Electrolux FPEH3077RF, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...65 8352 Electric Range A02992303 Rev A June 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Record and Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Before Setting Surface Controls 9 Setting Surface Controls 12 Before Setting Oven Controls 15 Setting Oven Controls 17 Care and Cleaning 32 Before You Call 38 Warranty 41 ...

Page 2: ...vice help is only a phone call away Call Frigidaire customer services at 1 800 944 9044 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 registra tion card in the mail Record model and serial numbers here Purchase Date _______________________________ Frigidaire model number...

Page 3: ... potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury 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 WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE Save these instructions for future reference WARNING Tip Over Hazard A chil...

Page 4: ...4 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 litera ture package for this appliance For person...

Page 5: ...or other injury An open drawer when hot may cause burns WARNING 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 Stepping leaning or sitting on the door or drawers of this appliance can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appli ance Never cover any slots holes or passages in the...

Page 6: ...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 tec...

Page 7: ...not let potholder contact hot burner or element in oven Use potholders and grasp the rack with both 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 D...

Page 8: ...he 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 condi tions you do not understand Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified techni cian and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the power to the applian...

Page 9: ...oktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass The size and type of cook ware used will influence the radiant element power level setting needed for best cook ing results Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2 Figure 1 Testing cookware Figure 2 Proper cookware Flat bottom and straight sides Tight fitting lids Weight of handle does n...

Page 10: ...th rough bottoms may scratch the cooktop surface Placing food directly on the smoothtop surface without cooking utensil is not recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause potential fire hazard Always lift cookware before moving on ceramic glass cooktop Any cookware that has rough or dirty bottoms can scratch the ceramic cooktop Always start with clean cookware IMPOR...

Page 11: ...when the bottom surface is flat 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 ...

Page 12: ...ow boil thicken sauces and gravies steaming vegetables MEDIUM LOW 2 4 Keep foods cooking poaching and stewing LOW LO Keep warm melting and simmering 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 N...

Page 13: ...t heat cold food on the warmer zone All food placed on the warmer 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 plates utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cook...

Page 14: ... of heat 2 Turn the bridge control to the ON position Note The bridge element will heat at the same level as the front element If either the front control or rear control is turned off the bridge will also turn off 3 Be sure to turn the bridge control to the off position when finished cooking Use only cookware specifically designed for use with the bridge element Figure 6 Bridge element control CA...

Page 15: ...ood preparation easier This oven rack has glide tracks that allow the rack to be pulled away from the oven without rubbing the sides of the oven wall Figure 7 Do not block oven vent Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior and exterior oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil or any o...

Page 16: ...nd continue to pull the rack away from the oven Figure 11 Be sure to grasp both upper and lower rack portions together when removing or handling the glide rack The rack portions move independently and should be held together when removing and replacing To replace Make sure the baking rack is in the closed position Grasp both upper and lower portions of glide rack Lift and hold the rack level betwe...

Page 17: ...emperatures between 170 F KEEP WARM and 550 F The CLEAN setting should only be used after reading all cautions and warnings in the Setting Clean section of this manual starting on page 30 User Preference Settings The default factory settings for sounds energy saving temperature offset and convection convert are pre set in the oven control These may be changed by accessing the user preference displ...

Page 18: ...ers to help keep track of cooking functions The timer cannot be used during a clean cycle or if the meat probe function associated with the timer display is in use The minimum timer setting is 1 minute and the maximum setting is 11 59 HR MIN To set the timer 1 Press either TIMER key 2 The timer display will show 0 00 and the and keys on either side of the time display NOTE If the key is pressed at...

Page 19: ...with certain chimes and tones default settings that alert the user to certain oven functions The silent operation feature allows the oven control to be operated without sounds when necessary By accessing user preferences this option can be later returned to operate with normal programming sounds To set the oven control for silent operation 1 Press and hold both the light icon and the clock icon at...

Page 20: ...kware for proper air circulation Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny bakeware It may be necessary to reduce oven temper ature and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark bakeware is recommended for pies Shiny bakeware is recommended for cakes cookies and muffins Use the Bake function whenever a recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures When the set bake temperat...

Page 21: ... glide rack in position 1 See Figure 17 When baking using two oven racks position cookware as shown in Figure 18 Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between cookware for proper air circulation Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny bakeware It may be necessary to reduce oven temper ature and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark bakeware is recommended for pies Shiny b...

Page 22: ... Setting Convection Roast Convection roast is best for cooking tender cuts of beef lamb pork and poultry Use this mode when cooking speed is desired Convection roasting gently browns the exterior and seals in the juices Convection roasting uses the bake element convection element broil element and fan to circulate the heat evenly and continuously within the oven Convection roasting tips Use a broi...

Page 23: ...re 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 recom mended by the USDA is 145 F 63 C for medium rare fresh beef For well done 170 F 77ºC Stuffed turkey requires additional roasting time Shield legs and breast with foil to prevent over ...

Page 24: ...oil pan or insert with aluminum foil or any other material the exposed grease could ignite Should an oven fire occur do not open oven door turn off the oven If the fire continues throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher Do not put water or flour on the fire Flour may be explosive and water can cause a grease fire to spread and cause personal injury To prevent grease splattering use...

Page 25: ... be set If the meat probe is unplugged during cooking function or plugged in during BROIL the oven will stop cooking and turn off If the meat probe is plugged in while the oven is in a function that allows for the meat probe the control will sound a triple beep indicating that the meat probe is not allowed to be plugged in while the oven is running After the alert the oven will continue to cook to...

Page 26: ...lly switch to keep warm 170 F and remain on for up to 3 hours before turning off automatically The display will continue to show the meat probe tempera ture until either keep warm is canceled or by disconnecting the meat probe from the receptacle Once turned off the probe icon and temperature will fade from the display Important If the meat probe temperature should exceed the maximum allowable tem...

Page 27: ...h alarms During Sabbath operation the oven temperature may be changed by adjusting the oven temperature selector The oven will remain in Sabbath until canceled by the user To turn off the Sabbath feature 1 Turning the oven mode selector and the oven tempera ture selector to the OFF position will cancel BAKE only 2 To turn off the Sabbath feature press and hold both the oven light key and the clock...

Page 28: ... Press the key in the upper part of the display until UPO appears and the default setting of 0 or the last offset temperature is showing 3 Using the or key in the bottom of the display press until the desired temperature change offset is reached The display will change 5 with each key press to a maximum of 35 or a minimum of 35 F If a lower temperature offset is desired press the key in the bottom...

Page 29: ...or fire when subjected to high temperatures 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 suffici...

Page 30: ... clean time and then allow the control to accept the change Once the control accepts the clean time the display will flash a reminder for the user to REMOVE RACKS The REMOVE RACKS notification will flash for a few seconds prompting the user to remove all oven racks If the oven door is opened as this time the display will show CLO to indicate that the door must be closed before the clean cycle can ...

Page 31: ... cycle with a chime The internal oven temperature will still be hot enough to cause burns Note Once the clean cycle ends the oven will not be available for another clean for 4 hours To cancel a clean before it ends Turn both the oven selector knob and the oven temperature knob to the OFF position Figure 36 Clean cycle in progress Figure 37 Hot oven after clean with door still locked Figure 38 Clea...

Page 32: ...ss with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth Do not use cleaners containing any abrasive chlorides chlorine or ammonia It is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50 50 solution of water and vinegar Porcelain enamel broiler pan and insert available by mail order Oven interior Porcelain Door liner and body parts Gentle scou...

Page 33: ...n 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 For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning cream directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or use a non abrasive cloth or sponge to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughl...

Page 34: ...ot 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 fu...

Page 35: ...er pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Figure 45 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 42 4 Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the locked position See Figure 43 5 Close the oven door To prevent possible burns do not attempt...

Page 36: ...becomes difficult to reposition in the oven To lubricate the glide rack 1 Remove the rack from the oven and place the rack on a large flat surface covered with newspaper or scrap cloth Fully extend the rack 2 Wipe away debris and crumbs from the glide track using a cloth or sponge 3 Shake graphite lubrication very well before applying Apply to loading guides and rotation pin Repeat on both sides o...

Page 37: ...nce 2 Remove interior oven light by turning the glass cover counter clockwise 3 Replace bulb with a new halogen appliance bulb 4 Replace glass oven light shield by turning the glass cover clockwise until tight 5 Turn power back on again at the main source or plug the appliance back in 6 Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replac...

Page 38: ... 13 C lower than recom mended Cakes not done in center Oven too hot Incorrect pan size Pan not centered in oven Glass cookware slow heat conductor Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C lower than recom mended Use pan size suggested in recipe Use proper rack position and place pan so there are 2 to 4 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm of space on all sides of pan Reduce temperature and increase cook time or use shiny bake...

Page 39: ...e cleaner following manufacturer s instruc tions Rinse with clean water dry and replace in oven Oven portion does not operate The time of day is not set The oven clock must first be set in order to operate the oven See Setting the Clock on page 18 Before setting the oven both mode and temperature knobs should be set to OFF If the indicator lights above oven mode or oven temp selection knobs remain...

Page 40: ...fore usage 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 a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream to the ceramic surface Buff with a non abrasive cloth or sponge Cookware with rough bottom was used Use smooth flat bottomed cookware Metal marks on the cooktop Sliding or scraping of metal utensil...

Page 41: ...other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE ...