Frigidaire PLEF489GCA Guide User manual

ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL
Control Pad Functions
Read the instructions carefully before using the oven. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the
various functions of the oven as described below, Note: The graphics on your timer may not look exactly like those
shown, This doesn't change the way it operates, Also Push buttons or pads may be shaped differently,
Oven Light-- Timer ON/
Use to turn the OFF-- Use to
oven light ON set or cancel the
and OFF. X minute timer•
Speed Clean
--Use to
select a 2 .X
hour Setf-
Cleaning_
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clean
Clean-- ................................
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setect a 3 I-m
hour Self--- _time, time
Cleaning
cycle.
Maxx Clean--
Use to select a
4 hour Self-
Cleaning cycle.
Clock
Lock Controls i Use
to enable or disable
all oven features.
Bake Time--- Use
to enter the length
dthe baking time.
Start Time-- Use with
Bake, Bake Time and
Clean Pads to program a
Delayed Timed Bake or
Delay Self-Cleaning cycle.
BakeiUse to select the
normal baking feature.
Broil-- Use to
select variable
Broil feature.
ibp
Cony Bake --Used to
select the convection
bake feature.
Keep Warm -- Use
to select the Keep
Warm feature. 0 Thru 9 number
pads--Use to enter
temperature and times.
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Clock-- Use
to set the
time of day.
Cony Convert-- Use to
select the Convection
Convert feature.
Favoite Setting--
Use to recall
stored recipes.
Cony Roast-- Use to
select the Convection
Roast feature.
6Start--Use
to start all
9oven
......................................features
(not used
i } with Oven
Light).
Clear/Off or Lock Controls -
Use to cancel any oven mode
previously entered except the
Time of Day & Minute Timer.
Push Clear/Off to stop
cooking. Also used to control
the Oven Lockout feature.
Minimum &Maximum Control Pad Settings
All the features listed have minimum and maximum time or temperature settings that may be entered into the control. An
ENTRY acceptance beep will sound each time a control pad is touched (the Oven Lockout pad is delayed by 3 seconds),
An ENTRY ERROR tone (3 short beeps) will sound if the entry of the temperature or time is below the minimum or above
the maximum settings for the feature,
FEATURE
PREHEAT TEMP.
BAKE TEMP.
BROIL TEMP.
MINUTE TIMER
CLOCK TIME
COOK TIME
START TIME
12 Hr.
24 Hr.
12 Hr.
24 Hr.
12 Hr.
24 Hr.
12 Hr.
24 Hr.
CONVECTION BAKE
CONVECTION ROAST
MIN. TEMP./TIME MAX. TEMP./TIME
170°F/77°C 550°F/288°C
170°F/77°C 550°F/288°C
400°F/205°C 550°F/288°C
0:01 Min. 11:59 Hr./Min.
0:01 Min. 11:59 Hr./Min.
1:00 Hr./Min. 12:59 Hr./Min.
0:00 Hr./Min. 23:59 Hr./Min.
0:01 Min. 11:59 Hr./Min.
0:01 Min. 11:59 Hr./Min.
1:00 Hr./Min. 12:59 Hr./Min.
0:00 Hr./Min. 23:59 Hr./Min.
170°F/77°C 550°F/288°C
170°F/77°C 550°F/288°C
Printed in United States 318204116 (0712) Rev. A

Setting the Clock
The C_ockpad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day
operation. The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation. When the
range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the
time in the display will flash (See Figure 1). Figure 1
INSTRUCTIONS
To set the clock (example below for 1:30)
1 Press c_ock:"CLO" will appear in the display (Figure 2).
2. Press 0pads to set the time of day to 1:30 (Figure 3).
"CLO" will stay in the display. Press
and the clock will start (Figure 4).
"CLO" will disappear
Changing between 12 or 24 hour time of day display
1• Press and hold C_ock'for 7 seconds (Figure 3). After 7 seconds,
"12h" (Figure 5) or "24h" (Figure 6) will appear in the display and
the control will beep once.
2• Press c_ea,,to switch between the 12 and 24 hour time of day
display. The display will show either "12h" (Figure 5) or "24h"
(Figure 6)•
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3. Press to accept the change or press /off to reject the
change.
4. Reset the correct time as described in To set the Clock above.
Please note that if the 24 hour time of day mode was chosen, the
clock will now display time from 0:00 through 23:59 hours•
PRESS
130
Clock for 7 seconds
(Clean
/.................
Clear
or /Off
DISPLAY
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6

Setting the Clock (continue€
Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving
The TIMER ON/OFF Timer and CLEAN dean pads control the Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features.
On/Off
The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven
control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes, The oven can be programmed to override this feature for
Continuous Baking, INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY
To set the control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour
Energy Saving features
1. Press and hold Timeron/offfor 7 seconds (Figure1). After 7 seconds
"12h" or "- -h" will appear in the display and the control will
beep once.
2. Press c=eanto switch between the 12 Hour Energy Saving and
continuous bake features. Note: "12h" (Figure 2) in the display
indicates the control is set for the 12 Hour Energy Saving
mode and "- -h" indicates the control is set for the Continuous
Bake feature (Figure 3).
Timer for 7
, On/Off
seconds
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Clean
Figure 1
Figure 2
3. Press accept the change (Figure 4; display will return
/......................
to time of day) or press c_oar
/off to reject the change. Clear
Figure 3
Figure 4
Setting Timer
The TIMER ON/OFF Timeron/offpad controls the Timer feature. The Timer serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will
beep when the set time has run out. It does not start or stop cooking. The Timer feature can be used during any of the
other oven control functions. Refer to "Minimum and Maximum Control Pad Settings" for time amount settings.
INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY
To set the Timer (example for 5minutes)
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1. Press T_me,...... will appear and "TIMER" will flash in the Timer
On/Off, On/Off
display (Figure 5).
Press the number pads to set the desired time in the display
(example 5). Press The time will begin to count
down with "5:00" and "TIMER" will stay in the display (Figure
6). Note: If is not pressed the timer will return to the
.
time of day after 25 seconds.
When the set time has run out, "End" and "TIMER" will show in
the display (Figure 7). The clock will sound with 3 beeps every
5 seconds until Timeron/offis pressed. ¸.¸¸-¸%¸
Timer'
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
To cancel the Kitchen Timer before the set time has run out
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Press T_me,'on/off.The display will return to the time of day.

Consumer Defined Controls
Note: The Consumer Defined Control features are adjustments to the control that will not affect cooking results. These
include the Oven Lockout, Silent Control Operation and Temperature Display features.
Setting Oven Lockout Feature
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The pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door and
Controls
prevents the oven from being turned on. It does not disable the clock, Kitchen Timer or the interior oven lights.
INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY
To activate the Oven Lockout feature
1. Press and hold for 3 seconds.
Controls
2. After 3 seconds a beep will sound, "LOC" will appear and
"DOOR LOCKED" will flash in the display (If you have a range
see figure I-A; if it's a wall oven see figure I-B). Once the oven
door is locked the "DOOR LOCKED" indicator will stop
flashing.
To reactivate normal oven operation:
1. Press and hold ............for 3 seconds. A beep will sound. "LOC"
Controls
will disappear. The "DOOR LOCKED" will flash in the display
until the oven door has completely unlocked (Figure 2).
2. The oven is again fully operational.
for3 seconds
Controls
'i_i for 3 seconds
Controls
Figure 1-A
Figure 1-B
Figure 2
Setting Silent Control Operation
The START TIME time and CLEAN c_ea,,pads control the Silent Control operation feature. The Silent Control operation
feature allows the oven control to be operated without sounds or beeps whenever necessary. If desired the control can
be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the normal sounds and beeps.
iNSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY
To change control from normal sound operation to
silent control operation
1. To tell if your range is set for normal or silent operation press
Start . .
and hold t_me; for 7 seconds, will appear and "DELAY"
will flash in the display (Figure 3). After 7 seconds "SP" will
appear in the display (Figure 4).
2. Press c=e,, to switch between normal sound operation and
silent operation mode. The display will show either "SP"
(Figure 4) or "--" (Figure 5).
If "SP" appears (Figure 4), the control will operate with normal
sounds and beeps. If % -" appears (Figure 5), the control is in
the silent operation mode.
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* Clear
3. Press to accept the change or press /o. to reject the
change.
Note: The control will always beep at the end of a kitchen timer
and will beep when a set temperature has been reached, even if
the control is set to silent operation.
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startfor 7 seconds
t I rile
Clean
Clear
or /off
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5

Consumer Defined Controls (co.t nued)
Setting Temperature Display m Fahrenheit or Celsius
The BROIL and CLEAN clea, pads control the Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display modes. The oven
control can be programmed to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The oven has been preset at the factory
to display in Fahrenheit.
INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY
To change display from Fahrenheit to Celsius or
Celsius to Fahrenheit
1. To tell if the display is set for Fahrenheit or Celsius press
.
.
(Figure 1) and hold for 7 seconds; "550 °'' will appear and
"BROIL" will flash in the display and a beep will sound. If "F"
appears, the display is set to show temperatures in Fahrenheit
(Figure 2). If "C" appears, the display is set to show
temperatures in Celsius (Figure 3).
Press c_ea,'to switch between Fahrenheit or Celsius display
modes. The display will show either "F" (Figure 2) or "C"
(Figure 3).
Press
change.
to accept the change or press /off _to reject the
for 7 seconds
/off
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3

Setting Oven Controls (continue€
Setting Bake
The BAKE pad controls normal baking. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170° F
to 550 ° F (The sample shown below is for 375°F).
iNSTRUCTiONS
To set the Bake Temperature to 375°F
1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven.
2. Press "350°" will appear and "BAKE" will flash in the
,
display (Figure 1). If a bake of 350°F is needed, press
Press (Figure 2). "BAKE" will continue to flash and
"375°" will appear in the display.
,The display will show "375°" and "BAKE" (Figure 3).
A beep will sound once the oven temperature reaches 375° F.
Clear
Pressing /off will cancel the Bake feature at any time.
To change the Bake Temperature (example: changing
from 375°F to 425°F)
1. After the oven has already been set to bake at 375°F and the
oven temperature needs to be changed to 425°F, press
(Figure 4). "375 °'' will appear and "BAKE" will flash in the
display.
2. Press 5(Figure 5). "BAKE" will continue to flash and
"425°'' will appear in the display.
3. Press "BAKE" and "425 °" will stay in the display (Figure 6).
Note: If the oven was recently heated from prior cooking and has
remained heated, the bake element symbol may not show in the
display immediately.
Note: Electric models only, during the first rise of temperature, the
Bake and Broil elements will cycle for a better heat distribution.
PRESS DISPLAY
/¸¸--¸¸¸¸% -% .............
3' 7 5
Clear
/Off
42 5
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6

Setting Oven Controls (continue€
Setting Convection Bake
The CONV BAKE pad controls the Convection Bake feature. The oven
can be programmed for Convection baking at any temperature between 170°
F (77°C) to 550° F (288 ° C).
Convection baking uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat evenly and
continuously within the oven (Figure 1). This improved heat distribution
allows for even cooking and excellent results using multiple racks at the
same time. Foods cooked on a single oven rack will generally cook faster
and more evenly with Convection Bake. Multiple oven rack cooking may
slightly increase cook times for some foods, but the overall result is time
saved. Breads and pastries brown more evenly.
General Convection Bake Instructions
1. When using Convection Bake, adjust the cook time for desired doneness
as needed. Time reductions will vary depending on the amount and type
of food to be cooked. Cookies and biscuits should be baked on pans
with no sides or very low sides to allow heated air to circulate around the
food. Food baked on pans with a dark finish will cook faster.
2. Preheating is not necessary when cooking casseroles with Convection
Bake.
3. When using Convection Bake with a single rack, place oven rack in
position 2 or 3. If cooking on multiple racks, place the oven racks in
positions 2 and 4.
INSTRUCTIONS
To set the oven for Convection Bake and
temperature to 375°F
1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven.
2. Press "CONV BAKE" will flash and "350 °" will appear in
the display (Figure 3). If a Convection bake of 350°F is
.
needed, press
Press "CONY BAKE" will keep flashing and
"350 °" will appear in the display (Figure 4).
4. Press "CONV BAKE" will stop flashing and the fan icon
will appear in the display (Figure 5).
Note: The display will show an icon of rotating fan within a square.
This rotating fan icon indicates when the Convection Fan is
operating. Electric Models: The convection fan and convection
element will start AS SOON AS the oven is set for Convection
Bake. Gas Models: Please allow up to 6 minutes for the
convection fan and convection element to activate.
Clear
Press /off to stop Convection Bake or cancel Convection Bake at
anytime.
Air
circulation
during
Convection
Bake
2nd Rack
position
Figure 2
Benefits of Convection Bake:
--Multiple rack baking.
--Some foods cook up to 30%
faster, saving time and energy.
--No special pans or bakeware
needed.
PRESS DISPLAY
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5

Setting Oven Controls (continue€
Setting Convection Roast
The CONV ROAST pad is designed to give optimum cooking performance for this feature. The Convection Roast
pad combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element to roast meats and poultry. Preheating is not
necessary for meats and poultry. Heated air circulates around the food from all sides, sealing in juices and flavors.
Foods are crispy brown on the outside while staying moist on the inside.
INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY
To set the Convection Roast feature (example: Meats to
cook at 375°F)
1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven,
2. Press "CONV ROAST" will flash and "350 °'' will be displayed
(Figure 1).
3. Press 2, 7: "CONV ROAST" will flash and "375 °" will
appear in the display (Figure 2).
4. Press _: "CONV ROAST" and "375 °" will appear in the display
(Figure 3). The convection fan icon will come on.
Clear Clear
Press /Off to stop Convection Roast at any time. /off
Note: The display will show an icon of rotating fan within a square. This rotating fan icon
indicates when the Convection Fan is operating. Electric Models: The convection fan and
convection element will start AS SOON AS the oven is set for Convection Bake. Gas
Models: Please allow up to 6 minutes for the convection fan and convection element to
activate.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Roasting Rack Instructions (some models)
When preparing meats for convection roasting, use the broiler pan and insert along
with the roasting rack (if equipped). The broiler pan will catch grease spills and the
insert will help prevent grease splatters. The roasting rack will allow the heat to
circulate around the meat.
To prevent food from contacting the broil element and to prevent
grease splattering, DO NOT use the roasting rack when broiling.
1. Place oven rack on bottom or next to the bottom rack position. See Arranging
Oven Racks in the Before Setting Oven Controls section.
2. Place the insert in the broiler pan. The roasting rack fits on the insert allowing the
heated air to circulate under the food for even cooking and helps to increase
browning on the underside. Make sure the roasting rack is securely seated on
the insert in the broiler pan. DO NOT use the broiler pan without the insert. DO
NOT cover the insert with aluminum foil.
3. Position food (fat side up) on the roasting rack (See Figure 4).
4. Place the broiler pan on the oven rack.
Figure 4

Setting Oven Controls (continued>
Setting Convection Convert feature
The CONV CONVERT pad is used to automatically convert a standard baking recipe for convection baking. When
set properly, this feature is designed to display the actual converted (reduced) temperature in display.
Convection Convert may ONLY be used with a Bake, Timed Bake or a Delay Start (Delayed Timed Bake) setting.
When used with a Timed Bake or a Delayed Timed Bake setting, the Convection Convert feature will display a "CF" for
check food when the bake time is 75% complete (See Figure 3). At this time the oven control will sound 3 long beeps at
regular intervals until baking has finished. When the bake time has completely finished the control will display "End" and
Clear
will sound 3 long beeps every 30 seconds until the /off pad is pressed.
INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY
To change from a normal bake recipe to a convection
bake recipe (example: changing a 400°F (204°C) normal
bake recipe to a convection bake recipe:
When the CONV BAKE mode is on at 400°F (204°C) (Figure 1), press
"CONV BAKE" and the oven temperature adjustment will appear
in the display (for this example it is 375°F). A beep will sound once the
adjusted oven temperature is reached. The display will show "375 °'',
"CONY BAKE" and the fan icon (Figure 2).
Note: When using a Cook Time, the convection convert will not operate if
you have a timed bake under is 20 minutes.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3

Setting Oven Controls (continued)
Setting Timed Bake, Timed Convection Bake or Timed Convection Roast
Bakepads control the
The BAKE or CONVECTION BAKE or CONVECTION ROAST and BAKE TIME ti......
Timed Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Timed Bake feature will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired
amount of time you selected.
INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY
To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off
automatically (example: BAKE at 350°F for 30 minutes)
1. Be sure the clock is set for the correct time of day.
2. Arrange interior oven rack(s) and place the food in the oven.
3. Press "350°" will appear and "BAKE" will flash in the
display (Figure 1).
i
4. Press :_:_i: "BAKE" and "350°" will appear in the display (Figure 2).
"TIMED" will flash; "BAKE", .... and "350°" will
5. Press time"
appear in the display (Figure 3).
6. Enter the desired baking time by pressing (Figure 4).
Note: Baking time can be set for any amount of time between 1
minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
time
7. Press Both the "TIMED" and "BAKE" icons will remain on
in the display (Figure 5). Once the Timed Bake feature has
started, the current time of day will appear in the display.
Note: After the Timed Bake feature has activated, press Bake
time to
display the bake time remaining in the Timed Bake mode. Once
Timed Bake has started baking, a beep will sound when the oven
temperature reaches the set temperature.
t_ Clear
Press /off when baking has finished or at any time to cancel the
Timed Bake feature.
Clear
/Off
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
When the timed bake finishes:
1. "End" and the time of day will show in display. The oven will shut
off automatically (Figure 6).
2. The control will beep 3 times. The control will continue to beep 3
Clear
times every 30 seconds until /off is pressed. Clear /Off
Use caution with the DELAYED TIME BAKE features. Use the automatic timer when cooking cured or
frozen meats and most fruits and vegetables. Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry,
should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour
before cooking begins, and should be removed promptly when cooking is completed. Eating spoiled food can result in
sickness from food poisoning.
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