Frigidaire FEF368CJTC, FEF368CJSD, FEF368CJSC, FEF368CJBC Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Product Registration ......................................................... 2

Versi6n en espa_ol ........................................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 3-4

Setting Surface Controls ................................................ 5-6

Setting Warm Zone Controls (if equipped) ....................... 7

Setting Warmer Drawer Controls (if equipped) ................ 8

Before Setting Oven Controls ........................................... 9

Control Pad Functions .................................................... 10

Setting the Clock and Minute Timer ............................... 11

Setting Oven Controls ............................................... 12-1 5

Self-Cleaning ............................................................. 16-17

General Cleaning ....................................................... 18-20

Customizing Your Oven Performance ............................. 21

Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights .......................... 21

Avoid Service Checklist .............................................. 22-23

Warranty ......................................................................... 24

ELECTRICRANG

This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your range and feature

information for several models. Your range will not have all the described features.

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Product Registration

The self-addressed PRODUCT

REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to

Frigidaire Home Products.

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. The serial number isfound on the right side of the oven front frame for models equipped

with a ceramic-glass cook top.

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This Owner's Guide 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.

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.

@ 2000 White Consolidated Industries

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 attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.

Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.

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

• 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 bya qualified technician in accordance

with the National Electrical Code ANSl/NFPA No. 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements. Install only 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 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.

To reduce the risk of tipping,

the range must be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket provided with the range. To check if the bracket isinstalled 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-tip bracket installation.

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.

may cause bodily injury or property damage.

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.

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, 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 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 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 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.

• 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 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 of a potholder.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Buildu p of pressu re 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 off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock

and oven function.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

COOK TOP

• 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 u nit 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 Units--To reduce the risk of burns,

ignition of flammable materials, and spillagedueto 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 Units 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.

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 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 belowthe 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. Improper installation of these liners may result in

risk of electric shock, or fire.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FORCLEANINGYOUR

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.

SELF CLEANING OVENS

• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this

Owner's Guide. 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.

Surface Cooking for Models with a Ceramic-

Glass Cook Top

NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for Ceramic-Glass Cooktop Cleaning in I

the General Cleaning and Avoid Service Checklist sections of this Use

and Care Gu de.

NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and

off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the glasstop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the pan is too small for the element or if the pan bottom is not flat.

Ceramic-Glass Cooktop

The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the surface of the glass. The design of the glass cooktop outlines the area of the surface

unit below. Most importantly, make sure the 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 should be used. The type and size of the cookware, number of surface units in use and the settings of the

units are factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas surrounding the surface units. The areas surrounding the units may become

hot enough to cause burns. The cooktop should not be used as a 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. Do not place foods directly on the smoothtop surface (without cooking utensils) damage to glass or difficulty in cleaning will result.

Radiant Surface Units

The Radiant Surface Unit is a group of heating coils enclosed in a ceramic fixture

below the glass cooktop. The unit temperature rises gradually 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. The ceramic fixture thermally insulates the heating unit, concentrating heat in the heating zone.

For efficient cooking, turn off the unit several minutes before cooking is complete. 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.

Dual Radiant Surface Units (If equipped)

The dual radiant surface unit is made up of an inner and outer coil within the same surface unit. A control knob and rocker switch is used for operating the different coils. The smaller unit or inner coil has a lower wattage and can be

used to prepare smaller quantities of food in smaller pans. The larger unit or

both inner and outer coils has a higher wattage and can be used to prepare

larger quantities of food in larger pans. When using the outer coil, both inner and outer coils operate.

Indicator Light(s)

There are 2 different surface control lights that will glow on your range_a surface indicator and a hot cooktop surface indicator.

The surface indicator, located on the control panel, glows when any surface

unit is turned on. A quick glance at the light after cooking is an easy check to

be sure all surface controls are turned off. The hot cooktop surface indicator, located under the glass cooktop or on the

control panel, will come on as the surface cooking area heats up and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level.

Setting Surface Controls for Models

with Radiant Elements

OFF

1 9

2 8

4 6

Radiant Surface Unit Control

OFF

1 9

2 8

To Operate Radiant Surface Unit

1. Place cooking utensil on the surface element.

2. Push in and 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 mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface unit provides a constant amount of

heat at each setting. A glowing red surface unit extending beyond the bottom edge of the utensil indicates the utensil is too small for the unit.

3. When cooking is completed, turn the surface element off before removing

the pan. Note: The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. A quick glance at the signal light(s) when cooking

is finished is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned off. The hot cooktop surface light will continue to glow after the control knob is

turned to off and will glow until the element has cooled sufficiently.

To Operate Dual Radiant Surface Unit (If equipped)

Set the rocker switch to the desired coil size.e Indicates inner coil only.

_) Indicates both inner and outer coils operate. You may switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking. Push in and turn the Control Knob in

either direction to the desired setting as instructed above.

4 5 6

Dual Radiant Surface Unit Control

OFF

MIN HI

MAX

MED

Simmer Select Surface Unit Control

After turning a Radiant

Surface Unit OFF, be careful not to touch either unit until it has had enough

time to COOL. Surface Units will turn dark in color after they have been turned

off and burns may occur if the units are touched at this time.

Do not place plastic

items such assalt 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 unit.

To Operate Simmer Select Surface Unit (If equipped)

The right side of the control knob allows you to use the Simmer Select unit as you would any normal surface unit on the medium to high settings.

The left side of the control knob is used to operate the Simmer Select feature. This feature allows the element to heat at a much lower temperature than when used as a normal surface unit. This allows you to precisely simmer

delicate foods.

You may switch between normal cooking and Simmer Select at anytime during the cooking process. Be sure to set the knob indicator between MAX and MIN for simmering or between MED and HI for normal cooking.

NOTE: The unit will not operate if the knob is positioned in the space between MAX and MED.

The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in

medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings mayvary when using other

types of pans.

STANDARD AND DUAL RADIANT SURFACE UNITS

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

When using the Simmer

Select feature the element will not glow

red when it is hot.

SIMMER SELECT SURFACE UNIT

MAX Larger quantities of food, stews and soups

MIN Smaller quanitites of food, delicate foods, melting

chocolate or butter

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.

Setting Warm Zone Controls (ifequipped)

Use the warm zone to keep cooked

foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads,

pastries and oven-safe dinner plates.

OFF

To Operate the Warm Zone

The purpose of the warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold

food on the 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.

Use only 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.

_MED _

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

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from

the warm zone as cookware and plates will be hot.

To Set the Warm Zone Control

1. To set the control, push in and turn the knob. The temperatures are

approximate, and are designated by HI, MED and LO. However, the control can be set at any position between HI and LO for different levels of 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 a particular 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.

Indicator Lights

The surface indicator light is located below the warm zone control. It turns on when the control is set, and stays on until the control is turned off. The hot surface indicator light, located under the glass cooktop or on the control

panel, will come on when the control isset and will continue to glow until the

glass cooktop has cooled clown to a moderate level.

Warm & Serve Zone Control

Warm & Serve Zone Surface Indicator

Hot Surface Indicator Light

Setting Warmer Drawer

Controls (if equipped)

Use the warmer drawer to keep hot

foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies,

meats, casseroles, biscuits and rolls, pastries and heated dinner plates.

The warmer drawer is equipped with a catch which may require extra force

when open ng and cos ng the drawer.

OFF

WARM & SERVE

DRAWER

Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions

The rack can be used in 2 ways:

• In the upright position to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish under).

• In the downward position to allow you to place light weight food items

and empty dishware (for example, rolls or pastries and dinner plates). Set the warmer drawer rack as shown below.

Upright Position Downward Position

To Operate the Warmer Drawer

Your range is equipped with a warmer drawer. The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with

hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer.

All food placed in the warmer drawer should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may

melt onto the drawer and be very difficult to clean. Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven use in the

warmer drawer.

Warmer Drawer Recommended

Food Settings Chart

Food Item Setting

Roasts (Beef, Pork, Lamb) MED Pork Chops HI

Bacon HI Hamburger Patties HI

Poultry HI

Gravies MED Casseroles MED

Eggs MED Fried Foods HI

Vegetables MED

Pizza HI Biscuits MED

Rolls, soft LO Rolls, hard MED

Pastries MED Empty Dinner Plates LO

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from

the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot.

To Set the Warmer Drawer Thermostat Control

The thermostat control is used to select the temperature of the warmer drawer.

It is located on the control panel. To set the thermostat, push in and turn the knob to the desired setting. The temperatures are approximate, and are

designated by HI, MED and LO.

1. Turn the knob to select the desired temperature setting.

2. For best results, preheat the drawer before adding food. An empty drawer will preheat in approximately 15 minutes.

3. Turn the thermostat control to OFF after use.

Temperature Selection

Refer to the chart in the side column for recommended settings. If a particular

food is not listed, start with the medium setting. If more crispness is desired,

remove the lid or aluminum foil. Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium setting.

When a combination of foods are to be kept warm (for instance, a meat with 2 vegetables and rolls), use the high setting.

Refrain from opening the warmer drawer while in use to eliminate loss of heat

from the drawer.

Indicator Light

The indicator light is located below the thermostat control. It turns on when the control is set, and stays on until the control is turned off. The warmer drawer is inoperable during the self-clean cycle. The indicator light will not come on during the self-clean cycle.

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