Frigidaire FPF312BSC, FGF316BQD, FGF303CWB, FPF312BSD, FGF316DQB Use & Care Manual

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Timer 6-7

Oven Controls 8-9

& Cleaning .......... 10-13

Before You Call

Solutions to

Common Problems .............. 14-15

Warranty ............ Back Cover

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I Note: This manual replaces P/N 316257501 I

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Congratulations on your purchase of a new range! At Electrolux Home Products,
we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you
with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority.

We know you'll enjoy your new range and Thank You for choosing our product.
We hope you consider us for future purchases.

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model.

Use your range only as instructed in this manual. These instructions 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.

Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference.

Model Number:
Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

This Use & Care Manual contains general
operating instructions for your range and

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

features. The graphics shown are
representational. The graphics on your
range may not look exactly like those

shown.

Product
Registration

Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODUCT
REGISTRATION CARD should

be filled in completely, signed
and returned to Electrolux Home

Products.

© 2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

All rights reserved

Imp orta nt Safe ty lnstructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.

This symbol will he!p alert you t ° situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or Property damagel

This Symbo! wi!! he!p a!e_ You t0 situations that may Cause bodily injury or propeAy damage,

If the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY:

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
otherappliance.

-- 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 callyour gas supplier from aneighbor'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.

• 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 Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.-
latest edition, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/

CGA B149.2, and the the National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA No.70-1atest edition, or in Canada CSA Standard
C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and local code
requirements. Install only perinstallation 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.

• User Servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the
manuals. To reduce the risk of personal injury and damage

to the range, all other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician.

• 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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• All ranges can tip.

• Injury to persons could result.

• Install anti-tip device packed with range.

• See Installation Instructions.

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[¥!,VI;I;i#II_[_ 1To reduce the risk of

tipping, the rangemust be secured by

properly installed anti-tip bracket provided

with the range. To check ifthe 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 instructions for proper anti-

tip bracket installation.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or

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 ofa child onan open
door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or
other injury.

Do not use the oven or broiler drawer for

storage.

Do not store items of interest to children in

the cabinets above a range oron the backguard of a range.

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

Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or

Heating the Room.

• Storage in oron Appliance--Flammable materials should

not be stored in an oven, near surface burners or in the

broiler 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.

• 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 cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, 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 use a towel or other bulky cloth
instead of a potholder.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Buildup 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--ELECTRIC IGNITION MODELS ONLY: Do
not attempt to operate the oven during a power 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, reset the clock and oven function.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR 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.

• Knowwhich 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 of the utensil.

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over
Adjacent Surface Burners--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 itis turned 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 cook top service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for cook top use.

• When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan on.

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.

• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is located
below 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.

• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired
location while oven is 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 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.

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. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Refer
to the range 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.

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.

Important Safety lnstructions

Grounding type

wall receptacle

Do not, under any

circumstance, cut,

remove, or bypass

the grounding prong.

Power supply cord
with 3-prong

grounding plug

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

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

serious injury, 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.

if a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the
personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a

properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified

electrician.

Oven Vent Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located below the backguard When the oven is
on, warm air is released through this vent. This venting is necessary
for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO

NOT BLOCK THE OVEN VENT.

Arranging Oven Racks

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL

(PRIOR TO OPERA TING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when

using the oven.

Removing & Replacing Oven Racks
To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack

and slide out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven
walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into

place.

Arranging Oven Racks with 6 Rack Positions
To bake on a single rack, place the rack on position 3 or 4. To bake

on 2 racks, place the racks on positions 3 and 5.