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Problem

Solution

 

Solutions to common problems

 

 BEFORE YOU CALL

Oven smokes excessively during broiling.

• Incorrect setting. Follow broil instructions in 

Setting Oven Controls

.

• Make sure oven door is opened to 

broil stop position.

• Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the oven rack to provide

proper clearance between the meat & the element. Preheat the broil

element for searing.

• Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining

fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.

• Broiler pan and insert wrong side up and grease not draining. Always

place insert on the broiler pan with ribs up & slots down to allow grease

to drip into pan (some models).

• Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when

broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.

Flames inside oven or smoking from

oven vent.

• Excessive spillovers in oven. For example this will happen for pie

spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up

excessive spillovers before starting oven.  If flames or excessive smoke

are present see 

Setting broil 

in the 

Setting Oven Controls

 section.

Oven control panel beeps & displays any

F code error.

• Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press 

clear off

 to

clear 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.

Brown streaks or specks on cooktop

surface.

• Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil.

See 

Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance

 in the 

Care & Cleaning 

section.

Metal marks on the cooktop.

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

metal utensils on cooktop surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaner to

remove the marks. See “Cooktop cleaning and maintenance” in the 

Care

& Cleaning  

section.

Scratches or abrasions on cooktop

surface.

• Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can

cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are

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

become less visible with time.

• Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been

used. See 

Cooktop cleaning and maintenance 

in the 

Care & Cleaning

section of this Use & Care Guide.

• Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed

cookware.

Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen

on cooktop surface.

• Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop

cleaner. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.

Summary of Contents for FFEF3013L M

Page 1: ...5 8352 Electric Range 316902209 Rev A Dec 2009 Important Safety Instructions 3 5 Before Setting Oven Controls 6 Before Setting Surface Controls 7 8 Setting Surface Controls Ceramic cooktop 9 11 Oven Control Functions 100 12 Setting Oven Controls 12 15 Care Cleaning 16 19 Before You Call 20 21 Major Appliance Warranty 23 ...

Page 2: ...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 Be sure to visit us online at www frigidaire com for a complete line of accessories Product Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 5...

Page 3: ...afety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death IMPORTANT CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION IMPORTANT indicates installation operation maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related Definitions Important Safety Instructions WARNING All ranges can tip Injury to persons coul...

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: ...ware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cook top use When flaming foods under a ventilating hood turn the fan on IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORCLEANING YOUR RANGE Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Pay particular attention to the area...

Page 6: ...4 5 10 cm around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other the oven door sides or back of the oven cavity Hot air must be able to circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food oven vent location Fig 2 Removing replacing arranging racks To remove pull the rack forward until it stops Lift up front of rack...

Page 7: ...heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle For efficient cooking turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process 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 the ceramic smoothtop C...

Page 8: ...ll 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 the glass Using proper c...

Page 9: ...ll glow until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently The suggested settings found in Fig 1 below are based when cooking with medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Suggested radiant surface element settings The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking resul...

Page 10: ...t If only the inner heating portion is needed like for smaller cookware push in and turn the knob counter clockwise to start 3 When cooking is complete turn the dual radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware Areas that heat are shown darkened Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking The surface control knobs do not have to ...

Page 11: ...flat bottom canners when home canning Use a straight edge to check canner bottom see Cookware material types in the Before setting surface controls section Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning using a ceramic cooktop Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner It i...

Page 12: ...plugged in or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted the display will flash 12 00 It is recommended to always set the clock for the correct time of day before using the appliance To set 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 To change the temperatu...

Page 13: ... in the display To view information about other active features press the pad for that feature Setting bake The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170 F to 550 F 77 C to 287 C The factory preset bake temperature is 350 F 177 C To set bake 1 Press bake appears in the display 2 Within 5 seconds press the or The display will show 350 F 177 C By pressing and holding the or the temp...

Page 14: ...roil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results When broiling always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool Setting broil Insert Broil pan Fig 1 Fig 2 CAUTION WARNING Should an oven fire occur close the oven door and turn the oven OFF If the fire continues use a fire extinguisher DO NOT put water or flour on the fire Flour m...

Page 15: ...oven These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to 40 degrees from actual temperatures NOTES To adjust oven temperature 1 Press hold the bake key pad and release after the display shows the factory temperature setting of 00 If the oven temperature has been previously adjusted from the factory setting the latest adjusted value will appear in the display instead 2 You may increase the oven tempe...

Page 16: ...t juices or pie filling to remain on the surface they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning The oven interior is porcelain coated and is safe to clean using oven cleaners following manufacturer s instructions After cleaning remove any oven cleaner or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating Do not spray oven cleaner on any electrical controls or switches Do not spray or allow ove...

Page 17: ... use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose If soils remain carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply some of the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner supplied with your new appliance Buff with a non abrasive cl...

Page 18: ...he utensil be damaged or destroyed but it may fuse to break or mark the ceramic glass surface permanently damaging the cooktop surface Do not use the following on the cooktop Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads such as metal and some nylon pads They may scratch the cooktop making it more difficult to clean Do not use harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as the...

Page 19: ...s from moving If the screws fall out of the hinge holes the hinge s may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers or chip the porcelain finish on the oven front frame 2 Hold door at the sides near the top while resting the lower front of door on your knee Insert the door channels at the bottom of door over the door hinges See Fig 3 3 Allow the door to slide down into the door hinges...

Page 20: ...htly Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible Carpet interferes with appliance Provide sufficient 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 adeq...

Page 21: ...dition Press clear off to clear 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 Brown streaks or specks on cooktop surface Boilovers are cooked onto surface Use razo...

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Page 23: ...ed from 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 ...

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