Frigidaire 318203859, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...r Before You Call 26 27 Adjusting Your Oven Temperature 25 Solutions to Common Problems Care Cleaning 18 25 Cooking Informations 16 17 Setting Oven Controls 14 Setting Warmer Drawer Controls 15 Before Setting Oven Controls 13 14 Features at a Glance 6 Important Safety Instructions 3 5 Welcome 2 Setting Surface Controls 7 12 Surface Cooking 13 ...

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Page 3: ...nd may also cause damage to the appliance Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance The weight of a child on an open door may cause the appliance to tip resulting in serious burns or other injury An open drawer when hot may cause burns Do not use the oven or warmer drawer if equipped forstorage Storage in or on Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven near su...

Page 4: ...ecting it to the power supply IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Know which knob controls each surface heating unit Use Proper Pan Size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact an...

Page 5: ...rs and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition Do not let potholders contact the hot oven element or interior of the oven warmer drawer if equipped Do not use the broiler pan without its insert The broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler Do not cover the broiler or warmer drawer if equipped grid with aluminum foil Exposed fat and gre...

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Page 7: ...ing water to a boil pan broiling 5 MED Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies steam vegetables 2 4 MED LOW Keep food cooking poach stew LO MIN Keep warm melt simmer The suggested settings found in the chart above are based on cooking in medium thickness aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Donotplaceitemssuchassaltandpeppershakers spoonholdersor plastic...

Page 8: ...volumes increases as the element wattage increases The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as follows Model A See Figure 1 Two dual 5 or 7 inch radiant element at the right and left rear position Two dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element at the right and left front position Model B see Figures 1 and 2 and Model C Figure 1 One 6 inch radiant element at the right rear position One 6 or on...

Page 9: ...ay still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned off Do not place plastic items such as salt andpeppershakers spoon holdersorplasticwrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towelsorwoodenspoonscould catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements The Electronic Surface Element Control...

Page 10: ... See Figure 2 Figure1 Figure 3 Figure 4 Model B Left Right Rear Elements and Left front element Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop Only The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at location as shown on figures 4 to 5 Figure 5 Model C Left Right Rear Elements and Left front element Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop continued Figure2 To Operate the Sing...

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Page 14: ...14 Before Setting Oven Controls Refer to the Electronic Oven Control Guide for oven settings Setting Oven Controls 4 ...

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Page 16: ... preheat to the selected temperature before placing food in oven Choose pan sizes that will permit 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of air space on all sides when placed in the oven Use a medium weight aluminum baking sheet Allow oven to 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 recom mended Set o...

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Page 18: ...solution of water and vinegar Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls easier The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on Food spilled on a hot element will burn off Food spilled on a cold element can be cleaned with a damp cloth any remaining soil will burn off the next time element is used NEVER IMMERSE A SURFACE ELEMENT INWATER To remove su...

Page 19: ...s and rub their sides with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby or salad oil this will make the oven racks glide easier back in and out of their positions To clean oven door wash with hot soapy water and a clean cloth DO NOT immerse the door in water DO NOT clean the oven door gasket The oven door gasket is made of a woven material on self cleaning models which is essential for a...

Page 20: ...d position Only lift the top high enough to allow the support rod to rest in place under the front of the cooktop 2 Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot soapy water 3 To lower the top lift the top slightly and lower the rod Lower the range top down into the range frame When lowering the lift up range top grasp the sides with fingertips only Be careful not to pinch fingers DO NOT drop or be...

Page 21: ...rned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or a Multi Purpose No Scratch Scrub Sponge to clean...

Page 22: ...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 which can burn and cause discoloration Special Cautio...

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Page 24: ...bottom of the door toward you while rotating the top of the door toward the range to completely disengage the hinge levers Figure 2 4 To clean oven door follow the instructions provided in the General Care Cleaning table To Replace Oven Door 1 Grab the door by the sides place the hinge supports in the hinge slots Open the door to the fully opened position 2 Disengage the lock from the hinge lever ...

Page 25: ...ight 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 and a damp cloth Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future...

Page 26: ...okware Flat pans heat better than warped pans Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn easily 1 Foods with acids such as tomatoes if allowed to stand in on bowls will cause corro sion Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after spillover 2 Normal environ ment Houses along sea...

Page 27: ...n the oven Try adjusting the recipe s recommended temperature or baking time If you feel the oven is too hot or cool see Adjusting Oven Temperature in the Electronic Oven Control guide 1 A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts It is normal and the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off 1 Excessive spillovers in oven This is normal especially for pie sp...

Page 28: ...28 Warranty Information RANGE WARRANTY Your range is protected by this warranty ...