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Setting Oven Controls

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 Use caution when using

the automatic timer. Use the automatic

timer when cooking cured or frozen

meats and most fruits and vegetables.

Foods that can easily spoil such as milk,

eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be

chilled in the refrigerator first. Even

when chilled, they should not stand in

the oven for more than 1 hour before

cooking begins, and should be removed

promptly when cooking is completed.

To Set the Automatic Timer (Timed Bake Feature)

The 

BAKE TIME

 and

 STOP TIME 

controls operate the Timed Bake feature. The

automatic timer will turn the oven on and off at the times you select in

advance.

The oven can be programmed to start immediately and shut off automatically

or to begin baking at a later time with an automatic shutoff.

To Program the Oven to Begin Baking Immediately and To Shut

Off Automatically:

1. Be sure that the clock shows the correct time of day.

2. Place the food in the oven.

3. Push 

BAKE

.

4. Within 5 seconds, push the 

UP or DOWN ARROW. 

The display will show

"350°F (177°C)." By holding the 

UP or DOWN ARROW

, the temperature can

then be adjusted in 5°F (1°C) increments.

5. Push 

BAKE TIME

. "0:00" will flash in the display.

6. Push the 

UP or DOWN ARROW 

until the desired baking time appears in the

display.

Once the Controls are Set:

a. The oven will come on and begin heating to the selected baking temperature.

b. The oven temperature will show in the display.

When the Set Bake Time Runs Out:

a. "END" will appear in the display window and the oven will shut off

automatically.

b. The control will beep 3 times every 60 seconds until 

CANCEL 

is pushed.

To Program Oven for a Delayed Start Time and to Shut-Off

Automatically

Follow steps 1-6 above, THEN:

7. Push 

STOP TIME

. The earliest possible stop time will flash in the display.

8. Push  the

 UP or DOWN ARROW 

until the desired stop time appears in the

display.

9. Once the controls are set, the control calculates the time when baking will

start in order to finish at the time you have set.

When the Set Bake Time Runs Out:

a. "END" will appear in the display window and the oven will shut off

automatically.

b. The control will beep 3 times every 60 seconds until 

CANCEL 

is pushed.

To Change the Oven Temperature or Bake Time after Baking has Started:

1. Push the function pad you want to change.

2. Push the 

UP or DOWN ARROW

 to adjust the setting.

NOTE:

  When using the 

Speed Bake

feature along with the Delayed Timed

Bake mode, the fan will begin to operate

when the oven control is set.  The oven

elements will not begin to operate until

the Delayed Start Time is reached.  This

operation is normal.

Summary of Contents for FEF386CJTA

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Page 2: ...__ 1998 White Consolidated Industries Inc Register Your Product The self addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely signed and returned to Frigidaire Company Note The instructions appearing in this Owner s Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining an...

Page 3: ...N HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN Both surface units and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool Among these areas are the cooktop surfaces facing the ...

Page 4: ... door of a hot oven Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed The oven is vented between the cooktop and the backguard 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 of Oven Rack...

Page 5: ...nute timer does not start or stop cooking FEATURE INDICATOR LIGHTS These light to show which feature is in use CLOCKPAD Usedto set the time of day The oven can be programmed to Bake normally Time bake Vari Broil Self clean For a silent control panel When choosing a function a beep will be heard each time a pad is pushed If desired the controls can be programmed for silent operation Push and hold S...

Page 6: ... shows the timer count down in minutes until one minute remains Then the display will count down in seconds 4 When the set time has run out the timer will beep 3 times It will then continue to beep 3 times every 60 seconds until TIMER ON OFF is pushed Note The minute timer does not start or stop cooking It serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out The min...

Page 7: ... is a group of heating coils enclosed in a ceramic fixture below the glass cooktop The unit temperature rises gradually and evenly As the temperature rises the unit will glow red To maintain the selected setting the unit will cycle on and off The heating unit retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle The ceramic fixture thermally insulates the heating unit c...

Page 8: ... Unlike the surface elements the warm zone will not glow red when it is hot Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warm zone as cookware and plates will be hot Indicator Lights The surface indicator light is located below the warm zone control It turns on when the control is set and stays on until the control is turned off The hot surface indicator light located under the ...

Page 9: ...tting Do not place plastic items such as 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 unit NOTE Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to t...

Page 10: ...cated on the control panel To set the thermostat push in and turn the knob to the desired setting The temperatures are approximate and are designated by HI MED and LO 1 Select the temperature setting 2 For best results preheat the drawer before adding food An empty drawer will preheat in approximately 15 minutes 3 When done turn the thermostat control to OFF Temperature Selection Refer to the char...

Page 11: ...r circulation in the oven and good baking results Setting Oven Controls To Set or Change the Temperature for Normal Baking The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170 F to 550 F 65 C to 287 C To Set the Controls for Normal Baking 1 Push BAKE appears in the display 2 Within 5 seconds push the UP or DOWN ARROW The display will show 350 F 177 C By holding the UP or DOWN ARROW the t...

Page 12: ...hen using two racks at the sametime placeinpositions 2 and 5 for the best results 4 When baking cakes with S p e e d B a k e s e t temperature 25 degrees lowerthan therecommended setting for best results To Set Speed Bake Cooking System 1 Program the oven as you normally would for baking Speed Bake may be used with Bake Time Bake and Delayed Time Bake modes 2 Push and release Speed Bake switch The...

Page 13: ... UP or DOWN ARROW until the desired baking time appears in the display Once the Controls are Set a Theovenwillcomeonandbeginheatingtotheselectedbakingtemperature b The oven temperature will show in the display When the Set Bake Time Runs Out a END will appear in the display window and the oven will shut off automatically b The control will beep 3 times every 60 seconds until CANCEL is pushed To Pr...

Page 14: ...t could ignite 5 Place the pan on the oven rack Open oven door to the broil stop position and leave open when broiling 6 Broil on one side until food is browned turn and cook on the second side Season and serve Note Always pull the rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food 7 When broiling is finished push CANCEL Should an oven fire occur close the oven door and turn off the ove...

Page 15: ...the racks glide easier into the rack position 4 Remove any excess spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the self cleaning cycle To clean use hot soapy water and a cloth Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the sur...

Page 16: ...is released CLn appears in the display 5 As soon as the controls are set the motor driven lock will begin to close automatically and the LOCK indicator light will flash DO NOT open the door while the light is flashing it takes about 15 seconds for the lock to close 6 The LOCK light will glow until the cleaning cycle is completed or cancelled and the oven temperature has cooled When the Self Clean ...

Page 17: ...e up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft then push the knob into place Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad 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 and then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with...

Page 18: ...normal soil 5 If any soil remains repeat the steps listed above After all soil has been removed polish the entire surface with the cooktop cleaning cream For sugary spillovers Sugary spills can cause pitting of your cooktop surface Therefore you must begin cleaning the spills while the cooktop is still hot Use caution when following the steps below 1 Turn off all surface units and remove all pans ...

Page 19: ...nge arms should be inserted into the bottom corners of the door as far as they can go 4 If the door is not in line with the oven frame remove it and repeat the above steps 5 Replace screws previously removed To Remove and Replace Warmer Drawer some models To Remove Warmer Drawer 1 Turn power off before removing the warmer drawer 2 Open the drawer to the fully opened position 3 Locate the latches o...

Page 20: ...amount of offset appears in the display 5 When you have made the desired adjustment push CANCEL to go back to the time of day display When adjusting oven temperature a minus sign will appear before the number to indicate that the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount of degrees Changing Oven Light some models Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing the oven lig...

Page 21: ... correct the situation Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear unlevel Be sure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for range clearance Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible Carpet interferes with range Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over carpet Electronic control has detected a fault condition Pus...

Page 22: ...under Setting the Clock and Minute Timer Failure to clean bottom front top of oven frame of oven or door area outside oven seal These areas are not in the self cleaning area but get hot enough to burn on residue Clean these areas before the self cleaning cycle is started Burned on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber Be careful not to damage the oven gasket...

Page 23: ...23 Notes ...

Page 24: ...have other rights that vary from state to state Service under this warranty must be obtained by following these steps in order 1 Contact Frigidaire Company Consumer Services or an authorized Frigidaire Company servicer 2 If there is a question as to where to obtain service contact the Frigidaire Consumer Relations Department at Frigidaire Consumer Relations P O Box 7181 Dublin Ohio 43017 800 944 9...

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