Frigidaire CMEF212ES, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ... of heating units used 10 Models with Electronic Surface Element Controls ESEC 11 14 Setting Warm Zone Controls 15 Oven Baking 16 Air Circulation 16 Convection Cooking some models 17 Convection Roasting some models 17 Speed Bake Cooking System some models 18 Broiling 19 Oven Settings 19 General Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range 20 Ceramic Glass Cooktop some models 21 22 Care and Cleani...

Page 2: ..._________________________________ Serial 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 ...

Page 3: ...ire or spoil Electronic controllers can be damaged by cold temperatures 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 0 C 32 F 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 unp...

Page 4: ... 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 desired location while oven is cool Remove all utensils fro...

Page 5: ...ded above to prevent property damage Potential fire hazard and incorrect countertop and cabinet cuts To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided If cabinet storage is to be provided the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 12 7 cm 5 beyond the b...

Page 6: ...acilitate moving If floor 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 LOCKING THE FRONT ROLLERS some of the 30 models only LOCK UNLOCK Oven Light On some models an in...

Page 7: ... of the electric outlet s 2 max located on top of the control panel To access the 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 of heating units Some models have indicator lights only with the warmer zone and warmer drawer The indicator lig...

Page 8: ...ained continuously for the required time 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 Specialty Pans Trivets Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are available in most cookshop or hardware stores Round bottomed woks with a sup port ring that does not extend be yond the ...

Page 9: ... 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 The size and ...

Page 10: ...nt elements some models 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 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 hav...

Page 11: ...or 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 appliance is equipped with radiant sur face elements with differents wattage ratings The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage in creases The exam...

Page 12: ...r best cooking results Surface Cooking Settings Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 ESEC Error Indicator Message Er An error message will be displayed flashing Er at power or after a power failure if ANY of the surface control knobs were left in the ON positions If a power failure should occur be sure to set all of the 4 surface control knobs to the OFF position see figure 6 This will res...

Page 13: ...hen cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF be fore removing the cookware Note The HE message will appear after turning the control knob to OFF if the cooktop is still hot and will re main on until heating surface area has cooled sufficiently Operating the ESEC Dual Surface Radiant Elements some models The cooktop is equipped with a dual radiant surface element located at the ri...

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 Use the ESEC digital 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 provide...

Page 15: ... plates will not be hot 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 down to moderate level To Set the Warm Zone Control 1 To set the control push in and turn the knob The temperatures are approximate and are designated by MAX MED and MIN However the ...

Page 16: ...o 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 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 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of space on all sides of pan Place a marked glass measuring cup filled ...

Page 17: ...le 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 s...

Page 18: ... 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 BakeTM Cooking System 1 Program the oven as you normally would for baking Speed Bake may be used with Bake Time Bake and De...

Page 19: ...econd 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 turn off the oven If the fire continues throw baking soda on the fire or use ...

Page 20: ...acks Use a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinse with clean water and dry After cleaning the racks rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil this will make the racks glide easier into the rack positions Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water a...

Page 21: ...e glass will come back to its original white color after it has completely cooled down White glass cooktops only Use and Care of Glass Surface Things to Remember 1 AVOID using bleach and don t use ammonia to clean the ceramic surface 2 Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas 3 Never slide oven racks across cooktop surface They may scratch or metalmark the cooktop 4 If cooktop should break d...

Page 22: ...aking 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 abrasiveness and cleaning pressure applied 3 Avoi...

Page 23: ... a recommended cooktop cleaning polishing cream with silicone will remove any remaining soil and will leave a protective coating which will keep your range looking like new Cooktop cleaning polishing cream can be purchased through authorized 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 c...

Page 24: ...ain may become damaged during future heating For heavy burned on soil 1 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 dam...

Page 25: ...off or else push CANCEL pad Wait until the oven is cool 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...

Page 26: ...ntrol 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 ...

Page 27: ...arefully insert the glass into the door top moulding 2 Replace the glass lower trim or the glass assembly using the locking screws 3 Replace the door onto the range as per To Remove and Replace Oven Door in Cleaning the Appliance section To Remove and Replace Storage Drawer To Remove Replace the Storage Drawer with Extendable Glides some models Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils T...

Page 28: ...X MED and MIN The control can be set to the three settings or anywhere between 1 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 OFF position Temperature Selection Refer to the ch...

Page 29: ...h 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 Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water a...

Page 30: ...n of this manual When oven is level cooktop may not appear to be level with countertop 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 Be sure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for range clearance 1 3 cm 1 2 each side House fuse has b...

Page 31: ...nt block Incorrect surface control knob turned on Make sure the correct surface control is on for the surface unit to be used Burned out light bulb See Oven Lamp in the General Information section Lamp loose in sockets or burned out See Fluorescent Lamp in General Information section Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained Use only flat bottom evenly balanced medium or heavy...

Page 32: ...the window if available Placing a very large pan or several smaller pans very close together on one rack does not allow 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 5 1 cm 2 in of space for 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...

Page 33: ...rt Put oven through an additional cycle Check for temporary loss of 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 Avoid Service Checklist continued 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 it is suggested that you take...

Page 34: ...ce 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 REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AR...