Frigidaire FGF354BGWE, FGF354BGWD, FGF354BGDE, FGF354BGDD, FGF351SGWC Owner’s Manual

Sealed Surface Burners,

Electronic Oven Control,

and a Self-Cleaning Oven Interior

of better performance

P/N 316000295 (9905)

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Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within

this Owner's Guide will instruct youon how to properly operate and care for

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pack to learn more about your new appliance.

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Dublin, Ohio 43017-0961

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.

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.

If the information in this manual is not followed

exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property

damage, personal injury or death.

© 1998 White Consolidated Industries

All rights reserved

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors

and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone

in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's

phone. Follow the gas supplier_s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

department.

-- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified

installer, servicer or the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Thisguide contains important safety symbolsand instructions. Pleasepay attention to these symbols andfollow all instructionsgiven.

Here isa brief explanation of the use of these symbols.

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

Thissymbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range.

Never allow children to play with packaging material.

• Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is propedy installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.--latest edition, or in
Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 7(T--latest edition, or
in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code Part

1, 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 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 unless specifically recommended in the manuals.

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 breckets/screws, or

any other part of the product.

• All ranges can tip.

• Injury to persons could result.

• Install anti-tip device packed with range.

• See Installation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of tipping, the

range must be secured by properly installed anti-

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®

drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or

play around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may
cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

warmer drawer for storage.

tip bracket provide with the range. To check if the
bracket is installed properly, visually check that

rear leveling leg is inserted into and fully secured
by the anti-tip bracket by removing lower panel or
storage drawer. For models with a warmer drawer,

grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully
attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to the Installation
Instructionsforpreperanti-tipbracketinstallation.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or

Do not use the oven, broiler compartment or

cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range.
Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously

injured,

Heating the Room.

• Storage inor on Appliance--Flammable materials should not

be stored inan oven, warmer drawer, broiler compartment,
near surface burners, broiler compartment or in the storage
drawer. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as

cookbooks, plasticware and towels, aswell asflammable liquids.

Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the
range.

• Do Not Leave Children Alone--Children should not be left

alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the

appliance.

.DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE

BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE

OVEN. Both surface and oven burners may be hot even though
flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners may become

hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch,

or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas

until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas

are the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent
openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and

window.

•Wear Proper Apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.

• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother the fire
with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or 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 usea towel or other bulky
cloth instead of a potholder.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Buildu p of pressure

may cause container to burst and result in injury.

• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be

stored or discarded.

IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the ovendurir_gapower
failure. If the power fails, always turn off the oven. if the oven is
not turned off and the power resumes, the oven will begin to

operate again. Once the power resumes, resetthe clockand oven
function.

3

Do not store items of interest to children in the

Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR "KeepOvenVent DuctsUnobstructed.Theovenventislocated
COOKTOP

Use Proper Flame Size--Adjust flame size so it

does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to

direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.

• Know which knob controls each surface burner. Place a pan
of food on the burner before turning it on, and turn the burner

off before removing the pan.

• Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top
burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust the
flame so it does not extend beyond the edge o the utensil.

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend
Over Adjacent Surface Burners--To reduce the risk of burns,

ignition offla tamable materials, and spiltage 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 burners.

• Never Leave Surface Burners 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 surface
burner pans, or oven bottom, except as suggested in this

manual, improper installation of these liners may result in risk
of electric shock, or fire.

• Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are

suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's

recommendations for cooktop use.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

OVEN

• Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer--
Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot
oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace

food in the oven.

Grounding Instructions

(electric ignition models only)

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use

an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong
from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can
cause seriousinjury, fire or death.

This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong

grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and
should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle.

DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

For personal safety, the range must be properly grounded. For
maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an

electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.

DO NOT Operate the range using a 2-prong adapter or an
extension cord. If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available

outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it
replaced with aproperlygrounded 3-prong wall receptacleinstalled

by a qualified electrician.

See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this range
for complete installation and grounding instructions.

below the backguard. 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 desired

location while oven iscoo!. If rack must be moved while oven is
hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rackwith
both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot

heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack
before moving.

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

and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from
the high heat of the broiler.

• Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed

fat and grease could ignite.

• Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control When

using the appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has
not been used for an extended period of time, be certain the unit
has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at least 3 hours

before turning on the power to the appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
RANGE

• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that

could catch fire. Pay particula rattention to the area underneath
eachsurfaceelement. Donotallowgreasetoaccumulate. Refer

to the hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.

• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols--Always follow the

manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be aware

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

SELF CLEANING OVENS

• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this

Owner's Guide. Before self cleaning the oven, remove the

broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven.

• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners--No commercial oven cleaner or
oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.

• Do Not Clean Door Gasket--The door gasket is essential for a
good seal. Care should be ta ken not to ru b, damage or move the

gasket.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding type
wall receptacle

Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug

Control Pad Functions

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYBEFOREUSING THE OVEN.
Forsatisfactory useof youroven, become familiarwith the variousfunctions of the oven asdescribedbelow.Your model

will have one of the 2 controls shown. Refer to Figure 1 or Figure 2, depending on your model.
The oven can be programmed to:

• Bake normally

• Time bake (Figure 2 Only)

• Vari Broil

• Self-clean

START PAD--Push to
activate oven after oven

functions are set.

STARTINDICATOR LIGHT--
Flashesas a reminderto

pushthe STARTpad to

activate the oven.

PRE-HEAT& LOCK LIGHTS--The "PRE-HEAT"light will glow
when the oven isfirst set to operate, or if the desired
temperature isreset higher than the actual oven

temperature. The "LOCK"light will flash until the door locks
(or unlocks fully) when the self-clean cycle isin use. It glows
constantly after the door locks,

TEMPERATURE CONTROL
KNOB-- Operates the Variable
Broil, Bake or Self-Clean Cycle

modes when used with the
START pad. Cancels all oven

functions when the
Temperature Control knob is

turned to OFF.

OVEN
INDICATOR
LIGHT, lows

each time the
oven burner
(element) turns

on to maintain
the set oven

temperature.

PRE-HEAT & LOCK LIGHTS--The "PRE-HEAT" light will glow
when the oven is first 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

(or unlocks fully) when the self-clean cycle is in use, It glows
constantly after the door locks.

CLOCK PAD-- Used to set the
time of day clock.

BAKETIME PAD-- Used to entel
the length of the baking time.

FEATURE INDICATOR LIGHTS--

These light to show which

feature is in use.

STOP TIME PAD-- Used to set ....

the desired stop time for baking.

Can be used with BAKE TIME to
program a delayed bake cycle.

TIMER ON/OFF PAD-- Usedto set '

minute timer. The minute timer does
not start or stop cooking.

START PAD--Push to activate oven
after oven functions are set.

STARTINDICATOR LIGHT--Flashes

as a reminder to push the START

pad to activate the oven.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL
KNOB-- Operates the Variable

Broil, Bake or Self-Clean Cycle

modes when used with the
START pad. Cancels all oven
functions when the Temperature

is turned to OFF.

OVEN

INDICATOR

each time the
oven burner

(element) turns
on to maintain
the set oven

temperature.

UP and DOWN ARROW
PADS-- Used along with

the function pads to select
cooking time, stop time

(when programming an
automatic stop time), time

of day and minute timer,
and self-clean function.

5

Setting the Clock and
Minute Timer

(if equipped)

For a silent control panel
(Figure 2 Only):

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.

Push and hold STOP TIME. After 7
seconds, the control will beep once.

This will block the 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.

To Set the Clock (Figure 2 Only)
When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has

been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00".
I. Push _'_.

2. Within 5 seconds, push and hold _'_ or _ until the correct time 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_.

2. Push_ to increase the time in one minute increments. Pushand hold
_to increasethe time in 10 minute increments.Thetimer can be setfor

any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
Note: If

you push _ 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 3 times. It will then

continue to beep 3 times every 60 seconds until

Note: The minute timer does not start or stop cooking. It serves as an extra
timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out. The minute

timer can be used 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 _'_ or _-_
to increase or decrease the time,

is

pushed.

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

Push _.