Frigidaire CFEF210CS4, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ... with Electronic Surface ElementControls ESEC 11 14 SettingWarm Zone Controls 15 Oven Baking 16 Air Circulation 16 Convection Cooking some models 17 Convection Roasting some models 17 SpeedBakeCooking System some models 18 Broiling 19 Oven Settings 19 GeneralCleaning CleaningVarious Parts of Your Range 20 CeramicGlassCooktop some models 21 22 Careand Cleaningof Stainless Steel some models 22 Clean...

Page 2: ...r is open Model Number SeriaJ Number Date of Purchase This Owner s Guide contains general operating instructions for your range and feature information for several models Your range may not have all the described features The graphics shown are representational The graphics on your range may not look exactly like those shown Note The instructions appearing in this Owner s Guide are not meant to co...

Page 3: ...re 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 around the range The weight of a child on an open door may cause the range to tip resulting in serious burns or other injury _ Do not use the oven for storage Storage in or on Applianc...

Page 4: ... 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 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 applie...

Page 5: ...t or 61 cm 24 Minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not lessthan 0 64 cm 1 4 flame retardant millboard covered with not lessthan 0 038 cm 0 015 stainless steel 0 061 cm 0 024 aluminum or 0 051 cm 0 020 copper 1 3 cm 1 2 clearance is the minimum for the rear and sides of the range Follow all dimension requirements provided above to prevent property damage Potential fire hazar...

Page 6: ...oor is flat and level open the drawer and lower the front roller locking levers some models to prevent the range from moving If floor is not flat 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 Do not turn the oven light on during the self cleaning cycle High temperature will reduce lamp life On some...

Page 7: ...l lit 24 Models Circuit Protection As a protection against surcharge a I 5 amp 120 volt fuse is provided for each of the electric outlet s 2 max located on top of the control panel To accessthe fuse s raise the control panel cover Models with no electric outlet have no fuse Indicator Light Some models have an indicator light for each heating unit other models have an indicator light for each pair ...

Page 8: ...e used Canning Tips infor mation Canning can generate large amounts of steam Use extreme caution to prevent burns Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you I Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glassjars for the latest canning information 2 Use flat bottomed canners only Heat is spread mor...

Page 9: ... 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 off before removing the pan The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking inmedium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Note...

Page 10: ... The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces Control knobs are used to set the heat power levels knobs need first to be pressed in when at OFFposition 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...

Page 11: ...ment will glow red To maintain the selected set ting the element will cycle on and off The heating element retains enough heat to pro vide a uniform and consistant heat during the off cycle For efficient cooking turn off the el ement several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Your a...

Page 12: ...s or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements Surface Cooking Settings Setting Type of Cooking MAX Start 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 Figure 5 NOTE Pleaseread detailed instructions for ce ramic glass cooktop cl...

Page 13: ... OFFif the cooktop is still hot and will re i main on until heating surface area has cooled sufficiently Ji i Figure 3 Figure 4 Right Rear Element Left Rear Element Operating the ESEC Dual Surface Radiant Elements some models The cooktop is equipped with a dual radiant surface element located at the right front Fig 8 position The size of graduations on control panel indicate which coil of the dual...

Page 14: ...urface control knob counterclockwise to heat the portion of the Bridge ele ment for normal shaped cookware or clockwise for larger or rectangular shaped cookware 3 Usethe ESECdigital display window for the desired setting 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 fin ish cooking Each surface element provides ...

Page 15: ... be hot Hot Surface Surface haude OFF HI WARM SERVE ZONE iiii Appearence and graphics may be differents Indicator Lights The Hot Surface indicator light is located above or below the warm zone control It turns on when the control is set and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled clown to moderate level To Set the Warm Zone Control 1 To set the control push in and turn the knob Th...

Page 16: ...weight aluminum 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 12 C lower than recommended o Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recommended o Use pan size suggested in recipe o Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of space on all sides of...

Page 17: ...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 Convection Roasting some...

Page 18: ...with items such as cakes cookies biscuits breads etc 3 When using two racks at the same time place them in positions 1 and 3 for the best results 4 When baking cakes with Speed Bake set temperature 25 F 13 C degrees lower than the recommended setting for best results To Set Speed Bake TM Cooking System I Program the oven as you normally would for baking Speed Bake may be used with Bake Time Bake a...

Page 19: ...ess preferred The first side usually requires a few minutes longer than the second Frozen meats also require additional time Broiling Tips The broiler pan and its grid allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the 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 ...

Page 20: ...lace Cleaners made especially for stainless steel as Stainless Steel Magic or other similar cleaners are recommended Always follow the manufacturer s instructions Be sure to rinse the cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed Remove racks Use a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinsewith clean water and dry After cleaning the racks rub the s...

Page 21: ...e technician immediately 5 Never use a trivet or metal stand between the cooking utensil and the ceramic cooktop The ceramic surface may be scratched metal marked or etched by such items 6 Sugary spillscan cause pitting of your cooktop surface Therefore you must begin cleaning the spills while the cooktop is still hot Use caution when following the steps below a Turn off all surface units and remo...

Page 22: ...cooktops 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 5 CERAMA BRYTE cleaner 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 depending on their abras...

Page 23: ...horized service centers or major department stores Glass Control Panel Use a clean cloth or a sponge with warm soapy water or paper towel and spray glass cleaner to clean the glass panel Becareful not to let watedcleaner 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 Prior to...

Page 24: ...n may become damaged during future heating For heavy burned on soil I Allow cooktop surface to cool 2 Use a soap filled scouring pad with warm water or cover heavily soiled spots with a solution of clear water and ammonia Scour gently Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth 3 If any soil remains apply a few drops of a recommended cooktop cleaning cream on the spots and rub gently using a clean damp ...

Page 25: ...DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the self cleaning oven DO NOT clean the oven door gasket The gasket on the oven door is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the gasket Doing so could damage it DO NOT use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom This may affect c...

Page 26: ... fly Upswept lift cooktop some models On some models the cooktop when equipped with coil elements can be raised to facilitate cleaning of the panel To raise the cooktop grab the sides and lift from the front Use the two sliding wire supports located on each side of the cooktop and pull them toward you to the lock position in order to maintain the cooktop in the raised position while cleaning the p...

Page 27: ...efully insert the glass into the door top moulding 2 Replacethe glass lower trim or the glass assembly using the locking screws 3 Replacethe door onto the range as per To Remove and Replace Oven Door in Cleaning the Appliance section TO remove the Drawer Push down the eft latch and pull up the right latches Pull drawer out of range To Remove and Replace Storage Drawer To Remove Replace the Storage...

Page 28: ...s are approximate and are designated by MAX MED and MIN The control can be set to the three settings or anywhere between I Select the temperature setting 2 For best results preheat the drawer before adding food An empty drawer will reach the HI setting in about 18 minutes the Med setting in about 15 minutes and the MIN setting in about 12 minutes 3 When done turn the thermostat control to OFFposit...

Page 29: ...drawer 2 Open the drawer to the fully opened position 3 Locate the latches on both sides of the warmer drawer 4 Pull up on the left glide latch and push down on the right glide latch 5 Pull the drawer away from the range 6 To clean warmer drawer gently scour with a soapy scouring pad this will remove most spots Rinsewith a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots ...

Page 30: ...untertop if the latter is not level Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range Contact carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor Kitchen cabinets misalignment may make range appear to be unlevel Besure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for range clearance 1 3 cm 1 2 each side RANGE DOES NOT OPERATE Entire range does not operate House fuse has blown or circuit breaker ha...

Page 31: ... oper Lamp loose in sockets or burned out See Fluorescent Lamp in General Information section ate some models SURFACEUNITS Surface elements too hot or too Raiseor lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained cold Use only flat bottom evenly balanced medium or heavy weight cookware Pans having a flat bottom heat better than warped pans Cookware material affects heating Heavy and medium wei...

Page 32: ...w proper circulation of the oven air around the pans A cookie sheet or sheet pan should not cover the entire oven rack Allow at least S 1 cm 2 in of spacefor air circulation on all sides of baking pan s and between pans and sides of the oven When two racks are used stagger pans so one is not directly above the other It will take approximately 10 minutes for the oven to reach the temperature settin...

Page 33: ...t oven through an additional cycle Check for temporary lossof power Reset the controls and put the oven through another self clean cycle These are normal they are caused by the oven door lock mechanism There s some strange noise at the beginning of the self clean cycle Avoid Transportation Damage to your Range If you have to move your range into out of your residence or when moving to a new home i...

Page 34: ...ned from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENTAS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABI...