Frigidaire CPEH3077RF

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document is a Use & Care manual for a Frigidaire Electric Range, providing comprehensive instructions for its operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Function Description

The Frigidaire Electric Range is a cooking appliance designed for both surface cooking and oven baking/roasting. It features radiant surface elements on a ceramic glass cooktop and a multi-functional oven with various cooking modes.

Surface Cooking: The cooktop includes single radiant surface elements and, on some models, a dual radiant surface element and a bridge element. These elements provide heat for cooking with cookware. The warmer zone is designed to keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature.

Oven Cooking: The oven offers multiple cooking modes:

BAKE: Standard baking function for general cooking.
POWERPLUS™ PREHEAT: A feature that uses the convection fan to quickly bring the oven to the set temperature, ideal for single rack items.
CLEAN: A self-cleaning cycle that heats the oven to high temperatures to burn off food soils, reducing them to ash.
CONVECT BAKE: Uses a convection fan to circulate heat uniformly for faster, more even cooking and browning, suitable for multiple rack baking.
CONVECT ROAST: Designed for cooking tender cuts of beef, lamb, pork, and poultry, using convection to brown exteriors and seal in juices.
BROIL: Uses intense top heat for searing and browning.
KEEP WARM: Maintains a temperature of 170°F (77°C) to keep baked foods at serving temperature.
Sabbath Feature: Special settings for use during Jewish Sabbath/Holidays, disabling audible tones and visual display changes, and allowing the oven to remain on until cancelled.

Important Technical Specifications

Oven Temperature Range: 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C) for most cooking modes.
Meat Probe Temperature Range: 140°F (60°C) to 210°F (99°C).
Timer Range: 0:01 Hr to 11:59 Hr.
Clock (12hr) Range: 1:00 Hr to 12:59 Hr.
Self-Clean Cycle Durations: 2, 3, or 4 hours, depending on soil level.
Power Supply: Requires a 240V grounded wall receptacle and a 4-prong grounding plug.
Oven Rack Types: Flat oven racks, offset oven racks (some models), and fully extendable glide racks.
Radiant Surface Element Limiter: Cycles on and off even at HI setting to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top.
Convection Convert: Automatically converts standard baking recipes for convection baking.
User Programmable Offset (UPO): Allows adjustment of oven temperature by ± 35°F.

Usage Features

Surface Controls:

Control Knobs: Push in and turn to select desired heat settings (LO, 2-4, MED, 6, 7, 8, HI).
Element On Indicator Light: Glows when a burner is turned on.
Hot Surface Indicator Light: Glows when the burner is hot enough to cause burns and remains on until the surface has cooled to a safe temperature.
Dual Radiant Surface Element: Accommodates 9-inch or 12-inch cookware, useful for canning or heating large amounts of water.
Bridge Element (some models): Allows for a larger cooking area by cycling at the same temperature as the left front element, requiring both front and rear controls to be on.
Warmer Zone: Keeps hot, cooked foods at serving temperature using a pre-set temperature.

Oven Controls:

Oven Mode Selector: Dial to choose cooking modes (BAKE, POWERPLUS PREHEAT, CLEAN, CONVECT BAKE, CONVECT ROAST, BROIL, KEEP WARM).
Oven Temperature Selector: Dial to set desired oven temperature.
Oven Light: Internal oven light, controlled by a dedicated key on the control panel.
Clock: Displays time of day, adjustable.
Timer: Minute timer for tracking cooking functions, does not start or stop cooking.
User Preference Settings: Allows customization of audible control settings (AUd), energy saving (ES), user programmable offset (UPO), automatic convection convert (Aut), and default settings (dEF).
Meat Probe: For precise internal temperature cooking, automatically switches to Keep Warm when target temperature is reached.
Oven Racks: Can be arranged in various positions; glide racks offer easy extension.

Safety Features:

Anti-Tip Device: Prevents the range from tipping over.
Automatic Door Locking System: Locks the oven door during self-clean cycle.
Hot Oven Warning: Displays "Hot" and keeps the door locked until the oven cools after a clean cycle.
Sabbath Mode: Disables oven lights and sounds, allowing continuous cooking for religious observance.

Maintenance Features

General Cleaning:

Cool-Down Requirement: All controls must be turned off and the appliance cool before manual cleaning.
Control Panel: Clean with a soft cloth, mild dish detergent, and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Avoid excessive water, abrasive cleaners, or scouring pads.
Control Knobs: Removable for cleaning with soap and water.
Stainless Steel: Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia.
Porcelain Enamel (Broiler Pan, Oven Interior, Door Liner): Clean with soapy scouring pads, clear water and ammonia solution for difficult spots.
Oven Racks: Remove from oven cavity and clean with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
Oven Door: Clean top, sides, and front with soap and water. Glass cleaner can be used on outside glass. Do not immerse the door in water or spray into vents.
Oven Door Gasket: Do not clean, rub, damage, or remove; essential for a good seal.

Ceramic Cooktop Maintenance:

Cleaning: Use a ceramic cooktop cleaner and a paper towel or non-abrasive cleaning pad.
Spills: Wipe spills on a hot cooking area with caution to avoid steam burns.
Scratches: Avoid sharp objects.
Melted Materials: Do not allow aluminum foil or other meltable materials to contact the cooktop, as they can damage it.
Heavy/Hard Objects: Avoid dropping on the cooktop to prevent cracking.
Cookware: Use flat-bottomed, clean cookware. Lift cookware instead of sliding to prevent scratches.

Oven Interior Light Bulbs:

Replacement: Halogen appliance bulbs, located at the rear of the oven cavity. Requires turning off electrical power, removing the glass cover, and replacing the bulb.

Glide Racks Maintenance:

Lubrication: Apply graphite lubrication to the insides of the loading guides and a thin layer of vegetable oil to the bottom of the "V" and glide channels after every fresh-clean cycle or when movement becomes difficult.
Cleaning: Wipe away debris and crumbs from the glide track with a cloth or sponge.

Self-Cleaning Oven:

Preparation: Remove all oven racks, broiler pan, utensils, food, and aluminum foil before starting the cycle. Wipe up excessive spills.
Ventilation: Ensure the room is well-ventilated, especially if birds are present, as fumes can be sensitive.
Door: Do not force open during or immediately after the cycle.

Troubleshooting:

The manual includes a "Solutions to Common Problems" section to help diagnose and resolve common issues related to baking, cooktop operation, and general appliance function.