Frigidaire FPEF3081KF Use & Care Manual
Frigidaire FPEF3081KF Use & Care Manual

Frigidaire FPEF3081KF Use & Care Manual

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All about the
Use
of your
Important Safety Instructions ........................... 3-5
Features at a Glance ......................................... 6
Before Setting Oven Controls ........................... 7-9
Before Setting Surface Controls ..................... 9-11
Setting Surface Controls ............................... 12-15
Oven Control Functions (1000P) ........................ 16
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
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Care
Setting Oven Controls .................................. 17-28
Keep Warm Drawer ..................................... 29-30
Self-cleaning ............................................... 31-32
Care & Cleaning (EC/WD) .............................33-36
Before You Call ............................................ 37-38
Major Appliance Warranty ................................ 39

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    All about the & Care Electric Range of your TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions ......3-5 Setting Oven Controls ........17-28 Features at a Glance ......... 6 Keep Warm Drawer ........29-30 Before Setting Oven Controls ......
  • Page 2: Product Registration

    Replacing the oven light ........... 35 Removing & replacing oven door ....... 36 Before You Call - Solutions to common problems ... 37-38 Model number Appliance Warranty ..........39 Serial number ©2009 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • Do not use water or flour on grease fires— smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, • Storage in or on appliance—flammable materials a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near surface units or in the storage •...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SELF-CLEANING OVENS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING • Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts YOUR COOKTOP listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before self-cleaning • Know which knob controls each surface heating the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or unit.
  • Page 6: Features At A Glance

    FEATURES AT A GLANCE Your electric range features include: Electronic oven control with kitchen timer. Left front single and bridge element control. Left rear single radiant element control. Keep warm drawer control & indicator lights (some models). Keep warm zone radiant element control & indicator (some models). Right rear single radiant element control.
  • Page 7: Before Setting Oven Controls

    BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Types of oven racks flat handle Oven vent location oven rack The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
  • Page 8: Effortless™ Oven Rack System And Assembly

    BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Effortless™ Oven Rack system IMPORTANT Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system that automatically partially extends the oven rack from the Only the Effortless™ Oven Rack system should be interior oven glides to assist in easier access to your food used in oven rack position 2.
  • Page 9: Before Setting Surface Controls

    BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Air circulation in the oven About the radiant surface elements For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and temperature rises, the element will glow red.
  • Page 10: Cookware Material Types

    BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Cookware material types Using proper cookware The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow bottom.
  • Page 11: Cooktop Display Windows

    BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Cooktop element power level display windows The cooktop element power level display features provide a digital display for each of the heating positions located on the cooktop. Power levels are easily controlled and monitored using the window displays in combination with the corresponding control touch pads.
  • Page 12: Setting Surface Controls

    SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements The cooktop has several single radiant surface elements. Suggested power level settings table (for single, Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at dual or triple elements) each setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the Settings Type of cooking...
  • Page 13: Bridge Cooking Zone

    SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Bridge cooking zone The 3 left cooking zones may also be used together as a single cooking zone when setting for the Bridge feature. The space wise bridge cooking zone is marked on your cooktop. This feature provides the flexibility to cook with larger oblong cookware.
  • Page 14: Keep Warm Zone

    SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Keep warm zone The purpose of the keep warm zone is to keep hot cooked Keep warm zone temperature selection foods at serving temperature. These include foods like; If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium heat vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, level, and adjust as needed.
  • Page 15: Home Canning

    SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA CAUTION (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled as follow their recommendations for home canning after they have been turned off.
  • Page 16: Oven Control Functions (1000P)

    OVEN CONTROL FUNCTIONS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad functions of the oven as described below. delay start — Use with bake time — broil — convect —...
  • Page 17: Setting Oven Controls

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the clock Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes When the range is first powered up, “12:00” will flash in the The clock display mode allows you to choose between 12 or display (See Fig. 1). 24 hr mode.
  • Page 18: Setting A Silent Control Panel

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting a silent control panel Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without sounds. The control may be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the Fig. 3 normal sounds. Setting the minute timer To set silent mode: The timer allows you to track your cooking times without Step...
  • Page 19: Setting Powerplus Preheat

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting powerplus preheat Setting bake time Use the powerplus preheat feature when single rack Use the timed bake feature to automatically turn the oven off baking to quickly heat the oven to bake temperatures. Use after a desired length of time. this feature only for standard baking.
  • Page 20: Seting Delayed Timed Bake

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To program oven for delayed bake time and to shut-off automatically The delay start feature allows you to set a starting and When the set bake time runs out: ending time to the baking process. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly.
  • Page 21: Setting Convect (Convection) Bake

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convect bake (all models) Benefits of the convect feature — Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. — Multiple rack baking. — No special pans or bakeware needed. Convect uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven.
  • Page 22: Setting Convect Broil (Some Models)

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convect broil (some models*) Setting convect (convection) convert The convect convert feature allows you to convert any Use the convect broil feature to cook thicker cuts of meats baking recipe using the convect (convection) feature. The that require direct exposure to radiant heat and the control uses the normal recipe settings and adjusts to a convection fan for optimum browing results.
  • Page 23: Setting Broil

    DO NOT use the broil pan without the insert 5. Press start (See Fig. 3) or cover the insert with aluminum foil. The exposed fat could ignite. To insure proper results use ONLY Electrolux Home Products, Inc. approved broil pan & insert. WARNING...
  • Page 24: Setting Pizza Feature

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting pizza feature Setting chicken nuggets feature (cont’d) For your convenience the pizza feature provides 2 different settings. You may use the pizza feature whether starting NOTES with fresh or frozen pizza. After 20 minutes of cook time the chicken nuggets To set the pizza feature: feature will automatically start the keep warm feature.
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Oven Temperature

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Adjusting the oven temperature Operating the oven light Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the uses, follow your recipe times and temperature oven door is opened.
  • Page 26: My Favorite

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS My Favorite The my favorite feature pad may be used to record and recall one of your favorite recipe settings. This feature will only store and recall one favorite recipe at a time. My favorite feature may be used with bake, cook time, Fig.1 preheat, convection bake &...
  • Page 27: Setting The Sabbath Mode Feature

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) To program the oven for 350°F bake and activate For further assistance, guidelines for proper the Sabbath feature: usage and a complete list of models with the Step Press Sabbath feature, please vist the web at...
  • Page 28: Setting Oven Controls

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To Set the Sabbath Feature (cont’d) To turn off the oven but keep the Sabbath feature NOTES active: If a delay start time longer than 12 hours (maximum of Press cancel. 24 hours) in advance is desired, set the display mode for the 24 hour setting.
  • Page 29: Keep Warm Drawer

    KEEP WARM DRAWER Operating the keep warm drawer (some models) The purpose of the keep warm drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures It is not recommended to heat cold food in the keep warm drawer; always start with hot food. The keep warm drawer may also be used to warm dinner plates.
  • Page 30 KEEP WARM DRAWER Keep warm drawer recommended settings Arranging keep warm drawer rack positions Recommended keep warm drawer food settings table is The keep warm drawer rack may be used in 2 ways: shown in Fig. 1. If a particular food is not listed, start with the med (medium) setting.
  • Page 31: Self-Cleaning

    SELF-CLEANING Self-cleaning A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures CAUTION (well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range you can wipe away with a damp cloth. can become very hot to the touch.
  • Page 32: Self-Cleaning

    SELF-CLEANING Setting a self-clean cycle or a delayed When the self-clean cycle has completed: start self-clean cycle 1. The time of day and “Hot” will appear in the display Examples: To start an immediate self-cleaning cycle window (See Fig.3). and/or how to add a delay start time of 9:00 o’clock 2.
  • Page 33: Care & Cleaning (Ec/Wd)

    CARE & CLEANING Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation • Aluminum (trim pieces) & vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. For general cleaning , use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more •...
  • Page 34: Cooktop Maintenance And Cleaning

    CARE & CLEANING Cooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaning IMPORTANT CAUTION Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply some of For light to moderate soil: the cooktop cleaning cream supplied with your new Apply a few drops of CookTop®...
  • Page 35: Replacing The Oven Light

    CARE & CLEANING Cooktop cleaning (cont’d) Caution for aluminum use on the cooktop Plastic or foods with a high sugar content: • Aluminum Foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop will damage the ceramic cooktop. Do not use thin These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface.
  • Page 36: Removing & Replacing Oven Door

    CARE & CLEANING Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door CAUTION Oven door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door hinge flat with the inside of the door facing down. locations with oven door fully open. To remove oven door: 1.
  • Page 37: Before You Call

    BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to common problems • Problem Solution Poor baking results. • Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven.
  • Page 38 BEFORE YOU CALL • Solutions to common problems Problem Solution • Failure to clean bottom, front top of oven, frame of oven or door area Soil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle. outside oven seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue.
  • Page 39: Major Appliance Warranty

    This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp.
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