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www.frigidaire.com  USA 1-800-944-9044         www.frigidaire.ca   Canada 1-800-265-8352

Electric Range

316902212 (Dec 2009)

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 (300) ............................ 11

Setting Oven Controls ..................................11-16
Self-Cleaning ..............................................17-18
Care & Cleaning ..........................................19-22
Before You Call ............................................23-24
Major Appliance Warranty ................................ 27

Summary of Contents for FFEF3016L

Page 1: ...ange 316902212 Dec 2009 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 300 11 Setting Oven Controls 11 16 Self Cleaning 17 18 Care Cleaning 19 22 Before You Call 23 24 Major Appliance Warranty 27 ...

Page 2: ... 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 Safety Instructions 3 5 Features at a Glance ...

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: ...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 1 Recommended rack positions by food type Food type Position See Fig 2 Broiling meats See broil section Cookies cakes pies biscuits muffins 3 or 4 Frozen pies angel food cake yeast bread casseroles 2 or 3 Small cuts of meat or poultry 2 or 3 Turkey roast or ham 2 oven vent located under left rear element Fig 2 Removing replacing arrangi...

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: ...oor lockout is active or when the self clean feature is active Broil pad Use to select the variable broil feature Clean pad Use to set a Self Clean cycle Clear off pad Use to clear any feature previously entered except the time of day and minute timer Press clear off to stop cooking Also use clear off to activate oven lockout feature Changing temperature display F or C The electronic oven control ...

Page 12: ...minute increments Press and hold the to increase the time in 10 minute increments The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes Note If the pad is pressed first the timer will advance 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...

Page 13: ...be adjusted in 5 F increments 1 C if the control is set to display Celsius 5 Press bake time 00 will appear in the display 6 Press the or until the desired baking time appears in the display 7 The oven will turn ON and begin heating FOODPOISONINGHAZARD Donotletfoodsitformore than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness To change the oven temperature after...

Page 14: ...bake time after baking has started 1 Press the function pad you want to change 2 Press the or to adjust the setting NOTE During a delayed timed bake the preheat indicator light will not function until the set time to start cooking is reached Use caution with the timed bake and delayed timed bake features Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the re...

Page 15: ...o arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool Position the rack as suggested in the broil settings table See Figs 1 3 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 C...

Page 16: ...se 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 about 15 seconds for the...

Page 17: ...gtemperaturesandwill 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 Large spillove...

Page 18: ...clean cycle or a delayed start self clean cycle IMPORTANT When the self clean cycle has completed 1 The time of day will appear in the display window and the Clean and LOCK light will continue to glow 2 Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the LOCK light has gone out the oven door can be opened Whenever the self clean feature is active you may check the amount of time remaining in th...

Page 19: ...s 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 material which is essential for a...

Page 20: ...be removed by 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 an...

Page 21: ...r 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 Clock in this Use Care Guide ...

Page 22: ...s Do not use 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...

Page 23: ...er 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 installation Place oven rack in center of oven P...

Page 24: ... 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...

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Page 27: ...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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