Frigidaire FPEF4085KFA, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...Instructionsii i ii _ _ _ Features at a Glance 6 Before Setting Surface Controls 7 Setting Surface Controls 9 Before Setting Oven Controls 13 Before You Major Appliance Warranty 14 CD www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 ...

Page 2: ...your new appliance and Thank You for choosing our product We hope you consider us for future purchases PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This Use Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models Your product may not have all the described features The graphics shown are representative The graphics on your appliance ma...

Page 3: ...ip bracket provided with the unit Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper anti tip bracket installation Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance Discard the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance Use recycling facility where available Never allow childrento play with packaging material Do not remove the wiring label and other literature attached to the...

Page 4: ...st time or if it has not been used for a long period of time make sure that it has been exposed to a temperature above 00C 32 F for at least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Know which knob controls each surface heating unit Use Proper Pan SizemThis appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes Select utensils ...

Page 5: ...its insert 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 grid or oven bottom with aluminum foil Exposed fat and grease could ignite Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth Doing so could cause the bulb to break Disconnect the appliance or shut off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing the...

Page 6: ...utomatic oven door light switch 12 Self clean door latch 13 Broil element 14 Manual cleaning oven interior 15 Self cleaning oven interior 16 Convection bake cooking system 17 Oven interior light with removable cover 18 Adjustable interior oven rack s 19 3 piece handle 20 Stainless steel oven door with window 21 Bake element 22 Storage drawer 23 Auxiliary oven vent 24 Main oven vent 25 7 single rad...

Page 7: ...icator lights Your appliance is equipped with two different types of radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on the backguard the Element On indicator light and the hot surface indicator lights The element ON indicator lights are located on the control panel Figure 1 between the two radiant element control knob and will glow when a surface element is turned ON etement on Element ON...

Page 8: ...are material determines how evenlyand quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom The most popular materials available are Aluminum Excellent heat conductor Some types of food will cause it to darken Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining pitting If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic glass cooktop they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches Remove t...

Page 9: ...cator lights will glow when one or more elements are turned ON A quick glance at these indicator lights when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are See Recommended Setting for Surface Element table on Figure 2 Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on cooktop when it is in use These items could melt or ignite ...

Page 10: ...for the surface heating area 3 When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware The surface Element ON indicator lights will glow when one or more elements are turned ON A quick glance at these indicator lights when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon ho...

Page 11: ...idge element correctly 3 When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware The BRIDGE element may also be used in combination with the left rear single element Figure 6 Because these elements have 2 different controls one element can be used to cook while the other element may be used to keep food warm Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper sh...

Page 12: ...or different levels of heating 2 When done turn the control to OFF The warmer zone will remain warm until the hot surface indicator light goes off etement on The keep warm zone will not glow red when it is hot but becomes hot enough to cause burns Avoid placing hands on or near the keep warm zone until the keep warm zone hot surface indicator light is OFE Always use potholders or oven mitts when r...

Page 13: ...commended rack positions Some models are equipped with a blower which runs in baking and self cleaning mode to keep all internal components at a cool temperature The blower may keep running even if the oven has been turned OFF until the components have cooled down Air circulation in the oven If using 1 rack Figure 2 place in center of oven If using multiple racks Figure 3 stagger cookware as shown...

Page 14: ...ing cycle start time 6 Set clock pad Use to set the time of day 7 Lockout pad Use to lock the oven door and the control panel pads 8 Bake pad Use to select the bake cooking feature 9 Broil pad Use to select the broil cooking feature 10 Keep warm pad Use to keep the dishes and food warm until served 11 Convect convert pad Use to convert a regular recipe temperature to a convection temperature 12 Co...

Page 15: ...ay to 1 30 CLO will stay in the display 3 Press START CLO will disappear and the clock will start CHANGING BETWEEN 12 OR 24 HOUR TIME OF DAY DISPLAY i Pressand holdSET CLOCK for7 seconds 2 After 7 seconds 12h or 24h will appear in the display and the control beep once 3 Press SELF CLEAN to switch between the 12 and 24 hour time of day display The display will show either 12h or 24h 4 Press START t...

Page 16: ...TION The DELAY START and SELF CLEAN pads control the Silent Control operation feature The Silent Control operation feature allows the oven control to be operated without sounds or beeps whenever necessary If desired the control can be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the normal sounds and beeps To change control from normal sound operation to silent control ...

Page 17: ...e and temperature to 375 F 1 Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven 2 Press CONVECT BAKE CONV BAKE will flash and 350 will appear in the display If a Convection Bake of 350 F is needed press START 3 Press 3 7 5 CONV BAKE will keep flashing and 375 will appear in the display 4 Press START CONV BAKE will stop flashing and the fan icon will appear in the display A beep will sound once the...

Page 18: ...ress CONVECT ROAST CONV ROAST will flash and 350 will be displayed 3 Press 3 7 5 CONV ROAST will flash and 375 will appear in the display 4 Press START CONV ROAST and 375 will appear in the display The convection fan icon will come on A beep will sound once the oven temperature reaches 375 E SETTING CONVECTION CONVERT The CONVECT CONVERT pad isused to automatically converta standardbakingrecipe fo...

Page 19: ...ection Bake 12 24 hours in advance set the control for the 24 hour time of day display mode To program the oven for a delayed BAKE start time example baking at 350 F starting at 5 30 and baking for 30 minutes 1 Be sure that the clock is set with the correct time of day 2 Arrange interior oven racks and place the food in the oven 3 Press BAKE 350 will appear and BAKE will flash in the display 4 Pre...

Page 20: ...rt DO NOT use the broiler pan without the insert DO NOT cover the broiler insert with foil The exposed grease could ignite Arrange the interior oven rack PressBROIL BROIL will flash and 500 will appear If a lower broil temperature is desired minimum broil temperature setting is 400 F press the desired temperature See table below for recommended rack position and temperature Press START The oven wi...

Page 21: ... set to turn ON automatically after Timed Bake has finished 4 To turn the Keep Warm feature OFF at any time press CANCEL Note The KEEPWARM feature will automatically turn OFF after 3 hours SETTING HY FAVORITE The My Favorite pad is used to record and recall your favorite recipe settings This feature may store and recall from 1 to 3 different settings The My Favorite feature may be used with Bake o...

Page 22: ...Holidays The maximum delay time is 11 hours 59 minutes 6 The oven will turn ON and begin heating 7 Press and hold both the BAKE TIHE and DELAY START pads for at least 3 seconds SAb will appear in the display Once SAb appears in the display the oven control will no longer beep or display any further changes and the oven is properly set for the Sabbath feature You may change the oven temperature onc...

Page 23: ... or the Broil temperature To adjust the oven temperature higher 1 Press BAKE for 6 seconds 0 will appear in the display 2 To increase the temperature use the number pads to enter the desired change Example 30 F 30 The temperature may be increased as much as 35 1 3 Press START to accept the temperature change and the display will return to the time of day Press CANCEL to reject the change if necess...

Page 24: ...er outside the oven door gasket and the small area at ii the front center of the oven bottom These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on Clean with soap and water See additional cleaning information for the oven door in the General Care Cleaning section DO HAND CLEAN DOOR DO NOT HAND CLEAN OVEN DOOR GASKET What to Expect during Cleaning While the oven is in operation the oven heats to temperatur...

Page 25: ...CEL 2 The oven door can only be opened after the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR DOOR LOCKED is no longer displayed TO START THE DELAYED SELF CLEAN CYCLE The SELF CLEAN and DELAY START pads controls the Delayed Self Clean operation The automatic timer will turn the oven ON and OFF at the time you select in advance To set the control for the Self Cleaning Cycle to start at a delayed t...

Page 26: ...a lower position See table below for recommended position Should an oven fire occur close the oven door and turn OFF the oven If the fire continues throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher DO NOT put water or flour on the fire Flour may be explosive On 1 3 Rare steaks WeIFdone foods such as chicken and lobster auxiliary oven Broil Stop Position 2 Turn the Temperature Control Knob t...

Page 27: ...al If soils are not removed follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below Cooktop Broiler Pan Insert Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots Rinse with a some models Door Liner 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots with Oven Bottom an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth then scrub wit...

Page 28: ...ed surfaces The cleaner can damage these surfaces Porcelain has a smooth finish and is a type of glass fused to metal Oven cleaners can be used on all interior oven surfaces To Clean the Oven Bottom Clean using hot soapy water a mild abrasive cleanser a soap filled abrasive pad or oven cleaner following oven cleaner manufacturer s instructions General Cleaning Remove soils using hot soapy water Do...

Page 29: ...d objects on the glass cooktop or they may crack it Cleaning recommendations for the ceramic glass cooktop Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned 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 For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleani...

Page 30: ...ts Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts Refer to the General Care Cleaning table for detailed cleaning instructions Removing and replacing the main oven door If equipped with hinge style A The door is heaw For safe temporary storage lay the door flat w th the ins de of the door facing down To Remove Oven Door 1 Open oven door completely horizonta...

Page 31: ...e oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place 2 Do not hit the glass with pots pans or any other ob ject 3 Scratching hitting jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time Changing oven light Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing the oven light bulb Do not turn the oven light ON during a self ...

Page 32: ...icult 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 heating DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop To Replace Storage Drawer 1 Align the glide latches on both sides of the drawer with the slots on the drawer 2 Push the drawer back into the appliance Left Glide Push d...

Page 33: ...e placing food in the oven Use proper rack position for baking needs Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recommended Cakes not done in the center Oven too hot Incorrect pan size Pan not centered in oven Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recommended Use pan size suggested in recipe Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5 1cm to 10 2cm 2 to 4 of space on all sides of pan C...

Page 34: ...hten bulb See Changing Oven Light section in this Use Care Guide work Electrical power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric companyfor service Surface unit does No power to the appliance Check steps under Entire Range or Oven Does Not Operate in not heat this Before you Call checklist Incorrect control setting Make sure the correct control is on for the surface unit to be ...

Page 35: ...s not set properly Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls excessively during Make sure oven is opened to Broil Stop Position broiling Meat too close to the element Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element Preheat broil element Preheat broil element for searing Grid on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining Always place grid on the broiler...

Page 36: ...ed from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIES WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES 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 merchantabi...