Frigidaire CFEF3011TSA, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ectric Range 808528703 Rev A March 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Record and Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Cooking Recommendations 9 Before Setting Surface Controls 12 Setting Surface Controls 14 Before Setting Oven Controls 16 Oven Controls 17 Care and Cleaning 22 Before You Call 28 Warranty 32 ...

Page 2: ...n Serial plate location open lower oven drawer some models or storage drawer some models PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION 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 continu...

Page 3: ...r serious injury Indicates a 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 WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can ti...

Page 4: ...ance 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 provide...

Page 5: ...er 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 d...

Page 6: ... the appliance 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 D...

Page 7: ... not allow grease to accumulate around surface burners and drip bowls IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN Protective liners Do not use aluminum foil after market 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 prote...

Page 8: ... 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 appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emer gency Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it is to be stored or discarded Do not touch a hot oven l...

Page 9: ...keware cooks hotter than shiny bakeware Reduce the cooking temperature by 25 F 13 14 C when using dark 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 Reduce the cooking temperature by 25 F 13 14 C when using glass bakeware Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler th...

Page 10: ... 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 recommende...

Page 11: ...ith 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 Frigid aire com Cooking Tips ...

Page 12: ...a ruler across the bottom of the cookware see Figure 1 Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good con tact with the entire surface of the heating element see Figure 2 Figure 1 Testing cookware Figure 2 Proper cookware 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 ...

Page 13: ...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 to...

Page 14: ...Low temperature cooking Low LO Keep warm melt Table 1 Suggested settings for radiant elements Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the radiant surface element If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the cooktop IMPORTANT Figure 5 Surface control knob Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The element m...

Page 15: ...eter 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 lowes...

Page 16: ...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 Figure 6 Oven vent Protective Liners Do not...

Page 17: ...and Maximum Setting 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 Set Clock key down 2 Within 5 seconds press and hold or until the correct time of ...

Page 18: ...the control has returned to the 12 hour energy saving feature Operating oven light The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened Press the oven light switch located on the upper left control panel to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF whenever the oven door is closed Setting the minute timer 1 Press Timer on off 2 Press to increase time in one minute incremen...

Page 19: ...osition pans as shown in Figure 8 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 ...

Page 20: ...r 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 Always use oven mitts Oven racks will become very hot which can cause burns Always pull the oven rack out to the broil stop position before turning or removing food WARNING CAUTION ...

Page 21: ...en the display shows the factory temperature setting of 00 If the oven temperature has been previously adjusted from the factory setting the last adjusted value will appear in the display instead 2 The temperature can now be adjusted up 35 F 19 C in 5 F increments with each press of the key 3 When lowering the oven temperature using the key minus sign will appear before the number to indicate that...

Page 22: ...nd water or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water Do not spray liquids directly on the oven control and display 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 liquid cleaners abrasive cleaners scouring pads or paper towels they will damage the finish Control knobs Using a soft cloth clean with mild dis...

Page 23: ...or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating Do not spray oven cleaner on any electrical controls or switches Do not spray or allow oven cleaner to build up on the oven temperature sensing probe Do not spray cleaner on oven door trim door gasket plastic drawer glides handles or any exterior surfaces of the appliance Oven door Use mild dish detergent and water or a 50 50 solution of vi...

Page 24: ...rip bowls and surface elements 1 Slide the terminal end on the element through the opening in the drip bowl 2 Align the element support to rest on the rim inside the drip bowl If your drip bowl is equipped with a hold down clip align the element support opposite the terminal end with the slot in the hold down clip and snap into place 3 After the element is positioned in the drip bowl line up the t...

Page 25: ...ages 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 Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum co...

Page 26: ...the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Figure 17 and Figure 18 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 15 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 16 5 Close the oven door The door is heavy ...

Page 27: ...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 empty drawer out until it stops 2 Tilt up the front of the drawer up and pull it out over the glide stop To replace the drawer 1 Insert the back of the drawer into the opening 2 Lift up the drawer and line up the drawer supports with the...

Page 28: ...er 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 at least 2 5 1 cm of space on all sides of pan Reduce temperature and increase cook time or use shiny bakeware Cakes not l...

Page 29: ... page 20 Oven smokes excessively when broiling Incorrect setting Follow the Setting Broil instructions on page 20 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 cle...

Page 30: ...ce This can cause high enough temperatures to discolor drip bowls DO NOT use cookware of this type Pan sizes should match the size of the element Replacement drip bowls may be purchased from your appliance dealer Other Problems Appliance is not level Be sure the floor is level strong and stable enough to adequately support the range If the floor is sagging or sloping contact a carpenter to correct...

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Page 32: ...ersons 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 ...