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BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause / Solution Soil not completely removed after Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on "Setting Self Clean" on page 35. self clean. Excessive spills on oven bottom. Remove excessive spills before starting self clean. Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before starting the self-cleaning cycle. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket. Other Problems Appliance is not level. Be sure the floor is level, strong, and stable enough to adequately support the range. If the floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation. Poor installation. Place the oven rack in the center of the oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust the leveling legs at the base of the appliance until the rack is level. Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear 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 is not advised. See the installation instructions for guidelines specific to your appliance. Oven light does not work. Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. See "Replacing the Oven Light" on page 41. 47

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
Table 1: This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.	3
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE	4
Bakeware	9
Cooking Conditions	10
Cooking Results	10
Cooking Tips	10
Convection Cooking	11
What is Electromagnetic Induction?	12
Induction Features	12
Preparation	12
Sounds	12
Figure 1: Induction noise	12
Using Proper Cookware	13
Figure 2: Induction symbol	13
Figure 3: Ruler test	13
Cookware Selection	13
Figure 4: Magnet test	13
Pan Sensing	13
Figure 5: Flashing error message	13
Figure 6: Pan sizes	14
Figure 7: Pan sizes for best results	14
Figure 8: Pan sensing conditions	14
Induction Cooking	15
Cook Zone Setting Display	15
Figure 9: Setting displays (left)	15
Hot Surface Indicator	15
Figure 10: Hot surface indicator light	15
Cooktop Display Windows	16
Figure 11: Power Boost	16
Figure 12: Low setting	16
Figure 13: Error message	16
Figure 14: High setting	16
Figure 15: Increment setting	16
Figure 16: Increment setting	16
Figure 17: Cooktop lockout	16
Figure 18: Induction cooking zone control	17
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the cooking zone.	17
2. Press the On-Off key of the cooking zone until it beeps. A - (dash) will appear in the display.	17
3. Press the + or - key for the cooking zone (Figure 18) until you reach the desired setting (refer to the Recommended Induction zone settings in the table on this page).	17
4. When cooking is complete, turn the induction cooking zone OFF by pressing its on-off key before removing the cookware.	17
Frigidaire Induction Recommendations	17
Low	17
Low	17
Melt, keep foods warm	17
Medium	17
Low	17
2-4	17
Continue cooking, poach, stew	17
Medium	17
5-6	17
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steaming	17
Medium	17
High	17
7-8	17
Continue a rapid boil, fry, or deep fry	17
High	17
9	17
Start most foods, maintain water at a boil, pan frying, searing	17
Power	17
Boost	17
P	17
Start heating pans that contain large amounts of food or to bring pots of water to boil	17
Moving Cookware on a Smooth Cooktop	18
Pan Preheat Recommendations	18
Home Canning	18
Oven Vent Location	19
Figure 19: Oven vent	19
Type of oven racks	19
Figure 20: Oven rack types	19
Removing, replacing, and arranging oven racks	19
Before Setting Oven Controls	19
Oven Control Features	20
1. Bake - Use to enter normal baking temperatures for recipes that call for regular baking.	20
2. Broil - Use broil function for direct heat cooking.	20
3. Conv Bake - Circulates the oven heat evenly and continuously for faster cooking of some foods.	20
4. Conv Roast - Uses a convection fan to gently brown meats and poultry and seal in the juices.	20
5. Conv Convert - Converts standard bake temperatures to convection temperature in convection bake.	20
6. Quick Preheat - Best used for single rack baking with packaged convenience foods, and foods made from scratch.	20
7. Air Fry - Uses hot air for great tasting crispy results without all the oil.	20
8. Set Clock - Use to set the time of day	20
9. Oven Lock - Use to lock out oven controls.	20
10. 0 through 9 keys - Use to set temperature and time	20
11. Timer On-Off - Use to set or cancel the minute timer. The minute timer does not start or stop any cooking function.	20
12. Oven Light - Use to turn on internal light. Will turn on when the oven door is opened.	20
13. OK/START - Use to set cooking functions and when setting the clock.	20
14. OFF - Use to turn off all cooking functions.	20
15. Add 1 Minute - Use to add additional minutes to the timer.	20
16. Self Clean - Use to set self-clean cycle between 2 and 4hrs.	20
17. Steam Clean - Use as a time saving method for cleaning light soils.	20
18. Keep Warm - Use to keep cooked foods at serving temperature.	20
19. Delay Start - Add to Quick Preheat, Bake, Conv Bake, Conv Roast, and Self Clean to program a Delay Start.	20
30 mins	20
Setting the Clock	21
Figure 21: 12:00 in display before setting the clock	21
1. Press .	21
2. Enter 1 3 0 using numeric keys.	21
3. Press OK/START.	21
Setting Timer	21
1. Press Timer On-Off.	21
2. Enter 5 using numeric keypad.	21
3. Press Timer On-Off 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 On-Off key is pressed.	21
Add 1 Min	21
Press Add 1 Min twice.	21
Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour display mode	21
1. Press and hold for 6 seconds.	21
2. Press Self Clean to toggle between 12 Hr day or 24 Hr day display modes (Figure 22).	21
3. Press OK/START to accept the choice.	21
Figure 22: 12 Hr dAy and 24 Hr dAy settings	21
Changing between continuous bake setting or 12 hour energy saving	21
1. Press and hold Timer On-Off for 6 seconds	21
2. Press Self Clean to toggle between 12 Hour OFF or Stay On feature (Figure 23).	21
3. Press OK/START to accept choice.	21
Figure 23: 12 hr energy saving (L) continuous setting (R)	21
Changing temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius	22
1. Press and hold Broil for 6 seconds.	22
2. Once F (or C) appears in the display, press Self Clean to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature display modes (Figure 24).	22
3. Press OK/START to accept the choice.	22
Figure 24: Display showing Fahrenheit and Celsius	22
Setting Silent or Audible Control mode	22
1. Press and hold Delay Start for 6 seconds.	22
2. Press the Self Clean key to toggle between bEEP On or bEEP OFF (Figure 25).	22
3. Press OK/START to accept the choice.	22
Figure 25: 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	22
Quick Preheat	23
Quick Preheat is available for single rack baking with packaged, convenience foods and foods made from scratch and can be programmed for temperatures between 170°F and 550°F.	23
1. Arrange the interior oven racks.	23
2. Press Quick Preheat. 350 will appear in the display.	23
3. Press OK/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 OK/START. 425 will show in the display.	23
4. When baking is complete, press OFF.	23
Figure 26: Single rack baking for convenience foods	23
Figure 27: Oven rack positions	23
Setting Bake	24
1. Press Bake.	24
2. 350° will appear in the display.	24
3. Press OK/START.	24
1. Press Bake.	24
2. Enter new temperature of 4 2 5 using numeric keys.	24
3. Press OK/START.	24
4. To cancel Bake at any time, press OFF.	24
Figure 28: 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 OK/START. The convection fan will turn on and stay on during the cooking process.	25
4. To cancel convection bake at any time, press OFF.	25
Figure 29: Rack positions	25
Figure 30: Pan placement for convection baking	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 OK/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 OK/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 2 minutes before adding food.	27
2. Press Broil. Broil with oven door closed.	27
3. Position bakeware in oven.	27
4. Press OK/START. To adjust the broil temperature, press Broil again and then enter the new temperature using the number keys. Press OK/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 31: Broil pan with insert(L) Rack positions (R)	27
Table 1: Broil Suggestions	28
6th**	28
550°F (288°C)	28
5	28
4	28
140ºF (60ºC)	28
Rare*	28
5th or 6th**	28
550°F (288°C)	28
6	28
5	28
145ºF (63ºC)	28
Medium	28
5th or 6th**	28
550°F (288°C)	28
7	28
6	28
170°F (77ºC)	28
Well	28
5th	28
550°F (288°C)	28
12	28
10	28
170°F (77ºC)	28
Well	28
4th	28
450°F (232°C)	28
20	28
10	28
170°F (77ºC)	28
Well	28
5th	28
450°F (232°C)	28
8	28
6	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
4th**	28
550°F (288°C)	28
6	28
5	28
145ºF (63ºC)	28
Medium	28
4th	28
550°F (288°C)	28
7	28
6	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 OK/START.	29
8. When cooking is completed or to cancel convection roast press OFF.	29
Figure 32: Convection roasting	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
170°F (77ºC)	30
8-10	30
16 to 20 lb	30
325°F (163ºC)	30
170°F (77ºC)	30
10-15	30
20 to 24 lb.	30
325°F (163ºC)	30
170°F (77ºC)	30
12-16	30
3 to 4 lb.	30
350°F-375°F (177ºC-191ºC)*	30
170°F (77ºC)	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 OK/START.	31
4. When preheat tone sounds place the tray on rack position 4.	31
5. When cooking is complete press OFF.	31
Figure 33: Optional Frigidaire Air Fry Tray. Use rack position 4 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
Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)	32
1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day.	32
2. Arrange oven racks, place bakeware in oven, and close oven door. Press Bake.	32
3. Note: If Delay Start is desired enter the timeat this point. See “Setting Delay Start” on page 26 for detailed instructions.	32
4. Press OK/START.	32
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 34).	32
Figure 34: Oven set for Sabbath baking	32
1. Press OFF.	33
Figure 35: Display showing Sabbath failure	33
Keep Warm	33
1. If needed, arrange oven racks and place cooked food in oven.	33
2. Press Keep Warm: HLd will appear in the display. (If no other keys are touched within 25 seconds the request for Warm will clear.)	33
3. Press OK/START. Warm will automatically turn on and remain on until cancelled.	33
Self Clean	34
Figure 36: Areas to clean and areas to avoid (gasket)	34
Setting Self Clean	35
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.	35
2. Press Self Clean. The default 3 hour clean time will appear in the display. You may accept the 3 hour clean time or choose a different clean duration by entering any time between 2 and 4 hours clean time by entering the time using the numeric keys.	35
3. Press OK/START. The warning to REMOVE RACKS will flash in the display to remind you that oven racks should be removed before a self clean.	35
4. Press OK/START to activate self clean.	35
5. The warning will end and the motor door lock will begin locking the oven door and Self Clean will start.	35
1. CLEAN message will turn off, and Hot will appear in display window.	35
2. Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and Hot is no longer displayed, the oven door may be opened.	35
3. When the oven interior has completely cooled, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.	35
Setting Delay Start Self Clean	35
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.	35
2. Press Self Clean	35
3. Press Delay Start.	35
4. Using numeric keypad, enter 9 0 0.	35
5. Press OK/START to accept.	35
1. Press OFF.	35
Steam Clean	36
1. Remove all racks and oven accessories.	36
2. Scrape or wipe loose debris and grease from the oven bottom.	36
3. Pour 1 cup of tap water onto the oven bottom. (Figure 37) Close oven door.	36
Figure 37: Add 1 cup of tap water	36
4. Press Steam Clean.	36
5. Press OK/START. St Cn will appear in the display.	36
6. To see the time remaining in the Steam Clean cycle press the Steam Clean key once. Do not open the door during this time. If door is open while in Steam Clean for more than 4 minutes an open door alarm will sound.	36
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.	36
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.	36
9. Wipe oven cavity and bottom. Do not clean oven door gasket (Figure 38). Avoid leaning or resting on the oven door glass while cleaning cavity.	36
10. To cancel Steam Clean at any time press OFF.	36
Figure 38: Clean around the oven door gasket	36
Restoring Factory Default Settings	37
1. Press and hold 7 on numeric keypad until acceptance tone sounds (about 6 seconds).	37
2. Press OK/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 6 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 OK/START to accept change.	37
Figure 39: Use cleaners with caution	38
Cooktop Maintenance	40
Figure 40: Cooktop care	40
Cooktop Cleaning	40
Replacing the Oven Light	41
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the appliance.	41
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.	41
3. Pull the shield straight out. Do not twist or turn.	41
4. Replace the bulb with a new appliance bulb.	41
5. Replace the glass oven light shield. Replace wire holder.	41
6. Turn the power back on again at the main source (or plug the appliance back in).	41
7. Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock.	41
Figure 41: Oven light protected by glass shield	41
Remove and replace storage drawer	41
1. Open the drawer to the fully opened position.	41
2. Locate the latches on both sides of the drawer.	41
3. Pull up on the left glide latch and push down on the right glide latch.	41
4. Pull the drawer away from the range.	41
1. Align the glide latches on both sides of the drawer with the slots on the drawer.	41
2. Push the drawer back into the range.	41
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door	42
1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor.	42
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 43 and Figure 44).	42
3. Grasp the door by the sides, and close the door until the door frame makes contact with the unlocked hinges.	42
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 45).	42
1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides. Do not use the oven door handle (Figure 45).	42
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...	42
3. Fully open the oven door, horizontal with floor (Figure 42).	42
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 (Figures 44 and 45).	42
5. Close the oven door.	42
Figure 42: Door hinge location	42
Figure 43: Door hinge locks	42
Figure 44: Unlocking door hinge	42
Figure 45: Replacement and location of hinge arm and roller pin	42
Oven Baking	43
Solutions to Common Problems:	44
Cooktop Problems	45
Self Clean Problems	46

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BEFORE YOU CALL

Soil not completely removed after

self clean.

Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on

“Setting Self Clean”

page 35

Excessive spills on oven bottom. Remove excessive spills before starting self clean.

Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket,

and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas are not in the

self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before

starting the self-cleaning cycle. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon

brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.