Frigidaire CFES3025PWA Use & Care Manual
Frigidaire CFES3025PWA Use & Care Manual

Frigidaire CFES3025PWA Use & Care Manual

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Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Record and Registration ....2 Setting Oven Controls ..... . 19 Important Safety Instructions .
  • Page 2: Product Record And Registration

    Product Record and Registration ....2 Visit the Frigidaire web site at www.frigidaire.com Important Safety Instructions ....3 Before Setting Surface Controls .
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these WARNING symbols and follow all instructions given. Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance Tip Over Hazard until you have read the safety precautions in this •...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION WARNING IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below instruc- Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to tions and precautions for unpacking, installing, follow this warning may cause serious injury, and servicing your appliance: fire, or death.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Canadian Models Only IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE If sold in Canada, this appliance is equipped with a 4-prong grounding plug for your protection WARNING against shock hazard and should be plugged Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable directly into a properly grounded receptacle.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING CAUTION Never use your appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in Do not attempt to operate the appliance during carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the appliance.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never leave surface elements unattended. Boil- Use care when opening oven door, lower oven overs may cause smoking and greasy spills that door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be the side of the appliance when opening the door damaged and may damage the cooktop.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE YOUR APPLIANCE AND MAINTENANCE Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance CAUTION unless specifically recommended in the manuals. Before manually cleaning any part of the appli- All other servicing should be done only by a ance, be sure all controls are turned off and the qualified technician.
  • Page 9: Before Setting Surface Controls

    BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Cookware Material Types Using Proper Cookware The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan The size and type of bottom. The most popular materials available are: cookware used will influ- Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor.
  • Page 10 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located CAUTION below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element under- Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that can melt, neath.
  • Page 11 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Hot Surface Indicator Light (some models) Home Canning The hot surface indicator light located on the cooktop will CAUTION glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will remain on until the glass cooktop has cooled to a moderate Canning can generate large amounts of steam.
  • Page 12: Setting Surface Controls

    SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Surface Cooking Settings IMPORTANT The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and power level setting needed for best cooking results. then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
  • Page 13 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single Radiant Surface Elements (some models) CAUTION The cooktop has two or three single radiant surface elements: the left rear position, the right rear position. The Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/porcelain left rear element may also be used with the Bridge element. cookware or any material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop.
  • Page 14 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Dual Surface Radiant Element (some models) To Operate the Dual Surface Element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface The cooktop is equipped with 1 or 2 dual radiant surface element. elements. Symbols around the knob are used to indicate which element of the dual radiant element will heat.
  • Page 15 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS NOTE Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.
  • Page 16 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Keep Warm Zone (some models) To Set the keep warm zone control: The purpose of the keep warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the keep warm feature to CAUTION keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casse- roles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner The keep warm zone will not glow red when it is hot, but plates.
  • Page 17 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Table 2: Warm zone recommended food settings Food Item Heating Level Breads/Pastries lo (Low) Casseroles lo (Low) Dinner plates with food lo (Low) Eggs lo (Low) Gravies lo (Low) Meats med (Medium) Sauces med (Medium) Soups (cream) med (Medium) Stews med (Medium)
  • Page 18: Before Setting Oven Controls

    BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Type of oven racks Oven Vent Location The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on, flat handle warm air is released through the vent. This venting is oven rack necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
  • Page 19: Setting Oven Controls

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven Control Features Setting the Clock To get the best use of your oven, take some time to become When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power familiar with the various features and functions of you oven supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display model.
  • Page 20 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 3: Minimum and maximum control settings Feature Mode Minimum Temp. /Time Maximum Temp. /Time Preheat 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Broil 400°F (205°C) 550°F (288°C) Timer 12 Hr. Mode 0:01 Min. 11:59 Hr./Min. 24 Hr.
  • Page 21 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Oven Lockout NOTE The control can be programmed to lock the oven door and The minute timer will not start or stop the cooking lockout the oven control keypad. process. The minute timer can be used alone or while To set the oven lockout feature: using any of the other oven features.
  • Page 22 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting bake The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). The factory preset automatic bake temperature is 350°F (177°C). To set bake: 1. Press bake. — — — appears in the display. 2.
  • Page 23 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Time Setting Start Time The bake time key sets the amount of time needed for Use the start time key to delay the starting time (delayed baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop auto- timed bake).
  • Page 24 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To change the oven temperature (or bake time) after baking has started: NOTE 1. Press the function you want to change. • Oven temperature adjustments made will not affect Press to adjust the setting. the broil or self-cleaning feature temperatures. •...
  • Page 25 NOTE NOTE Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food. To purchase a broiling pan and insert, visit frigidaire.com 8. When broiling is finished press clear off. Table 4: Broil recommendations Food item...
  • Page 26 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Self-Cleaning A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with temperatures well CAUTION above normal cooking temperatures which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range wipe away with a damp cloth.
  • Page 27 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To set a self-clean cycle or a delayed start self- To stop or interrupt a self-clean cycle (once it has clean cycle: been activated) 1. Be sure the clock displays the correct time of day. 1. Press clear off. 2.
  • Page 28: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty and time of major cleaning later. Surface Type Recommendation Aluminum and Vinyl...
  • Page 29 CARE AND CLEANING Control panel Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls off, activate oven lockout (on some Control keypad membrane models), and if needed remove any knobs from panel. Do not use abrasive cleaners Decorative trim (some models) on any of these materials;...
  • Page 30 CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. WARNING Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can cooktop cleaner, item number 40079).
  • Page 31 CARE AND CLEANING Plastic or foods with a high sugar content need be removed General Cleaning immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop Refer to “Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range” surface. Permanent damage (such as pitting of the cooktop page 28 for more detailed information about cleaning surface) may occur if not removed immediately.
  • Page 32 CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door To remove oven door: Oven door hinge CAUTION locations The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 18).
  • Page 33 CARE AND CLEANING Replacing the Oven Light Replacing the oven interior light bulb: CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing oven light. The interior oven lights are located at the rear of the oven cavity and are covered with a glass shield.
  • Page 34: Before You Call

    BEFORE YOU CALL Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, et cetera. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appli- ance.
  • Page 35 BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Problems: Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Poor baking results. Many factors effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate.
  • Page 36 BEFORE YOU CALL Soil not completely removed after Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on “Self-Cleaning” page self clean. Excessive spills on oven bottom. Clean 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.
  • Page 37 BEFORE YOU CALL Cannot move appliance easily. Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make Appliance must be accessible for appliance accessible. service. Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted over carpet.
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  • Page 40: Warranty

    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 and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.

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