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Frigidaire FFEF3012TW | Complete Owner s Guide - Page 1
Use & Care of your Electric Range 808527509 Rev A (March 2017) TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Record and Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Cooking Recommendations 9 Before Setting Surface Controls 12 Setting Surface Controls 14 Before Setting Oven Controls 16 Oven Controls 17 Care
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? For toll-free telephone support in the U.S. and Canada call 1-800-944-9044. For online support and Internet production information visit you call for service, there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better. Read this Use & Care Manual This manual contains instructions to help you
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appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type. Warnings and important instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations
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FOR UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Read and follow the below instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance: Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING Storage In or On Appliance-Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface burners, or in the
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earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. are flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn on the fan. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP Know which knob or key controls each surface heating
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on or near the oven vent. These items can melt or ignite. Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning vent hoods. Placement of oven racks - Always place oven
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician. This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage
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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Bakeware The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Shiny metal bakeware Attributes Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated bakeware is the best for even heating. It is suitable for all baked goods. Recommendation
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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 the best results from your appliance. Cooking Rack placement Tips Baking Follow the instructions in "Oven Control Features" on starting on page 17. When using only
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Cooking Broiling pan COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Tips Broiling / Roasting 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
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2. Check for
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even at the HI setting. • Be sure to read detailed instructions for coil cooktop cleaning in the "Care and Cleaning" section and "Before You Call " checklist section of this Use and Care Guide. Figure 4: Hot surface indicator light IMPORTANT Do not allow aluminum foil,
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lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed (see Figure 5). A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the
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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
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until it reaches the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out. To replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven
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OVEN CONTROLS 1 Bake 6 2 Broil 3 Timer 4 Set Clock 5 OFF Oven Control Features 1. Bake - Use to select for all baking. 2. Broil - Use to select the broil feature. When broil is active the indicator light above the broil key will glow. 3. Timer On-Off - Use to set or cancel the minute timer.
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OVEN CONTROLS Temperature display (Fahrenheit/Celsius) The electronic oven control is set to operate in Fahrenheit (°F) at the factory. The oven may be programmed for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). To change the temperature to Celsius (°C) or from °C to °F: 1. Press Broil
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Setting Bake Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven bottom. The heat and air circulate naturally in the oven. Follow baking recommendations for best results. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). The factory preset automatic bake
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popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F (60°C) means some food poisoning organisms may survive." (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA Rev. June 1985.) The lowest temperature recommended by the USDA is 145°F (63°C) for medium rare fresh beef. For well done 170°F (77
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Adjusting the oven temperature Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you
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or appliance cleaners are used, they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's instructions and provide adequate ventilation. Figure 11: Use cleaners with caution Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation Aluminum and vinyl Using a soft
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pan and insert Porcelain door liner Porcelain body parts Manual clean oven interior Oven door Coil surface elements and is porcelain coated and safe to clean using oven cleaners. Always follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaners. After cleaning, remove any oven cleaner or the porcelain may
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end out from terminal plug. Do not remove the hold-down clip (if equipped) from the drip bowl. Hold down clip (if equipped) Element support Allow element support to rest on drip pan inside rim. Terminal end Terminal plug Figure 12: Removing coil and drip bowl Cleaning drip bowls Wash in hot
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for cleaning. Remove the oven racks before raising the element. Be careful not to raise the element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position. support rods Figure 14: Lifting cooktop To raise the cooktop for cleaning (some models) 1. Grasp the sides and lift from the front (See Figure 14
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LOCK Figure 16: Door hinge locks about 10° oven door hinge Figure 17: Holding door for removal roller pin hinge arm IMPORTANT Special door care instructions - Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object. Scratching, hitting, jarring, or
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the glide stop. To replace the drawer: 1. Insert the back of the drawer into the opening. 2. Lift up the drawer and line up the drawer supports with the rails. Make sure to clear the glide stop. 3. Push in the drawer until it stops. glide rail glass shield wire holder glide stop
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slightly from your previously owned appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions Baking Problems Causes Corrections Cookies and biscuits burn • the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, refer to the installation instructions for leveling the oven. Use proper rack position and place pan so there
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local electric company for service outage information. Poor baking results. Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent. Oven Problems Many factors affect baking page 17 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual or see "Entire appliance does not operate" in this
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Problems Appliance is not level. Be sure the floor is level, strong, and stable enough to adequately support easily. Appliance must be accessible for service. Cabinets not square or are built carpet is not advised. See the installation instructions for guidelines specific to your appliance. Oven
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materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions. 8. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance. 9. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for

Section	Page
Table of contents	1
Questions?	2
Product Registration	2
Record model & serial numbers here	2
Serial Plate Location	2
Need Help?	2
Visit the Frigidaire web site at www.frigidaire.com	2
Read this Use & Care Manual	2
If You Received a Damaged Range...	2
Save Time and Money	2
Product Record and Registration	2
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION	4
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP	6
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COIL COOKTOP	6
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN	7
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE	7
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE	8
Bakeware	9
Cooking Conditions	10
Cooking Results	10
Cooking Tips	10
Using Proper Cookware	12
Figure 1: Testing cookware	12
Figure 2: Proper cookware	12
Cookware Material Types	12
Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights	13
Figure 3: On indicator light	13
Figure 4: Hot surface indicator light	13
Radiant surface elements	14
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.	14
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Figure 5) to the desired setting (refer to the “Suggested radiant surface element settings” table, Table 1).	14
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware.	14
Suggested radiant surface element settings	14
Table 1: Suggested settings for radiant elements	14
Figure 5: Surface control knob	14
Home Canning	15
Oven Vent Location	16
Figure 6: Oven vent	16
Types of oven racks	16
Figure 7: Oven rack types	16
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven racks	16
Before Setting Oven Controls	16
Oven Control Features	17
1. Bake - Use to select for all baking.	17
2. Broil - Use to select the broil feature. When broil is active the indicator light above the broil key will glow.	17
3. Timer On-Off - Use to set or cancel the minute timer. The minute timer does not start or stop cooking.	17
4. Set Clock - Use with up or down arrows to set the time of day.	17
5. OFF - Use to stop or to clear any feature previously entered except time of day and minute timer. Press OFF to stop cooking.	17
6. Up and Down arrow keys - Use with the feature or function keys to set oven temperature or to adjust the clock or minute timer.	17
12 Hr. Mode	17
24 Hr. Mode	17
12 Hr. Mode	17
24 Hr. Mode	17
1:00 Hr./Min.	17
0:00 Min	17
12:59 Hr./Min.	17
23:59 Hr./Min.	17
Setting the Clock	17
1. Press Set Clock once (do not hold Set Clock key down).	17
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold or until the correct time of day appears in the display.z	17
Temperature display (Fahrenheit/Celsius)	18
1. Press Broil until F or C appears in the display.	18
2. Press or to change °F to °C or °C to °F. To accept the change, wait 6 seconds until the oven control provides an acceptance beep.	18
3. The display will return to the time of day.	18
Changing between continuous bake setting or 12- hour energy saving feature	18
1. Press and hold Timer on-off for 6 seconds until a tone sounds. — — hr will appear in the display for continuous cooking. The current time of day will return to the display.	18
2. To cancel the continuous bake setting, press Timer on- off and hold for 6 seconds until a tone sounds. 12 hr will appear in display indicating that the control has returned to the 12-hour energy saving feature.	18
Operating oven light	18
Setting the minute timer	18
1. Press Timer on-off.	18
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.	18
1. Press Timer on-off once.	18
Setting Bake	19
Figure 8: Baking layer cakes with one or two oven racks	19
1. Press Bake. — — — appears in the display.	19
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.	19
3. When a key is released, the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature. When the oven reaches the set temperature, the preheat indicator light will turn off and the control will beep three times.	19
4. To cancel the baking function, press OFF.	19
1. Press Bake.	19
2. Press or to increase or decrease to a new temperature. The oven indicator light on the electronic display will turn on and off when using the bake feature and during preheat. This is normal and indicates that the oven is cycling to maintain the se...	19
3. To cancel baking press OFF.	19
Figure 9: Rack positions	19
Setting Broil	20
1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool.	20
2. Press Broil. — — will appear in display.	20
3. Press for HI broil or for LO broil. Most foods may be broiled at the HI broil setting.	20
4. For optimum results, preheat Broil for 2 to 5 minutes before adding food. Broil with oven door open to broil stop position.	20
5. Place the insert on the broil pan (if equipped), then place the food on the broil pan insert (if using a broiler pan and insert).	20
6. Place the broiler pan and insert on the oven rack.	20
7. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil food on 2nd side.	20
8. When broiling is finished press OFF	20
Figure 10: Broil pan and insert (L) Broil stop position (R)	20
Table 2: Broil recommendations	20
3rd or 4th	20
3rd or 4th	20
HI	20
6:00	20
7:00	20
4:00	20
5:00	20
Rare	20
Medium	20
3rd or 4th	20
HI	20
8:00	20
6:00	20
Well	20
3rd	20
HI	20
20:00	20
10:00	20
Well	20
3rd or 4th	20
HI	20
8:00	20
6:00	20
Well	20
3rd	20
HI	20
13:00	20
--	20
Well	20
3rd	20
HI	20
5:00	20
--	20
Well	20
3rd or 4th	20
HI	20
9:00	20
7:00	20
Medium	20
Adjusting the oven temperature	21
1. Press and hold the Bake key and release when the display shows the factory temperature setting of 00. If the oven temperature has been previously adjusted from the factory setting, the last adjusted value will appear in the display instead.	21
2. The temperature can now be adjusted up +35°F (+19°C), in 5°F increments with each press of the key.	21
3. When lowering the oven temperature using the key, minus sign (-) will appear before the number to indicate that the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount of degrees.	21
4. To accept the change, wait for the oven control to provide an acceptance beep.	21
Figure 11: Use cleaners with caution	22
Surface elements and drip bowls	24
1. Lift the edge of the drip bowl across from the terminal end. Lift the surface element and drip bowl together just enough to clear the cooktop.	24
2. While holding the drip bowl and surface element, gently pull the terminal end out from terminal plug. Do not remove the hold-down clip (if equipped) from the drip bowl.	24
Figure 12: Removing coil and drip bowl	24
Cleaning drip bowls	24
1. Slide the terminal end on the element through the opening in the drip bowl.	24
2. Align the element support to rest on the rim inside the drip bowl. If your drip bowl is equipped with a hold-down clip, align the element support opposite the terminal end with the slot in the hold-down clip, and snap into place.	24
3. After the element is positioned in the drip bowl, line up the terminal end with the terminal plug as shown.	24
4. Hold the surface element and drip bowl together as level as possible and firmly push the terminal end into the terminal plug. Make sure element terminal is seated properly into terminal plug. Make sure the surface element is level to reduce the ha...	24
Cleaning under bake element (some models)	25
Figure 13: Lift bake element	25
Cleaning under cooktop (some models) To raise the cooktop for cleaning (some models)	25
Figure 14: Lifting cooktop	25
1. Grasp the sides and lift from the front (See Figure 14). Lift-up rods will support the top in a raised position. Only lift the cook top far enough to allow the support rods to snap into place.	25
2. Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water.	25
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door:	26
1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 15).	26
2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door (See Figure 16). A tool such as a small flat-blade screwdriver may be required.	26
3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides. Do not use the oven door handle (See Figure 17).	26
4. Close the door to approximately 10 degrees from the door frame (See Figure 17).	26
5. Lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven frame (See Figure 18).	26
1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides. Do not use the oven door handle (See Figure 17).	26
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 Figure 17 and Figure 18). The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto th...	26
3. Fully open the oven door, horizontal with floor (See Figure 15).	26
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 16).	26
5. Close the oven door.	26
Figure 15: Door hinge location	26
Figure 16: Door hinge locks	26
Figure 17: Holding door for removal	26
Figure 18: Replacement and location of hinge arm and roller pin	26
Replacing the Oven Light	27
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the appliance.	27
2. Remove the interior oven light shield after removing 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.	27
3. Pull the shield straight out. Do not twist or turn.	27
4. Replace the bulb with a new appliance bulb.	27
5. Replace the glass oven light shield. Replace wire holder.	27
6. Turn the power back on again at the main source (or plug the appliance back in).	27
7. Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock.	27
Figure 19: Oven light protected by glass shield	27
To remove and replace storage drawer (some models)	27
1. Pull empty drawer out until it stops.	27
2. Tilt up the front of the drawer up and pull it out over the glide stop.	27
1. Insert the back of the drawer into the opening.	27
2. Lift up the drawer and line up the drawer supports with the rails. Make sure to clear the glide stop.	27
3. Push in the drawer until it stops.	27
Figure 20: Parts of storage drawer	27
Oven Baking	28
Solutions to Common Problems:	29
Coil Cooktop Problems	30