Frigidaire 318200407, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...General 1 Information O w n e r s G u i d e CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATIONS 3 Avoid Service Checklist 2 3 Electric Ranges P N 318200407 9909 Rev D the LOOK of better performance ...

Page 2: ...Product Registration This Owner s Guide contains general operating instructions for your range and feature information for several models Your range may not have all the de scribed features Note The instructions appearing in this Owner s Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when install ing operating and maint...

Page 3: ...of the range frame and are visible when the drawer is open Model No Serial No Date Purchased Record these numbers for future reference SOME MODELS Page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 7 OVEN LIGHT 7 SURFACE LIGHT 7 CIRCUIT PROTECTION 8 SELECTING SURFACE COOKING UTENSILS 8 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 8 CONVECTION ROASTING 9 AIR CIRCULATION IN THE OVEN 9 CONVECTION COOKING...

Page 4: ...mperatures 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 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 ...

Page 5: ...r steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed The oven is vented between the cooktop and the backguard Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns Also do not place plastic or heat sensitive items on or near the oven vent These items could melt or ignite Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven racks in desi...

Page 6: ... kitchen counters Allow 3 7 6 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 30 76 2cm MINIMUM CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE COOKING SURFA...

Page 7: ... LOCK UNLOCK Oven Light 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 U...

Page 8: ... vegetables Keep foods cooking poach stew Keep warm melt simmer GOOD 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 POOR Curved and warped pan bottoms Pan overhangs unit by more than 2 5 cm 1 Heavy ha...

Page 9: ...ronic 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 b...

Page 10: ...baking needs Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recommended Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recommended Use pan size suggested in recipe Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 2 to 4 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm of space on all sides of pan 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 in...

Page 11: ...he high heat of the broiler DO NOT use the pan without its grid DO NOT cover the grid with foil The exposed grease could ignite Should an oven fire occur close the oven door and 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 Storing Broiler Pan Grids Set broiler pan and grid on the suppor...

Page 12: ...ed first to be pressed in when at OFF position then turned to the desired heat settings A glowing red surface unit extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil indicates the utensil is too small for the unit The control knob does not have to be set exactly on a particular mark Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed The hot surface and surface indicator lights wil...

Page 13: ...s cookware and plates will be hot Indicator Lights The surface indicator light is located below the warm zone control It turns on when the control is set and stays on until the control is turned off The hot surface indicator light located under the glass cooktop will come on when the control is set and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level To Set the War...

Page 14: ...its and remove all pans immediately b Wearing an oven mitt use a razor blade scraper to scrape the hot spill out of the cooking zone to a cooler area on the cooktop c Allow the cooktop to cool Ceramic Glass Cooktop some models continued USE AND CARE OF GLASS SURFACE Problem Cause To Prevent To Remove Fine brown Coarse particles salt Clean cooktop after Tiny scratches are not removable lines tiny s...

Page 15: ...Mixtures may interact with damaging or hazardous results DO USE ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP 1 Baking soda 2 Non impregnated plastic and nylon pads 3 For burned on material scrape with single edged razor blade held at a 30 angle 4 Ceramic glass cleaning cream DO NOT USE ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP 1 Avoid pads that can leave marks and scratches 2 Avoid heavy duty cleansing powders these can scratch depen...

Page 16: ...py water or paper towel and spray glass cleaner to clean the glass panel Be careful not to let water cleaner go behind the glass or near the knob activated controls Replace knobs engage the flat surface inside the knob cavity with the flat on the shaft Push knobs onto the shafts Coil Elements and Drip Bowls Coil elements clean themselves when they are turned on Coil elements and drip bowls are rem...

Page 17: ...ooktop cleaning cream on the spots and rub gently using a clean damp cloth or scouring pad Buff with a dry cloth until all soil and cream are removed Frequent cleaning with the cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective coating which helps in preventing scratches and abrasions For sugary spillovers Sugary spills can chemically damage your cooktop surface Therefore you must begin cleaning the spill...

Page 18: ... or fire when subjected to high temperatures DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning 2 Clean any soil from the oven frame and the door liner see illustration These areas heat sufficiently during a self clean cycle to burn soil on Clean with soap and ...

Page 19: ...ck position in order to maintain the cooktop in the raised position while cleaning the panel Lower the cooktop slowly be careful not to pinch fingers Do not let the cooktop fall freely as this may damage the porcelain finish To Remove and Replace the Oven Door 1 Open the door fully 2 Pull up the lock located on both hinge supports and engage them in the hook of the hinge levers You may have to app...

Page 20: ...e locking screws 3 Replace the door onto the range To Remove Replace Storage Drawer To Remove Replace the Storage Drawer with Extendable Glides 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 To Remove the Drawer 1 Pull out the empty drawer until it stops 2 Push down the left glide la...

Page 21: ...General 21 Information Notes ...

Page 22: ...General 22 Information Notes Staple or clip original invoice here ...

Page 23: ... encountered situations that are not the result of defective workmanship of materials You will be charged for a service call while the appliance is in warranty if the problem is not caused by defective product workmanship or materials Your new appliance is a carefully engineered product Many times what appears to be a reason to call for service requires nothing more than a simple adjustment you ca...

Page 24: ...amp loose in sockets or burned out See Fluorescent Lamp in General Information section SURFACE UNITS Surface elements too hot or too cold Liquids boil at LOW setting of surface units Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained Use only flat bottom evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Pans having a flat bottom heat better than warped pans Cookware material affects heati...

Page 25: ...ns may cause uneven baking If bottom of foods burns raise the rack If top of foods is too brown lower the rack Frequently opening the oven door to check doneness Oven temperature drops 10 C 18 F or more each time door is opened Set for shortest baking time and check baking process only at end of set time Check baking progress through the window if available Placing a very large pan or several smal...

Page 26: ... get hot enough to burn on residue Self cleaning of area underneath a closed door is not efficient Clean these areas before the self cleaning cycle is started Burned on residue may be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or nylon scrubber Be careful not to damage the oven seal Clean cycle too short Put oven through an additional cycle Check for temporary loss of power Reset the controls and ...

Page 27: ...our bill of sale delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts This written warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state Service under this warranty must be obtained by f...

Page 28: ...se wiring 4 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with these features This warranty does not cover the following 1 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH...