Frigidaire FEF387XECB, FEFL89CCA, FEFL89CCB, FEFL88ACC, FEF387XECA Owner’s Manual

Electric

Welcome ....................... 2

Range

ES400 Controls, Self-Cleaning Oven

with Ceramic Glass Cooktop,

Convection Bake &Roast

Important Safety Instructions.. 3-4 !_

Features at a Glance ......... 5 P_

Setting Surface Controls ... 6-9

Surface Cooking ........... 9-10 _i

Before Setting Oven Controls

Settlng Warmlng Drawer Controls.. 1 1-12

Control Pad Features .......... 13

Setting Oven Controls .... 14-24

Self-Cleaning .............. 25-28

Adjusting Your

Oven Temperature ........... 28

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Care & Cleaning .......... 29-32

Before You Call

Solutlons to

Common Problems ............... 33-34

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Convectlon Cooklng Tables ........... 35

Warranty ............ Back Cover

Congratulations on your purchase of a new rangeY At Eleetrolux 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.

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Registration

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REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed

and returned to Electrolux Home 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 remember 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 to play with packaging material.

• Proper InstallationiBe 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 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 servicingiDo 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.

• Sea Installation Instructions.

_'!,'_/_.!;|_11;[€]To reduce the riskof

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 orstorage drawer.

For models with a warmer drawer, grasp

the top rear edge of the range and

carefully attempt to tilt itforward. Refer to

the installationinstructions 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.

I_! 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 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 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 PotholdersiMoist 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 ContainersiBuildup 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 spiliovers 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.

• 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 near

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.

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.

• De not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.

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 to warn

customers of potential exposure to such substances.

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Your

Electric Range

Features

At a Glance

Roasting Rack

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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. Make

sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop

(See Fig 1). Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only fiat-

bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements

in use and the settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that wilt spread to areas

beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot

enough to cause burns. About the Radiant Surface Elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. 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.

Figure 2

NOTE: Please read detailed instructionsfor ceramic glass

cooktop cleaning in the Care & Cleaning section and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use and Care Manual.

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 ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant

element or if the cookware bottom is not fiat (Refer to page 9 for the importance of using the proper cookware with the cooktop).

Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls

Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with 6 different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases. The

radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as follows (See Figure 2); a smaller 6

inch radiant element located at the right rear position; a dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element located at the right front position; a Warmer Zone radiant element at the center rear position (See page 10); and 2 (two) 8 inch radiant elements located at both the left front and rear positions.

Located between left front and rear elements is a Bridge radiant element.

The BRIDGE radiant element is controlled using the same knob that controls the left front radiant

element position. See pages 8 and 9 for more information about using BRIDGE radiant element.

Recommended Surface Cooking Settings

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR SINGLE, BRIDGE & DUAL SURFACE ELEMENTS

Setting

Type of Cooking

HIGH (8 - Hi) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling MEDIUM HIGH (5- 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry

MEDIUM (3 - 5) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables MEDIUM LOW (2 - 3) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

LOW (Lo - 2) Keep warm, melt, simmer

Note: The size and type of cookware used wilt 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 is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoonscould catch

fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

The Single Radiant Surface Elements The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at 2 locations; the right rear (Fig. 3) and left rear (Fig. 4) element

positions. The BRIDGE element position can also be used as a single element (See Bridge Element Operating Instructions on pages 8 - 9).

TO Operate the Single Surface Elements:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. @

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Fig. 2). 0 FF The Element On light will come on. Turn (do not e hi

push) the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most cooking operations on a higher

setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish 2 £ cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A

glowing red surface heating area extending !3 7 beyond the bottom edge of the cookware

indicates the cookware is too small for the

surface heating area.

3. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the

cookware. The Element On light will turn off. The Hot Surface light will remain on until the Figure 2

cooktop surface has cooled.

Note: See Figure 1 above for recommended control

settings.

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.

Figure 3

Right Rear Element

Figure 4

Left Rear Element

Figure 1 Figure 4

The Dual Surface Radiant Element

The cooktop is equipped with a dual radiant surface element located at the right front (See Fig. 6) position. Symbols on the control panel are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. The symbol shown in Figure 1 indicates that only the inner coil will heat. The symbol shown in Figure 4 indicates that both inner and outer coils will heat. You may switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking.

To Operate the Dual Surface Element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element.

2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Fig. 2) for smaller cookware or clockwise (See Fig. 5) for

larger cookware. The Element On light will come on.

3. Turn (do not push) the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then

turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. 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 is too small for the surface heating area.

4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware. The Element

On light will turn off. The Hot Surface light will remain on

until the cooktop has cooled. Note: See page 7, Figure 1 for recommended control settings.

Figure 3 Figure 6

Figure 7 Figure 9

Figure 8

Bridge element without

Bridge portion.

Figure 10

Bridge element with Bridge

portion.

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.

The Bridge Surface Radiant Element

The cooktop is equipped with a "BRIDGE" surface element located at the left front and middle (See Fig. 10) positions. The Bridge can be used when cooking with rectangular (like a griddle) or oval shaped cookware (Fig.

10). The element will maintain an even temperature setting across both portions of the Bridge. If needed for normal cookware, the Bridge element can work like a single element without the Bridge (See Fig. 8).

Bridge element operation symbols are located on the control panel on each side of the Bridge element control knob. These symbols indicate the direction to turn the control knob while operating the Bridge element. The symbol in Figure 7 indicates that only the single portion of the Bridge element wilt heat (See Fig. 8). The symbol in Figure 9 indicates that both the single and Bridge portions of the element wilt heat together (Fig. 10). You may switch from either of these settings at any time while cooking with the Bridge element.

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............... the left rear single element. Because these elements have 2

Figure 4 Figure 5 different controls, one element can be used to cook while the

To Operate the Bridge Surface Element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the Bridge surface element.

2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Figs. 1 and 2) to heat the portion of the Bridge element for

normal shaped cookware or clockwise (See Figs. 3 and 4)

for larger or rectangular shaped cookware.

3. Turn (do not push) the knob to adjust the setting if needed. The Element On light wilt come on. Start most cooking

operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. 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 is too small. Please note that not all cookware will fit the Bridge element correctly.

4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control

On light will turn off. The Hot Surface light witl remain on until the cooktop has cooled.

The BRIDGE element may also be used in combination with

other element may be used to keep food warm (See Fig. 5).

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.

Using Proper

Cookware

Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good

contact with the entire surface heating element.

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the

bottom of the cookware (See Figures 6 & 7).

Please refer to page 30 for more detailed instructions

about using cookware with the ceramic smoothtop.

Note: The size and type of cookware used witl influence

the setting needed for best cooking results.

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Operating the Warming Zone

The purpose of the Warming Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the Warming Zone to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the Warming Zone.

All food placed on the Warming 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 plates, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the Warming Zone.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing food from the Warming

Zone as cookware and plates will be hot.

To Set the Warming Zone Control:

1. To set the control, push in and turn the knob. The ON indicator light will come on (located above the word OFF; See Figures 1 and 2). 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 (Fig.l).

2. When done, turn the control to OFF. The ON indicator light will turn off. The Hot Surface indicator light will remain on until the Warming Zone cools to a moderate level (See Fig.

1 and 2).

Figure 1

Temperature Selection

Refer to the table for recommended Warming Zone food settings (Fig. 3). 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.

The Warming Zone wilt not glow red when it is hot, but becomes hot enough to cause burns. Avoid placing hands on or near the Warming Zone until the Hot Surface indicator light has turned off.

Warming Zone Surface

Control Light

WarmingZone

Warming Hot

Zone Indicetor Indicator

Warming Zone Recommended Food

Settings Table

Food Item Heating

Level

Hot Beverages HI Fried Foods HI

Vegetables MED

Soups (Cream) MED Stews MED Sauces MED

Meats MED Gravies LO

Eggs LO Dinner Plates with Food LO

Casseroles LO Breads/Pasteries LO

Figure 3

Figure 2

Arranging the Oven Racks

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO

OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot.

Oven Vent Location

Removing and Replacing Oven

The oven vent is located below the

backguard. When the oven is on, hot air is released through the vents. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking

results.

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.

OVEN VENT

Air Circulation in the Oven

If using 1 rack, place in center of oven. If using multiple

racks, stagger cookware as shown.

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 circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to

reach around the food.

Racks

Arranging Oven Racks

To bake on a single rack, place the

rack in position 3 or 4. To bake on 2 racks, place the racks in positions 2

and 4. To bake on 3 racks, place the

racks in positions 1, 3 and 5. Use the

6th rack position (Roasting Shelf) for

roasting large food items only.

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4th Rack Position 5th Rack Position

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