Frigidaire FEF326FW Use and Care Manual - Page 6

Oven Control Functions Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. Changing the Temperature Display Mode The electronic oven control temperature display mode was factory preset to display (Fahrenheit) °F oven tempertaures. Note: Oven cooking temperatures may be set from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). To change the Temperature Display Mode to °C (Celsius) or from °C to °F (do not use Bake or Broil while changing the Temperature Display Mode): 1. Press & hold the key pad for 6-8 seconds until F or C appears in the display. Note: At this time the display will show the current Temperature Display Mode whether set for F or C . 2. Press the key pad once to choose the (Fahrenheit) °F mode; or press the key pad once to choose the (Celsius) °C mode. 3. After 5 seconds, the display will flash. To accept the change, wait 5 more seconds until the oven control beeps once. To complete the change skip step 4 below, OR; 4. If at any time during the process of changing the Temperature Display Mode (F or C ) you decide the change is not desired, press the key pad before the oven control beeps once to cancel the process. 5. The control will beep once. The display will then return to the time of day with any temperature display mode change you may have requested. Setting Surface Controls Fig. 1 To Operate the Surface Elements 1. Place cooking utensil on the surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (See Fig.1). Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular setting. Use the settings as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. 3. When cooking is completed, turn the surface element off before removing the pan. Note: The surface "Element On" indicator light(s) will glow when one or more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at these indicator light(s) when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned OFF. Suggested Surface Control Settings The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in mediumweight metal pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Surface Control Settings Do not place plastic items such as 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 element. Setting HIGH (HI - 9) MEDIUM HIGH (7 - 8) MEDIUM (5 - 6) MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4) LOW (LO - 1) Type of Cooking Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces & gravies, steam vegetables Keep foods cooking, poach, stew Keep warm, melt, simmer. 6