Frigidaire FFEF3017L, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...316902213 Rev A Dec 2009 Important Safety Instructions 3 5 Features at a Glance 6 Before Setting Oven Controls 7 Before Setting Surface Controls 8 9 Setting Surface Controls Ceramic cook top 10 12 Oven Control Functions 300 13 Setting Oven Controls 13 19 Self Cleaning 19 20 Care Cleaning 21 24 Before You Call 25 26 Major Appliance Warranty 27 ...

Page 2: ...builder that sold you the range Save time and money Check the section titled Before you call This section helps step you through some common problems that might occur If you do need service help is only a phone call away Call Frigidaire Customer Services at 1 800 944 9044 Product Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 5 Features at a Glance 6 Before Setting Oven Controls 7 Removing replaci...

Page 3: ...afety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death IMPORTANT CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION IMPORTANT indicates installation operation maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related Definitions Important Safety Instructions WARNING All ranges can tip Injury to persons coul...

Page 4: ... oven vent is located under the left rear surface element if your model is equipped with coil elements The oven vent is located below the backguard for models equipped with ceramic glass cook tops 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 ...

Page 5: ...keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Pay particular attention to the area around each surface element Do not allow grease to accumulate Kitchen cleaners and aerosols Always follow the manufacturer s recommended directions for use Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury Cleanventilatinghoodsfrequently Greaseshould not be allowed to...

Page 6: ...3 Adjustable interior oven rack s 14 Large 1 piece oven door handle 15 Full width oven door with window 16 Storage drawer some models or lower cover panel some models 17 Easy to clean upswept cooktop 18 Ceramic smoothtop elements styles and color will vary by model 19 6 single radiant element some models 20 5 7 dual radiant element some models 21 9 single radiant element some models 22 6 9 dual ra...

Page 7: ...s Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place Arranging always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool prior to operating the oven Always use oven mitts when using the oven When using the appliance oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns CAUTION Recommended rack positions by food type Food type Position Broiling meats See broil Cookies cakes ...

Page 8: ...heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle For efficient cooking turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop C...

Page 9: ... slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops Porcelain enamel on metal Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material Porcelain enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops Glass Slow heat conductor Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may s...

Page 10: ...ill glow until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently The suggested settings found in Fig 1 below are based when cooking with medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Suggested radiant surface element settings The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking resu...

Page 11: ...t If only the inner heating portion is needed like for smaller cookware push in and turn the knob counter clockwise to start 3 When cooking is complete turn the dual radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware Areas that heat are shown darkened Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking The surface control knobs do not have to ...

Page 12: ...flat bottom canners when home canning Use a straight edge to check canner bottom see Cookware material types in the Before setting surface controls section Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning using a ceramic cooktop Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner It i...

Page 13: ...2 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 clock once do not hold key pad down 2 Within 5 seconds press and hold the or until the correct time of day appears in the display SETTING OVEN CONTROLS NOTE To change the temperature to display C Celsius or from C to F 1 Press broil appears in the display 2 Press and hold ...

Page 14: ...minute increments Press and hold the to increase the time in 10 minute increments The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes Note If the pad is pressed first the timer will advance to 11 hours and 59 minutes 3 When the set time has run out the timer will beep 3 times and will continue to beep 3 times every 60 seconds until timer on off is pressed To change...

Page 15: ...be adjusted in 5 F increments 1 C if the control is set to display Celsius 5 Press bake time 00 will appear in the display 6 Press the or until the desired baking time appears in the display 7 The oven will turn ON and begin heating FOODPOISONINGHAZARD Donotletfoodsitformore than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness CAUTION WARNING To change the oven t...

Page 16: ...bake time after baking has started 1 Press the function pad you want to change 2 Press the or to adjust the setting NOTE During a delayed timed bake the preheat indicator light will not function until the set time to start cooking is reached Use caution with the timed bake and delayed timed bake features Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the re...

Page 17: ...ted in the broil settings table See Figs 1 3 Setting broil Suggested broil settings table electric oven Food Rack position Setting Cook time in minutes 1st side 2nd side Doneness Steak 1 thick 6th or 7th Hi 6 4 Medium Steak 1 thick 6th or 7th Hi 7 5 Medium well Steak 1 thick 6th or 7th Hi 8 7 Well Pork chops 3 4 thick 6th Hi 8 6 Well Chicken bone in 5th Lo 20 10 Well Chicken boneless 6th Lo 8 6 We...

Page 18: ...ermometers such as those found in grocerystorestocheckthetemperaturesettingsinsideyour oven These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to 40 degrees from actual temperatures NOTES To set the oven lockout feature 1 Press clear off and hold for 3 seconds Loc will appear in display the Door Locked indicator light will flash and the motor driven door lock will begin to close automatically Allow ab...

Page 19: ...andhighcleaningtemperaturesandwill melt CompletelyremoveALLOVENRACKSandANY ACCESSORIES If the oven racks are not removed they will lose their special coating properties and no longer slide in and out of the oven cavity easily Remove any excessive spillovers Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped up and removed before starting the self cleaning cycle To clean use hot soapy water and a cloth ...

Page 20: ...ng a self clean cycle or a delayed start self clean cycle IMPORTANT When the self clean cycle has completed 1 The time of day will appear in the display window and the Clean and LOCK light will continue to glow 2 Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the LOCK light has gone out the oven door can be opened Whenever the self clean feature is active you may check the amount of time remai...

Page 21: ...ll You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door Do not immerse the door in water Do not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents Do not use oven cleaners cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door Do not clean the oven door gasket On self cleaning models the oven door gasket is made of a woven material whi...

Page 22: ... use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose If soils remain carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply some of the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner supplied with your new appliance Buff with a non abrasive cl...

Page 23: ...rface Do not use the following on the cooktop Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads such as metal and some nylon pads They may scratch the cooktop making it more difficult to clean Do not use harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop ...

Page 24: ...s Do not use the oven door handle See Fig 3 2 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Fig 4 The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins 3 Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor See Fig 1 4 Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven...

Page 25: ...ficient space so appliance can be lifted over carpet Surface element too hot or not hot enough Incorrect control setting Be sure the correct control is ON for the element that you are attempting to use Problem Solution Appliance is not level Be sure floor is level strong stable enough to adequately support range If floor is sagging or sloping contact a carpenter to correct the situation Poor insta...

Page 26: ...eature again If the fault recurs record fault and call for service Problem Solution Brown streaks or specks on cooktop surface Boilovers are cooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil See Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance in the Care Cleaning section Metal marks on the cooktop Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface Use...

Page 27: ...ed from persons 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 ...

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