Frigidaire FFEF3013LBD, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...e Setting Surface Controls 7 8 Setting Surface Controls Ceramic cooktop 9 11 Oven Control Functions 100 12 www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Setting Oven Controls 12 15 Care Cleaning 16 19 Before You Call 20 21 Major Appliance Warranty 23 Canada 1 800 265 8352 Oh O O I J I J O O b o b_ ...

Page 2: ... appliance We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship To ensure our ability to continue serving you please use this page to record important product information Need help Visit the Frigidaire web site at www frigidaire com Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve your better Read this Use Care manual It contains instructions to help you use and m...

Page 3: ...e requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range User servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in 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 Never modify or alter the construction of a r...

Page 4: ...r or flour on grease fires smother the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot Use dry potholders moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth...

Page 5: ...d utensilsare suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change intemperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cooktop use When flaming foods under a ventilating hood turn the fan on FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOK TOP MODELS Do not cook on broken cook top If cook top should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook top and create a risk of elect...

Page 6: ...k some models may be used for most cooking needs The offset oven rack some models is designed to place the base of the rack about 1 2 of a rack position lower than normal This rack design provides several additional possible locations between the standard positions Always use oven mitts when using the oven When using the appliance oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns R...

Page 7: ...oking process Element on hot surface indicator lights Your appliance is equipped with two different types of radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on the control panel the on indicator and the hot surface indicator lights The element on indicator light will glow when any surface element is turned ON A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ...

Page 8: ...at 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 scratch t...

Page 9: ...il pan broiling Medium high 7 8 Continuea rapid boil fry deep fatfry Medium 5 6 Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies or steam vegetables Medium Low 2 4 Keep foods cooking poach stew Low LO 1 Keep warm melt simmer Fig 1 o y _ hi 8 3 7 4 6 reed Fig 2 Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if...

Page 10: ...diant surface element settings table on previous page o OFF hi hi Heating with inner small element only Areas that heat are shown darkened Fig 1 6 o 4 o OFF hi 6 lo o Heating with both elements Fig 2 Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficien...

Page 11: ...tart with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has c...

Page 12: ...k 1 Press clock once do not hold key pad down 2 Within 5 seconds press and hold the A or V until the correct time of day appears in the display Changing the temperature display mode F or C The electronic oven control is set to display F Fahrenheit when shipped from the factory The display may be changed to show either Fahrenheit or Celsius oven temperatures To change the temperature display mode f...

Page 13: ...n be adjusted in 5 F increments 1 C if the control is set to display Celsius 3 As soon as the _ or V pad is released the oven will begin preheating to the selected temperature When the oven reaches the desired baking temperature the control will beep once To change the oven temperature after bake has started 1 Press bake Visually check the bake temperature and that it needs to be changed 2 Press t...

Page 14: ...oked to the well done stage 4 For optimum results preheat oven for 5 minutes before adding food 5 Place the insert on the broil pan some models Fig 2 then place the food on the broil pan insert 6 Place the broiler pan and insert on the oven rack 7 Open the oven door to the broil stop position when broiling 8 Broil on one side until food is browned Turn and broil food on 2nd side 9 When broiling is...

Page 15: ... and the display will return to the time of day Operating oven light some models The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened Press the oven light switch located on the upper left control panel to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF whenever the oven door is closed The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven interior To change t...

Page 16: ...most spots Porcelainenamelbroilerpanand Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult broiler pan insert some models spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth and then scrub with a soap filled non abrasive scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or a...

Page 17: ...ware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom replace with clean cookware before using Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop they may cause it to crack Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL For light to modera...

Page 18: ...f you use an abrasive type cleaning pad Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktops Caution for aluminum use on the cooktop Aluminum Foil Use ofaluminum foil on a hot cooktop will damage the ceramic cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the ceramic cooktop under ANY circumstances Aluminum utensils The meltin...

Page 19: ... door hinges See Fig 3 3 Allow the door to slide down into the door hinges evenly at the same 45 degree angle The hinge arms should be inserted into the bottom corners as far as they can go 4 Open door completely horizontal with floor and remove both screws from holes in door hinges 5 Reinstall the 2 screws into the door liner See C Fig 2 6 If the door is not in alignment with the oven frame remov...

Page 20: ...ficient space so appliance can be lifted over carpet Surface element too hot or not hot Incorrect control setting Besure the correct control is ON for the element that enough you are attempting to use Surface element does not heat Lightweight or warped pans used Use only flat evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Flat pans heat better than warped pans Cookware materials and weight of the ...

Page 21: ...lear 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 Scratches or abrasions on cooktop Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can surface...

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