Frigidaire 316902209, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...5 8352 Electric Range 316902209 Rev B Jan 2012 Important Safety Instructions 3 5 Before Setting Oven Controls 6 Before Setting Surface Controls 7 8 Setting Surface Controls Ceramic cooktop 9 11 Oven Control Functions 100 12 Setting Oven Controls 12 15 Care Cleaning 16 19 Before You Call 20 21 Major Appliance Warranty 23 ...

Page 2: ... 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 Be sure to visit us online at www frigidaire com for a complete line of accessories Product Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 5 Bef...

Page 3: ...njury CAUTION IMPORTANT indicates installation operation maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related Definitions User servicing Do not repair or replace any part oftheapplianceunlessspecificallyrecommendedin the manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range Ask your dealer to recommen...

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: ...ware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cook top use When flaming foods under a ventilating hood turn the fan on IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORCLEANING YOUR RANGE Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Pay particular attention to the area...

Page 6: ...4 5 10 cm around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other the oven door sides or back of the oven cavity Hot air must be able to circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food oven vent location Fig 2 Removing replacing arranging racks To remove pull the rack forward until it stops Lift up front of rack...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...ll 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 scratch the glass Using proper c...

Page 9: ...ll 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 resul...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...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 12: ...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 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 To change the temperatu...

Page 13: ... in the display To view information about other active features press the pad for that feature Setting bake The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170 F to 550 F 77 C to 287 C The factory preset bake temperature is 350 F 177 C To set bake 1 Press bake appears in the display 2 Within 5 seconds press the or The display will show 350 F 177 C By pressing and holding the or the temp...

Page 14: ...roil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results When broiling always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool Setting broil Insert Broil pan Fig 1 Fig 2 CAUTION WARNING 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 m...

Page 15: ...oven These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to 40 degrees from actual temperatures NOTES To adjust oven temperature 1 Press hold the bake key pad and release after the display shows the factory temperature setting of 00 If the oven temperature has been previously adjusted from the factory setting the latest adjusted value will appear in the display instead 2 You may increase the oven tempe...

Page 16: ...t juices or pie filling to remain on the surface they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning The oven interior is porcelain coated and is safe to clean using oven cleaners following manufacturer s instructions After cleaning remove any oven cleaner 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 ove...

Page 17: ... 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 18: ...he utensil be damaged or destroyed but it may fuse to break or mark the ceramic glass surface permanently damaging the cooktop surface 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 the...

Page 19: ...s from moving If the screws fall out of the hinge holes the hinge s may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers or chip the porcelain finish on the oven front frame 2 Hold door at the sides near the top while resting the lower front of door on your knee Insert the door channels at the bottom of door over the door hinges See Fig 3 3 Allow the door to slide down into the door hinges...

Page 20: ...htly Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible Carpet interferes with appliance Provide sufficient 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 adeq...

Page 21: ...dition Press clear off to clear the display stop beeping Try the bake or broil feature again If the F code error repeats remove power from appliance wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance and set clock for the time of day Try the bake or broil feature again If the fault recurs record fault and call for service Brown streaks or specks on cooktop surface Boilovers are cooked onto surface Use razo...

Page 22: ... 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 ONE YEA...