Frigidaire FEFB68CSA, FEFB68CQA Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Guide

Electric

Ranges

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATIONS......................3-22

Avoid ServiceChecklist...........................23-26

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Product Registration

The PRODUCT REGISTRATIONCARD

should be filled in completely, Signed and returned to Frigidaire Company.

This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your range and

feature information for several models. Your range may net have all the de-

scribed features.

Note: The instructions appearing in this

Owner's Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occun Common sense and

caution must be practiced when install-

ing, operating and maintaining any ap=

pliance.

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,

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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS............ 4-5

INSTALLAIION INSTRUCTIONS ................ 6-7

OVEN LIGHT ............................... 7

SURFACELIGHT ............................ 7

CIRCUIT PROTECTION ....................... 8

SELECTINGSURFACECOOKING UTENSILS ........ 8

SETTINGSURFACECONTROLS ................. 8

CONVECTION ROASTING ..................... 9

AIR CIRCULATIONINTHEOVEN ................ 9

CONVECTION COOKING ..................... 9

INDICATOR LIGHT ......................... 10

OVEN BAKING ............................ 10

BROILING ................................ 11

OVEN SETTINGS ........................... 11

CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP .................. 12

Typesof heatingunitsused ...................... 12

Hotsurfaceiedicatorlight ........................ 13

SettingWarmZoneControls ...................... 13

Specialcautionforaluminumfoil

andaluminumcookingutensils.................... 14

Thingstoremember ............................ 14

Useandcareofglasssurface .................. 14-15

CLEANING THEAPPLIANCE ................ 16-19

TO REMOVEAND

REPLACETHEOVEN DOOR ................... 19

REMOVABLE OUTER DOOR

GLASSPANEL ............................. 20

TO REMOVE/REPLACE

STORAGE DRAWER ........................ 20

NOTES ................................ 21-22

SOME MODELS

PLEAS[ DO THIS NOW! The PRODUCT REGISTRATION

CARD should be filled in com- pletely, signed, and returned.

This information will register your product and help us to

serve you quicklyin the future

if the occasionshoulddemand.

Record the model and serial numbers of [his appliance in [he space provided below¸ The_ numbers are shown on the serial plate Iogated at the righL of the range flame and are visible when the drawer is open¸

Model NO:

Serial No:

Date Purchased:

Record these numbers for future _e_rence

General 3 InformaLion

IMPORTANT

Keepa copy of your bill of sale. The date on the bill establishesthe

warranty period should service be required. Place it where it can be

easily retrieved. If service is per- formed, while the applianceis under

warranty you may have to show your bill of sale.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

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 these symbols.

_This symbol will help you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.

Read all instructionsbefore using this appliance.

Save these instructionsfor future reference.

_This symbol will help to situations that cause bodily injury oryou may

• 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 accor- dance 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 caseof an

emergency

• User Servicing -- Do not repair or replace any part of the

appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.

All other sewidng 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 remov- ing panels, wire covers or any other part of the product.

_ Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or

drawer of this range can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to dimb 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

property damage.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE

UNITS, OVEN 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.

_ 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 Pot holders -- Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the

pot holders touch hot heating surface units or interior oven elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder.

_Do not use the oven for storage.

• Storage in or on Appliance -- Flammable materials should

not be stored in an oven, 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. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or

property damage.

_"_ Do not store items of interest to children in the

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

• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone

or unattended in the area where an appliance isin use. They

should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

General4 Information

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers -- Build-up of

pressure may cause the 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 oven during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn the oven off. If

the over] is not turned off and the power resumes, the over] will begin to operate again. Food left unattended could catch fire or

spoil.

_'_Electronic can damaged by

temperatures. When you use your range 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 32°F/0°C for at least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply.

controllers be cold

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FORUSING YOUR COOKTOP

• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit,

• 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. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper

relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve efficiency

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should 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.

• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended -- 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 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 or a short circuit.

• Glazed Cooking Utensils -- Only certain types of glass, glass/ ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suit- able for range top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommenda- tions for range top use.

FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY

• 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.

• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. Remove all utensils from the rack

before removing rack. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, use

extreme caution. Use pot holders and grasp the rack with both

hands to reposition. Do not let pot holders contact the hot oven

element or interior of the oven.

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

• Cleaners/Aerosols --- Always follow the manufacturer's recom- mended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue flom

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. Before self-cleaning the over],

remove the broiler pan and any utensils stored in the oven.

• Do not clean the oven door gasket. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

• 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 harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

• Use Care When Opening 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.

• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven is vented between the cooktop and 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.

General 5 In[ormation

• 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.

• Remove oven racks. Oven racks color will change if left in the

oven during a self-cleaning cycle.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions

INSTALLATIONANDSERVICEMUSTBEPERFORMEDBYA QUALIREDTECHNICIAN. IMPORTANT:SAVEFORTHELOCALELECTRICALINSPECTOR'SUSE.READANDSAVE

THESEINSTRUCTIONSFORFUTUREREFERENCE.

Clearances and Dimensions

Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surface (1/2"(1.3 cm)) to the cabinet side walls and the rear wall).

Location--Check location where the range will be installed. Check for proper electrical supply and the stability of floor.

Dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance. Contact surface must be solid and level.

Minimum to 1/2' 18' cabine[s on walJ on either (457 cm} either side or

side of range _, range

SIDE

VIEW

Max mum depth for cabinets above

range top

RANGE

30"

48"(122 crn )

Maximum

(76.2 cm) (78.7 cm) (76.2 cm)

DIMENSIONS

A B C

30" 31" 30"

26"(66 cm )

36_

.... 7---

45"014.3 cm )

30" (76.2cm) MINIMUM CLEARANCE BETWEENTHETOP OF THE COOKING SURFACEAND THEBOTTOM OFAN UNPROTECTEDWOOD OR METAL CABINET;OR 24" (61cm) MINIMUM WHEN BOTTOM OFWOOD OR METAL CABINETIS PROTECTEDBY NOT LESSTHAN 114" (0.64cm) FLAME RETARDANT MILLBOARD COVERED WITH NOT LESSTHAN 0.015" (0.038cm) STAINLESSSTEEL,0.024" (0.061cm) ALUMINUM OR 0.020" (0.051cm) COPPER.112" (1.3cm) CLEARANCE IS THE MINIMUM FORTHE REARAND SIDESOF THE RANGE. FOLLOW ALL DIMENSION REQUIREMENTSPROVIDED ABOVE TO PREVENT PROPERTYDAMAGE, POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD, AND

INCORRECTCOUNTER TOPAND CABINETCUTS.

TO ELIMINATE THE RISK OF BURNS OR FIRE BY REACHING OVER HEATED SURFACEUNITS, CABINET STORAGE SPACE LOCATED ABOVE THE SURFACEUNITS SHOULD BEAVOIDED. IF CABINETSTORAGE ISTO BEPROVIDED, THE RISK CAN BE REDUCED BY INSTALLING A RANGE HOOD THAT PROJECTSHORIZONTALLY A MINIMUM OF 5" (12.7cm) BEYOND THE

BOTTOM OF THE CABINETS.

Electrical Hook-Up

Thisappliancemust be connectedto a grounded 120/240 volt or 120/208volt Rangeoutlet. Ifno outlet

isavailable,have one installedbya qualified electrician.

Location

Set your new range 1/2" (1.3 cm) away from the rear wall and line it up with the kitchen counters. Make sure there isat least 1/2" (1.3 cm) of clearance between each side of the range and the kitchen counters. Allow 3" (7.6 cm) min. clearance between your range and the refrigerator, if they are side by side.

Leveling

Forgood baking results, your range should be level. Screw type leveling legs are provided at each corner

of the range at the base. Remove the storage drawer to adjust the leveling legs. (Refer to Storage Drawer section).

General 8 Information

Installation Instructions (continued)

To level the range:

1. Use a 1-1/4" open end key or an adjustable wrench to equally unscrew the four leveling legs two to three turns each.

2. Install an oven rack in the center of the oven.

3. Move the range to its final position, then put a spirit level on the rack to check for levelness. Taketwo readings, one with the level placed diagonally first in one direction, and then the other.

4. Use the 1-1/4" key or wrench to adjust the leveling legs. Turn each one until the range stands firm without wobbling.

5. Some models are supported by smooth glide rollers to facilitate moving. If floor is flat and level, open the drawer and lower the front roller locking levers (some models) to

UNLOCK

LOCKING THE FRONT ROLLERS

(some Of the 30" models only)

prevent the range from moving. If floor is not fiat or level or if this model has rollers without locking levers, use the 4 leveling legs to

level, support and prevent the range from moving.

Oven Light

Surface Light

(some models)

Donotturntheovenlightonduringtheself.deaningcyde. Hightemperaturewillred_elamplife.

On some models an interior oven light will turn on automatically when the oven door is opened. The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light switch located on or

underneath the control panel. On a self clean oven the lamp is covered with a glass shield held in place by a wire holder.

THIS GLASS SHIELD MUST BE IN PLACE WHENEVER THE OVEN IS IN USE.

To replace the light bulb: CAUTION: BE SURE OVEN IS COOL.

1. Turn the power off at the main source.

2. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.

3. Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only.

4. For self-cleaning oven, press wire holder to one side to release glass shield, change bulb and be sure to replace glass shield.

BESUREALLSURFACEELEMENTCONTROLKNOBSARETURNEDTOOFF'_" ANDELEMEkrTsARECOOL

Use switch located on or underneath the control panel to turn the surface light ON/OFF.

Replacethe surface light, if after repeated attempts to turn it on you are not successful.

SURFACE LIGHT REPLACEMENT (some models)

To remove and replace the fluorescent light:

1. Placeyour fingers under the tube at approx. 8" (20.3 cm) from each end.

2. To remove, turn the tube 90 ° then pull it down and out of its sockets.

3. To replace the tube, engage the new tube into the sockets, then rotate and snap the tube in place. Turn on the surface light to make sure it will lit.

General 7 Information

Circuit Protection

As a protection against surcharge, a 15 amp, 120 volt fuse is provided for each of the electric outlet(s) (2 max.) located on top of the control

panel. Toaccess the fuse(s) raise the control panel cover. Models with no electric outlet have no fuse.

Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils

For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensiB that have these characteristics:

Pans should have fiat bottoms that make good

COntact with the entire surface element,

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom, There should be no gaps 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.

Setting Surface Controls

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• Flatbottom andstraightsides

• Tightfitting lids

• Weightof handledoesnot tilt pan Panis well balanced

• Pansizesmatchthe amountof foodto be preparedandthe sizeof the surfaceelement

• Madeof materialthat conductsheatwe,

• Easyto dean

* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles

and pressure cookers may be used but must conform to the above recommended cookware

requirements.

NOTE: Control knob shown is typical only.

POOR

• Curvedand warpedpan bottoms

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• Pan overhangsunit by more than 25 cm (1")

• Heavyhandletilts pan

• Pan is smaller than eJement

1. Place the pan on the surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.

3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. Always turn the element off before removing the pan.

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.

Med

Do not place plastic 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. Pot holders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed

too close to the element.

AUTOMATIC LOCK OFF OF THE SURFACE ELEMENTS

(30" models with a self-cleaning oven only)

During the self-clean cycle, the surface ele- ments, when used, are subjected to high

heat. To ensure maximum element life, a safeguard locks off the use of the surface

elements during the self-clean cycle. Once

the oven cleaning cycle iscomplete and the

oven door can be opened, the surface ele- ments can be utilized.

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

MEDIUM Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam

vegetables.

MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking, poach, stew. MIN Keep warm, melt, simmen

General 8 Information

Roasting in Speed Bake mode (somemodels)

GRID

BROILER PAN

Air Circulation in the Oven

Forgood air circulation in the oven and best

baking results, center pans as much as possible.

Allow 2" to 4" (5.1 to 10.2 cm) around the utensil(s) for proper air circulation and be sure

pans do not touch each othe the dooc sides or back of oven. The hot air must circulate around

the pans for even heat to reach all parts of the oven.

When roasting in Speed Bake mode use the broiler pan and grid. The broiler pan will catch grease spills and the grid will help prevent grease spatters.

1. Place oven rack on bottom or next-bottom rack position.

Place the grid in the broiler pan. DO NOT use the broiler pan without the grid; do not cover the grid with aluminum foil.

If using multiple pans, stagger as shown. If using one pan, place in center of oven

Speed Bake Cooking System (some models)

The Speed Bake mode uses a fan located in the rear wall of the oven

to circulate heated air around the food to be cooked. The controlled

air flow pattern quickly seals the food surface retaining the natural

juices and flavor. This method of

cooking enables you to obtain the best culinary results when baking, thawing, dehydrating and roasting

foods.

Speed Bake notes:

1. When using Speed Bake mode most recipes can be achieved by reducing cooking times. (Seetable Cooking Guide for Speed Bake Cooking System).

2. Multiple pan cooking is improved when Speed Bake mode is used.

3. Defrosting is quicker in Speed Bake mode when compared to regular radiant cooking.

4. Preheating the oven is not necessary when using Speed Bake mode except when baking breads, cakes, biscuits etc.

turns the speed bake function on/off. The pilot The Speed Bake Switch on the control panel

light is on when the oven fan is in operation.

_ Pilot light

NOTE: Thefan motorautomaticallyturnsoff when the

ovendoorisopenedwhile ovenis in speedbakemode and resumeswhen the dooris closedagain.

Food Cooking Time Reduction

Meats 15% (or 5 mins/Ib)

Poultry 30% (or 10 mins/Ib)

Frozen Foods 20%

Biscuits 30%

Baked Potatoes 30%

Pies 30%

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