Frigidaire FCFE308LAF - User Manual

7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Improper cookware may break due to sudden changes in temperature. Check the cookware manufacturer’s recommenda-tions for cooktop use. Never leave surface elements unattend-ed. Boil-overs may cause smoking and greasy spills that may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry co...

10 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Bakeware The material of bakeware aff ects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Attributes Recommendation Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coat-ed bakeware is the best for even heating. It is suitable for all baked goods....

11 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can aff ect the performance of your appliance when cooking food. Condition Attributes Recommendation Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored, cooking times may need to be reduced slightly. If food is too dark or overco...

13 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature rises gradually and even-ly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off . The heating element retains enough heat to provide a un...

14 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware The size and type of cookware used will infl uence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in “Figure 1: Testing cookware” and “Figure 2: Proper cookware”....

15 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Types of Ceramic Cooktop Elements The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size and type of element underneath. The ele-ments on your cooktop depend on the model. • A single radiant element has one circle. Some models have a large Simmer to Boil element...

16 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or more elements are turned on. A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is fi n-ished is an easy check to be sure all surface ele-ments are turned off . The ...

17 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements (all mod-els) To operate single radiant elements (including Sim-mer to Boil elements): 1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface ele- ment. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Figure 1) to the desired settin...

18 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Dual radiant surface elements (some models) Symbols on the backguard will help choose which portion of the dual radiant element to set. The symbol indicates a setting for the inner element only. The symbol indicates a setting for both inner and outer elements. To operate ...

20 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Types of Oven Rack Figure 10: Oven rack types Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack posi-tions. flat oven rack Removing, Replacing, and Arranging Flat or Off set Oven Racks Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is...

21 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 1. Bake is for delicate foods that need heat to rise and move gently in the oven. 2. Broil is for broiling and grilling foods under direct, high heat. 3. Conv Bake circulates the oven heat continuously for baking. 4. Keep Warm Use to keep cooked foods at serving temperature ...

22 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Clock It is recommended to always set the clock for the correct time of day before using the appliance. Note: When the appliance is fi rst plugged in or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display will fl ash 12:00; in this case, skip t...

24 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the minute timer The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes. The minute timer can be used alone or while using any of the other oven features. If another feature is active when the minute timer is active, the minute timer wil...

25 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven bottom. The heat and air circulate naturally in the oven. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. The convection fan will turn on in preheat a...

26 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Bake Convection Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for even cooking and browning results. Heated air fl ows around the food from all sides. The convection fan will turn on in preheat and re...

27 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Broil Use the broil function to cook foods that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. Broiling may produce smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the fl ames. OPEN DOOR BROIL SHUTOFF: If the oven door is left open in...

29 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Self Clean Self Clean cleans with very high temperatures (well above normal cooking temperatures), eliminat-ing soils completely or reducing them to very fi ne powdered ashes you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth. A self clean cycle runs for 3 hours. Before starting ...

30 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS • The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan, or exhaust hood during the fi rst self clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors. • Do not attempt to open the oven door when the OVEN LOCK indicator light is fl ashing. Allow abou...

31 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Keep Warm Keep Warm should only be used with foods that are fully cooked and at serving temperatures. Keep Warm will keep foods warm and ready for serving at 170° F (77°C). If needed, arrange oven racks and place cooked food in oven. To set Keep Warm: 1. Press Keep Warm. (If...

32 CARE AND CLEANING Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the diffi culty of major cleaning later. Figure 12: Use cleaners with caution Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation Aluminum and vinyl Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and w...

34 CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the fi rst time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the ceramic surface. ...

35 CARE AND CLEANING General Cleaning Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter for more information about cleaning specifi c parts of the oven. Cleaning Porcelain Enamel Oven The oven interior is porcelain on steel, it is safe to clean using oven cleaners. To remove heavy soil: 1. Allow a ...

36 CARE AND CLEANING Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Utensils, and Oven Liners WARNING Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air fl ow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum f...

37 CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Figure 17: Door hinge location To remove the oven door: 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with fl oor (Figure 17). 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 ...

38 BEFORE YOU CALL Oven Baking For best cooking results, preheat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and tempera-tures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your p...

42 WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used a...

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