Frigidaire FEF450WFWE, FEF450WFWA, FEF450WFDE, FEF450WFDA Owner’s Manual
CONTENTS Page
Versi6nen espafiol ......................................................... 2
Product Registration ....................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions .....................................3-4
Control Pad Functions ....................................................5
Setting the Clockand Minute Timer ................................6
Setting Surface Controls .................................................7
BeforeSetting OvenControls.......................................... 8
Setting OvenControls ............................................... 9-12
OvenCleaning......................................................... 13-15
GeneralCleaning..................................................... 16-19
ChangingCooktop and/or Oven Lights ........................ 20
Adjusting OvenTemperature ........................................ 20
Avoid ServiceChecklist ........................................... 21-22
Notes.............................................................................23
Warranty & Service Information ...................................24
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Product Registration
Register Your Product
The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD
should be filled in completely, signed
and returned to Electrolux Home
Products North America.
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.
Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this
Owner's Guide will instruct you on howto properly operate and carefor your range.
Pleaseread through the information contained inyour literature packto learn more
about your new appliance.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record in the space provided belowthe model and serial numbers found on the serial
plate located along the upper left corner of the oven frame behind the small oven
door.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Note: The instructions appearing in this
Owner's Guide are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Common sense and
caution must be practiced when
installing, operating and maintaining any
appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pleasepay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions
given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.
_his symbol will help alert you to situations that _his symbol will help alert you to situations that
may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage, may cause bodily injury or property damage.
• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
• Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance
with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70--
latest edition and local code requirements. Install only per
installation instructions provided 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 electrical
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an
emergency.
• User Servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All
other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician
to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the product.
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_Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or
drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and may 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 for storage.
_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.
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• Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials should not
be stored in an oven, near surface elements or in the storage
drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic and cloth items,
such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, aswell as flammable
liquids. Do not store explosives, such asaerosol cans, on or near
the range. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or
property damage.
• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone
or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. They
should never beallowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACEUNITS, AREAS NEAR THESEUNITS,
HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACESOF 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.
_Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother the fire
with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease
may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
• Use Only Dry Potholders--Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the
potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Build-up of
pressure may cause the container to burst and result in inj ury.
• Remove the oven doors from any unused range if it is to be
stored or discarded.
• IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operatethe 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. Food left unattended could catch fire or
spoil.
ri__Cold temperatures can damage the electronic
control. When using the appliance for the first time, or when the
appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be
certain the unit has been in temperatures above 32°F for at least 3
hours before turning on the power to the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued)
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface heating element.
• Use Proper Pan Size--This appliance isequipped with one or
more surface elements 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 BeTurned 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 isturned inward, and does not
extend over adjacent surface elements.
• Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Heating Elements.
Heating elements should never be immersed in water. Heating
elements clean themselves during normal operation.
• Never Leave Surface Elements Unattended at High
Settings--Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
• Make sure Drip Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place--Absence
of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or
components underneath to damage.
• Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line surface
unit reflector pans, drip bowls, oven bottom or any other part
of the range. Only use aluminum foil as recommended for
baking if used as a cover placed on the food. Any other use of
protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a 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 rangetop service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for rangetop use.
• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers. If an
element is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will
become hot and possibly melt. You will not be able to seethat
the element ison. Burns will occur if the hot coversare touched.
Damage may also be done to the cooktop.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
• UseCareWhen Opening Door--Stand tothesideofthe 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 is vented
through the left rear surface element. Touching the surfaces in
this area when the oven isoperating 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 the
desired location while oven iscool. Ifa rack must be moved while
the oven is hot, useextreme caution. Use potholders and grasp
the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders
contact the hot oven element or interior of the oven. Remove
all utensils from the rack before removing rack.
• Do not usethe broiler pan without its insert. The broller pan
and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the
high heat of the broiler.
• Do not cover the broiler grid with aluminum foil. Exposed
fat and grease could ignite.
• Do not touch a hot light bulb (some models) with a damp
cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the
range or turn off the power to the range before removing and
replacing light bulb.
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. Exhaust fan ventilation
hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow
grease to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy deposits in the
fan could catch fire. When flaming food under the hood, turn
the fan on. Refer to the hood manufacturer's instructions for
cleaning.
• Kitchen cleaners/aerosols--Always follow the
manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Beawarethat
excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing
damage and/or injury.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS:
• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the oven
listed in this owner's guide. Beforeself-cleaning the oven,
remove the broiler pan and any utensils stored in the oven.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage or move the gasket.
• Do not use oven cleaners. No oven cleaner or oven liner
protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any
part of the oven.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Control Pad
Functions
READTHE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFOREUSINGTHE OVEN.
Forsatisfactory useof your oven, become familiar with the various functions of the
oven as described below.
CANCEL PADi Usedto
cancel any function previously
entered except the time of
day and minute timer. Push
CANCELto stop cooking.
BAKEPADi
Used to enter
normal baking
mode
temperature.
VARI BROIL
PADi Used
to select the
variable broil
function.
CLEANPADi
Used to select
the self-
cleaning cycle.
UPand DOWN ARROW PADSi Usedalong with the
function pads to select oven temperature, cooking time,
stop time (when programming an automatic stop time),
time of day, clean time and minute timer.
OVEN, PRE-HEAT & LOCK LIGHTSi The
"OVEN" light will glow each time the
oven element turns on to maintain the set
oven temperature. The "PRE-HEAT" light
will glow when the oven isfirst set to
operate, or if the desired temperature is
reset higher than the actual oven
temperature. The "LOCK" light will flash
until the door locks when the self-clean
cycle is in use. It glows constantly after
the door locks.
TIMER ON/OFF
PADi Used to set
or cancel the
minute timer. The
minute timer does
not start or stop
cooking.
CLOCK PADi Used
to set the time of day.
FEATURE
INDICATOR
light to show which
feature is in use.
BAKETIME PADi
Used to enter the
length of the baking
time.
STOPTIME PADi Used
to set the desired stop
time for baking. Can be
usedwith BAKE TIME to
program a delayed bake
cycle.
The oven can be programmed to:
• Bake normally
• Time bake
• VariBroil
• Self-clean
IMPORTANT: The control cannot be used until the clock isset to the time of day.
For a silent control panel:
When choosing a function, a beep will be heard each time a pad is pushed. If desired, the controls can be programmed for silent
operation. Pushand hold STOPTIME After 7 seconds, the control will beep once. Thiswill blockthe controls from sounding when
a pad is pushed. To return the sound, push and hold STOP TIME again for 7 seconds until 1 beep is heard.
Note: The control will return to the audible mode after a power outage.
Temperature conversion:
The electronic oven control isset to operate in °F(Fahrenheit) when shipped from the factory. The oven can be programmed for
any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (65°C to 287°C).
To change the temperature to °C (Celsius) or from °C to °F (control should not be in a Bake or Clean mode):
1. Push VARI BROIL. " " appears in the display.
2. Push and hold the UP ARROW until "HI" appears in the display.
3. Push and hold VARI BROIL until °For °C appears in the display.
4. Push the UPor DOWN ARROW to change °Fto °C or °C to °F.
5. Push any function padto return to normal operating mode.
Setting the Clock and
Minute Timer
To Set the Clock
When the range isfirst plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has
been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00".
1. Push CLOCK.
2. Within 5seconds, pushand hold the UPor DOWN ARROW until the correcttime
of day appears in the display.
Note: The clock cannot be changed during any timed bake or self-clean cycle.
To Set the Minute Timer
1. Push TIMERON/OFF.
2. Push the UP ARROW to increase the time in one minute increments. Pushand
hold the UP ARROW to increasethe time in 10 minute increments. The timer
can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
Note: If you push the DOWN ARROW first, the timer will advance to 11 hours
and 59 minutes.
3. The display shows the timer count down in minutes until one minute remains.
Then the display will count down in seconds.
4. When the set time has run out, the timer will beep 3times. It will then continue
to beep 3 times every 60 seconds until TIMER ON/OFF is pushed.
Note: The minute timer does not start or stop cooking. It servesas an extra timer
in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out. The minute timer can
be used alone or during any of the other oven functions. When the minute timer is
in use with any other mode, the minute timer will be shown in the display. To view
other functions, push the function pad for that mode.
To Change the Minute Timer while it is in use:
While the timer isactive and shows in the display, push and hold the UPor DOWN
ARROW to increase or decrease the time.
To Cancel the Minute Timer before the set time has run out:
PushTIMER ON/OFF.
Setting Surface
Controls
Surface Control Knob
To Operate the Surface Element
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 mostcooking operations on a highersetting and then turn toa lower
setting to finish cooking. The control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a
particular mark. Usethe marks asaguide and adjust the control knob as needed.
3. When cooking iscompleted, 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 when cooking isfinished isan easy
check to be sure all control knobs are turned off.
The suggested settings found inthe chart below are based on cooking in medium-
weight aluminum panswith lids. Settings mayvarywhen using other types of pans.
Setting Type of Cooking
HIGH (HI) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan
broiling
_[_J_lDo 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 or
wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the element.
Griddle Control Knob
(If equipped)
MEDIUM HIGH (6) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
MEDIUM (4-5) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and
gravies, steam vegetables
MEDIUM LOW (2-3) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
SIMMER (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 bestcooking results.
To Operate the Griddle (If equipped)
Foods can be placed directly on the griddle for cooking. To remove the griddle for
cleaning the burner box underneath, grasp the griddle in the front and gently pull
away from plug terminal, then lift up and out. Toreinstall, grasp the griddle with both
hands at the end opposite the terminals and using the middle rod at the terminal
end asa guide, push the griddle into place.
1. Pushin and turn the griddlecontrol ineither direction tothe desiredsetting. Start
most cooking operations on a higher setting; then turn to a lower setting to finish
cooking.
2. The control does not haveto be set exactlyon a particular mark. Usethe marks
as a guide and adjust the control as needed.
3. The griddle indicator light glows when the griddle ison. A quick glance at
the lightwhen cooking isfinished isan easycheck to be surethe control isturned
off.
4. Preheat for a few minutes (until butter melts or beads of water dance on the
griddle).
5. Use only nylon or plastic spatulas, spoons, etc. Metal can scratch the non-
stick finish.
6. Make sure the griddle is turned OFFwhen cooking is finished. Leaving the
griddle ON will damage it.
Approximate Griddle Settings
Bacon HI
Grilled Sandwiches HI
Pancakes HI
Hamburgers MED-HI
Eggs MED
Before Setting Oven
Controls
Oven Vent Location
Theoven isvented th rough the center
of the left rear element for the left
ovenand the center of the right rear
element for the right oven. When an
ovenison, warm air isreleasedthrough
the vent. This venting is necessary for
proper air circulation in the oven and
good baking results.
Arranging Oven Racks
The smaller oven has one oven rack and the larger oven has two oven
racks. ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL
(PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use pot holders when using the
large and/or small oven.
To remove an oven rack, pull the
rack forward until it stops. Lift up
front of rack and slide out. To
replace an oven rack, fit the rack
onto the guides on the oven walls.
Tilt the front of the rack upward
and slide the rack back into place.
To bake on one rack, place the
rack on the third rack position. To
bake on two racks (some
models), place the racks on the
first and third rack positions 2 and
4.
Left Oven (If equipped)
Right Oven
RightOven
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