Summary of Contents for CFEH3054US

Page 1: ...ecord and Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Cooking Recommendations 9 Before Setting Surface Controls 12 Setting Surface Controls 15 Before Setting Oven Controls 19 Setting Oven Controls 20 Care and Cleaning 30 Before You Call 36 Warranty 40 ...

Page 2: ...erial Plate Location Serial plate location open lower oven drawer some models or storage drawer some models PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing Frigidaire Important This Use and Care Guide is part of our commit ment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship To ensure our...

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

Page 4: ...4 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 requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the litera ture package for this appliance For person...

Page 5: ...or other injury An open drawer when hot may cause burns Stepping leaning or sitting on the door or drawers of this appliance can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appli ance WARNING Never cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with any materials such as aluminum foil or after market oven liners Doing so blocks air flow through the ov...

Page 6: ...he searing grill is not designed for use on the cooktop Doing so may result in a fire When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood turn on the fan IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified tech...

Page 7: ...not let potholder contact hot burner or element in oven Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition Remove all cookware and utensils before moving the rack Do not use a broiler pan without its insert Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the broiler Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil exposed fat and grease could ignite D...

Page 8: ...he manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or condi tions you do not understand Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified techni cian and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the power to the applian...

Page 9: ...keware cooks hotter than shiny bakeware Reduce the cooking temperature by 25 F 13 14 C when using dark bakeware Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than shiny bakeware Glass is convenient as the same piece of bakeware can be used for cooking serving and storing food Reduce the cooking temperature by 25 F 13 14 C when using glass bakeware Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler th...

Page 10: ...ven temperature Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in recipe Reduce rising time or punch down dough and allow it to rise twice Cooking Results Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like Result Recommendation Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe Food too dark Use the minimum cook ...

Page 11: ...For best results when broiling use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food help avoid spatter and reduce smoking The broiler pan will catch grease spills and the insert helps prevent grease splatters If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance they may be purchased from Frigid aire com Cooking Tips ...

Page 12: ... 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 Check for flatness by rotat ing a ruler across the bottom of the cookware see Figure 1 Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating eleme...

Page 13: ... directly on the smoothtop surface without a cooking utensil is not recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause potential fire hazard Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic glass cooktop Any cookware that has a rough or dirty bottom can scratch the ceramic cooktop Always start with clean cookware White glass cooktops only Due to the high intensity of heat...

Page 14: ...perature Types of ceramic cooktop elements The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size and type of element underneath The elements on your cooktop depend on the model A single radiant element has one circle A dual radiant element has two circles The dual radiant element may be set using only the smaller inner element or both inner and outer elements may be set to heat together for a ...

Page 15: ... gravies or steam vegetables Medium Low 2 4 Keep foods cooking poach stew Low LO Keep warm melt Table 1 Suggested radiant surface element settings Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop IMPORTANT Figure 5 Single element knob Radiant surface elements may appear to...

Page 16: ...at any time during cooking See Suggested radiant surface element settings on page 15 Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top ...

Page 17: ...st foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level Unlike the surface elements the keep warm zone will not glow red when it is hot To avoid burns always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the cooktop including the keep warm zone as cookware and plates will be hot Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surfa...

Page 18: ...eter 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 quickly Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to lowes...

Page 19: ...vel before using Figure 8 Oven vent Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil or any other material or liners to line the oven bottom walls racks or any other part of the range Doing so will alter the heat distribution produce poor baking results and possibly cause permanent damage to the oven interior Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire During self ...

Page 20: ...h the control keys to set oven temperature bake time start time clean time and setting or adjusting the clock and minute timer 11 Timer on off Use to set or cancel the minute timer 12 Bake Time Enters the length of baking time desired 13 OFF Use to clear any feature except the time of day and minute timer 14 Start Time Used with Bake and Self Clean to set a delayed starting time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 21: ...if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours The oven control can be programmed to override this feature for continuous baking To change the continuous bake setting 1 Press and hold Timer on off for 6 seconds until a tone sounds hr will appear in the display for contin uous cooking The current time of day will return to the display 2 To cancel the continuous bake setting press Timer on off and ho...

Page 22: ...nge the interior oven light see Changing the oven light in the Care cleaning section Setting the minute timer 1 Press Timer on off 2 Press to increase time in one minute increments Press and hold to increase time in 10 minute increments The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes 3 When the desired time appears in the display release the The timer will begi...

Page 23: ... racks in positions 3 and 5 See Figure 10 When baking cakes using two oven racks position cookware as shown in Figure 10 Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between cookware for proper air circu lation To set Bake 1 Press Bake appears in the display 2 Within 5 seconds press or The display will show 350 F 177 C The temperature can then be adjusted in 5 F 1 C increments 3 When a key is released th...

Page 24: ...yed start time and to shut off automatically 1 Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day 2 Place food in the oven 3 Press Bake appears in the display Within 5 seconds press or The display 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...

Page 25: ... is browned Turn and broil food on other side 8 When broiling is finished press OFF 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 Always use oven mitts Oven racks will become very hot which can cause burns Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turnin...

Page 26: ...00 6 00 170 F 77ºC Well Fish 5 HI 550 F 13 00 170 F 77ºC Well Shrimp 4 HI 550 F 5 00 170 F 77ºC Well Hamburger 1 thick 6 HI 550 F 5 00 4 00 135 F 57 C Rare Hamburger 1 thick 6 HI 550 F 9 00 7 00 145ºF 63ºC Medium Hamburger 1 thick 5 HI 550 F 10 00 8 00 170 F 77ºC Well 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 so...

Page 27: ...ound the oven door gasket CAUTION Adhere to the following self clean precautions Do not use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior Do not clean the oven door gasket Figure 12 The woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or remove the gasket Do not use any cleaning materials on the oven d...

Page 28: ...f the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape To stop or interrupt a self clean cycle once it has been activated 1 Press OFF 2 Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 hour and the door locked light has turned off the oven door can be opened 3 Restart the self clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected Setting Delay Start Self Clean To start a delay self clean with...

Page 29: ...tting 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 1 C increments Press and hold to adjust the temperature higher until the desired amount of offset appears in the display When lowering the oven temperature using a minus sign will appear before the number to indicate that the oven will be cooler ...

Page 30: ...nd water or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water Do not spray liquids directly on the oven control and display area Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance Do not use other liquid cleaners abrasive cleaners scouring pads or paper towels they will damage the finish Control knobs Using a soft cloth clean with mild dis...

Page 31: ...rior Before setting a self clean cycle clean soils from the oven frame areas outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom See Self Clean on page 27 Oven door Use mild dish detergent and water or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water to clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well Glass cleaner may be used on the outside glass of the door Ceram...

Page 32: ...top 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 For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning cream directly to the cooktop Use a clean paper towel to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly leaving no residue Do not use the towel you use ...

Page 33: ...nings may trap heat causing a fire hazard Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements under any circumstances Aluminum utens...

Page 34: ...roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Figure 18 and Figure 19 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 16 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 17 5 Close the oven door The door is heavy For ...

Page 35: ...the wire holder by carefully moving the wire to the side of the glass shield The tension from the wire holds the glass shield in place 3 Pull the shield straight out Do not twist or turn 4 Replace the bulb with a new appliance bulb 5 Replace the glass oven light shield Replace wire holder 6 Turn the power back on again at the main source or plug the appliance back in 7 Be sure to reset the time of...

Page 36: ...er 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 are at least 2 5 1 cm of space on all sides of pan Reduce temperature and increase cook time or use shiny bakeware Cakes not l...

Page 37: ... page 25 Oven smokes excessively when broiling Incorrect setting Follow the Setting Broil instructions on page 25 Meat too close to the broil element or burner Reposition the broil pan to provide proper clearance between the meat and broil element or burner 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 cle...

Page 38: ... marks on the cooktop Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on the cooktop surface Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface Buff with a non abrasive cloth or sponge For more information see Cooktop Mainte nance on page 32 Brown streaks or specks on cooktop surface Boil overs are cooked onto the surface When cooktop is cool use a razor blade...

Page 39: ...ar not level Be sure cabinets 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 the builder or installer to make the appliance accessible Carpet interferes with appliance Provide sufficient space so the appliance can be lifted over carpet Installation over carpet ...

Page 40: ...ersons 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 ...

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