Frigidaire FEF389CFTH User Manual

Contents

Product Registration 2 Versión en español 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3-4 Control Pad Functions 5 Setting the Clock and Minute Timer 6 Setting Surface Controls 7-8 Indicator Light(s) 7 Setting Warm Zone Controls (if equipped) 9 Setting Warmer Drawer Controls (if equipped) 10 Before Setting Oven Controls 11 Setting Oven Controls 12-16 Oven Cleaning 17-18 General Cleaning 19-21 Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights 22 Adjusting Oven Temperature 23 Avoid Service Checklist 24-25 Notes 26-27 Warranty Back Page

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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 found on the right side of the oven front frame in the storage compartment or on the oven floor shield.

Model Number: _____________________________________________________

Serial Number: ______________________________________________________

Date of Purchase: ___________________________________________________

Versión en español

Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del Usuario, sírvase escribir a la dirección que se incluye a continuación. Solicite la P/N3160802XX.

Spanish Owner's Guides Frigidaire Home Products P. O. Box 360797 Strongsville, OH 44136

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.

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 may cause bodily injury or property damage.

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 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 provide with the range. To check if the bracket is installed 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 for

storage.

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

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

Heating the Room.

Storage in or on ApplianceFlammable materials should

not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, broiler compartment, 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 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.

Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease FiresSmother the fire

with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foamtype 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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 off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.

Do not store items of interest to children in the

Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 UnitsTo reduce the risk of bums,

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 Units Unattended at High Heat Settings

Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

Protective LinersDo not use aluminum foil to line oven

bottom, or any other part of the range. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.

Glazed Cooking UtensilsOnly certain types of glass, glass/

ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturers recommendations for cooktop use.

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

on.

FOR GLASS COOKTOPS

Do Not Cook on Broken CooktopIf cooktop should break,

cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

Clean Cooktop 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

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

below the backguard. 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.

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 (0°C) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance

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. Refer to the hood manufacturers instructions for cleaning.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Control Pad Functions

BAKEUsed to enter the normal baking mode temperature.

CONV. BAKE/ROAST

 Used to select the convection bake mode.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various functions of the oven as described below.

UP and DOWN ARROW Used along

with the function buttons to select oven temperature, cooking time, stop time (when programming an automatic stop time), time of day, clean time and minute timer.

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

CLEAN  Used to select the self-cleaning cycle.

BAKE TIME 

VARI BROIL Used

to select the variable broil function.

Used to enter the length of the baking time.

The oven can be programmed to:

 Bake normally  Time bake with automatic on and off times  Vari Broil  Self-clean  Covection Bake

CANCEL Used to cancel any function previously entered except the time of day and minute timer. Push CANCEL to stop cooking.

CLOCK Used to set the time of day.

STOP TIME Used with BAKE, BAKE TIME, and CLEAN to program a delayed

self-cleaning cycle stop time.

For a silent control panel:

When choosing a function, a beep will be heard each time a button is pushed. If desired, the controls can be programmed

for silent operation. Push and hold . After 7 seconds, the control will beep once. This will block the controls from

sounding when a button is pushed. To return the sound, push and hold again for 7 seconds until 1 beep is heard.

Setting the Clock and Minute Timer

To Set the Clock

When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash.

1. Push . The word "TIME" will appear in the display.

2. Push and hold or until the correct time of day appears in

the display. The word "TIME" will disappear after 6 seconds and the clock will

start. Or, you may push and the word "TIME" will disappear and the

clock will start.

Note: The minute timer does not start or stop cooking and is not active during self-clean. 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 independently during any of the bake or broil functions. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 5 seconds to 9 hours and 55 minutes.

To Set the Minute Timer

1. Push in . ":00" and the word "TIMER" will glow in the display.

2. Push and hold until the desired time appears in the display. As soon

as is released, the time will begin to count down in the display. The

word "TIMER" will continue to glow.

3. When the set time has run out, the timer will beep 3 times. It will then

continue to beep once every 10 seconds for 5 minutes (or until is

pushed).

When setting the minute timer for: The time will appear in the

display and increase in:

5 seconds to 2 minutes 5 second increments

2 minutes to 10 minutes 10 second increments

10 minutes to 1 hour 1 minute increments

1 hour to 9 hours and 55 minutes 5 minute increments

To Change the Minute Timer while it is in use: Push and hold or to increase or decrease the time.

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

Push and hold until ":00" appears in the display. Or you may cancel

the minute timer by pushing the .

Setting Surface Controls

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.

Indicator Light(s)

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.

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

The control knobs shown below are representational. The knobs on your range may not look exactly like those shown.

To Operate Radiant Surface Units (If equipped)

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 cooking 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.

The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Setting Type of Cooking

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

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

Radiant Surface Unit Control

MEDIUM (4-6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam

vegetables

MEDIUM LOW (2-3) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

SIMMER (1-SIM) Keep warm, melt, simmer

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.

To Operate Dual Radiant Surface Units (If equipped)

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

Indicates both inner and outer coils operate. You may switch from either

coil setting at any time during the cooking process. Push in and turn the Dual Surface Unit Control Knob in either direction to the desired setting as instructed above.

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.

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.

Dual Radiant Surface Unit Controls

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use.

These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the unit.

Setting Warm Zone Controls (if equipped)

Use the warm zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates.

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.

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.

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

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, will come on when the control is set and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level.

Warm & Serve Zone Control

Warm & Serve Zone

Surface Indicator

Hot Surface Indicator Light

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