Frigidaire FEF455BBH, FEF455BBG, FEF455BBF, FEF450BWH, FEF450BWG Owner’s Manual

Electric

CONTENTS Page

VersiOnen espa_ol...........................................................2

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

Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3-5

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

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

CanningTips & information ............................................. 7

Setting Surface Controls............................................... 7-9

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

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

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

OvenBakingInformations .............................................. 12

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

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

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

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

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

PorcelainEnamelOven

Cleaning(Side Oven,if equipped) .................................. 17

To Cleanthe Oven Bottom .............................................. 17

To Cleanthe Cooktop Glass...................................... 18-19

CleaningVarious Partsof your Range...................... 20-22

To Removeand ReplaceRightOvenDoor .....................22

To Removeand ReplaceStorage Drawer ....................... 22

ChangingCooktopand / or OvenLight...........................23

Avoid ServiceChecklist ............................................ 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 how to properly operate and care for your range.
Pleaseread 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 belowthe 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:

This Owner'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: Theinstructions appearing in this 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.

IM RTANT 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 _ callsyour attention to safety messagesthat 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.
Indicates an 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.

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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 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 power
to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an

emergency.

,, 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

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

User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended inthemanuals.
All other servicingshould be done only bya 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.

Never use your appliance to warming or

heating the room.

Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven, near surface units. This

includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such ascookbooks,
plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not

store explosives,suchasaerosolcans,on or nearthe appliance.

Flammablematerialsmay explode and result infire or property

damage.

IM RTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

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, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR

SURFACES OF 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 until they
have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areasare 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. Donot let clothing or other flammable materials

contact hot surfaces.

Do not use water or flour on grease fires--Smother
the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or
grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

Use only dry potholders--Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not
let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

Do not heat unopened food containers--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 utensils

having 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 utensil tothe 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 use aluminum foil to line oven
bottom or any other part of the appliance. Only use

aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a
cover placed on the food. Any other useof protective liners
or aluminum foil may result in arisk of electric shock or fire

or short circuit.

Remove the oven doors from any unused range if it is
to be stored or discarded.

IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to 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 for the
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 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 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.

IM RTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY

• Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop--lf cooktop
should break, cleaning solutions and spilloversmay penetrate
the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.
Contact a qualified technician 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. Some cleaners can produce harmful
fumes if applied to a hot surface.

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

• Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN

Use care when opening oven door--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 a hot light bulb with a damp cloth, Doing
so could 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. 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 you are flaming food under

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

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

that excessresidue 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 is operating may cause severe burns. Also,
do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near an
oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.

• Placement of ovens racks, Always place oven racks in
desired location while ovens are cool. If rack must be moved

while oven is hot use extreme caution. Usepotholders 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 a broiler pan without its grid. 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 all utensils or foods from the oven.

• Do not use oven cleaners--No commercial oven cleaner
or ovens 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.

• Remove oven racks. Oven rackscolor 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 self-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

For best 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 should be no gap between

the pan and ruler.

Note: Always usea 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 levels above
allowable current standards and be

hazardous to your health.

*GOOD

POOR

o Curved and warped pan

t t

e Flat bottom and straight sides.

• Tight fitting lids.
e Weight of handle does not tilt

pan. Pan is well balanced.

• Pansizes match the amount of
food to be prepared and the

size of the surface element.

o 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.

o Pan overhangs unit by more

than one-half inch or 12mm.

o Heavy handle tilts pan.

W

• Panissmaller or larger than

element

Specialty Pans & Trivets

Wokswith flat bottoms suitable for use

on your cooktop are available in most
cookshop or hardware stores.

DO NOT use two elements (if the

cooktop isnot equipped with bridge el-
ement) to heat one large pan such as a

roaster or griddle, or allow cooking

utensils to boil dry. The bottom surface
of the pan in either of these situations
could cause discoloring or cracking of
the glass range surface.

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

contact 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

Canning can generate

large amounts of steam. Useextreme cau-
tion to prevent burns. Always raisethe lid
to vent steam away from you.

1. Usetested recipesand follow instructions carefully. Check with the manufacturer
of glassjars for the latest canning information.

2. Use flat-bottomed canners only. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom
surface isflat.

3. Center canner on the burner grate.

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

a constant boil.

5. It is best to can small amounts and light loads.

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. Try to 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.

Setting Surface Controls

Surface Control Knob

OFF

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.

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 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. Usethe marks asa guide 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 is finished is an 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.

Setting Type of cooking
Max (HI) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.

Medium High (6) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry.

Medium (5) Maintain a slow boil, thicken saucesand gravies,

steam vegetables.

Medium Low (2-3) Keep food cooking, poach, stew.

Simmer (SIM) Keep warm, melt, simmer.

*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.

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Setting Surface Controls

(continued)

Griddle Control Knob

OFF _:_

Knob may look 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 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 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 a lower setting
to finish cooking.

2. The control does not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the
marks asa guide and adjust the control as needed.

3. The griddle indicator light glows when the griddle ison. A quick glance at the
light when cooking isfinished isan easycheck 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. 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

Regular Radiant

Element Control Dial

\

Knob may look different

Note: Due to the high intensity of heat
generated bythe surface elements, the glass
surface will turn green when the element
will be turned off. This phenomenon isnor-
mal and the glasswill come back to its origi-
nal white color after it has completely
cooled down. (White glass cooktops only).

Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models)
The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the ceramic

glass surface. The design of the glass cooktop outlines the area of the surface
heating unit below. Most importantly, make sure the diameter of the pan matches
the diameter of the surface unit. Heat istransferred up through the surface of the
cooktop. Only flat-bottomed pans should be used. Thetype 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.

Thecooktop should not be usedasa cutting board or work 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) is not recommended asdifficult 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
REGULAR RADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)

The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces.
Control knobs are usedto 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 have to 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 built-in protector will automatically turn off the radiant and expandable
radiant element if the ceramic-glass temperature exceeds the set limit.

Setting Surface Controls

(continued)

Expandable & Bridge Radiant

Element Control Dial

Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) (continued)
EXPANDABLE RADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)

This heating unit adapts to both small and large heating utensils. The unit control
dial has a dual set of 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.

BRIDGE RADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)
Its principal advantage is to allow you to create larger cooking zone for larger pan

suchs as roaster, griddle or some other specialty pans.

Knob may look different

Indicator Lights

(for models with Ceramic

Glass Cooktop)

Tousethe bridge element, turn the control knob on right side, to the bridge burner
graduations.

For full bridge element operation turn on the left rear burner.

Touseonly the front element, turn the control knob on left side, to the front burner
graduations.

Two different surface control lights will glow on your 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 are turned to OFE

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