Frigidaire FFEF3015PB, Important Safety Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...e 316902211 Rev B Jan 2012 Important Safety Instructions 3 5 Features at a Glance 6 Before Setting Oven Controls 7 8 Before Setting Surface Controls 8 9 Setting Surface Controls Coil cooktop 10 Oven Control Functions 200 11 Setting Oven Controls 11 15 Self Cleaning 16 17 Care Cleaning 18 21 Before You Call 22 23 Major Appliance Warranty 24 ...

Page 2: ...aintain your range properly If you received a damaged range immediately contact the dealer or 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 ...

Page 3: ...e circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing the leveling legs panels wire covers anti tip brackets screws or any other part of the range This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety mess...

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: ...rease 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 accumulate on the hood ...

Page 6: ...ont single element control 7 ElementOn indicator light 8 ElementOn indicator light 9 Oven interior light with removable cover some models 10 Automatic oven door light switch some models 11 Self cleaning oven interior 12 Self clean door latch 13 Adjustable interior oven rack s 14 Large 1 piece oven door handle 15 Full width oven door styles vary by model 16 Storage drawer with drawer handle some mo...

Page 7: ...e oven and good baking results Do not block the oven vent Fig 2 Removing replacing arranging oven racks To remove pull the rack forward until it stops Lift up front of rack and slide out To replace fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls 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 o...

Page 8: ...rface heating element Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware See Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 3 Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks For best results when baking cakes using 2 flat oven racks place cookware on rack positions 2 5 See Fig 1 For best results when using a single oven flat rack place cookware on rack positions 2 3 or 4 See Fig 2 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS...

Page 9: ...e turned OFF Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance Check with the USDA United States Department of Agriculture website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning Use a straight edge to check can...

Page 10: ...ill be hot and burns may occur if the element or the area surrounding the element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Do not place flammable itemssuch as plastic 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 surface elements Pro...

Page 11: ... 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 The clock cannot be changed when the oven is set for cooking or clean is active 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 the until HI appears in the ...

Page 12: ...nce 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 the timer while it is in use While the timer is active and shows in the display press and hold the or to increase or decrease the time remaining To cancel the minute timer before the set time has run out Press timer on...

Page 13: ...es 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 the or pad to increase or decrease the set temperature to the desired new oven temperature NOTES The oven indicator light on the electronic display will turn ON and OFF when using the Bake feature and during preheat This is normal and indicates that the ...

Page 14: ...ings 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 Well Fish 6th Hi 13 n a...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...he oven door can be opened Whenever the self clean feature is active you may check the amount of time remaining in the self clean cycle by pressing the clean pad Remember the range door cannot be opened until the range has cooled sufficiently You will need to add about 1 hour to the time displayed before you can use the range for cooking When the oven is cool wipe away any residue or powdered ash ...

Page 18: ...nse well 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 materi...

Page 19: ...soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in a lightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution of ammonia and water 1 2 cup ammonia to 1 gallon of water A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or steel wool they will scratch the surface Always rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth To raise the cooktop for cleaning 1 Grasp the sides and lift from th...

Page 20: ...door for access to interior oven light Once located press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield See Fig 1 3 Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder into place 5 Turn power back on again at the main source or plug the range back in 6 The clock will then need to be set with the correct time of day To reset see Setting the Clo...

Page 21: ... 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 frame on bo...

Page 22: ...ufficient 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 ins...

Page 23: ... 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 Problem Solution Soil not completely removed after self cleaning cycle Failure to clean bottom front top of oven frame of oven or door area outsi...

Page 24: ...m 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 YE...