push and hold the UPor DOWN

ARROW to increase or decrease the time.

To Cancel the Minute Timer before the set time has run out:

PushTIMER ON/OFF.

Surface Cooking

Ceramic-Glass Cooktop Theceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coilslocated below the surface of the

glass. The design of the glass cooktop outlines the area of the surface unit below.

Most importantly, make surethe diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the unit. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cooking utensil. Only flat-bottomed pans shouIdbe used.The type and sizeof the cookware,

number of surface units in useand the settings of the unitsarefactors that will affect the amount of heat that will spreadto areassurrounding the surface units. The areas surrounding the units may become hot enough to cause burns.

The cooktop should not be used asa cutting board or work surface in the kitchen.

Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it. Pans with rough bottoms may scratch the cooktop surface. Placingfoods directly on the smoothtop surface (without cooking utensils) isnot recommended as uneven cooking and more difficult cleaning will result.

Radiant Surface Units (some models) The Radiant Surface Unit is a group of heating coils enclosed in a ceramic fixture

below the glass eooktop. The unit temperature risesgradually and evenly. As the temperature rises,the unit will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the unit will cycle on and off. The heating unit retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle. Theceramic fixture thermally insulates the

heating unit, concentrating heat inthe heating zone. For efficient cooking, turn off the unit several minutes before cooking iscomplete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process. The amount of residual heat depends on the type and quality of cooking utensil, the quantity of food being cooked and the selected

heat setting.

Indicator Light(s)

Halogen Surface Units (some models)

The Halogen Surface Unit issimilar to the Radiant Surface Unit with the addition of a halogen lamp surrounding the heating coil. The lamp immediately heats up and

glows bright red when the surface unit is turned on. Sincethe unit begins to heat

instantly, cooking time is improved. The Halogen Surface Unit cycles on and off to

maintain the selected heat setting.

There are 2 different surface control lights that will glow on your range--a surface signal light and a hot cooktop signal light.

The surface signal light, located on the control panel, glows when any surface

unit is turned on. A quick glance at the light after cooking is an easycheck to be sure all surface controls are turned off.

The hot cooktop signal light, located under the glasscooktop or on the control panel, will come on asthe cooktop area heats up and will continue to glow until

the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level.

Setting Warm Zone

Controls

(some models)

Use the warm zone to keep cooked

foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies,

casseroles,soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates.

OFF

MED

To Operate the Warm Zone Your range isequipped with a warm zone. The purpose of the warm zone isto keep

hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on tile warm zone.

All food placed on the warm zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.

Useonly dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the warm zone.

Unlike the surface elements, the warm zone will not glow red when

it is hot.

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the

warm zone ascookware and plates will be hot.

Indicator Lights

The surface indicator light is located below the warm zone control. Itturns on when the control isset, and stays on until the control isturned off. The hot surface

indicator light, located under the glasscooktop, will come on when the control is set and will continue to glow until the glasscooktop hascooled down to a moderate level.

WARM & SERVE

ZONE

Warm Zone Recommended Food

Settings Chart

Food Item Heating

Level

Breads/Pastries LO Casseroles LO

Dinner Plates with Food LO

Eggs LO

Gravies LO

Meats MED

Sauces MED Soups (cream) MED

Stews MED Vegetables MED

Fried Foods HI

Hot Beverages HI

Soups (liquid) HI

To Set the Warm Zone Control

1. To setthe control, push inand turn the knob. The temperatures areapproximate, and are designated by HI, MEDand LO. However, the control can be set at any

position between HI and LOfor different levelsof heating.

2. When done, turn the control to OFF.The warm zone will remain warm until the hot surface indicator light goes off.

Temperature Selection Refer to the chart in the side column for recommended heating levels. If aparticular

food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as needed. Most foods can

be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level.

Warm & Serve Zone

Control

Warm & Serve Zone Surface Indicator

Hot Surface Indicator Light

Cooktop design may vary.

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