Frigidaire CFEF3017US, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ecord and Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Cooking Recommendations 9 Before Setting Surface Controls 12 Setting Surface Controls 14 Before Setting Oven Controls 16 Setting Oven Controls 17 Care and Cleaning 30 Before You Call 37 Warranty 41 ...

Page 2: ...ation 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 con...

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: ...al 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 personal safety this appliance must be prope...

Page 5: ...ing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat causing a fire hazard WARNING Do not use oven or warmer drawer if equipped for storage 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 When heating fat or grease watch it closel...

Page 6: ...boiled dry could be damaged and may damage the cooktop Do not use a searing grill meant for use with a broiler pan on the cooktop 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 USING YOUR COIL COOKTOP Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls are in place absence of t...

Page 7: ...posed fat and grease could ignite Do not cook food on the oven bottom Always cook in proper cookware and always use the oven racks IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Do not allow grease to accumulate Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire Always follow the manufacturer s recommended directions...

Page 8: ...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 light bulb with a damp cloth Doing so could cause the bulb to break Handle halogen lights if equipped with paper towels or soft gloves Disconnect the appliance or shut off the power to the appliance be...

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: ...aking 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 recommended on packaging or recipe Cooking T...

Page 11: ...revent grease splatters If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance they may be purchased from Frigid aire com Convection Cooking Convection attributes Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and food It browns food more evenly and reduces hot spots in the oven Convection saves time when using multiple racks or cooking several food items at once Conv...

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 setting when first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to lowes...

Page 16: ...t 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 use aluminum foil or any other material or liners to line the oven bottom walls racks or any other part of the range Doing so will alter the heat dist...

Page 17: ...k Start Time Timer Oven Preheat Door Locked Self Clean OFF Hold 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 15 Bake Time Set Clock Bake Broil Self Clean Start Time Quick Bake Timer On Off Oven Preheat Door Locked OFF Hold 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS ...

Page 18: ...e to clear any feature previously entered except the time of day and minute timer Also use OFF to activate oven lockout feature some models 12 Start Time Use to set the desired start time for baking and self clean May be used with Bake Time to program a delayed timed bake 13 Quick Bake Quick Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven s heat uniformly and continuously around the oven This improved heat ...

Page 19: ... the oven is left on for more than 12 hours The oven control can be programmed to override this feature for continuous baking To change the continuous bake setting 1 Press and hold timer on off for 6 seconds until a tone sounds hr will appear in the display for contin uous cooking The current time of day will return to the display 2 To cancel the continuous bake setting press timer on off and hold...

Page 20: ...ed on the left of the control Press to turn the interior oven lights 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 increments Press and hold to increase time in 10 minute increments The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes 3 When the set time ends the timer will beep three...

Page 21: ...rs 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 times 4 To cancel the baking function press OFF To change oven t...

Page 22: ... 3 and 5 and position cookware as shown in Figure 13 For single rack baking use rack position 4 Roasting Tips Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods using Quick Bake Do not cover foods when dry roasting For Turkey roasts and hams use rack position 2 For small cuts of meat or poultry use rack positions 2 or 3 To set Quick Bake 1 Press Quick Bake appears in the display 2 Within 5 seconds pr...

Page 23: ...yed start time and to shut off automatically 1 Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day 2 Place food in the oven 3 Press Bake appears in the display 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 4 Press Bake Time 0 00 will appear in the display 5 Press or until desired baking time appears 6 Press Start Time The...

Page 24: ...ack Broil with oven door open to the broil stop position Figure 15 7 Broil on one side until food is browned Turn and broil food on second side 8 When broiling is finished press OFF Should an oven fire occur close the oven door and turn the oven off If the fire continues use a fire extinguisher Do not put water or flour on the fire Flour may be explo sive Always use oven mitts Oven racks will beco...

Page 25: ... 8 00 6 00 170 F 77ºC Well Fish 6 HI 550 F 13 00 170 F 77ºC Well Shrimp 5 HI 550 F 5 00 170 F 77ºC Well Hamburger 1 thick 7 HI 550 F 6 00 5 00 135 F 57 C Rare Hamburger 1 thick 7 HI 550 F 9 00 7 00 145ºF 63ºC Medium Hamburger 1 thick 6 HI 550 F 10 00 8 00 170 F 77ºC Well The U S Department of Agriculture states Rare fresh beef is popular but you should know that cooking it to only 140 F 60 C means...

Page 26: ...lean around the oven door gasket CAUTION Adhere to the following self clean precautions Do not use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior Do not clean the oven door gasket Figure 16 The woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or remove the gasket Do not use any cleaning materials on the...

Page 27: ...ar in the display window and the Self Clean indicator light and Door Locked light will continue to glow 2 Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 hour and the Door Locked light has gone out the oven door may be opened 3 To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the self cleaning cycle Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape ...

Page 28: ... oven cavity and bottom Do not clean oven door gasket Figure 18 Avoid leaning or resting on the oven door glass while cleaning cavity Notes Opening the oven door during the steam clean cycle prevents the water from reaching the temperature needed to clean For best results clean oven immediately after the cycle is complete Steam clean works best for soils on the oven bottom A non abrasive scouring ...

Page 29: ...ing If the oven control has the original factory calibration the display will read 00 4 The temperature can now be adjusted up or down 35 F 19 C in 5 F increments Press and hold to adjust the temperature higher until the desired amount of offset appears in the display When lowering the oven temperature using a minus sign will appear before the number to indicate that the oven will be cooler by the...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...lf clean cycle clean soils from the oven frame areas outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom See Self Clean models A and C on page 26 Oven door Use mild dish detergent and water or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water to clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well Glass cleaner may be used on the outside glass of the door Ceramic smooth...

Page 32: ...ove the surface elements and drip bowls 1 Lift the edge of the drip bowl across from the terminal end Lift the surface element and drip bowl together just enough to clear the cooktop 2 While holding the drip bowl and surface element gently pull the terminal end out from terminal plug Do not remove the hold down clip if equipped from the drip bowl Figure 20 Coil element Make sure drip bowls are in ...

Page 33: ... drip bowl together as level as possible and firmly push the terminal end into the terminal plug Make sure element terminal is seated properly into terminal plug Make sure the surface element is level to reduce the hazard of cookware sliding off the element Aluminum Foil and Utensils Never cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as alum...

Page 34: ...om the front See Figure 23 Lift up rods will support the top in a raised position Only lift the cook top far enough to allow the support rods to snap into place 2 Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot soapy water To lower hold the cooktop up and gently push back on each rod to release the notched support Hold the cooktop while slowly sliding the lift rods down into the range frame Figure 22...

Page 35: ...the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Figure 26 and Figure 27 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 24 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 25 5 Close the oven door The door is heavy ...

Page 36: ...ace 3 Pull the shield straight out Do not twist or turn 4 Replace the bulb with a new appliance bulb 5 Replace the glass oven light shield Replace wire holder 6 Turn the power back on again at the main source or plug the appliance back in 7 Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock To remove and replace storage drawer some models Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils The drawer c...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...se 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 cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking Oven control panel beeps and...

Page 39: ...set properly See Self Clean models A and C on page 26 Oven racks discolored or do not slide easily Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean Remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting a self clean cycle Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinse with clean water dry and replace in oven Soil not completely removed after self clean Self clean wa...

Page 40: ... the appliance accessible Carpet interferes with appliance Provide sufficient space so the appliance can be lifted over carpet Installation over carpet is not advised See the installation instruc tions for guidelines specific to your appliance Oven light does not work Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket See Replacing the Oven Light on page 36 Problem Cause Solution ...

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 ...