Frigidaire FEF326AB - FEF326B - 30 Electric Range, Use & Care Manual

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To Operate the Surface Elements

1.

Place cooking utensil on the surface element.

2.

Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting
(See Fig.1). Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a
lower setting to finish cooking. The control knobs do not have to be set exactly on
a particular setting. Use the settings as a guide and adjust the control knob as
needed.

3.

When cooking is completed, turn the surface element off before removing the pan.
Note: The surface “Element On” indicator light(s) will glow when one or more
elements are turned ON. A quick glance at these indicator light(s) when cooking is
finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned OFF.

Setting Surface Controls

Fig. 1

Suggested Surface Control Settings

The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-
weight metal pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. Note:
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will
influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

 Do not place

plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or
plastic wrappings on top of the
range when it is in use. These
items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden
spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the element.

Setting

Type of Cooking

HIGH (HI - 9)

Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling

MEDIUM HIGH (7 - 8)

Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry

MEDIUM (5 - 6)

Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces & gravies, steam
vegetables

MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4)

Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

LOW (LO - 1)

Keep warm, melt, simmer.

Surface Control Settings

Setting Oven Controls

To Set or Change the Temperature for Baking

The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature
from 170°F to 500°F.

To Set the Controls for Baking:

1.

Press 

 . "— — —°" appears in the display.

2.

Within 5 seconds, press the 

 or 

 . The display

will show "350°F." By pressing and holding the 

 or

, the temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F

increments.

3.

When the 

 or 

 is released, the oven will begin

heating to the selected temperature. When the

displayed temperature reaches the desired baking

temperature, the control will beep once (1 time).

4.

To cancel the baking function, press 

 .

To Change the Oven Temperature after Baking has
Started:

1.

Press 

 and make sure the bake temperature is

displayed.

2.

Press the 

 or 

 to increase or decrease the set

temperature.

Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven.