Frigidaire FEF455BBB Owner’s Manual

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CONTENTS Page

Versi6n enesoar_o ........................................................ 2

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

mportant Safety Instructions ............................. 3-5

Selecting SurfaceCooking Utensils..................................6

Specialty Pans& Trivets...................................................6

CanningTips & Information .............................................7

Setting SurfaceControls .............................................. 7-9

To Operatethe Warmer Zone ......................................... 10

OvenVent(s) and Racks .................................................11

Air Circulation in the Oven ..............................................11

Oven Baking Informations ..............................................12

Broiling Informations .....................................................13

Convection Cooking and Baking ....................................14

Convection Roasting......................................................14

Setting Side OvenControl ..............................................15

Self-CleanOvenCycle.....................................................16

PorcelainEnamelOven

Cleaning (SideOven, If equipped) ..................................17

To Cleanthe OvenBottom ..............................................17

To Cleanthe CooktopGlass ..................................... 18-19

CleaningVarious Parts of your Range....................120-22

To Removeand ReplaceRight Oven Door ..................... 22

To Removeand ReplaceStorageDrawer .......................22

Changing Cooktopand / or OvenLight ..........................23

Avoid Service Checklist ............................................ 24-25

Notes........................................................................ 26-27

Warranty .........................................................................28

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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.

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 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 serial
plated located along the upper left corner of the oven frame behind the small oven

door.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

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

information for several models. Your appliance may not have all the described

features and appearance.

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Note: The instructions appearing inthis Owner's Guide are not meant to cover every
possible condition and situation that may occur. Common senseand 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 manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
The safety alert symbol _1_ calls you r attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others,

or cause damage to the product.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury.

ri_lT-"_'l_L'_ Indicatesan imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury, or product -
damage-only.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the

instructions are not followed.

All ranges can tip.

Injury to persons could result.

See Installation Instructions.

(_ * Install anti-tip device packed with range.

To reduce the risk of tipping, the range must be secured by properly installed anti-tip
bracket(s) provided with the range. To check if the bracket(s) is (are) installed properly, remove the
lower panel or storage drawer and verify that the anti-tip bracket(s) is (are) engaged. Refer to the

Installation Instructions for proper anti-tip bracket(s) installation.

• 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 AN SI/NFPA

No. 70ilatest edition, and local code requirements.

Insta[Ionly per installation instructions provided inthe literature
package for this range.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repairservice.Know howto 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 unlessspecificallyrecommended inthe manuals.
All other servicingshould be done only by aqualified technician,

this may reducethe 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.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors

or drawer 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 causethe 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

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

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

Never use your appliance to warming or

heating the room.

• Storage in oron Appliance--Flammable materialsshould
not be stored in an oven, near surface units. Thisincludes

paper, plasticand cloth items, suchascookbooks, plasticware

and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store
explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.

Flammablematerials mayexplode and result infire or property
damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not leave children aloneiChildren should not be

left alone or unattended in the area where appliance

is in use. They should never be allowed to sitor stand on any
part of the appliance.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACEUNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE

UNITS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR
SURFACESOF THE OVEN. Both surface 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 untilthey have

had sufficient time to coot. Among these areas are the

cooktop, surfacesfacing the cooktop,the ovenvent 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.

• DonotusewaterorflourongreasefiresiSmotherthe

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 containers--Build-up of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in

injury.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

COOKTOP

• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.

Use proper pan size. This appliance isequipped with one

or more surface units of different sizes.Select utensilshaving
flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use
of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface

heating to direct contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of utensilto the surface unit will
also improve efficiency.

Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Heating
Elements-- Heating elements should never be immersed

in water. Heating elements clean themselves during normal

operation.

• 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.

Utensil handles should be turned inward and not
extend over adjacent surface units--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 sothat it isturned 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 usealuminum foil to line oven
bottom or any other part of the appliance. Only use

aluminum foilas recommended for baking if used asacover
placed on the food. Any other use of protective liners or
aluminum foil may resutt in a risk of electric shock or fire or

short circuit.

• Remove the oven doors from any unused range if it is

to be stored or discarded.

IM PORTANTiDo not attem ptto operate the oven during

a power failure. If the power fails, always turn the ovens

off. If the ovens are not turns off and the power resumes, the
oven may begin to operate again. Food left unattended could

catch fire or spoil.

Electronic controllers can be damaged by

cold temperatures. When you use your appliance forthe
first time, or if it has not been used for a long period of
time, make sure that it has been exposed to a temperature
above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before connecting it
to the power supply.

Glazed cooking utensils--Only certain types of glass,

glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils
are suitable for rangetop servicewithout 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 isaccidentally turned on, the decorative cover will
become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot
covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the
cooktop.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY

• Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop_lf cooktop

should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cooktop and create a risk of etectric shock.

Contact a qualified technidan immediately.

• Clean cooktop glass with caution--If a wet sponge or
cloth isused to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful

to avoid a steam burn. Somecleaners can produce harmful
fumes if applied to a hot surface.

• Do not place hot cookware on cold cooktop glass. This
coutd cause glass to break.

• Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

OVEN

• Usecare when opening oven doo_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.

• Do not touch ahot light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing
socould cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the appliance

or turn off the power to the appliance 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. Exhaustfan ventilation hoods

and greasefilters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease
to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy deposits inthe fan
could catch fire. When you are flaming food under the hood,

turn the fan on. Referto the hood manufacturer's instructions
for cleaning.

• Kitchen cleaners and aerosolsiAlways follow the
manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be aware

that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite
causing damage and injury.

SELF CLEANING OVENS

• Keep ovens vents unobstructed. Each vent has its own
vent located on the top, near each side and towards the back

of the cooktop. Touching the surfaces in this area when the
oven isoperating may causesevere burns. Also, do not place

plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near an oven vent. These
items coutd melt or ignite.

• Placement of ovens racks. Always place oven racks in
desired location while ovensare 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 ovens.
Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.

• Do not use the broiler pan without its grid. The broiler

pan and its 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.

• In the self-Cleaning cycle only clean the parts listed in
this Use and Care 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 ovens liner protective coating of any kind shoutd be used

in or around any part of the oven.

• Do not clean door gasket--The door gasket isessential for
a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or

move the gasket.

• Remove oven racks. Oven racks color will change if left in
the oven during a self-cleaning cycle.

The health of some birds isextremely sensitive

to the fumes given off during the setf-cleaning cycle of any

range. Move birds to another well ventilated room.

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

Selecting Surface
Cooking Utensils

Forbest result and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these

characteristics:

Pansshould have flat bottoms. Check for

flatness by rotating a ruler across the
bottom. There shoutd be no gap between
the pan and ruler.

Note: Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions.

Some utensils were not made to be used

in the oven or on the cooktop.

Do not use griddle over

more than one burner because it could

damage your cooktop. It can also result in
exposure to carbon monoxide levelsabove

allowable current standards and be

hazardousto your health.

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• Curved and warped pan

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• Flat bottom and straight sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

• Weight of handle does not tilt
pan. Paniswell balanced.

• Pansizes match the amount of

food to be prepared and the
size of the surface element.

• Made of a material that

conducts heat well.

• Easyto clean.

• Always match pot diameter to

element diameter.

* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may be

used but must conform to the above recommended cookware requirements.

• Panoverhangs unit by more
than one-half inch or 12mm.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Pan is smalleror larger than
element

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Specialty Pans & Trivets

Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use
on your cooktop are available in most

cookshop or hardware stores.

DO NOT use two elements (if the
cooktop is not equipped with bridge el-

ement) to heat one large pan such asa
roaster or griddle, or allow cooking uten-
sils to boil dry. The bottom surface of
the pan in either of these situations could
causediscoloring or cracking of the glass
range surface.

Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets.
Cookware bottoms must be in direct con-

tact with the surface elements.

DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped

with a metal ring. Because this ring
traps heat, the cooktop surface
could be damaged.

For glass smoothtop models, only

flat bottomed woks (without
support rings) may be used.

Canning Tips &
Information

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large amounts of steam. Useextreme cau-
tion to prevent burns. Always raisethe lid

to vent steam away from you.

Canning can generate

1. Usetested recipesand follow instructions carefully. Checkwith the manufacturer
of glass jars for the latest canning information.

2. Usefiat-bottomed canners onty. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom

surface isflat.

3. Center canner on the burner grate.

4. Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes to bring
the water to a boil; then reduce the heat setting as low as possible to maintain

a constant boil.

5. It is best to can smaNamounts and light loads.

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Setting Surface Controls

Surface Control Knob

Prevent damage to cooktop:

1. Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one inch
beyond the edge of the burner grate.

2. Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended

amount of time.

3. Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and surrounding
surfaces to cool down. Tryto avoid canning on the same burner unit all day.

Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed

and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle

but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time.

To Operate the Surface Element

1. Placecooking 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 beset exactly

on a particular mark. Usethe marks asa guide and adjust the control knob as

needed.

3. When cooking is completed, turn the surface element off before removing the
pan. Note: The surface signal light win 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.

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.

Knob may look different

Do not place items

such as salt and pepper shakers,
spoon holders or plastic wrappings
on top of the cooktop when it is in
use. These items could melt or ignite.

Potholders, towels or wood could catch

fire if placed too close to the element.

Setting

Max (HI)

Medium High (6)

Medium (5)

Medium Low (2-3)

Simmer (SIM)

*The suggested settings found in the chart above are based on cooking in medium

thickness aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of

pans.

Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.

Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry.

Maintain a slow boil, thicken saucesand gravies,

Type of cooking

steam veqetables.

Keep food cooking, poach, stew.

Keep warm, melt, simmer.

Setting Surface Controls

(continued)

Griddle Control Knob

Knob may book different

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 putl
away from plug terminal, then lift up and out. To reinstall, grasp the griddle with

both hands at the end opposite the terminals and using the middle rod at the
terminal end as a guide, push the griddle into place.

1. Push in and turn the griddle control in either direction to the desired setting.
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting; then turn to alower setting

to finish cooking.

2. The control does not haveto be set exactly on a particular mark. Usethe marks

as a guide and adjust the control as needed.

3. The griddle indicator light glows when the griddle is on. A quick glance at the
light when cooking isfinished is an easy check to be sure the control isturned

off.

4. Preheat for a few minutes (until butter melts or beads of water dance on the
griddle).

5. Useonly nylon or plastic spatulas, spoons, etc. Metal can scratch the nomstick
finish.

6. Make sure the griddle is turned OFF when 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

Regular Radiant

Element Control Dial

Knob may book different

Note: Due to the high intensity of heat
generated by the surfaceelements, the glass
surface will turn green when the element
will be turned off. This phenomenon isnor-

md and the glasswill come back to itsorigi-

nalwhite color after it hascompletely cooled
down. (White glass cooktops only).

Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models)

The ceramic-glass cooktop haselectric heating coils located below the ceramicglass

surface. Thedesign of the glasscooktop outlinesthe areaof the surface heating unit
below. Most importantly, make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter

of the surface unit. Heat istransferred up th rough the surface of the cooktop. Only
flat-bottomed pans should be used. The type and size of cookware, number of

surface units in use and the settings of the surface units are factors that will affect

the amount of the heat that will spread to areas surrounding the units. The areas

surrounding the units may become hot enough to cause burns.

The cooktop should not be usedasa cutting board orwork surface. Dropping heavy
or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it. Panswith rough bottoms may scratch
the cooktop surface. Placing foods directly on the smoothtop surface (without

utensils) isnot recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke
and cause a potential fire hazard. Never usethe griddle or similar cooking sheet on
the ceramic glass cooktop.

Types of Heating Units Used

REGULARRADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)

The ceramic glassdesign shows the location of the heating surfaces.

Control knobs are used to set the heat power levels. Knobs need first to be pressed

in when at OFFposition, then turned to the desired heat settings.
A glowing red surface extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil

indicates the utensil istoo small for the unit. The control knob does not haveto be

set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control

knob as needed. The hot surface and surface indicator lights will glow.

Note: A builtqn protector will automatically turn off the radiant and expandable

radiant element if the ceramic-glass temperature exceeds the set limit.

Setting Surface Controls

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Expandable & Bridge Radiant

Element Control Dial

Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) (continued)

EXPANDABLERADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)

This heating unit adapts to both small and large heating utensils. The unit control

dial hasa dual setof graduations. For small utensils use the left side of the control

dial; for large utensils the right. Only the inner surface of the unit heats when using

it for small utensils; the whole surface heats for large utensils. The hot surface and

surface indicator lights will glow when the heating unit isturned ON.

Note: During any heat setting of the outer radiant element, the inner radiant ele-

ment cycles on and off with the outer element.

BRIDGERADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)

Its principal advantage is to allow you to create larger cooking zone for larger pan

suchsas roaster, griddle or some other specialty pans.

Knob may book different

Indicator Lights

(for models with Ceramic
Glass Cooktop)

Touse the bridge element, turn the control knob on right side, to the bridge burner

graduations.

Forfutl bridge element operation turn on the left rear burner.

Touse only the front element, turn the control knob on left side, to the front burner

graduations.

Two different surface control lights will glow onyour range: Surface Indicator Lights
and Hot Surface Indicator Lights.

• The surface indicator lights, located on the control panel, glow when any
surface unit is turned on. A quick glance at the lights after cooking is an easy

check to be sure all surface controls are turned off.

The hot surface indicators lights, located under the glass cooktop, 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. The lights may remain on
even though the controls areturned to OFR