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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Cookware Material Types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface burner to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are: • Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting). • Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (See Aluminum). • Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining. • Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor that retains heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. • Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. • Glass - Slow heat conductor. Gas surface burner types The cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quickly and in large amounts increases as the burner size increases. • Simmer burners keep foods cooking at very low temperatures. • Standard burners can be used for most surface cooking needs. • Quick Boil is best for bringing large quantities of liquid rapidly up to temperature • The Power Burner is convenient when preparing larger quantities of food. Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner and set the flame size appropriately for the pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan. CAUTION Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrappings on the cooktop 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 range cooktop. IMPORTANT Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may damage the cooktop. CAUTION Do not straddle cookware over two burner areas unless the cookware is specifically designed for that purpose. 15

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 Safety Instructions	3
Bakeware	10
Cooking Conditions	11
Cooking Results	11
Cooking Tips	11
Convection Cooking	12
Assembly of the burner caps	13
1. Remove all packing material from the cooktop area.	13
2. Make sure burner caps are properly placed on the surface burners.	13
3. Unpack the burner grates and position them on the cooktop.	13
4. Discard all packing material.	13
Figure 1: Burner caps and burner heads	13
Figure 2: Proper burner cap placement	13
Figure 3: Gently move cap for proper placement	13
Install burner grates	14
Figure 4: Proper grate installation	14
Using Proper Cookware	14
Figure 5: Testing cookware	14
Figure 6: Proper cookware	14
Cookware Material Types	15
Gas surface burner types	15
Setting surface controls	16
1. Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate. Be sure the cooking utensil rests stable on the burner grate.	16
2. Push the burner’s surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position (Figure 7).	16
3. Release the surface control knob and rotate to the LITE position (). Visually check that the burner has a steady gas flame.	16
4. Once the surface burner has a flame, push the surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size setting. Adjust the flame as needed using the knob markings.	16
Figure 7: Surface control knob	16
Set proper burner flame size	17
Figure 8: Flame settings	17
Figure 9: Recommended flame settings for cooking	17
Cooking with a griddle (some models)	18
Figure 10: Griddle	18
Using the griddle:	18
Home Canning	18
Oven Vent Location	19
Figure 11: Oven vent	19
Types of oven racks	19
Figure 12: Oven rack types	19
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven racks	19
Before Setting Oven Controls	19
Oven Control Features	20
1. Bake - Use to select Bake feature.	20
2. Broil - Use to set Broil feature.	20
3. Air Fry - Uses super hot air circulating around food to produce crispy golden results.	20
4. Conv Bake - Circulates the oven heat evenly and continuously for faster cooking of some foods.	20
5. Conv Roast - Uses a convection fan to gently brown meats and poultry and seal in the juices.	20
6. Quick Preheat - Best used for single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods.	20
7. Timer Off-On - Use to set or cancel the minute timer. The minute timer does not start or stop any cooking function.	20
8. Probe - Use to set and adjust temperatures when using probe.	20
9. Keep Warm - Use to keep cooked foods at serving temperature.	20
10. Convect Convert - Use to change standard bake recipe to a convection bake recipe.	20
11. Oven Light - Use to turn on internal light when checking on food. Also will turn on when the oven door is open.	20
12. Oven Lock - Use to lock out oven controls.	20
13. Self Clean - Use with number keys to set a self clean cycle between 2 and 4hrs.	20
14. Steam Clean - Use for cleaning light soils.	20
15. Set Clock - Use set the time of day	20
16. Delay Start - Add to any cooking feature or Self Clean to program a delay start time.	20
17. Add A Min -Use to add additional minutes to the timer.	20
18. 0 through 9 keys - Use to set temperature and time.	20
19. OFF - Use to clear any feature except the time of day and minute timer.	20
20. START - Use to start most oven features.	20
Table 1: Minimum/Maximum time and temperatures	20
30 mins	20
Setting the Clock	21
Figure 13: 12:00 in display before setting the clock	21
1. Press Set Clock.	21
2. Enter 1 3 0 using numeric keys.	21
3. Press START.	21
Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour display mode	21
1. Press and hold Set Clock for 3 seconds.	21
2. Press self clean to toggle between 12 Hr day or 24 Hr day display modes (Figure 14).	21
3. Press START to accept the choice.	21
Figure 14: 12 Hr dAy and 24 Hr dAy settings	21
Setting Timer	21
1. Press Timer Off-On.	21
2. Enter 5 using numeric keypad.	21
3. Press Timer Off-On to start the timer. When set time ends, END will show in the display and the control will sound a beep three times every 30 seconds until Timer Off-On key is pressed.	21
Add a Min	21
Changing between continuous bake setting or 12 hour energy saving	22
1. Press and hold Timer Off-On for 3 seconds.	22
2. Press self clean to toggle between 12 hour OFF or Stay On feature (Figure 15).	22
3. Press START to accept choice.	22
Figure 15: 12Hr energy saving (L) and continuous setting (R)	22
Changing temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius	22
1. Press and hold broil for 3 seconds.	22
2. Once F (or C) appears in the display, press self clean to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature display modes (Figure 16).	22
3. Press START to accept the choice.	22
Figure 16: Display showing Fahrenheit and Celsius	22
Setting Silent or Audible Control mode	22
1. Press and hold Delay Start for 3 seconds.	22
2. Press the self clean key to toggle between bEEP On or bEEP OFF (Figure 17).	22
3. Press START to accept the choice.	22
Figure 17: Display showing audible and silent operation	22
Setting Oven Lockout	22
1. Be sure oven door is completely closed.	22
2. Press and hold the lock key for 3 seconds. The motor driven door latch mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically. Do not open the oven door. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock. Once door is locked, the word ...	22
1. Press and hold the lock key for 3 seconds. The motor door latch will begin unlocking the oven door automatically. Do not open the oven door. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely unlock.	22
2. When the word DOOR with a lock icon no longer displays, the oven door may be opened, and the oven control keypad will be available for use.	22
Operating Oven Lights	23
Quick Preheat	23
Quick Preheat is available for single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods and can be programmed for temperatures between 170°F and 550°F. Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation time and temperature.	23
1. Arrange the interior oven racks.	23
2. Press Quick Preheat. 350 will appear in the display.	23
3. Press START.	23
4. 350 and PREHEAT will be displayed while the oven is preheating.	23
5. Press OFF when baking is complete or to cancel the preheat feature.	23
1. Press Quick Preheat. 350 will appear in the display.	23
2. Enter the new preheat temperature. Press 4 2 5.	23
3. Press START. 425 will show in the display.	23
4. When baking is complete, press OFF.	23
Figure 18: Single rack baking for convenience foods	23
Figure 19: Oven rack position (4) best for cooking convenience foods	23
Setting Bake	24
1. Press Bake.	24
2. 350° will appear in the display.	24
3. Press START.	24
1. Press Bake.	24
2. Enter 4 2 5 using numeric keys.	24
3. Press START.	24
4. To cancel Bake at any time, press OFF.	24
Figure 20: Rack positions and pan placement	24
Convection Bake	25
1. Press Conv Bake.	25
2. Conv Bake and 350° will appear in the display.	25
3. Press START.	25
4. To cancel convection bake at any time, press OFF.	25
Figure 21: Rack positions	25
Figure 22: Pan positions	25
Setting Convection Convert	26
1. Arrange interior oven racks.	26
2. Press Conv Bake.	26
3. Press 4 0 0.	26
4. Press Conv Convert.	26
5. Press START	26
6. Place food in the oven.	26
Setting Delay Start	26
1. Press Bake. Enter 3 7 5 using numeric keypad.	26
2. Press Delay Start.	26
3. Enter 5 3 0 using numeric keypad.	26
4. Press START to accept.	26
5. The oven will turn on when the delay start time (5:30) is reached.	26
Setting Broil	27
1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning results, preheat oven for 5 minutes before adding food. Broil may be set with Delay Start.	27
2. Press Broil. Broil with oven door closed.	27
3. Position bakeware in oven.	27
4. Press START. To adjust the broil temperature, press Broil again and then enter the new temperature using the number keys. Press START.	27
5. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and broil other side until done to your satisfaction.	27
6. When finished broiling, press OFF.	27
Figure 23: Broil pan with insert (L) Rack positions (R)	27
6th**	28
550°F (288°C)	28
5	28
5	28
140ºF (60ºC)	28
Rare*	28
5th or6th**	28
550°F (288°C)	28
8	28
6	28
145ºF (63ºC)	28
Medium	28
5th or 6th**	28
550°F (288°C)	28
11	28
10	28
170°F (77ºC)	28
Well	28
5th	28
550°F (288°C)	28
12	28
8	28
170°F (77ºC)	28
Well	28
4th	28
450°F (232°C)	28
25	28
15	28
170°F (77ºC)	28
Well	28
5th	28
450°F (232°C)	28
10	28
8	28
170°F (77ºC)	28
Well	28
5th	28
550°F (288°C)	28
as directed	28
as directed	28
170°F (77ºC)	28
Well	28
4th	28
550°F (288°C)	28
170°F (77ºC)	28
Well	28
6th**	28
550°F (288°C)	28
12	28
10	28
145ºF (63ºC)	28
Medium	28
5th	28
550°F (288°C)	28
14	28
12	28
170°F (77ºC)	28
Well	28
Convection Roast	29
1. Place the insert on broiler pan. Place meat (fat side up) on insert.	29
2. Make sure the insert is securely seated on top of the broiler pan. Do not use the broiler pan without the insert.	29
3. Place prepared food on oven rack and slide into oven.	29
4. Close the oven door.	29
5. Press Conv Roast.	29
6. Enter desired temperature using numeric keys.	29
7. Press START.	29
8. When cooking is completed or to cancel convection roast press OFF.	29
Figure 24: Convection roasting on lower oven racks	29
Table 2: Convection roasting temperature and time recommendations	30
4 to 6 lb.	30
350°F (177ºC)	30
*160ºF (71ºC)	30
25-30	30
4 to 6 lb.	30
350°F (177ºC)	30
*160ºF (71ºC)	30
25-30	30
2 to 3 lb.	30
400°F (204ºC)	30
*160ºF (71ºC)	30
15-25	30
12 to 16 lb.	30
325°F (163ºC)	30
180°F (82ºC)	30
8-10	30
16 to 20 lb	30
325°F (163ºC)	30
180°F (82ºC)	30
10-15	30
20 to 24 lb.	30
325°F (163ºC)	30
180°F (82ºC)	30
12-16	30
3 to 4 lb.	30
350°F-375°F (177ºC-191ºC)*	30
180°F (82ºC)	30
12-16	30
4 to 6 lb.	30
325°F (163ºC)	30
160°F (71ºC)	30
30-40	30
4 to 6 lb.	30
325°F (163ºC)	30
160°F (71ºC)	30
20-30	30
3 to 4 lb.	30
325°F (163ºC)	30
160°F (71ºC)	30
20-25	30
5 to 7 lb.	30
325°F (163ºC)	30
160°F (71ºC)	30
30-40	30
Air Fry	31
1. Arrange food on rack as suggested.	31
2. Press Air Fry. Enter the suggested temperature for particular food.	31
3. Press START.	31
4. When preheat tone sounds place the tray on rack position 3.	31
5. When cooking is complete press OFF.	31
Figure 25: Optional Frigidaire Air Fry Tray. Use rack position 3 with tray or dark pan with low or no sides for best results.	31
Table 3: Suggested Air Fry Settings	31
Food	31
Quantity (oz.)	31
Temperature	31
Cook Time (mins)	31
50 (Full Tray)	31
450 °F - 232°C	31
29-33	31
43 (Full Tray)	31
425°F - 218°C	31
25-35	31
43	31
425°F - 218°C	31
20-25	31
32	31
400°F - 205°C	31
11-13	31
25	31
400°F - 205°C	31
18-20	31
42	31
450 °F -232°C	31
18-25	31
42	31
375°F -190°C	31
60-65	31
42	31
425°F - 218°C	31
30-40	31
24	31
425°F - 218°C	31
30-40	31
Cooking with Meat Probe	32
Figure 26: Using the probe	32
Figure 27: Probe in thickest area of food	32
Figure 28: Probe in thickest part breast	32
1. Insert the meat probe into the food. Place prepared food on the desired oven rack position and slide into the oven.	33
2. Plug the connector end of the probe all the way into the probe receptacle while the oven is still cool. The receptacle is located on the upper left front oven cavity wall. Close oven door.	33
3. Set oven for Quick Preheat, Bake, Convection Bake, or Convection Roast and set oven temperature.	33
4. Press START.	33
5. Press Probe. The Probe default temperature of 170°F appears. Using the numeric keys set the desired internal food temperature for food type.	33
6. Press START to accept the target temperature.	33
7. The control will provide three beeps when the internal target temperature is reached.	33
8. When the internal target temperature is reached, the oven will automatically change to Hld setting and will maintain the oven temperature at 170°F (77°C) until canceled. The temperature of the food will appear in the display alternating with the...	33
9. To stop cooking at any time, press OFF.	33
Table 4: USDA recommended minimum internal cooking temperatures	33
160°F (71°C)	33
165°F (74°C)	33
145°F (63°C)	33
160°F (71°C)	33
170°F (77°C)	33
165°F (74°C)	33
165°F (74°C)	33
165°F (74°C)	33
165°F (74°C)	33
160°F (71°C)	33
140°F (60°C	33
160°F (71°C)	33
165°F (74°C)	33
1. Press probe key and hold for 3 seconds.	34
2. Press self clean key and toggle until Continu: appears, as shown in Figure 29, then press START to accept.	34
Figure 29: Probe set to continue cooking	34
1. Press probe key and hold for 3 seconds.	34
2. Press the self clean key and toggle until CAnCEL appears, as shown in Figure 30, then press START to accept	34
Figure 30: Probe set to cancel cooking	34
Keep Warm	34
1. If needed, arrange oven racks and place cooked food in oven.	34
2. Press Keep Warm: KEEP WARM will appear in the display. (If no other keys are touched within 25 seconds the request for keep warm will clear.)	34
3. Press START. Keep Warm will automatically turn on and then turn off after 3 hours unless cancelled.	34
Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)	35
1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day.	36
2. Arrange oven racks, place bakeware in oven, and close oven door. Press Bake.	36
3. Press START.	36
4. Note: If a Delay Start is desired enter the time at this point. See “Setting Delay Start” on page 26 for detailed instructions.	36
5. Press and hold Self Clean and Steam Clean simultaneously for about 3 seconds to set the Sabbath feature. Once the feature is set, SAb will appear in the display indicating the oven is properly set for the Sabbath feature (Figure 31).	36
Figure 31: Oven set for Sabbath baking	36
1. Press OFF.	36
Figure 32: Display showing Sabbath failure	36
Restoring Factory Default Settings	37
1. Press and hold 7 on numeric keypad until acceptance tone sounds (about 3 seconds).	37
2. Press START. The control has been reset with the default settings.	37
Adjusting Oven Temperatures	37
1. Press and hold Bake until the control produces an audible tone (about 3 seconds). The factory offset temperature of 0 (zero) should appear in the display.	37
2. Enter 2 0 using numeric keypad.	37
3. To offset the oven by -20°F, press Self Clean to toggle between + and -.	37
4. Press START to accept change.	37
Self Clean	38
Fig. 33 Areas to clean and areas to avoid (gasket)	38
Setting Self Clean	39
1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the oven. Be sure oven door is completely closed.	39
2. Press self clean and the default 3 hour clean time will appear in the display. You may accept the default 3 hour clean time or choose a different clean time by using the numeric keys to enter any time between 2 and 4 hours clean time.	39
3. Press START to activate self clean. The REMOVE RACKS warning will flash in the display. Press START again to activate the self clean.	39
1. CLEAN message will turn off, and Hot will appear in display window.	39
2. Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and Hot is no longer displayed, the oven door may be opened.	39
3. When the oven interior has completely cooled, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.	39
Setting Delay Start Self Clean	39
1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day, the oven is empty, and all oven racks are removed. Be sure oven door is completely closed.	39
2. Press Delay Start.	39
3. Using numeric keypad, enter 9 0 0.	39
4. Press START to accept	39
5. Press self clean.	39
6. Press START.	39
1. Press OFF.	39
2. If self clean has heated the oven to a high temperature, allow enough time for the oven to cool.	39
3. Before restarting self clean, be sure to read important notes below.	39
Steam Clean	40
1. Remove all racks and oven accessories.	40
2. Scrape or wipe loose debris and grease from the oven bottom.	40
3. Pour 1 cup of tap water onto the oven bottom.(Figure 34) Close oven door.	40
Figure 34: Add 1 cup of tap water	40
4. Press Steam Clean.	40
5. Press START. St Cn will appear in the display.	40
6. The time remaining in the Steam Clean cycle is shown in the display. Do not open the door during this time. If the oven door remains open for more than 4 minutes, an alarm sounds.	40
7. When the steam clean cycle is complete an alert will sound and the END message will show in the display. Press off to return to the clock.	40
8. Take care opening the door when the steam clean is finished. Stand to the side of the oven out of the way of escaping vapor.	40
9. Wipe oven cavity and bottom. Do not clean oven door gasket (Figure 35). Avoid leaning or resting on the oven door glass while cleaning cavity.	40
10. To stop Steam Clean at any time press OFF..	40
Figure 35: Clean around the oven door gasket	40
Figure 37: Use cleaners with caution	41
Cleaning the sealed burners	43
1. Remove the burner cap from the burner head (see Figure 38). Clean the cap with hot soapy water and dry thoroughly.	43
Figure 38: Burner Cap	43
2. For burned-on and dried spills, apply hot soapy water to the burner head. Allow time for the soils to soften.	43
Figure 39: Sealed burner components	43
3. Use a toothbrush to clean all over the burner head (see Figure 39).	43
4. Use the toothbrush to clean the slots and holes in the burner (see Figure 39).	43
5. Use a needle or fine wire to clean out the ignition port (see Figure 39).	43
6. Wipe the burner head clean with a soft, clean cloth, sponge, or scratch-free cleaning pad.	43
7. Before using the cooktop again, make sure the burner caps are properly placed and seated on the burner heads. When placed correctly, the burner cap is centered on the burner head and will click into place on the burner head. You can wiggle the cap...	43
Replacing the Oven Light	44
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the appliance.	44
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.	44
3. Pull the shield straight out. Do not twist or turn.	44
4. Replace the bulb with a new appliance bulb.	44
5. Replace the glass oven light shield. Replace wire holder.	44
6. Turn the power back on again at the main source (or plug the appliance back in).	44
7. Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock.	44
Figure 40: Oven light protected by glass shield	44
To remove and replace storage drawer (some models)	44
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door	45
1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor.	45
2. Pull up the lock located on each hinge support toward front of the oven until the lock stops. You may have to apply a little upward pressure on the lock to pull it up (Figure 42 and Figure 43).	45
3. Grasp the door by the sides, and close the door until the door frame makes contact with the unlocked hinges.	45
4. Pull the bottom of the door toward you while rotating the top of the door toward the appliance to completely disengage the hinge levers (Figure 44).	45
1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides. Do not use the oven door handle (Figure 44).	45
2. Hold the oven door at the same angle as the removal position. Carefully insert the hinge levers into the oven frame until you feel the hinge levers are seated into the hinge notches. The hinge arms must be fully seated into the hinge notches befor...	45
3. Fully open the oven door, horizontal with floor (Figure 41).	45
4. Push the door hinge locks up toward and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the locked position (Figure 43 and 42).	45
5. Close the oven door.	45
Figure 41: Door hinge location	45
Figure 42: Door hinge locks	45
Figure 43: Unlocking door hinge	45
Figure 44: Replacement and location of hinge arm and roller pin	45
Oven Baking	46
Solutions to Common Problems:	47
Cooktop Problems	48
Self Clean Problems	48

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Cookware Material Types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly

heat is transferred from the surface burner to the pan

bottom. The most popular materials available are:

•

Aluminum

- Excellent heat conductor. Some types of

food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum

cookware resists staining and pitting).

•

Copper

- Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily

(See Aluminum).

•

Stainless

- Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking

results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

•

Cast Iron

- A slow heat conductor that retains heat very

well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is

reached.

•

Porcelain-enamel on metal

- Heating characteristics

will vary depending on base material.

•

Glass

- Slow heat conductor.

Gas surface burner types

The cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with

different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quickly and in

large amounts increases as the burner size increases.

•

Simmer

burners keep foods cooking at very low

temperatures.

•

Standard burners can be used for most surface cooking

needs.

•

Quick Boil

is best for bringing large quantities of liquid

rapidly up to temperature

•

The

Power Burner

is convenient when preparing larger

quantities of food.

Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable

for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a

burner and set the flame size appropriately for the pan.

Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the

pan.

Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and

pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrappings on

the cooktop 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 range cooktop.

Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt

on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may

damage the cooktop.

Do not straddle cookware over two burner areas unless

the cookware is specifically designed for that purpose.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

CAUTION