Frigidaire FEF364DQA, FEF364DSA, FEF364DSB, FEF364DSD, FEF364DSE Owner’s Manual

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Setting Oven Controls ............ 10-12

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

General Care & Cleaning ....... 15-18

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Adjusting Oven Temperature ....... 18

Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems ................ 19-20

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

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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.

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Serial plate location;

Open s[orage drawer (some models)
or remove outer lower panet (some modeIs).

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 arerepresentational. The graphics on your range may
not look exactly like those shown.

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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.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm. death or property damage.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

Important Safety Instructions

• Remove all tape and packaging 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 electrical code

requirements. Install only perinstallation 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 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. 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.

• All ranges can tip.

• Injury to persons could result.

• Install anti-tip device packed with range.

• See Installation Instructions.

tipping, the rangemust be secured by

properly installed anti-tip bracket provided

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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 ofa child on an open
door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or
other injury.

[Ir_r"_ 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.

with the range. To check ifthe bracket is

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

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

the top rear edge of the range and
secured by the anti-tip bracket by

carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to
the installation instructions for proper anti-

tip bracket installation.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or

Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if

equipped) for storage.

Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or

Heating the Room.

• Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials

should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near
surface units or in the storage drawer. This includes

paper, plasticand 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 Children Alone--Children should not be
left alone 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 NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE
UNITS, HEATING ELEMENTS ORINTERIORSURFACES
OF THE OVEN. Both surface unitsand 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 otherflammable
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.

•Wear Proper Apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not
let clothing or otherflammable materials contact hotsurfaces.

• 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
potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth instead ofa 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.

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 offand the power resumes, the range

will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the

clock and oven function.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USINGYOUR
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--
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 USINGYOUR
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.

• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners--No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or 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 Frequently--Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow manufacturer's
instructions for cleaning.

FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOK TOP MODELS

• Do Not Cook on Broken Cook Top--If cook top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook top
and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

• Clean Cook Top 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 noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

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 towarn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.

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Your Electric Range Features Include:

1. Electronic Oven Control with Kitchen Timer.

2. Left Front Single Radiant Element Control.

3. Left Rear Single Radiant Element Control.

4. Right Rear Single Radiant Element Control.

5. Right Front Single Radiant Element Control.

6. Oven Interior Light Switch (some models).

7. Element ON Indicator Light(s).

8. HOT SURFACE Indicator Light(s).

9. Oven Interior Light with removable Cover (some models).

10. Automatic Oven Door Light Switch (some models).

11. Self-Cleaning Oven interior.

12. Self-Clean Door Latch.

13. Adjustable Interior Oven Rack(s).

14. Large 1 piece Oven Door Handle.

15. Full width Oven Door with Window.

16. Storage Drawer with Integrated Handle (some models) or lower
cover panel (some models).

17. Easy to clean upswept Cooktop.

18. Ceramic Smoothtop (elements, styles and color will vary by
model).

19. 6" Single Radiant Element(some models).

20. 8" Single Radiant Element (some models).

21. 9" Dual Radiant Element (some models).

22. Broil Pan (some models).

23. Broil Pan Insert (some models).

24. Leveling Legs and Anti-tip Bracket (included).

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NOTE: The features of your range may
vary according to model type & color.

OVENVENT Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel
(See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through the vent.

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

Removing & Replacing Oven Racks

To remove, pullthe rack forward until itstops. Lift up front of rack and slide
out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front

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of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.

Arranging Oven Racks & Roasting Shelf

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL

(PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when

using the oven.

Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting:
Food Rack Position

Broiling hamburgers & steaks 1
Broiling meats, chicken or fish 1,2, or 3

Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits 3 or 4
& Muffins

Frozen pies, angel food cake, 6

yeast, bread, casseroles, small
cuts of meat or poultry

Turkey, roast or ham 6

Oven Racks

Your range is equipped with one or more Flat

Oven Rack(s). Place the rack(s) into the positions

shown in Fig. 2. See the Recommended Rack

Positions in the chart above.

Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven

Racks

For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven
racks, place cookware on rack positions 3 & 6 (See
Fig. 4). For best results when using a single oven
Flat Rack, place cookware on rack position 4 (See
Fig. 5).

Air Circulation in the Oven

For best air circulation and baking

results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around
the cookware for proper air circulation

and be sure pans and cookware do not
touch each other, the oven door, sides

or back of the oven cavity. The hot air
must be able to circulate around the

pans and cookware in the oven for
even heat to reach around the food.

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Fig. 4

Fig. 2

Fig. 5

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. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-

bottomed cookware should be used.

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.

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About the Radiant Surface Elements

The element temperature rises gradually andevenly. 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.

For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete.
This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the
General Care & Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use & Care

Manual.

Element On & Hot Surface Indicator Lights

Your range is equipped with two different types of radiant surface control indicator lights
that will glow on your range-- the Element On indicator light and the Hot Surface
indicator light (See illustration at left).

The Element On indicator light located on the control panel will glow when a surface
element is turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy
check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light
located on the control panel will glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will
REMAIN ON until the glass cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level.

NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HIsetting. This helps to
prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is

too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not fiat.

Cookware Material Types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element tothe 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 & pitting), lfaluminum pans slide across the ceramic
cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble
scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.
May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).

STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven
cooking results. Isdurable, easy to clean and resists

staining.

CAST IRON -A poor 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.

Setting Surface Controls

Using proper cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have fiat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating
element (See Fig. 1). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 2).

Be sure to follow the
recommendations for using

proper cookware as illustrated in
Figs. 1 & 2. For more information
about the ceramic cooktop see
"Cooktop Cleaning &

Maintenance" in the General

Fig. 2

To Operate Single Radiant Surface Elements

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To Operate a Single Radiant Element:

1.

Place correctly sized cookware on radiant surface element.

2.

Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Refer to the
Suggested Radiant Surface Element Settings Table, Figs. 3 & 4). Start most cooking
operations ona higher setting and then turn toa lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control
knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the
control knob as needed. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting.

A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates

the cookware istoo small for the surface heating area.

3.

When cooking is complete, turn the surface element OFF before removing the cookware.

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Note: The Element On indicator lights will glow when one or more elements are turned ON. A quick
glance at these indicator lights when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all control knobs
are turned OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light will continue to glowAFTER the control knob isturned
to the "OFF" position and will glow until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.

Suggested Radiant Surface

RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS

Element Settings Table

Setting Type of Cooking

The suggested settings found in Fig. 4 are based

when cooking with medium-weight aluminum

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.

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may

still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

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

of the range when it isin use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels orwooden spoons could catch fire ifplaced

too close to the surface elements.

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.

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 or

steam vegetabies

MEDIUM LOW (2- 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

LOW (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer

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