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Solutions to Common Problems:

Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions 

are provided with the problem listed

Problem

Solution

Poor baking results.

Many factors effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center 

food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat oven to 

the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the reci-

pe’s recommended temperature or baking time.

Oven light does not work.

Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. See  “

Replacing the Oven 

Light

” on 

page 28

.

Flames inside oven or 

smoking from oven vent.

Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven 

cavity. Wipe up excessive spills before starting oven. If flames or excessive 

smoke are present when using broil, see “

Setting Broi

l” on 

page 17

Oven racks discolored or 

do not slide easily.

Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer’s instruc-

tions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven.

Oven smokes excessively 

when broiling.

Incorrect setting. See “

Setting Broi

l” on 

page 17 

Meat too close to the 

broil element. Reposition broil rack to provide proper clearance between 

the meat and broil element. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining 

fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.
Grease build up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broil-

ing frequently. Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking.

Areas of discoloration with 

metallic sheen on cooktop 

surface.

Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using the recommended 

CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.

sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with 

a non-abrasive cloth or sponge

Surface element is too hot 

or not hot enough.

Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting.

Surface element does 

not heat or does not heat 

evenly.

Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for element needed. 
Lightweight or warped pans used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium 

or heavyweight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cook-

ware materials and weight of the material affect heating. Heavy and medi-

um-weight pans heat evenly.Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods 

may burn easily.

Scratches or abrasions on 

cooktop surface.

Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and uten-

sils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils 

are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will be-

come less visible with time.
Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have 

been used. Apply a few drops of glass-ceramic cooktop cleaner directly on 

the area(s) with scratches or abrasions. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or 

sponge. For more information see “

Glass Cooktop Cleaning” on page 26

.

Cookware with rough bottom was used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cook-

ware.

Metal marks on the cook-

top.

Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal 

utensils on cooktop surface. Apply a few drops of glass-ceramic cooktop 

cleaner directly on the area(s) with scratches or abrasions. Buff with a 

non-abrasive cloth or sponge. For more information, see “

Glass Cooktop 

Cleaning” on page 26

.

BEFORE YOU CALL

Summary of Contents for FCFE242CAS

Page 1: ...e ELECTRIC RANGE Setting Oven Controls 13 Care and Cleaning 24 Before You Call 29 Warranty 33 Product Record and Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Before Setting Surface Controls 8 Setting Surface Controls 11 Before Setting Oven Controls 12 808575808 Rev A Feb 2022 ...

Page 2: ...ed help We may be able to help you avoid a service visit If you do need service we can get that started for you Let s make it official Be sure to register your prod uct Keep your product info here so it s easy to find Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Read all the safety instructions in the front of your Use Care Manual Remove all packaging materials from your ap pliance before cooking Conf...

Page 3: ...h if not avoided may result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury IMPORTANT Indicates installation operation maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related NOTE Indicates a short informal reference something written down to assist the memory or for future reference WARNING Tip Over ...

Page 4: ...d tech nician In the United States install in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NPFA No 54 latest edition and National Electrical Code NFPA No 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements In Canada install in accordance with CAN CGA B149 1 and CAN CGA B149 2 and CSA Standard C22 1 Canadian Electrical code Part 1 latest editions and local electrical code require men...

Page 5: ... equipped for storage Never use your appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance CAUTION When heating fat or grease watch it closely Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot Do not use water or flour on grease fires Smoth er fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Cover the fire with a...

Page 6: ... Cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Clean cooktop glass with caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid a steam burn Some clean ers can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface Avoid scratching...

Page 7: ...llow the manufacturer s instructions for cleaning vent hoods IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SER VICE AND MAINTENANCE 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 qual ified technician This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance Always contact your dealer distributor service agent ...

Page 8: ...anufacturer s suggestions when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS CAUTION The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or work surface Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it Pans with rough bottoms may scratch the cooktop surface Placing food directly on the smoothtop surface without cooking utensil is not recommended as diffi...

Page 9: ...e Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat bottomed cookware should be used The element temperature rises gradually and even ly As the temperatur...

Page 10: ...rom the bottom center when home canning Heat is spread more even ly when the bottom surface is flat Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on the burner grates Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quic...

Page 11: ...ny material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop CAUTION Do not place plastic items such as salt and pep per 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 wood en spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface ...

Page 12: ...is manual Improper installa tion of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire To arrange Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool prior to operating the oven To remove Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches the stop position Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out To replace Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both sides of oven walls Tilt t...

Page 13: ...onv broil Use to select the convection broil function best for thicker cuts of meat fish and poultry Convection broiling gently browns the exterior and seals in the juices Operating the Oven Light Press the oven light switch located on the control panel to turn the interior oven light on and off The light is located in the rear of the oven interior To replace the interior oven light see Replacing ...

Page 14: ... to flash 3 Press or to set the desired timer function The timer function activates and the corresponding indicator will appear in the dis play For End and dur A will also appear in the display NOTE Duration and End time may be used at the same time if you want the appliance to activate and de activate automatically First set Duration Then set End 4 When the time ends the function s indicator on t...

Page 15: ...o preheat for 8 to 10 minutes be fore baking Preheating is not necessary when roasting cooking casseroles or broiling most foods 3 Turn the oven mode knob to the bake position Figure 13 Figure 13 Oven mode knob 4 Turn the oven temp knob to the desired tem perature position Figure 14 Figure 14 Oven temp knob WARNING Incorrect operation of the appliance or defective components can cause dangerous ov...

Page 16: ... you choose to use multiple rack while cooking then Convection baking is preferred For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two oven racks place racks in positions 1 and 3 Figure 15 and place pans as shown in Figure 17 Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between bakeware for proper air circulation IMPORTANT When baking using two oven racks the pans on each rack must be swapped half wa...

Page 17: ... broiler element Broil on one side until food is browned Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food Turn and broil food on the second side 5 To cancel the broiling function turn the oven mode and oven temp knobs to the OFF posi tions Searing Grill Broiler Pan Broiler Pan Insert Broiler Insert Figure 18 Broil accessories WARNING Should an oven fire occur keep...

Page 18: ... 6 00 Well Fish 3rd 480 F 13 00 Well Shrimp 3rd 480 F 5 00 Well Hamburger 1 thick 3rd 3rd or 4th 480 F 480 F 7 00 9 00 6 00 7 00 Rare Medium a The U S Department of Agriculture states Rare fresh beef is popular but you should know that cooking it to only 140 F 60 C means some food poisoning organisms may survive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 The lowest temperature rec...

Page 19: ...eductions will vary depending on the amount and type of food to be cooked CAUTION Be aware that the convection fan will continue to run after the door is opened This is normal Use caution when reaching inside of the oven Hot air will be pushed out of the appliance Figure 19 Air movement using convection To set convection bake CAUTION Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When co...

Page 20: ... for best results for batter and dough based baked goods such as cakes pastries and breads For best results when baking with one oven rack place racks in positions 2 or 3 Figure 22 When baking using one oven rack position bakeware as shown in Figure 23 Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between bakeware for proper air circulation The single rack baking image is correct but it s also for present...

Page 21: ...food items will cook faster and more evenly with the convection feature it is advisable to reduce recipe s recommended temperature by 25 for best results Follow the recipe s instructions using the minimum recom mended cook time When using Conv Bake cook time reductions may vary depending on the amount and type of food being cooked Fully preheat the oven for 8 10 minutes before baking items like co...

Page 22: ...erior and surfaces always bake foods in the oven using bakeware positioned on an oven rack To set Keep Warm 1 Turn the oven mode knob to the Keep Warm position 2 Turn the oven temperature knob to a tempera ture between 150 F 170 F 66 C 77 C 3 When finished turn the oven mode knob to OFF Figure 25 Oven mode knob Figure 26 Oven temp knob WARNING Incorrect operation of the appliance or defective comp...

Page 23: ...er supply The appliance must be manually acti vated after the temperature drop restoring the timer Searing Grill Broiler Pan Broiler Pan Insert Broiler Insert Figure 27 Broil accessories To set convection broil WARNING Should an oven fire occur keep oven door closed 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...

Page 24: ...ore bought clean ers like stainless steel cleaners or any other types of cleaners containing any abrasive chlo rides chlorine or ammonia It is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50 50 solution of water and vinegar Cooktop Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop See Glass Cooktop Cleaning on page 26 Porcelain enamel broil er pan and insert avail able by mail order Door liner and...

Page 25: ...aners on any of these materials they can scratch Clean using hot soapy water and a cloth or sponge Be sure to squeeze excess water from cloth or sponge before wiping control panel especially when wiping around the controls area Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance When rinsing use clean water and a cloth or sponge and be sure to squeeze excess water from cloth o...

Page 26: ...on the cooktop surface without a pan Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop they may cause it to crack Figure 29 Cooktop care WARNING 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 sur face CAUTION Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the con trols are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool The glas...

Page 27: ...t open ing position Then pull forward and remove the door from its seat Figure 34 4 Put the door on a soft cloth on a stable surface Figure 35 5 Clean the glass panel with water and soap Dry the glass panel carefully IMPORTANT Clean the oven door with a wet sponge only Dry it with a soft cloth Do not use steel wool acids or abrasive materials as they can damage the oven surface Clean the oven cont...

Page 28: ...frame to the locked position Figure 33 5 Close the oven door Replacing the Oven Light Replacing the oven interior light bulb CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing oven light The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity The glass cover must be in place when ever the oven is in use Figure 36 Only use lamps with the same specifi cations 1 P...

Page 29: ...s com pleted Rack position too high or too low and oven too hot 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 13 C low er than recommended Cakes not done in center Oven too hot Incorrect pan size Pan not centered in oven Glass cookware slow heat conductor Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C low er th...

Page 30: ...perature 25 F 13 C higher than suggested and bake for the recommended time Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to be used for baking Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking time Make sure to allow 2 to 4 of clear ance between all pans and racks allowing for even air flow BEFORE YOU CALL ...

Page 31: ...sits from water and food Remove using the recommended CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface on the web visit www sears com for replacement cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a non abrasive cloth or sponge Surface element is too hot or not hot enough Incorrect surface control setting Adjust power level setting Surface element does not heat or does not heat evenly Be sure the correc...

Page 32: ...ent may make range appear not level Be sure cabi nets are square and have sufficient room for appliance clearance Cannot move appliance easily Appliance must be accessible for service Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible Carpet interferes with appliance Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted over carpet Entire applia...

Page 33: ...mited to floors cabintes walls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained 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 IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND ...

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