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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Product Record and Registration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Important Safety Instructions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Before Setting Surface Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Before Setting Oven Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17

Setting Oven Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Care and Cleaning   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Before You Call  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Summary of Contents for 139900900

Page 1: ...65 8352 Electric Range 139900900 Rev A May 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Record and Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Before Setting Surface Controls 8 Setting Surface Controls 11 Before Setting Oven Controls 17 Setting Oven Controls 18 Care and Cleaning 27 Before You Call 33 Warranty 37 ...

Page 2: ...r If you do need service help is only a phone call away Call Frigidaire customer services at 1 800 944 9044 Product Registration Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our ability to serve you You can register online at http www frigidaire com or by dropping your product registra tion card in the mail Record model and serial numbers here Purchase Date _______________________________ Fri...

Page 3: ...nce Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven near surface burners or in the warmer drawer if equipped This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plastic ware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on or near the range Save these instructions for future use WARNING NOTE WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the r...

Page 4: ... the unit If the unit is not turned off and the power resumes the appliance will not operate and an error message will be displayed Once the power resumes reset the clock and the oven function WARNING IMPORTANT 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 Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type exti...

Page 5: ...covers are touched Damage may also be done to the cooktop Do not use Searing grill on the cooktop The Searing grill is not designed for use on the cooktop Doing so may result in a fire Read and follow the below instructions and precau tions for unpacking installing and servicing your appliance Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpack...

Page 6: ...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 cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface Avoid Scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Pay particular attention to t...

Page 7: ... properly grounded wall receptacle installed by a qualified elec trician See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions Do not use an adapter plug or an extension cord or remove grounding prong from the power cord F...

Page 8: ...faces because it may scratch the glass The size and type of cookware used will influ ence the radiant element power level setting needed for best cooking results Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2 Figure 1 Testing cookware Figure 2 Proper cookware placement Flat bottom and straight sides Tight fitting lids Weight of handle does n...

Page 9: ...ol panel between the two radiant element control knob and will glow when a surface element is turned on 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 recom mended as difficult cleaning wi...

Page 10: ...first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information It is best to can small amounts and light loads Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on...

Page 11: ...lps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process NOTE NOTE Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and...

Page 12: ...elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The Hot Element HE message or the hot surface indicator light will turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned off The message may remain on even though the c...

Page 13: ...ting area 3 When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The Hot Element HE message or the hot surface indicator light will turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level The glass surface may still be hot and burns may oc...

Page 14: ...complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot Us...

Page 15: ...sired temperature level See Table 2 The temperatures are approximate and are designated by hi high med medium and lo low However the control can be set at any position between hi and lo for different levels of warming 2 When ready to serve turn the warmer zone control knob to OFF position The warmer zone will remain hot until the hot surface indicator light turns off Figure 7 Warmer zone control k...

Page 16: ...edium Soups cream med Medium Stews med Medium Vegetables med Medium Fried foods hi High Hot beverages hi High Soups liquid hi High The warmer zone temperature level may be adjusted at any time when the warmer zone is turned on Use only plates utensils and cookware recommended for oven and ceramic cooktop use Do not use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cover food Plastic or aluminum foil can melt o...

Page 17: ...eze on the left front insert side of the rack and tilt out clockwise To reinstall insert rear hooks at back of insert and lay insert down Make sure both insert front hooks snap into rack The offset oven rack is used to maximize cooking space The offset rack can be used in the lower rack position to roast large cuts of meat and poultry Air circulation in the oven For best air circulation when bakin...

Page 18: ...clean time when programming an automatic start time and setting or adjusting the clock and minute timer 9 Bake Use to select bake feature 10 Clear off 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 11 Broil Use to set Broil feature 12 Clean Use to set self clean cycle Setting th...

Page 19: ...nt operation press and hold start time for 6 seconds The control will beep once then release the key To return to non silent operation press and hold start time again for 6 seconds until the control beeps once Table 3 Minimum and maximum control settingsa Feature Mode Minimum Temp Time Maximum Temp Time Preheat 170 F 77 C 550 F 288 C Bake 170 F 77 C 550 F 288 C Broil 400 F 205 C 550 F 288 C Timer ...

Page 20: ...active and shows in the display press and hold or to increase or decrease the time remaining To cancel the minute timer before the set time has run out Press timer on off once Operating the Oven Light If any control key is pressed with the oven lockout feature active Loc will appear in the display until the control key is released But it does not disable the clock kitchen timer or the interior ove...

Page 21: ... preheat This is normal and indicates that the oven is cycling to maintain the selected baking temperature To cancel baking press clear off Baking Tips For best bake results Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies cakes biscuits and breads When using any single rack position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven For best results when baking cakes using two oven rac...

Page 22: ...will show 350 F 177 C The temperature can then be adjusted in 5 F 1 C increments 4 Press bake time 0 00 will appear in the display 5 Press or until desired baking time appears 6 Press start time The time of day will appear in the display 7 Press or until the desired start time appears in the display 8 Once the controls are set the control calculates the time when baking will stop The oven will tur...

Page 23: ...he amount of degrees offset between the original factory temperature setting and the current temperature setting If the oven control has the original factory calibration the display will read 00 4 The temperature can now be adjusted up or down 35 F 19 C in 5 F increments Press and hold to adjust the temperature higher until the desired amount of offset appears in the display When lowering the oven...

Page 24: ...t to the stop position before turning or removing food NOTE Figure 13 Broil accessories 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 may be explo sive The broiler pan and the insert some models allow grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler Do not use the pan w...

Page 25: ...lean use hot soapy water and a cloth Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high tempera tures 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 surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning Clean any soil from the oven frame the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the s...

Page 26: ...cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven temperature has cooled When the self clean cycle has completed 1 The time of day will appear in the display window and the Clean key and door locked light will continue to glow 2 Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 hour and the door locked light has gone out the oven door may be opened To stop or interrupt a self clean cycle once it has been activa...

Page 27: ...ypes 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 Porcelain enamel broiler pan and insert available by mail order Door liner and body parts 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 ...

Page 28: ...cleaners 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 clot...

Page 29: ...r work surface in the kitchen Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop they may cause it to crack Cooktop Cleaning For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or use a non abrasive cloth or sponge to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is c...

Page 30: ... not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements under any circumstances Aluminum utensils The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed but it may ...

Page 31: ... roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Figure 20 and Figure 21 The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins 3 Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor See Figure 18 4 Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the locked position See Figure 19 5 Close the oven door The door is heavy For...

Page 32: ...ling the light straight out Do not twist or turn 3 Replace bulb with a new T 4 type Halogen 25 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace glass oven light shield 5 Turn power back on again at the main source or plug the appliance back in 6 Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing oven light Do not allow your fingers to touch the new bul...

Page 33: ...F 13 C lower than recom mended 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 lower than recom mended Use pan size suggested in recipe Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of space on all sides of pan Reduce temperature and increase cook time or use shiny bake...

Page 34: ... Self clean does not work Oven control not set properly See Self Cleaning on page 25 Oven racks discolored or do not slide easily Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean Remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting a self clean cycle Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinse with clean water dry and replace in oven Oven smokes excessively whe...

Page 35: ...and medium 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 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 material...

Page 36: ... over carpet Entire appliance does not operate Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet Electrical power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company for service outage information Service wiring is not complete Call 1 800 4 MY HOME for assistance See back cover Fan noise during cooking operation A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal ...

Page 37: ...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 ONE YEAR OR THE ...

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