Frigidaire GCRE302LAFA, GCRE302LAFB Owner’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

808527617 Rev A (May 2018)

Serial plate location: open lower oven drawer (some models) or storage drawer (some models).

PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION

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

Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Need Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Oven Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Questions?

For toll-free telephone support in the U.S. and Canada call

1-800-944-9044.

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Product Registration

Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our ability to serve you. You can register online at http://www.frigidaire.com or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail.

Record model & serial numbers here

Purchase Date

Frigidaire model number

Thank you for choosing Frigidaire. Important: This Use and Care Guide is part of our commit-

ment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance. We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to record important product information.

Need Help?

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Before you call for service, there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better.

Read this Use & Care Manual

This manual contains instructions to help you use and maintain your range properly.

If You Received a Damaged Range...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the range.

Save Time and Money

Check the section title “Before You Call”. This section helps step you through some common problems that might occur.

If you do need service, help is only a phone call away. Call Frigidaire Customer Services at 1-800-944-9044.

Frigidaire serial number

Serial Plate Location

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

NOTE

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

• Verify the anti-tip device has been installed to floor or wall.

• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to floor or wall when the range is moved.

• Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device in place and engaged.

• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Range

leveling

leg

Anti-tip bracket

To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use both arms to grasp the rear edge of the range back. Carefully attempt to tilt range forward. When properly installed, the range should not tilt forward.

Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation.

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

Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.

Warnings and important instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised with installing, maintaining, or operating your appliance.

DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

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

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Indicates installation, operation, maintenance, or valuable information that is not hazard related.

Indicates a short, informal reference – something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance:

Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove the wiring label and other literature attached to the appliance. Do not remove model/ serial number plate.

Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using this appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.

Never modify or alter the construction of the appliance by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the appliance.

Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily accessible located near the appliance.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death. Do not use an adapter plug, use an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death.

Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. In the United States, install in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest edition and National Electrical Code NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and local electrical code requirements. In Canada, install in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest editions and local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance.

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be securely connected to an electrical outlet or junction box that is the correct voltage, is correctly polarized and properly grounded, and protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local codes.

It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have the appropriate outlet or junction box with the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. It is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a qualified installer to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances.

See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE

Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable materials

should not be stored in an oven or microwave, near surface burners or elements, or in the storage or warmer drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.

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, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer, or lower double oven.

Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance or on the backguards of ranges. Children climbing on or near the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.

Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance. The weight of a child on an open over door may cause the appliance to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury. An open drawer when hot may cause burns.

Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or drawers of this appliance can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance.

Never cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover and entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if equipped) for storage.

When heating fat or grease, watch it closely . Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot.

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

Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.

Do not heat unopened food containers - Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury .

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 touch surface burners or elements, areas near these burners or elements, interior surfaces of the oven, or the warmer drawer (if equipped). Surface burners and elements may be hot even though they appear cool. Areas near surface burners and elements 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 are cool. These areas may include the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent areas, oven door, and oven window.

Do not attempt to operate the appliance during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the appliance. If the appliance is not turned off and the power resumes, electric surface elements may resume operation when power is restored. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and the oven function.

Never use your appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP

Know which knob or key controls each surface heating area. Place cookware with food on the cooking area before turning it on. Turn the cooking area off before removing the cookware.

Cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements — To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the cookware should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over other cooking areas.

Use proper pan size - This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the surface unit size. Using the proper cookware on the cooking area will improve efficiency.

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.

Improper cookware may break due to sudden changes in temperature. Check the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.

Never leave surface elements unattended. Boilovers may cause smoking and greasy spills that may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be damaged and may damage the cooktop.

Do not use a searing grill meant for use with a broiler pan on the cooktop. The searing grill is not designed for use on the cooktop. Doing so may result in a fire.

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

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS

Do Not Clean or Operate a 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.

Clean cooktop glass 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.

Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, aftermarket oven liners, or any other materials or devices to line oven bottom, oven racks, or any other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum as recommended for baking, such as lining cookware or as a cover placed on food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit.

Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to the side of the appliance 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. Touching surfaces in this area when the oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heatsensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items can 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, do not let potholder contact hot burner or element in oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

hands to reposition. Remove all cookware and utensils before moving the rack.

Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease could ignite.

Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always cook in proper cookware and always use the oven racks.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE

Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns.

Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF CLEANING OVENS

Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.

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 appliance.

Use the self clean cycle to clean only the parts listed in this manual.

Before using self clean, remove the broiler pan, any food, utensils, and cookware from the oven, storage drawer or warming drawer (if equipped). Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed.

Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any oven. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.

Clean ventilating hoods frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning vent hoods.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician. This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.

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

Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Handle halogen lights (if equipped) with paper towels or soft gloves. Disconnect the appliance or shut off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing the bulb.

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 cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harms, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances.

COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

Bakeware

The material of bakeware affect s how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.

Material Attributes Recommendation

Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated

bakeware is the best for even heating. It is suitable for all baked goods.

Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny

bakeware.

Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than

shiny bakeware. Glass is convenient, as the same piece

of bakeware can be used for cooking, serving, and storing food.

Recommended cooking temperatures and times are based on shiny metal bakeware.

Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) when using dark bakeware.

Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) when using glass bakeware.

Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler than

shiny bakeware. Insulated bakeware is designed for

baking in gas ovens.

Increase the cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) when using insulated bakeware.

COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

Cooking Conditions

Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.

Condition Attributes Recommendation

Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored,

cooking times may need to be reduced slightly.

High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is lower.

Water boils at a lower temperature, and liquids evaporate faster.

Foods may take longer to bake. Doughs may rise faster.

If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook time in the recipe or packaging.

If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging.

Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as needed.

Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes. Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes to reduce evaporation.

Increase bake time or oven temperature. Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in

recipe. Reduce rising time or punch down dough and allow it to rise twice.

Cooking Results

Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like.

Result Recommendation

Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe. Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.

Cooking Tips

Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.

Cooking Tips

Baking

Rack placement Follow the instructions in “Setting Oven Controls” on starting on page 22.

When using only one rack, place the rack so the food is in the center of the oven.

Preheat Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. Insert food

immediately after the beep.

Checking food Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may reduce baking perfor-

mance.

Bake or Convection Bake

Convection bake is the best function to use for baking on multiple racks. For best performance, see

“Convection Bake” on page 18.

COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

Cooking Tips

Food placement Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation.

Broiling / Roasting

Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from

the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters.

If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from Frigidaire.com.

Convection Cooking

Convection attributes

Convection bake Reduce cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) from the recipe unless the recipe is written for

Convection roast Convection roast is best for meats and does not require preheating for most meats and poultry.

Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and food. It browns food more evenly and reduces hot spots in the oven.

Convection saves time when using multiple racks or cooking several food items at once.

convection baking. Preheat the oven for best results.

Reducing the cooking temperature for convection roast is not recommended. Carefully follow your recipe’s temperature and time recommendations, adjusting the cooking time if the recipe does not specify convection roasting time.

Since convection roast cooks faster, cook time may be reduced by 25% to 40% depending on food type. You can reduce cook times by 25% from the recommended time of your recipe, and check the food at this time. If needed, continue cooking until the desired doneness is obtained.

Use a meat probe if available with your appliance. Meat probes are also available from most grocery and home goods stores.

Arrange oven racks so large cuts of meat and poultry are on the lowest rack of the oven. Do not cover foods when dry roasting - covering will prevent the meat from browning properly. When cooking meats, use the broiler pan and insert or a roasting rack. The broiler pan will catch

grease spills and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. If you do not have one of these accessories, they may be purchased from Frigidaire.com.

• Flat bottom and straight sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

• Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced

• Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element.

• Made of material that conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

• Always match pot diameter to element size.

• Curved and warped pans.

• Cookware larger than cooking area marked on cooktop by more than one-half inch or 12mm.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Pan is smaller than the heating area marked on cooktop.

IMPORTANT

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Using Proper Cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2.

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (see

Figure 1). Cookware should

have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (see

Figure 2).

Figure 1: Testing cookware

Cookware Material Types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:

• Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting). If aluminum p ans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (see Aluminum).

•Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

•Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor that will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. If cast iron pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.

Figure 2: Proper cookware

•Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for

ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porcelain-enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop. The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly, especially if left empty, and they may bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware me lts it will damage the cooktop. Follow all the cookware manufac turer’s recommendations for use and ca re of c ook ware .

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

IMPORTANT

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements below a smooth glass surface. The designs on the ceramic cooktop outline the areas of the surface elements underneath. Always match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed cookware sh ould be used.

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery and department stores) to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.

The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use, and their settings will all affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may

become hot enough to cause burns.

• The cooktop should not be used as a cuttin g board or

work surface.

• Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it.

• Placing food directly on the smoothtop surface (without a cooking utensil) is not recommended, as difficult cleaning will result, and foods may smoke and cause potential fire hazard.

About the Radiant Surface Elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.

For efficient cooking, turn the element off several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

• Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The element surface may still be hot, and burns may occur if the element or surrounding area is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature.

•Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrapping on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

•Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that can melt, to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic cooktop.

• Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic glass cooktop. Any cookware that has a rough or dirty bottom can scratch the ceramic cooktop. Always start with clean cookware.

White glass cooktops only - Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface may discolor when the element is turned off. This is normal and the glass will return to its original white color after it has completely cooled down.

Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

Be sure to read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the “Care and Cleaning” section and

“Before You Call” checklist section of this Use and Care

Guide.

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights

The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or more elements are turned on.

Figure 3: On indicator light

A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off.

The HOT SURFACE indicator light will turn on when the burner is hot enough to cause burns and will remain on after the burner is turned off until the surface has cooled to a safe temperature.

Types of ceramic cooktop elements

The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size and type of element underneath. The elements on your cooktop depend on the model.

• A single radiant element has one circle.

• A dual radiant element (some models) has two circles.

The dual radiant element may be set using only the smaller inner element or both inner and outer elements may be set to heat together for a larger surface.

• Dual elements allow more flexibility with the size of cookware.

Figure 5: Single and double elements

• A keep warm element (some models) has one small

circle. It is used to keep food warm after cooking. The keep warm element is not designed to cook food.

• A bridge element (some models) creates a long heating area between two single elements. The bridge element is designed for use with a griddle accessory.

Figure 4: Hot surface indicator light

Figure 6: Bridge element

Single radiant surface elements (all models)

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

NOTE

To operate the single radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either

direction (Figure 7) to the desired setting (refer to the

“Suggested radiant surface element settings” in Table 1).

3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware.

Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed (see Figure 7).

A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

Suggested radiant surface element settings

The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are based on cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Settings Type of Cooktop

High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a

boil, pan broiling

Medium High (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat

fry

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Figure 7: Single element knob

• Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass

surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

•Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces

and gravies or steam vegetables Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew Low (1) Low temperature cooking Low (LO) Keep warm, melt

Table 1: Suggested radiant surface element settings

Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic cooktop.

• 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.

• The Element ON indicator lights will turn on when one or more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at these indicator lights when finished cooking is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light will remain on AFTER the control knob is turned to the “OFF” position and will stay on until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

NOTE

Dual radiant surface elements (some models)

Symbols on the backguard will help choose which portion of the dual radiant element to set. The symbol indicates a setting for the inner element only . The symbol indicates a setting for both inner and outer elements.

To operate a dual radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to

begin heating both the inner and outer elements. If only the inner element is needed for smaller cookware, push in and turn the knob counter-clockwise (see

3. When cooking is complete, turn the knob to OFF before removing the cookware.

Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed.

A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

Y ou may switch from either single or dual element setting at any time during cooking. See “Suggested radiant surface

element settings” on page 15.

Figure 8).

Figure 8: Dual element knob settings

• Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass

surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

• Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic cooktop.

• 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.

Bridge Radiant Element (some models)

IMPORTANT

Some models include a bridge element for long cookware (such as a griddle, see Figure 10) to extend across two circular surface elements. Symbols around the knob are used to indicate whether the single element or the single element and bridge element will heat.

• The symbol indicates that only the front circular element will heat.

• The symbol indicates that the front element and the bridge element will both heat.

You may switch the element setting at any time during cooking.

To Operate the Bridge Element

1. Place correctly sized cookware (griddle) on the cooktop

with the bridge element under the middle.

2. Push in and turn the control knob to the circular element symbol for regular cookware or to element and bridge symbol for extended cookware designed for use on multiple elements (see

3. Allow the griddle to heat for a few minutes when cooking items that require a preheated surface such as pancakes and eggs. The two elements will work together with the bridge element to provide eve n heating.

4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware.

Figure 9).

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

NOTES

The bridge element knob controls one element and the bridge element. It does not control the adjacent single element. The adjacent element must be adjusted with its own knob.

See “Suggested radiant surface element settings” on

page 15.

Figure 9: Bridge element knob settings

NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface cooking areas at the same time unless the cooktop has a bridge element and the cookware is specifically designed for the purpose. Incorrect use may cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture.

Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic cooktop.

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

Using the bridge element with a griddle (some models)

A griddle is a versatile accessory that is perfect for cooking foods that require large flat surfaces such as pancakes, French toast, grilled sandwiches, bacon, and also for cooking different foods at the same time.

If your appliance came with a griddle you can use this accessory to cook by using the bridge control that links the circular elements. This will provide even heating over the entire griddle surface when the rear single element is also activated.

Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium to medium low setting. Slow preheat ensures even heat distribution during the cooking process. DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI setting. Preheating on HI may warp the griddle and prevent even heat distribution.

After use, let the griddle cool before washing. Hand wash with hot soapy water. Do not soak. Dry thoroughly. Do not put a griddle in a dishwasher.

If you would like to purchase a griddle, you can order one from Frigidaire.com.

Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic cooktop.

Important notes:

• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and

then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

• For efficient cooking, turn the element off several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

• The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting.

Figure 10: Griddle

• The griddle should be placed carefully over the bridge

elements. When the bridge control is activated along with the rear single element, they combine to heat the whole surface of the griddle.

• The griddle will be very hot. Always use oven mitts when handling the griddle during and after cooking. The griddle may appear to have cooled, but the residual heat can cause burns. Allow the griddle to cool for several minutes after the bridge has been turned off.

• Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Keep warm (some models)

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Use the keep warm feature to keep cooked foods hot. Always start with hot food . It is not recommended to heat

cold food on the keep warm zone. All food placed on the warming zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality.

For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape.

Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean. Use only

dishware, utensils, and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the keep warm zone.

Setting the keep warm control:

1. Push in the knob and turn in either direction (see

Figure 11). The temperatures are designated by hi and

lo. However, the control can be set at any position between hi and lo for different levels of warming.

2. When ready to serve, turn the control to OFF. The hot surface indicator light will remain on until the warm zone cools.

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Figure 11: Keep warm knob Temperature selection - Refer to the recommended keep

warm zone settings table (see Table 2). If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium level and adjust as needed. Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level.

Food Item Heating Level

Breads/Pastries LO (Low) Casseroles LO (Low)

• Unlike the surface elements, the keep warm zone will not glow red when it is hot. T o avoid burns always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the cooktop, including the keep warm zone, as cookware and plates will be hot.

• Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Dinner Plates with Food LO (Low) Eggs LO (Low) Gravies LO (Low) Meats MED (Medium) Sauces MED (Medium) Soups (cream) MED (Medium) Stews MED (Medium) Vegetables MED (Medium) Fried Foods HI (High) Hot Beverages HI (High) Soups (liquid) HI (High)

Table 2: Recommended keep warm zone settings

Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic cooktop.

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Home Canning

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.

• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.

• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.

• It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on the burner grates.

• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.

• Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.

• Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information.

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

• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high

heat for an extended amount of time.

WARNING

CAUTION

oset oven rack

BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Oven Vent Location

The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent. Never close off the openings with aluminium foil or any other material. Steam or moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is normal.

Figure 12: Oven vent

Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil or any other material or liners to line the oven bottom, walls, racks or any other part of the range. Doing so will alter the heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and possibly cause permanent damage to the oven interior. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire. During self clean, temperatures in the oven will be hot enough to melt foil.

• Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven exterior, oven racks, and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.

Types of oven racks

at oven rack

Figure 13: Oven rack types

• Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking needs

and may be placed in most oven rack positions.

• The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional step down positions from the standard flat rack design. The offset design positions the base of the rack about ½ of a rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in most oven rack positions. To maximize oven cooking space, place the bottom oven rack in the lowest rack position for baking or roasting large cuts of meat.

Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven racks

Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool. To remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it

reaches the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.

To replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are level before using.

• Remove all oven racks before starting a self clean

• To prevent possible damage to the oven, do not

cycle. If oven racks are left inside the oven during a cleaning cycle, the slide ability of the oven racks may be damaged and all of the oven racks will lose their shiny finish.

attempt to close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully positioned back inside the oven cavity.

Bake Time

Self

Clean

Bake Broil

Steam

Clean

Set

Clock

Quick

Bake

Timer

Oven

Preheat

Door Locked

OFF

Hold

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Oven Control Features

1. Bake - Use to select bake feature.

2. Quick Bake - Quick Bake uses a fan to circulate the

oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven.

3. Broil - Use to set Broil feature.

4. Oven Light - Use to turn on internal light when

checking on food. Also will turn on when the oven door is open.

5. Steam Clean - The Steam Clean feature offers a time saving method for cleaning of small and light soils.

6. Self Clean - Use to with arrow keys to set self clean cycle of 2 or 3 hours.

7. Oven on indicator light - The oven light will glo w each time the oven turns on to maintain the set oven temperature.

8. Preheat light - The preheat light will glow when the oven is preheating or if the desired temperature is reset higher than the actual oven temperature.

9. Door locked - The door locked light will flash when the oven door locks and unlocks, when the oven door lockout is active, or when the self clean cycle feature is active.

10. Up and Down arrows - Use with the feature or function keys to set oven temperature, bake time, start time, clean time, and setting or adjusting the clock and minute timer.

11. Timer on-off - Use to set or cancel the minute timer.

The minute timer does not start or stop any cooking function. Timer on-off is used to set the continuous bake function.

12. Bake Time - Enters the length of baking time desired.

13. OFF - Use to clear any feature except th e tim e of day

and minute timer and to activate oven lockout feature.

14. Set Clock - Use with arrow keys to set the time of day.

Table 3: Minimum and maximum control settings

Feature Mode Min Temp/Time Max Temp/Time

Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Quick Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Broil LO 400°F (205°C) HI 550°F (288°C) Timer 12 Hr.

24 Hr.

Clock Time 12 Hr.

24 Hr.

Bake Time 12 Hr.

24 Hr. Self Clean Time 2 hours 3 hours Note: An entry acceptance tone (1beep) will sound each time a

key is touched (the oven lock key is delayed 3 seconds). An entry error tone (3 short beeps) will sound if the entry of the temperature or time is below the minimum or above the maximum settings for the feature.

0:01 Min. 0:01 Min

1:00 Hr./Min. 0:00 Min

0:01 Min 0:01 Min

11:59 Hr./Min. 11:59 Hr./Min.

12:59 Hr./Min. 23:59 Hr./Min.

5:59 Hr./Min. 5:59 Hr./Min.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

NOTE

IMPORTANT

Setting the Clock

When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display will flash 12:00. It is recommended to always set the clock for the correct time of day before using the appliance.

To set the clock:

1. Press Set Clock once (do not hold clock key down).

2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold or until

the correct time of day appears in the display.

The clock cannot be changed when the oven is set for cooking or self clean is active.

Temperature display (Fahrenheit/Celsius)

The electronic oven control is set to operate in Fahrenheit (°F) at the factory. The oven may be programmed for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C).

T o change the temperature to Celsius (°C) or from °C to °F:

1. Press Broil. — — appears in the display.

Changing between continuous bake setting or 12hour energy saving feature

The oven control has a built-in 12-hour energy saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours. The oven control can be programmed to override this feature for continuous baking.

To change the continuous bake setting:

1. Press and hold Timer on-off for 6 seconds until a tone

sounds. — — hr will appear in the display for continuous cooking. The current time of day will return to the display.

2. To cancel the continuous bake setting, press Timer o n- off and hold for 6 seconds until a tone sounds. 12 hr

will appear in display indicating that the control has returned to the 12-hour energy saving feature.

Changing to continuous bake or 12 hour mode does not change how the cooktop controls operate.

2. Press and hold until HI appears in the display.

3. Press and hold Broil until °F or °C appears in the display.

4. Press or to change °F to °C or °C to °F. To accept the change, wait 6 seconds.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

NOTE

Setting oven lockout

The control can be programmed to lock the oven door and lockout the oven control keypad.

To set the oven lockout feature:

1. Press OFF and hold for 6 seconds. Loc will appear in

display, the door locked indicator light will flash, and the motor driven door lock will begin to close. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock. Once the oven door is locked, the current time of day will appear in the display.

2. To cancel the Oven Lockout feature, press OFF and hold for 6 seconds. The control will unlock the oven door and resume normal operation.

If any control key is pressed with the oven lockout feature active, Loc will appear in the display until the control key is released. But it does not disable the clock, kitchen timer, or the interior oven lights.

Operating oven light

The interior oven light will automatically turn on when the oven door is opened. Press the oven light key located on the control panel to turn the interior oven light on and off whenever the oven door is closed.

The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven interior. To change the interior oven light, see “Changing the oven light” in the Care & cleaning section.

Setting the minute timer

1. Press Timer on-off.

2. Press to increase time in one-minute increments .

Press and hold to increase time in 10-minute increments. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

3. When the set time ends, the timer will beep three times and will continue to beep three times every minute until Timer on-off is pressed.

The minute timer will not start or stop the cooking process. The minute timer can be used alone or while using any of the other oven features. If another feature is active when the minute timer is active, the minute timer will show in the display. To view information about other active features, press the key for that feature.

To change the timer while it is in use:

While the timer is active and shows in the display , press and hold or to increase or decrease the time remaining.

To cancel the minute timer before the set time has run out:

• Press Ti mer on -off once.

Setting Bake

Oven with hidden bake element

some models

The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). The factory preset automatic bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).

Baking Tips For best bake results:

• Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies,

cakes, biscuits and breads.

• When baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits, and breads using a single rack place rack in position 4.

• When using any single rack for items like frozen pies, angel food cake, breads, and casseroles, use rack position 3.

• For best results when baking cakes using two oven racks, place racks in positions 3 and 5 (See Figure 15).

• When baking using two oven racks, position cookware as shown in Figure 14. Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between cookware for proper air circulation.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

To set Bake:

1. Press Bake. — — — appears in the display.

2. Within 5 seconds, press or . The display

will show 350°F (177°C). The temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F (1°C) increments.

3. When a key is released, the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature. When the oven reaches the set temperature, the preheat indicator light will turn off and the control will beep three times.

4. To cancel the baking function, press OFF.

To change oven temperature after bake has started:

1. Press Bake.

2. Press or to increase or decrease to a new

temperature. The oven indicator light on the electronic display will turn on and off when using the bake feature and during preheat. This is normal and indicates that the oven is cycling to maintain the selected baking temperature. To cancel baking press OFF.

Figure 14: Pan positions two rack baking

Oven with visible bake element

some models

Figure 15: Rack positions for visible bake and hidden bake elements

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Oven with hidden bake element

some models

Setting Quick Bake

Quick Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results. Meats cooked with Quick Bake are crisp on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside. Breads and pastry brown more evenly. Most foods can be cooked faster and more evenly with Quick Bake.

The oven may be programmed to Quick Bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). The factory preset Quick Bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).

Benefits of the Quick Bake feature

• Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy.

• Multiple rack baking.

Baking Tips

• For optimum cooking results it is recommended to

preheat the oven when baking foods such as cook ies, biscuits and breads.

• Reduce oven temperature 25°F from recipe's recommended oven temperature. Follow the remainder of the recipe's instructions using the minimum recommended cook time.

• When using 2 oven racks place racks in positions 3 and 5 for and position cookware as shown in Figure 16.

• For single rack baking use rack position 4.

Roasting Tips

• Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods using

Quick Bake. Do not cover foods when dry roasting.

• For Turkey, roasts and hams, use rack position 2.

• For small cuts of meat or poultry use rack positions 2 or

Figure 16: Pan spacing and oven rack positions

To set Quick Bake:

1. Press Quick Bake. — — — ° appears in the display.

2. Within 5 seconds, press or . The display

will show 350°F (177°C). The temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F (1°C) increments using the up or down arrow keys.

3. When a key is released, the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature.

4. When the oven reaches the set temperature, the preheat indicator light will turn off and the control will beep three times.

5. To cancel Quick Bake, press OFF.

To change oven temperature after bake has started:

1. Press Quick Bake.

2. Press or to increase or decrease to a new

3. To cancel baking press OFF.

Setting Broil

CAUTION

Oven with hidden bake element

some models

NOTE

WARNING

NOTE

Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce some smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the element. Watch food to prevent burning.

When broiling, always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in

Table 4.

Always use oven mitts. Oven racks will become very hot which can cause burns.

To set Broil

1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food.

Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn the oven off. If the fire continues, use a fire extinguisher. Do not put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.

2. Press Broil. — — will appear in display.

3. Press for HI broil or for LO broil. Most

foods may be broiled at the HI broil setting. Select the LO broil setting to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be cooked to the well-done stage.

4. For optimum results, preheat broil for 2-to-5 minute s before adding food.

5. Place the insert on the broil pan (if equipped), then place the food on the broil pan insert (if using a broiler pan and insert).

6. Place the broiler pan and insert on the oven rack. Broil with the oven door open to broil stop position (Figure 18).

7. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil food on other side.

8. When broiling is finished press OFF.

Oven with visible bake element

some models

The broiler pan and the insert (some models) allow grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. Do not use the pan without the insert. Do not cover the insert with aluminum foil; the exposed grease could ignite. To purchase a broiling pan and insert, visit frigidaire.com

Figure 18: Broil pan and insert (L) Door in position when broiling (R).

Figure 17: Rack positions

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Table 4: Broil recommendations

Food item Rack

Position

Steak 1” thick 6 or 7 HI(550°F) 6:00 5:00 135°F (57°C) Rare** Steak 1” thick 6 or 7 HI(550°F) 7:00 5:00 145ºF (63ºC) Medium-well Steak 1” thick 6 or 7 HI(550°F) 8:00 7:00 170°F (77ºC) Well Pork Chops 3/4

“thick Chicken - Bone In 5 LO(400°F) 20:00 10:00 170°F (77ºC) Well Chicken Boneless 6 LO(400°F) 8:00 6:00 170°F (77ºC) Well Fish 6 HI(550°F) 13:00 -- 170°F (77ºC) Well Shrimp 5 HI(550°F) 5:00 -- 170°F (77ºC) Well Hamburger 1” thick 7 HI(550°F) 6:00 5:00 135°F (57°C) Rare** Hamburger 1” thick 7 HI(550°F) 9:00 7:00 145ºF (63ºC) Medium Hamburger 1” thick 6 HI(550°F) 10:00 8:00 170°F (77ºC) Well

6 HI(550°F) 8:00 6:00 170°F (77ºC)

Temp Cook time in minutes

1st side 2nd side

Internal Temperature

Doneness

Well

The U.S. Department of Agriculture states, **Rare fresh beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F (60°C)

means some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA Rev. June 1985.) The lowest temperature recommended by the USDA is 145°F (63°C) for medium rare fresh beef. For well done 170°F (77ºC). All cook times shown are after 2 minutes of preheating.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

NOTE

Setting Bake Time

The Bake Time key sets the amount of time needed for baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the set bake time ends.

To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically (timed bake):

1. Be sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.

2. Place the food in the oven.

3. Press Bake. — — — ° appears in the display.

4. Within 5 seconds, press or . The display

will show 350°F (177°C). The temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F (1°C) increments,

5. Press Bake Time.0:00 will appear in the display.

6. Press or until the desired baking time

appears in the display.

7. The oven will turn on and begin heating.

When the set bake time runs out:

1. End will appear in the display, and the oven will shut off

automatically.

2. The control will beep three times every 60 seconds as a reminder until OFF is pressed.

• Bake Time will not operate when using the Broil feature.

• Once the controls are set, the oven will come on and begin heating to the selected baking tem p er at ur e. The oven temperature (or time of day) will show in the display.

Adjusting the oven temperature

Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you can adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the temperature displayed.

Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to 40 degrees from actual temperatures.

• Oven temperature adjustments made will not affect the broil or self cleaning feature temperatures.

• If the display is set for Celsius, adjustments made will be in 1°C increments with each press of arrow keys.

To adjust oven temperature:

1. Press Bake.

2. Set the temperature to 550°F (288°C) by pressing and

holding .

3. Within 3 seconds, press and hold Bake until numeric digit(s) appear. Release Bake key. The display now indicates the amount of degrees offset between the original factory temperature setting and th e cu rre n t temperature setting. If the oven control has the original factory calibration, the display will read 00.

4. The temperature can now be adjusted up or down 35°F (19°C), in 5°F increments. Press and hold to adjust the temperature higher until the desired amount of offset appears in the display . When lowering the oven temperature using , a minus sign (-) will appear before the number to indicate that the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount of degrees .

5. When you have made the desired adjustment, press OFF to go back to the time of day display.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

CAUTION

Setting the Sabbath Feature for the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays (some models)

For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at www.star-k.org.

This appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath/Holidays. Sabbath mode disables all audible tones or visual display changes on the oven control. Bake heating is the only cooking feature available while in the Sabbath mode. Oven controls are locked during Sabbath mode.

You must first set the Bake feature and temperature and, if needed, Bake Time. Any settings made prior to setting the Sabbath mode will be visible in the displays. The Bake Time option, if set prior to the Sabbath mode, will give one audible alert at the end of Bake Time.

Important: The Sabbath mode will override the factory preset 6 hour energy saving mode, and the appliance will stay on until the cooking features are cancelled. If any of the cooking features are cancelled when the appliance is in the Sabbath mode, no audible or visual indicators will be available to verify the cancellation.

If the oven interior lights are needed, be sure to activate them prior to setting the Sabbath mode. Once the oven light is turned on and the Sabbath mode is active, the oven light will remain on until the Sabbath mode is turned off and the oven lights are turned off. The oven door will not activate the interior oven lights when the oven door is opened or closed.

It is recommended that any oven temperature modification made within an active Sabbath mode press the up or down arrow key.

Note: The temperature will increase or decrease with each press by 5°F or 1°C and the change will be accepted automatically.

Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry , should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins, and should be removed promptly when finished cooking.

Important:

• Do not attempt to activate any other oven function

except Bake while the Sabbath feature is active. The following keys will function correctly when the Sabbath feature is active: Up and Down arrow keys, Bake, and OFF. All other keys should not be used once the Sabbath feature is active.

• Y ou may change the oven temperature once baking has started. Press Bake, use the arrow keys to raise or lower the oven temperature. Each press of an arrow key will raise or lower the temperature by 5°F (1°C).

• Remember that the oven control will no longer provide audible tones or display any further changes when the Sabbath feature is active.

• The oven will shut-off automatically after completing a bake time and therefore may only be used once during the Sabbath/Jewish Holidays.

If the oven temperature is set outside of the temperature range, the oven will default to the nearest available temperature. Try to set the desired oven temperature again.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

T o program oven to Bake with default oven temp erature of 350°F and activate the Sabbath feature:

1. Be sure the clock is set with correct time of day and

place food in oven.

2. Press Bake. — — — appears in the display.

3. Within 5 seconds press or . The display will

show 350°F (177°C). By holding the up or down arrow key the temperature can be adjusted in 5° increments (1°C).

4. If a bake time is desired enter the time at this point. See “Setting Bake Time” on page 29 for detailed instructions. If not, skip this step.

NOTE: The oven will shut off after using Bake Time and may only be used once during Sabbath mode.

5. Press and hold the Bake Time key and Set Clock key simultaneously for about 3 seconds. SAb will appear in the display indicating the oven is properly set for the Sabbath feature (Figure 19).

Figure 19:

Once SAb appears in the display the oven control will no longer beep or display any further changes.

To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active:

1. Press OFF.

Oven set for Sabbath baking

To turn off the Sabbath feature:

Press and hold both Bake Time key and Set Clock key simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off. The control will provide an acceptance tone, and SAb will disappear from the display. The oven is no longer programmed for the Sabbath feature.

What to do during a power failure or power interruption after the Sabbath feature was activated:

Should you experience a power failure or interruption, the oven will shut-off. When power is restored the oven will not turn back on automatically . The oven will remember that it is set for the Sabbath, and the oven display will show the message SF for Sabbath failure (Figure 20).

Figure 20: Display showing Sabbath failure

The food may be safely removed from the oven while still in the Sabbath feature, however the oven cannot be turned back on until after the Sabbath/Holidays. After the Sabbath observance turn off the Sabbath feature.

Press and hold both Bake Time key and Set Clock key for at least 3 seconds simultaneously to turn the Sabbath feature off. SF will disappear from the display, and the oven may be used with all normal functions.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Self Clean

A self cleaning oven cleans itself with temperatures well above normal cooking temperatures which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth.

While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperature much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal because the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent.

During the self cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance.

To avoid possible burns, use care when openin g the oven door after the self cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape.

Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and cause permanent damage to the oven interior (aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the oven).

The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

Do not force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution when opening the door after the self cleaning cycle is complete. The oven may still be very hot.

Adhere to the following self clean precautions:

• Do not use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings

in or around any part of the oven interior.

• Do not clean the oven door gasket (Figure 21). The woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or remove the gasket.

• Do not use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage.

• Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils, and any aluminum foil. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures and will melt.

• Completely remove all oven racks and any accessories. If the oven racks are not removed, they will lose their special coating properties and no longer slide in and out of the oven cavity easily.

• Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped-up and removed before starting the self cleaning cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high tem pe ra tures.

• Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.

• Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water. These areas are shown in white (Figure 21).

Figure 21: Clean around the oven door gasket

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

NOTE

To set a self clean cycle:

1. Press Self Clean.

2. Press and hold to scroll to the time to start the

delayed self clean cycle. Release the key when the desired time is displayed.

3. Press Self Clean. --- appears in the display.

4. Press until 3:00 appears in the display for a 3

hour self clean process, or push until 2:00 appears in the display for a 2 hour self clean process.

5. As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin to close automatically and the door locked indicator light will flash. Do not open the oven door while the light is flashing (allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock).

6. CLn will appear in the display during the self clean cycle, and the door locked light will glow until the self cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven temperature has cooled.

When the self clean cycle has completed:

1. The time of day will appear in the display window, and

the Clean key and door locked light will continue to glow.

2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 hour and the door locked light has gone out, the oven door may be opened.

To stop or interrupt a self clean cycle (once it has

been activated)

1. Press OFF.

2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 hour and

the door locked light has turned off, the oven door can be opened.

3. Restart the self clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected.

Whenever the self clean feature is active, you may check the amount of time remaining in the self clean cycle by pressing the clean key.

Remember the range door cannot be opened until the range has cooled sufficiently . You will need to add about 1 hour to the time displayed before you can use the range for cooking.

When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.

3. To avoid possible burns, use care when opening the

oven door after the self cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape.

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

CAUTION

Steam Clean

The Steam Clean feature offers a chemical free and time saving method to assist in the routine cleaning of light soils. For heavier baked on soils use the Self Clean feature..

• Do not add bleach, ammonia, oven cleaner, or any other abrasive household cleaners to the water used for Steam Clean.

• Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. The oven may be hot and can cause burns.

Be sure the oven is level and cool before starting Steam Clean. If the oven temperature is above room temperature a triple beep will be heard and the function will not start. Steam Clean produces best result s when started with a cool oven

To set a Steam Clean cycle:

1. Remove all racks and oven accessories.

2. Scrape or wipe loose debris and grease from the oven

bottom.

3. Pour 1 cup of tap water onto the oven bottom.(Figure 22) Close oven door.

8. Take care opening the door when the steam clean is finished. Stand to the side of the oven out of the way of escaping vapor.

9. Wipe oven cavity and bottom. Do not clean oven door gasket (Figure 23). Avoid leaning or resting on the oven door glass while cleaning cavity.

Note: To stop Steam Clean at any time press OFF.

Figure 23: Clean around the oven door gasket Notes:

• Opening oven door during Steam Clean cycle prevents

the water from reaching the temperature needed to clean.

• For best results, clean oven immediately after the cycle is complete. Steam clean works best for soils on the oven bottom.

• Place a paper towel or cloth in front of the oven to capture any water that may spill while wiping out.

Figure 22: Add 1 cup of tap water

4. Press Steam Clean.

5. Press either the up arrow or down arrow to activate. St Cn will appear in the display.

6. The time remaining in the Steam Clean cycle is shown

in the display. Do not open the door during this time. If door is open while in steam clean (d-O) will appear in the display

7. When the steam clean cycle is complete an alert will sound and the END message will show in the display. Press OFF to return to the clock or press OFF to cancel at any time before Steam Clean is finished.

• A non-abrasive scouring pad, stainless steel sponge, plastic scraper, or eraser style cleaning pad (without cleaner) can be used for difficult soils. Moisten pads with water before use.

• Do not leave the residual water in the oven for any length of time.

• Some condensation or water vapor may appea r close to the oven vent and oven door glass. This is normal. The oven gasket may become damp; do not wipe dry.

• Local water sources often contain minerals (hard water). If hard water deposits occur, wipe cavity with a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar or 50/50 solution of lemon juice and water.

• If steam clean results are not satisfactory, run a self clean. See “Self Clean” on page 32.

CAUTION

CARE AND CLEANING

Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later.

• Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool.

• If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's instructions and provide adequate ventilation.

Figure 24: Use cleaners with caution

Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation

Aluminum and vinyl Using a sof t cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water. Rinse with clean water,

dry and polish with a soft, clean cloth.

Painted and plastic control knobs Painted body parts Painted decorative trims

Control panel Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of

Control knobs Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of

Stainless Steel Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of

Smudge Proof™ Stainless Steel Black Stainless Steel

Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry and polish with a soft, clean cloth. Glass cleaners may be used, but do not apply directly to surface; spray onto cloth and wipe.

vinegar and water. Do not spray liq uids directly on th e oven control and d isplay area. Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other liqu id cleane rs, ab rasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels - they will damage the finish.

vinegar and water. To remove control knobs: turn to the OFF position, grasp firmly, and pull off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the OFF markings and push the knobs into place.

vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use cleaners containing abrasives, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia.

Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use appliance cleaner, st ainless steel cleaner, or cleaner containing abrasives, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia. These cleaners may damage the finish.

CARE AND CLEANING

Porcelain-enameled broiler pan and insert

Porcelain door liner Porcelain body parts

Self-cleaning oven interior Before setting a self-clean cycle, clean soils from the oven frame, areas outside the

Oven door Use mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water to clean

Ceramic cooktop See “Cooktop Maintenance” on page 37.

Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, non-abrasive scouring pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover dif ficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or future heating could damage the porcelain. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on porcelain surfaces. These spills may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. See

“Self Clean” on page 32.

the top, sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse well. Glass cleaner may be used on the outside glass of the door. Ceramic smoothtop cleaner or polish may be used on the interior door glass. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water or cleaners to enter the door vents. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders, or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on th e ou tside of the ov en doo r.

Do not clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal. Do not rub, damage, or remove this gasket.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING

CAUTION

30°

Cooktop Maintenance

Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop.

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.

Sliding aluminum, cast iron, or copper bottomed pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use.

Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic, or glass) with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface.

Do not:

• Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop.

• Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on the bottom;

always use clean cookware.

• Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen.

• Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan.

• Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop; they may cause it to crack.

Cooktop Cleaning

Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface.

Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool. The glass surface could be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

For light to moderate soil:

For light to moderate soil: Apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning cream directly to the cooktop. Use a clean paper towel to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue. Do not use the towel you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose.

For heavy, burned on soil:

Apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning cream directly to the soiled area. Rub the soiled area using a non-abrasive cleaning tool, applying pressure as needed. Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose.

If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface. Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff the surface clean.

Figure 25: Cooktop care

Figure 26: Cooktop cleaning

CARE AND CLEANING

IMPORTANT

WARNING

IMPORTANT

Cooktop Maintenance (cont’d)

Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type cleaning pad. Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktops.

Aluminum Foil and Utensils

Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.

Cleaning under bake element (some models)

The bake element is located in the lower oven cavity. For some models, if the lower bake element is visible it may be tilted up for easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning. Remove the oven racks before raising the element. Be careful not to raise the element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position.

Figure 27: Lift bake element

• Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop

can damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements under any circumstances.

• Aluminum utensils - The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals. Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop. If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop, not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed, but it may fuse to, break, or mark the ceramic glass surface, permanently damaging the cooktop surface.

Removing and Replacing the Oven Door

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Oven door hinge locations

about

10°

hinge

oven door

roller

hinge

arm

To remove oven door:

The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.

1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See

Figure 28).

2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door (See Figure 29). A tool such as a small flat-blade screwdriver may be required.

3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides. Do not use the oven door handle (See

Figure 30).

4. Close the door to approximately 10 degrees from the door frame (See Figure 30).

5. Lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven frame (See Figure 31).

To replace oven door:

CARE AND CLEANING

Figure 28: Door hinge location

Figure 29: Door hinge locks

1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door

sides. Do not use the oven door handle (See

Figure 30).

2. Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position, seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame (See

Figure 30 and Figure 31). The hook of the hinge arms

must be fully seated onto the roller pins.

3. Fully open the oven door, horizontal with floor (See

Figure 28).

4. Push the door hinge locks up towards a nd into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the locked position (See Figure 29).

5. Close the oven door.

Special door care instructions - Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object. Scratching, hitting, jarring, or stressing the glass may weaken its structure, causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time. Do not close the oven door until all of the oven racks are fully in place.

Figure 30: Holding door for removal

Figure 31: Replacement and location of hinge arm and roller pin

CARE AND CLEANING

CAUTION

wire holder

glass shield

Replacing the Oven Light

Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing the oven light.

Replacing the oven interior light bulb:

The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and covered with a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use (Figure 32).

1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the appliance.

2. Remove the interior oven light shield after removing the wire holder by carefully moving the wire to the side of the glass shield. The tension from the wire holds the glass shield in place.

3. Pull the shield straight out. Do not twist or turn.

4. Replace the bulb with a new appliance bulb.

5. Replace the glass oven light shield. Replace wire

holder.

6. Turn the power back on again at the main source (or plug the appliance back in).

7. Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock.

Remove and replace storage drawer (some models)

Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the range. Use care when handling the drawer.

Figure 32: Oven light protected by glass shield

BEFORE YOU CALL

Oven Baking

For best cooking results, preheat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.

Baking Problems and Solutions

Baking Problems Causes Corrections

Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom.

Cakes too dark on top or bottom

Cakes not done in center • Oven too hot.

Cakes not level. • Oven not level.

• Cookies and biscuits put into oven before oven is preheated.

• Oven rack is overcrowded.

• Dark pan absorbs heat too

fast.

• Cakes put in oven before oven is preheated.

• Rack position too high or too low.

• Oven too hot.

• Incorrect pan size.

• Pan not centered in oven.

• Glass cookware slow heat

conductor.

• Pan too close to oven wall or rack overcrowded.

• Pan warped.

• Oven light left on while

baking.

• Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before placing food in oven.

• Choose pan sizes that will permit at least 2” of air space (5.1 cm) on all sides when placed in the oven.

• Use a medium weight shiny baking sheet.

• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature

before placing food in the oven.

• Use proper rack position for baking needs.

• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recom-

mended.

• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recommended.

• Use pan size suggested in recipe.

• Use proper rack position and place pan so there are at

least 2” (5.1 cm) of space on all sides of pan.

• Reduce temperature and increase cook time or use shiny bakeware.

• Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, refer to the installation instructions for leveling the oven.

• Use proper rack position and place pan so there are at least 2” (5.1 cm) of space on all sides of pan.

• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.

• Do not leave the oven light on while baking.

Foods not done when cooking time is over.

• Oven too cool.

• Oven overcrowded.

• Oven door opened too

frequently.

• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) higher than suggested and bake for the recommended time.

• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to be used for baking.

• Open oven door only after the shortest recommended baking time.

BEFORE YOU CALL

Solutions to Common Problems:

Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed.

Problem Cause / Solution

Entire appliance does not operate. Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet. Check

your fuse box or breaker box to make sure the circuit is active. Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company

for service outage information.

Oven Problems

Poor baking results. Many factors affect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in th e oven

and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat the oven to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. See too cool.

“Adjusting the oven temperature” on page 29 if you feel the oven is too hot or

Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent.

Oven smokes excessively when broiling.

Oven control panel beeps and displays any F or E code error.

Oven portion of appliance does not operate.

Surface element is too hot or not hot enough.

Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto the oven bottom or oven cavity. Wipe up excessive spills before starting the oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present when using broil, see “Setting Broil” on page 27.

Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” instructions on page 27. Meat too close to the broil element or burner. Reposition the broil pan to provide proper

clearance between the meat and broil element or burner. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.

Grease build up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently . Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking.

Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. To clear the error, press the OFF key on the control panel. Once the error code is cleared, try the bake or broil function. If the F or E code error repeats, turn off the power to appliance, wait 5 minutes, and then repower the appliance. Set the clock with correct time of day. Try the bake or broil function again. If the fault recurs, press the OFF key to clear.

The time of day is not set. The clock must be set in order to operate the oven. See “Setting

the Clock” on page 23.

Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See “Setting Oven

Controls” starting on page 22 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in

this manual or see “Entire appliance does not operate.” in this checklist.

Cooktop Problems

Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting.

Surface element does not heat or does not heat evenly.

Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for the element needed. Cookware is light weight or warped. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavy-

weight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating. Heavy and medium-weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.

Problem Cause / Solution

BEFORE YOU CALL

Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen on cooktop surface.

Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface.

Metal marks on the cooktop. Sliding or scraping of met al utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on the

Brown streaks or specks on cooktop surface.

Self clean does not work. Oven control not set properly. See “Self Clean” on page 32. Oven racks discolored or do not

slide easily.

Soil not completely removed after self clean.

Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove them using cooktop cleaning creme applied to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge.

Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches. Be sure the cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before use. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time.

Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge.

Cookware with a rough bottom was used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.

cooktop surface. Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface. Buff with a nonabrasive cloth or sponge. For more information, see “Cooktop Maintenance” on page 37.

Boil overs are cooked onto the surface. When cooktop is cool, use a razor blade scraper to remove soil. For more information see “Cooktop Maintenance” on page 37.

Self Clean Problems

Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven.

Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on “Self Clean” on page 32. Excessive spills on oven bottom. Remove excessive spills before starting self clean. Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and

the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas are not in the selfcleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before starting the self-cleaning cycle. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.

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