Tappan 316000191 User manual

P/N 316000191 (9908)

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Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within
this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for
your range. Please read through the information contained in your literature
pack to learn more about your new appliance.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers found on the
serial plate located under the lift-up cooktop.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Register Your Product
The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD
included in your product should be
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to Frigidaire Home Products.
Product Registration
If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
 Do not try to light any appliance.
 Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
 If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
 Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, servicer or the gas supplier.
This Owner's Guide contains general
operating instructions for your range
and feature information for several
models. Your range may not have all
the described features.
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CONTENTS
Product Registration ...................................................................................... 2
Versión en español ........................................................................................ 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................ 3-4
Grounding Instructions ................................................................................. 4
Range Features ........................................................................................... 5-6
Setting the Clock and Minute Timer .............................................................. 7
Flame Size...................................................................................................... 7
Proper Burner Adjustments ........................................................................... 7
Setting Surface Controls ................................................................................ 8
Before Setting Oven Controls ........................................................................ 8
Setting Oven Controls ................................................................................... 9
Oven Cleaning ........................................................................................ 10-12
General Cleaning .................................................................................... 13-15
Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights ...................................................... 16
Adjusting Oven Temperature ....................................................................... 17
Avoid Service Checklist ........................................................................... 18-19
Warranty.......................................................................................... Back Page

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.
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 yourappliance isproperly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.latest edition, or in
Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70latest edition, or
in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code Part
1, and local code requirements. Install only per installation
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 theconstruction of arange by removing
leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or
any other part of the product.
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.
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, broiler compartment,
near surface burners, broiler compartment or in the storage
drawer. This includes paper, plastic and 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 BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE
BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE
OVEN. Both surface and oven burners may be hot even though
flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners may become
hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch,
or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas
until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas
are the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, 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 other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
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 of a 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 oven during a power
failure. If the power fails, always turn off the oven. If the oven is
not turned off and the power resumes, the oven will begin to
operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven
function.
All ranges can tip.
Injury to persons could result.
Install anti-tip device packed with range.
See Installation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the
range must be secured by properly installed anti-
tip bracket provided with the range. To check if
the 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.
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 of a child on an open door may
cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Do not use the oven, broiler compartment or
warmer drawer for storage.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
Use Proper Flame SizeAdjust flame size so it
does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.
Know which knob controls each surface burner. Place a pan
of food on the burner before turning it on, and turn the burner
off before removing the pan.
Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top
burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust the
flame so it does not extend beyond the edge o the utensil.
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend
Over Adjacent Surface BurnersTo reduce the risk of burns,
ignitionof flammable materials, andspillage 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 burners.
Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat
SettingsBoilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
Protective LinersDo not use aluminum foil to line surface
burner pans, or oven bottom, except as suggested in this
manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk
of electric shock, or fire.
Glazed Cooking UtensilsOnly certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturers
recommendations for cooktop use.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN
Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer
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
below the backguard. 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.
Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When
using the appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has
not been used for an extended period of time, be certain the unit
has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at least 3 hours
before turning on the power to the appliance.
IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFOR 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. Refer
to the hood manufacturers instructions for cleaning.
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.
SELF CLEANING OVENS
Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this
Owners Guide. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Instructions
(electric ignition models only)
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use
an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong
from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fire or death.
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and
should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle.
DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
For personal safety, the range must be properly grounded. For
maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an
electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.
DO NOT Operate the range using a 2-prong adapter or an
extension cord. If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available
outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it
replacedwith aproperly grounded 3-prongwall receptacleinstalled
by a qualified electrician.
See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this range
for complete installation and grounding instructions.

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Range Features Here is a quick guide to the features of your range and a handy index to the
important information in the following pages.
Note: This guide is used for several models so the illustration may not be
identical to your model. However, operating instructions for each of the
features and functions of your range will be found in this guide.
Oven Controls
1. Upper Oven Thermostat Control
This is the on/off control for all upper
oven cooking functions. Push in and
turn knob to the temperature you
want.
2. Clock and Minute TimerServes as
a time of day and minute timer. The
minute timer does not start or stop
cooking. It simply serves as a handy
kitchen timer that buzzes when the
set time has run out. The clock is also
used to program the timed bake and
self-clean cycles in the lower oven.
3. Lower Oven Selector ControlThis
is the on/off control for all lower oven
cooking functions.
4. Lower Oven Thermostat Control
This control is used to select the
desired cooking temperature.
5. Rocker Switch for the Fluorescent
Cooktop LightPush to turn the
fluorescent cooktop light on and off.
6. Oven Light Rocker SwitchPush to
turn oven lights on and off.

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Range Features Here is a quick guide to the features of your range and a handy index to
the important information in the following pages.
Note: This guide is used for several models so the illustration may not be
identical to your model. However, operating instructions for each of the
features and functions of your range will be found in this guide.
Features
Upper Oven
The upper oven has a porcelain
enamel oven interior.
1. Eye-level Control Panel
2. Upper Oven Thermostat Control
3. Clock and Minute TimerServes
as a time of day and minute
timer. The minute timer does not
start or stop cooking. It simply
serves as a handy kitchen timer
that buzzes when the set time
has run out. The clock is also used
to program the timed bake and
self-clean cycles in the lower
oven.
4. Oven Light Rocker SwitchPush
to turn the oven lights on and
off.
5. Rocker Switch for the
Fluorescent Cooktop Light
Push to turn the cooktop light on
and off.
Lower Oven
The lower oven has a self-cleaning
oven interior.
6. Lower Oven Thermostat &
Selector Control knobs
7. Lift N'Lock Top
8. Serial PlateLocated under the
cooktop.
9. Surface Control Knobs
Operates the surface burners.
10. Removable Oven Door
11. Storage DrawerUsed to store
pots and pans.
12. Leveling Legs (on all 4 corners of
range bottom).
13. Manual or Automatic
(depending on your model)
Door Latch

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Your model is equipped with the clock and minute timer shown. Follow the
instructions below to set the the clock and minute timer.
To Set the Clock
1. Push and hold both the TIMER ON/OFF and BAKE TIME pads.
2. Push the UP or DOWN ARROW pads to adjust the Time of Day.
3. After the clock is set, release the all three pads.
To Set the Minute Timer
The minute timer does not start or stop cooking. It simply serves as a handy
kitchen timer that buzzes when the set time has run out.
1. Push the TIMER ON/OFF pad.
2. Push the UP or DOWN ARROW pads to adjust the amount of time you wish
to program.
3. When the set time has passed, the buzzer will sound. Push TIMER ON/OFF
pad to stop buzzer.
Setting the Clock and
Minute Timer
For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower
one to complete the process. Use the chart below as a guide for determining
proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used
and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for
cooking.
For deep fat frying,use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob
accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy.
If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be
undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food
will neither brown nor cook properly.
*Flame Size Type of Cooking
High Flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling
Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steam
Low Flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stew
*These settings are based on using medium-weight aluminum pans with
lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Never extend the flame beyond the
outer edge of the utensil. A higher
flame simply wastes heat and energy,
and increases your risk of being burned
by the flame.
Proper Burner
Adjustments
Flame Size
The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame
is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame
should be steady and sharply defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-
orange. To clean burner, see instructions under General Cleaning.

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Setting Surface
Controls
The control shown below may not
look identical to the Surface Control
knob on your range; it is only
representational.
Each burner lights automatically from an electric ignitor each time a control
knob is turned to the LITE position.
To operate the surface burner:
1. Place cooking utensil on burner.
2. Push the Surface Control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the
OFF position.
3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note: All surface
electronic ignitors will click at the same time. However, only the burner you
are turning on will ignite.
3. Visually check that the burner has lit.
4. Push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame
size. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular mark. Use the
guides and adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the Surface
Control knob in the LITE position. (The electronic ignitor will continue to
click if left in the LITE position.)
In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit
manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, then
push in and slowly turn the Surface Control knob to LITE. Use caution when
lighting surface burners manually.
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 wood spoons could
catch fire if placed too close to a flame.
Arranging Oven Racks
(Some models may have one rack.) ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN
THE OVEN IS COOL (Prior to operating the oven). Always use oven mitts when
using the oven and broiling compartments.
Before Setting Oven
Controls
To remove an oven rack, pull the rack
forward until it stops. Lift up front of
rack and slide out. To replace an oven
rack, fit the rack onto the guides on
the oven walls. Tilt the front of the
rack upward and slide the rack back
into place.
To bake on one rack, place the rack
on position 3 or 4. To bake on two
racks (some models), place the racks
on positions 2 and 4.
Oven Vent Locations (shown)
When appliance is on, warm air is
releasedthroughthevents. This venting
isnecessaryforproperburner operation
and good baking results.

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Setting Oven Controls To Bake
1. Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool. See "Arranging Oven Racks"
under Before Setting Oven Controls.
2. Turn the Selector Control knob to BAKE. (Applies to the lower oven only;
skip step if you are setting the controls for the upper oven.)
3. Push in and turn the Thermostat Control knob to the desired temperature.
4. Preheat the oven for 10 to 12 minutes before baking. Preheating is not
necessary when roasting, cooking casseroles or broiling most foods.
5. When cooking is finished, turn the Thermostat Control knob (and Selector
Control knob; lower oven only) to OFF.
To Set the Timed Bake or Delayed Timed Bake Feature (Lower
Oven Only)
The lower oven has an automatic timer function. This function allows you to
turn the oven on and off automatically at the times you select in advance.
To operate the Timed Bake Feature:
1. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.
2. Turn the Selector Control knob to TIME BAKE.
3. Push in and turn the Thermostat Control knob to the desired cooking
temperature.
4. Push the BAKE TIME pad.
5. Push the UP ARROW to enter the amount of time you want to bake.
6. Theovencyclewillbeingandwillbaketheamountoftimeyouprogrammed.
7. After the bake time has run out, the buzzer will sound and the oven will
shut off.
8. When cooking is finished, turn the Thermostat Control knob (and Selector
Control knob lower oven only) to OFF.
To operate the Delayed Timed Bake Feature:
Follow steps 1 through 6 above, and then:
7. Push the STOP TIME pad.
8. Push the UP ARROW to enter the time you want baking to stop.
9. The control will calculate the correct time for baking to begin based on the
bake and stop times you have entered.
10. After the bake time has run out, the buzzer will sound and the oven will
shut off.
11. When cooking is finished, turn the Thermostat Control knob (and Selector
Control knob lower oven only) to OFF.
To Broil (Lower Oven Only)
1. Arrange oven rack(s) while the oven is still cool. For rare meats, position the
broiler pan closer to the burner (upper position). For well-done foods such
as chicken, lobster tails or thick cuts of meat, position the pan further from
the burner (lower position).
2. Turn the Selector Control knob to BROIL.
3. Push in and turn the Thermostat Control knob to BROIL. You may adjust
the Thermostat Control knob down to avoid excess browning or drying of
foods that should be cooked to the well-done stage.
4. Place the grid on the broiler pan, then place the meat on the grid. DO NOT
use the broiler pan without the grid or cover the grid with aluminum
foil. The exposed fat could ignite.
5. Place the pan on the oven rack. Close the oven door.
6. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the second side.
Season and serve. Note: Always pull the rack out to the stop position
before turning or removing food.
7. When broiling is finished, turn the Thermostat and Selector Control knob
to OFF.
Should an oven fire
occur, leave the oven door closed and
turn the oven off. If the fire continues,
throw baking soda on the fire or use a
fire extinguisher. DO NOT put water or
flouron the fire. Flour maybe explosive.
Use caution when using
the automatic timer. 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 one hour before
cookingbegins, and should be removed
promptly when cooking is completed.

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Adhere to the following cleaning
precautions:
Allow the oven to cool before
cleaning.
Wear rubber gloves when cleaning
the appliance manually.
REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY
SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE
THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS
LATER.
Ammonia must be rinsed
before operating the oven. Provide
adequate ventilation.
DO NOT line the oven
walls, bottom, racks or any other part
of the appliance with aluminum foil.
Doing so will destroy heat distribution,
produce poor baking results and cause
permanent damage to the oven interior
(aluminum foil will melt to the interior
surface of the oven).
Oven Cleaning Porcelain Enamel Oven (Upper Oven)
Porcelain has a smooth finish and is a type of glass fused to metal. Oven
cleaners can be used on all interior oven surfaces.
General Cleaning
Remove soils using hot, soapy water. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar
or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, saukerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling)
to remain on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
To Remove Heavy Soil
1. Allow a dish of ammonia to sit in the oven overnight or for several hours
with the oven door closed. Clean softened spots using hot, soapy water.
Rinse well with water and a clean cloth.
2. If soil remains, use a soap-filled scouring pad or a nonabrasive cleaner. If
necessary, use an oven cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. DO
NOT mix ammonia with other cleaners.
Adhere to the following precautions when using oven cleaners:
1. DO NOT spray on the electrical controls or switches because it could cause
a short circuit and result in sparking or fire.
2. DO NOT allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature
sensing bulb; it could cause the oven to heat improperly. (The bulb is
located at the right side of the upper oven.) Carefully wipe the bulb clean
after each oven cleaning, being careful not to move the bulb. A change in
its position could affect how the oven bakes. Avoid bending the bulb and
capillary tube.
3. DO NOT spray any cleaner on the oven door trim or gasket, handles or any
exterior surfaces of the range, wood or painted surfaces. The cleaner can
damage these surfaces.
To Clean the Oven Bottom
Clean using hot, soapy water, a mild abrasive cleanser, a soap-filled abrasive
pad or oven cleaner following manufacturer's instructions.