Universal/Multiflex (Frigidaire) MEF368CGS2, MEF368CGS1 Owner’s Manual

Owner's
Guide

Electric

Ranges

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATIONS.............................3

Avoid ServiceChecklist.................................23

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This Ownerrs Guide contains general
operating instructions for your range and

feature information for several models.

Your range may not have all the de-
scr bed features.

Note: The instructions appearing in this
Owner's Guide are not mean[ to cove[

every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Common sense and
caution must be practiced when install-

ing, operating and maintaining any ap-

pliance.

Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this

Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your
range. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to

learn more about your new appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............4-5

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS ................ 6-7

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

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

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

SELECTINGSURFACECOOKING UTENSILS ........ 8

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

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

AIRCIRCULATION IN THE OVEN ................ 9

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hotsurfaceindicatorlight ........................ 13

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

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

Thingsto remembe_............................ 14

Useandcared glasssulface .................. 14-15

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

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TO REMOVEAND

REPLACETHE OVEN DOOR ................... 19

REMOVABLEOUTER DOOR

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

TO REMOVE/REPLACE

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

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

Record the model and serial numbers of this appliance in the space
provided below¸ These numbels are shown oil the serial plate located
at the dght of the range frame and are visible when the drawer _sopen¸

Model No: ......................

Serial No: ........................

Date Purchased:

Record these I_uF_/bers fOF _utufe fe_eFel_ce

IMPORTANT

Keep a copy of your bill of sale.

The date on the bill establishes the
warranty period should service be

required. Place it where it can be
easily retrieved. If service is per-

formed, while the appliance is under
warranty you may have to show

your bill of sale.

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General3 information

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions Pleasepay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given
Here is a brief explanation of these symbols,

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

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

_This symbol will help to situations that cause bodily injury or damage,

• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
range. Never allow children to play with packaging material,

• Proper Installation -- Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accor-

dance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 i
latest edition and local code requirements. Install only per

installation instructions provided in the literature package for this
range,

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

• User Servicing i 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
to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range

• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by remov-
ing panels, wire covers or any other part of the product.

_ Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or

drawer of this range can result in serious injuries and may also
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or play
aro/_nd the range, The weight of a child on an open door may cause
the range to tipr resulting in serious burns or other injury

you may property

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE
UNITS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES

OF THE OVEN. Both surface units and oven heating elements
may be hot even though they are dark in color, Areas near surface
units may become hot enough to cause burns, During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials
touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool
Among these areasare the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop,
the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven

door and window,

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

_ Never use your appliance for warming or

heating the room.

• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires -- Smother the
fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or

foam-type extinguisher.

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

• Use Only Dry Pot holders -- Moist or damp pot holders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the
pot holders touch hot heating surface units or interior oven
elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot

holder,

_Do not use the oven for storage.

• Storage in or on Appliance -- Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven, near surface units or in the storage

drawer, This includes paper, plastic and cloth itemSr such as
cookbooks, plasticware and towels, aswell as flammable liquids,

Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the
range, Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or

property damage

_Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range.

• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone
or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any pair of the

appliance,

General4Information

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers -- Build-up of
pressure may cause the container to burst and result in
injury.

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

• IMPORTANT i Do not attempt to operate the oven during a
power failure. If the power fails, always turn the oven off. If
the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the oven will
begin to operate again, Food leR unattended could catch fire or
spoil,

_Electronic can damaged by

temperatures. When you use your range for the first time, or if
it has not been used for a long period of time, make sure that it

has been exposed to a temperature above 32°F/0°C for at
least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply.

controllers be cold

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont,nued>

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR COOKTOP

• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.

• Use Proper Pan Size -- This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different sizes, Select utensils having fiat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit, The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating
unit to direct contact and may resultin ignition of clothing, Proper
relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve
efficiency

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should Not
Extend Over AdJacent Surface Units -- To reduce the risk of

burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil,

• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended i Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has

boiled dry may melt.

• Protective Liners -- Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottom or any other part of the range. Only use aluminum foil as

recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food,
Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a

risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit,

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

FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY

• Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop -- If cooktop should break,
cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified
technician immediately

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

before removing rack, If rack must be moved while oven is hoT,use
extreme caution, Use pot holders and grasp the rack with both
hands to reposition, Do not let pot holders contact the hot oven

element or interior of the overt,

• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan
and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the
high heat of the broiler,

• Do not cover the broiler grid with aluminum foil. Exposedfat
and grease could ignite

• Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so
could cause the bulb to break Disconnect the range or turn off
the power to the range before removing and replacing light bulb,

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR RANGE

• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease
that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease
filters should be kept clean, Do not allow grease to accumulate on
hood or filter Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire, When
flaming food under the hood, turn the fan on, Refer to the hood
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning,

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

cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and/or injury

SELF-CLEANING OVENS:

• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the oven
listed in this owner's guide. Before self-cleaning the oven,
remove the broiler part and any utensils stored in the oven

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

• Clean cooktop with Caution -- If a wet sponge or cloth is used
to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam
burn, Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a

hot surface,

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

• Use Care When Opening Door -- Stand to the side of the range
when opening the door of ahot oven Let hot airor steam escape
before you remove or replace food in the oven

• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The overt is vented
between the cooktop and the backguard, Touching the stMaces
in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns
Also, do not place plastic or heabsensitive items on or near the
oven vent, These items could melt or ignite

General B Information

• Do not use oven cleaners. No oven cleaner or oven liner
protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any

part of the oven,

• Remove oven racks. Oven racks color will change if left in the
oven during a selficleaning cycle,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions

INSTALLATIONANDSERVICEMUSTBEPERFORMEDBYA QUALIFIEDTECHNICIAN.
IMPORTANT:SAVEFORTHELOCALELECTRICALINSPECTOR'SUSE.READAND SAVE

THESEINSTRUCTIONSFORFUTUREREFERENCE.

Clearances and Dimensions

a Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surface (1/2"(1,3 cm)) to the cabinet side walls and the rear

wall),

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

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

FRONT SIDE
VIEW VIEW

30' (76 2 cm)

Minimum

Minimum to 1/2 18 cabinets of/ Maximum depth for
wa_l ol/either (45 7crr) either side of cabinets above

side of range¸ _ range¸ range top

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RANGE DIMENSIONS

A B C

30" 31" 30"

30" (76.2 cm) (78.7 cm) (76.2 cm)

_-- A ___._'(66 cm )

48"(122 ¢rn }

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30" (76 2cm) MINIMUM CLEARANCEBETWEENTHETOPOF THECOOKING SURFACEAND THE BOTTOM OF AN UNPROTECTEDWOOD
OR METALCABINET:OR 24" (61cm) MINIMUM WHEN BOTTOM OF WOOD OR METALCABINET IS PROTECTEDBYNOT LESSTHAN 1/4"
(OB4cm) FLAME RETARDANT MILLBOARD COVERED WITH NOT LESSTHAN O,O15" (O,038crn) STAINLESSSTEEL,0,024" (0 O61cm)
ALUMINUM OR 0,020" (O,O51cm) COPPER 1/2" (1,3cm) CLEARANCE ISTHE MINIMUM FORTHE REAR AND SIDESOF THE RANGE

FOLLOW ALL DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED ABOVE TO PREVENTPROPERTYDAMAGE, POTENTIAL FIREHAZARD, AND
INCORRECTCOUNTER TOPAND CABINET CUTS,

TO ELIMINATE THE RISK OF BURNS OR FIREBY REACHING OVER HEATED SURFACE UNITS, CABINET STORAGE SPACE
LOCATEDABOVE THE SURFACEUNITS SHOULD BEAVOIDED. IFCABINETSTORAGE IS TO BE PROVIDED, THE RISKCAN BE
REDUCED BY INSTALLING A RANGE HOOD THAT PROJECTSHORIZONTALLY A MINIMUM OF 5" (12.7cm) BEYOND THE

BOTTOM OFTHE CABINETS.

Electrical Hook-Up

Thisappliancemust beconnectedto a grounded 120/240volt or 120/208 volt Rangeoutlet, If no outlet
isavailable,haveone installedby a qualified electrician

Location

Set your new range 1/2" (13 cm) away from the rear wall and line it up with the kitchen counters, Make
sure there isat least 1/2" (1,3 cm) of clearance between each side of the range and the kitchen counters
Allow 3" (76 cm) min, clearance between your range and the refrigerator, if they are side by side,

Leveling

For good baking results, your range should be level Screw type leveling legs are provided at each corner
of the range at the base Remove the storage drawer to adjust the leveling legs, (Refer to Storage Drawer
section),

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Installation Instructions (continued)

To level the range:
1 Use a 1-1/4" open end key or an adj/Jstable wrench to equally unscrew the tour leveling legs two to

three turns each

2 Install an oven rack in the center of the oven,
3, Move the range to its final position, then put a spirit level on the rack to check for levelness Take two

readings, one with the level placed diagonally first in one direction, and then the other,

4, Use the 1-1/4" key or wrench to adjust the leveling legs, Turn each one until the range stands firm

without wobbling,

5, Some models are supported by smooth glide rollers to facilitate moving

If floor is flat and level, open the drawer and lower the front roller locking levers (some models) to

UNLOCK

LOCK

LOCKING THE FRONT ROLLERS
(some of the 30" models only)

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

level, support and prevent the range from moving

Oven Light

Surface Light

(some models)

Donotturntheovenlightondudngtheself-cleaningcycle.
Hightemperaturewillreducelamplife.

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

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

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

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

1, Turn the power oft at the main source,
2, Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass,
3, Replace bulb with a 40 waft appliance bulb only
4, For self-cleaning oven, press wire holder to one side to release glass shield, change bulb and be sure

to replace glass shield,

BESUREALLSURFACEELEMENTCONTROLKNOBSARETURNEDTOOFF'I"

ANDELEMENTSARECOOL,

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

Replace the surface light, if aRer repeated attempts to turn it on you are not successful,

SURFACE LIGHT REPLACEMENT (some models)

To remove and replace the fluorescent light:

1, Place your fingers under the tube at approx 8" (203 cm) from each end,
2, Toremove, turn the tube 90 ° then pull it down and out of its sockets,
3 To replace the tube, engage the new tube into the sockets, then rotate and snap the tube in place,

T_Jrnon the surface light to make sure it will lit

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Circuit Protection

As a protection against surcharge, a 15 amp, 120 volt fuse is provided for each of the electric outlet(s) (2 max,) located on top of the control
panel, To access the fuse(s) raise the control panel cover, Models with no electric outlet have no fuse,

Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils

For best results and energy conservatiorh choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics:

Pans should have flat bottoms that make good
contact with the entire surface element

Check tot flatness by rotating a ruler across the
bottom There should be no gaps between the
pan and rule_

Note: Always use a utensil for its intended

purpose Follow manufacturer's instructions
Some utensils were not made to be used in the

oven or on the cooktop

Setting Surface Controls

*GOOD

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• Flatbottomandstraightsides

• Tightfitting lids

• Weightof handledoesnot tilt pan
Paniswell balanced

• Pansizesmatchthe amountof foodto be
preparedandthe sizeof the surft_ceelement

• Madeof materialthatconductsheatvveII

• Easyto dean

Spedalty pans such as lobster pots, griddles

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

requirements

NOTE: Control knob shown is typical only.

POOR

• Curvedand warpedpan bottoms

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

• Heavy handle tilts pan

• Pan is smaller than element

1 Place the pan on the surface element

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

3, The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on Always turn the element

otP before removing the pan,

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

Nled

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the
cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite, Pot holdersr towels or wood spoons could catch file if placed

too close to the element

AUTOMATIC LOCK OFF
OF THE SURFACE ELEMENTS

(30" models with a self-cleaningoven only)
During the self-clean cycle, the surface ele-

ments, when used, are subjected to high
heat, To ensure maximum element life, a

safeguard locks off the use of the surface
elements during the self-clean cycle, Once

the oven cleaning cycle is complete and the
oven door can be opened, the surface ele-

ments can be utilized

Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will
influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

Setting Type of Cooking

MAX Star most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling

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

vegetables

MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

MIN Keep warm, melt, simmer

General 8 Information

Convection Roasting

(some models)

ROASTING
RACK

When convection roasting, use the broiler pan and gridr and the roasting rack. The
broiler pan will catch grease spills and the grid will help prevent grease spatters The
roasting rack will hold the meat,

\

1 Placeoven rack on bottom or next-bottom rack position,

2

Place the grid in the broiler pan, The roasting rack fits on the grid allowing the
heated air to circulate under the food for even cooking and helps to increase

GRID

Air Circulation in the Oven

For good air circulation in the oven and best baking results, center pans as much as possible, Allow 2" to 4" (5,1 to 10,2 cm) around the
utensil(s) for proper air circulation and be sure pans do not touch each other, the door, sides or back of oven, The hot air must circulate around
the pans for even heat to reach all parts of the oven

browning on the underside, Make sure the roasting rack is securely seated on the
grid in the broiler pan DO NOT use the broiler pan without the grid or cover the
grid with aluminum foil,

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

Convection Cooking

(some models)

The convection oven usesa fan located in the rear wall of the oven to circulate heated air around the Food to be cooked, The controlled air flow
pattern quickly seals the food surface retaining the natural juices and flavor This method of cooking enables you to obtain the best culinary

results when baking, thawing, dehydrating and roasting foods,

Convection notes:
1, Most recipes can be made with temperatures set at 25°F (13°C) lower than temperatures required for normal radiant cooking methods,

Refer to the electronic oven control operating instructions included in section "Electronic Oven Control" of this Use & Care Guide This

can result in considerable reduction of food shrinkage and more tender meats,
2, Batch cooking is more convenient with better results,
3 Defrosting is quicker in convection mode when compared to regular radiant cooking
4, Remember to use tested recipes with times adjusted for convection baking/roasting when using the convection mode, Times may be

reduced by as much as 30% when using the convection feature,

NOTE: The convection fan automatically turnsoff when the ovendoor is opened

whileovenis in a convectionmodeand resumeswhen the doorisclosedagain.

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