Frigidaire CFEF355FBA User manual

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Solutions to Common Problems ................ 20-21
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Congratulations on your purchase of a new range! At Electrolux Home Products,
we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you
with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority.
We know you'll enjoy your new range and Thank You for choosing our product.
We hope you consider us for future purchases.
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model.
Use your range only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not
meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common
sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining
any appliance.
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This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your range and
feature information for several models. Your range may not have all the described
features. The graphics shown are representational. The graphics on your range may
not look exactly like those shown.

Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm. death or property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
• Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA No. 70 latest edition and local electrical code
requirements. Install only perinstallation instructions provided
in the literature package for this range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power
to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an
emergency.
• User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the
manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician. This may reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the range.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.
•All ranges can tip.
• Injury to persons could result.
• Install anti-tip device packed with range.
• See Installation Instructions.
_r'!,V_Vl_,l--l#ll#[_lToreduce the risk of
tipping, the rangemust be secured by
properly installed anti-tip bracket provided
with the range. To check ifthe bracket is
installed properly, visually check that rear
leveling leg is inserted into and fully
secured by the anti-tip bracket by
removing lower panel or storage drawer.
For models with a warmer drawer, grasp
the top rear edge of the range and
carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to
the installation instructions for proper anti-
tip bracket installation.
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Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or
drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and
also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to
climb or play around the range. The weight ofa child on an open
door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or
other injury.
[Ir_r"_ Do not store items of interest to children in
the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a
range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.
Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if
equipped) for storage.
Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or
Heating the Room.
•Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near
surface units or in the storage drawer. This includes
paper, plasticand cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware
and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store
explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.
• Do Not Leave Children Alone--Children should not be
left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is
in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any
part of the appliance.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE
UNITS, HEATING ELEMENTS ORINTERIORSURFACES
OF THE OVEN. Both surface units and oven heating elements
may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near
surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During
and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or otherflammable
materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time
to cool. Among these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing
the cook top, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these
openings, oven door and window.
•Wear Proper Apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not
let clothing or otherflammable materials contact hotsurfaces.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother
the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
•When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or
grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
• Use Only Dry Potholders - Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth instead ofa potholder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers - Buildup of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.
• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to
be stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the range during
a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range.
If the range is not turned offand the power resumes, the range
will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the
clock and oven function.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USINGYOUR
COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a
pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off
before removing the pan.
• Use Proper Pan Size--This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element.
The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the
heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element will also
improve efficiency.
•Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over
Adjacent Surface Elements--To reduce the risk of burns, ignition
of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact
with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so
that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface
units.
• Never Leave Surface Elements Unattended at High Heat
Settings--Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
• Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Heating Elements--
Heating elements should never be immersed in water. Heating
elements clean themselves during normal operation.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for cook top use.
• When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan on.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USINGYOUR
OVEN
• Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer (if
equipped)--Stand to the side of the range when opening the door
of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or
replace food in the oven.
• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is located
under the left rear surface element if your model is equipped with
coil elements. The oven vent is located below the backguard for
models equipped with ceramic-glass cook tops. Touching the
surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause
severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items
on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.
• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired
location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is
hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with
both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot
heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack
before moving.
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan and
its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high
heat of the broiler.
• Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed fat
and grease could ignite.
• Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven
bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual.
Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric
shock, or fire.
SELF CLEANING OVENS
• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before self cleaning the oven, remove the broiler
pan and any utensils or foods from the oven.
• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners--No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around
any part of the oven.
• Do Not Clean Door Gasket--The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
•The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE
• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area underneath each
surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate.
• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols--Always follow the manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess
residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.
• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently--Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow manufacturer's
instructions for cleaning.
COIL COOK TOP MODELS
•Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place--Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or
components underneath to damage.
• Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls, or reflector pans. Only use aluminum foil as recommended
in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire. Improper installation of these liners
may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.
Important Safety Notice
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.

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Your Electric Range Features Include:
1. Electronic Oven Control with Kitchen Timer.
2. Left Front Single Element Control.
3. Left Rear Single Element Control.
4. Right Rear Single Element Control.
5. Right Front Single Element Control.
6. Element ON Indicator Light(s).
7. Oven Interior Light Switch (some models).
8. Oven Interior Light with removable Cover (some models).
9. Automatic Oven Door Light Switch (some models).
10. Self-Cleaning Oven interior.
11. Self-Clean Door Latch.
12. Adjustable Interior Oven Rack(s).
13. Large 1 piece Oven Door Handle.
14. Full width Oven Door (styles vary by model).
15. Storage Drawer with Integrated Handle (some models) or cover
panel (some models).
16. Easy to clean upswept Cooktop.
17. Coil Element Cooktop
18. 6" Single Element(s).
19. 8" Single Element(s).
20. Removable Element Drip Bowls (some models).
21. Broil Pan (some models).
22. Broil Pan Insert (some models).
23. Leveling Legs and Anti-tip Bracket (included).
NOTE: The features of your range may vary according to model
type & color.
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OVEN VENT LOCATED
UNDER LEFT REAR ELEMENT
Fig. 1
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located under the left rear surface element (See
Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through the vent. This
venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good
baking results. DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENT.
Removing & Replacing Oven Racks
To remove, pull the rack forward until itstops. Lift up front of rack and slide
out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front
of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.
Arranging Oven Racks & Roasting Shelf
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL
(PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when
using the oven.
Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting:
Food Rack Position
Broiling hamburgers & steaks 1
Broiling meats, chicken or fish 1, 2, or 3
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits 3 or4
& Muffins
Frozen pies, angel food cake, 6
yeast, bread, casseroles, small
cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey, roast or ham 6
Oven Racks
Your range is equipped with one or more Flat
Oven Rack(s). Place the rack(s) into the positions
shown in Fig. 2. See the Recommended Rack
Positions in the chart above.
Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven
Racks
For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven
racks, place cookware on rack positions 3 & 6 (See
Fig. 4). For best results when using a single oven
Flat Rack, place cookware on rack position 4 (See
Fig. 5).
Air Circulation in the Oven
For best air circulation and baking
results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around
the cookware for proper air circulation
and be sure pans and cookware do not
touch each other, the oven door, sides
or back of the oven cavity. The hot air
must be able to circulate around the
pans and cookware in the oven for
even heat to reach around the food.
_Oven Rack _ _
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Fig. 4
Fig. 2
Fig. 5

Element On
ELEMENT ON Indicator Light
Your range is equipped with a surface control indicator lights that will glow on your
range-- the ELEMENT ON indicator light (See Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
The ELEMENT ON located on the control panel and will glow when a surface
element is turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an
easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF.
Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating
element (See Fig. 2). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 3).
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is
transferred from the surface element 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
& pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop,
they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches.
Remove these marks immediately.
COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May
leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above).
STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
CAST IRON -A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very
well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not
recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL - Heating characteristics will
vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must
be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic
cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
CORRECT INCORRECT
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•Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does not
tilt pan, Pan is well
balanced.
• Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size of
the surface element.
• Made of a material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
• Always match pot diameter
to surface element
diameter.
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• Curved and warpedpan
bottoms.
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• Pan overhangs element by
more than one-half inch.
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• Pan is smaller than
element.
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• Heavy handle tilts pan.
Be sure to follow the
recommendationsfor
using proper
cookware as
illustrated in Figs. 2 &
3. For more
information aboutthe
ceramic cooktop see
"Cooktop Cleaning &
Maintenance" in the
General Care &
Cleaning section.
Fig. 3

To Operate Surface Elements (all models)
Element On To Operate the Surface Elements:
1. Place cooking utensil on the surface element.
OFF 2.
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Push in and turn the surface control knob either direction to the desired
setting. 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.
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Left OO
Rear OO
7 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. See chart below for recommended control
settings for different types of foods.
The suggested settings found in the table below are based on cooking in medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may
vary when using other types of pans.
STANDARD SETTING FORSURFACE ELEMENTS
Setting Type of Cooking
HIGH (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling
MEDIUM HIGH (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
MEDIUM (5- 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables
MEDIUM LOW (2- 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
LOW (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer
SIMMERSELECTSURFACE ELEMENT
Max. Simmer (4) Larger quantities of food, stews and soups
Min. Simmer (LO) Smaller quanitites of food, delicate foods, melting chocolate or butter

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. Forsatisfactory use ofyour oven, become familiar with
the various pad functions of the oven as described below.
BAKE TIM E
PAD-- Used to
enter the length of
the baking time.
CLOCK PAD-- Used
to set the time of day.
TIMER ON/OFF _(_
PAD-- Used to set or
cancel the minute
timer. The minute timer
does not start or stop
cooking. Also,
TIMER ON/OFF pad is
used to set the
Continuous Bake
feature.
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START TIME PAD-- Used
to set the desired start time
for baking & Self-Clean.
May be used with BAKE
TIME to program a delayed
bake cycle.
UP and DOWN ARROW PADS-- Used along
with the function pads to select oven
temperature, cook time, start time (when
programming an automatic start time), time
of day, clean time and minute timer.
OVEN, PREHEAT & DOOR LOCKED LIGHTS* -- The "OVEN" light
will glow each time the oven turns on to maintain the set oven
temperature. The "PREHEAT" light will glow when the oven is first
set to operate, or if the desired temperature is reset higher than the
actual oven temperature. The "DOOR LOCKED" light win flash
when the oven door locks and unlocks or when using the Self-
Clean cycle or the oven door lockout is activated.
FEATURE INDICATOR LIGHTS--
These light to show which feature
is in use. BAKE PAD--Used
to select the bake
function.
BROIL PAD-- Used to
the variable broil
function.
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CLEAR/OFF PAD-- Used to clear
any function previously entered
except the time of day and minute
timer. Press CLEAR/OFF to stop
cooking. Also the CLEAR/OFF pad
is used to activate oven door lockout
setting.
SELF-CLEAN PAD--
Used to select the Self-
Cleaning cycle. A 2 or 3
hour Self-Clean time may
be selected.
*Notel The OVEN indicat0r light on the electronic display will turn ON and OFF When using the Bake feature and during
preheat, This is norma! and indicates that the oven is cycling to maintain the selected baking temperature, When the
preheat indicator light turns OFF, your oven is ready.
For a silent control panel
When choosing a function, a beep will be heard each time a pad is pressed. If desired, the control can be programmed for
silent operation. Press and hold @. After 7 seconds, the control will beep once. This will block the controls from sounding
when a pad is pressed. To return the sound, press and hold @ again for 7 seconds until the control beeps once.
Note: The control will return to the audible mode after a power outage.
Temperature conversion
The electronic oven control is set to operate in °F (Fahrenheit) when shipped from the factory. The oven can be programmed
for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (65°C to 287°C).
To change the temperature to °C (Celsius) or from °C to °F (control should not be in a Bake or Clean mode):
1. Press _. "----" appears in the display.
2. Press and hold the /_ until "HI" appears in the display.
3. Press and hold _ until °F or °C appears in the display.
4. Press the /_, or V to change °F to °C or °C to °F.
5. Press any control pad to return to normal operating mode.

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Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven.
To Set the Clock
When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash
"12:00".
once (do not hold pad down).
1. Press
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the A or V until the correct time of day appears in the display.
Note: The clock cannot be changed during any timed bake or Self-Clean cycle.
To Set the Minute Timer:
1. Press_.
2. Press the A to increase the time in one minute increments. Press and hold the A to increase the time in 10 minute
increments. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
Note: If the V pad is pressed first, the timer will advance to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
3. The display shows the timer countdown in minutes until 1 minute remains. Then the display will countdown in seconds.
4. When the set time has run out, the timer will beep 3 times, it will then continue to beep 3 times every 60 seconds until
is pressed.
Note: The indicator light located above the_ pad will glow while the minute timer is active.
Note: The minute timer does not start or stop cooking. It serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set
time has run out. The minute timer can be used alone or during any of the other oven functions. When the minute timer is in
use with any other function, the minute timer will be shown in the display. To view other functions, press the pad for that
function.
To Change the Minute Timer while it is in use:
While the timer is active and shows in the display, press and hold the A or V to increase or decrease the time.
To Cancel the Minute Timer before the set time has run out: Press _.
Note: To turnthe time of day displa YOFF or ON inthe display ptess @ and h01dfor15 sec0 nds (the control Wi!!beep once)
and then release. This feature does not remove the set tim eof day from the memory ofthe control. When the disp!ay isturned
OFF the time 0f daY Wi!l re:appear f0r a few sec0nds anYtime the@ Pad is t0UChed.
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