Frigidaire FCRE305LAFD

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features
Safety Information

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

Function Description:

The Frigidaire Electric Range is a kitchen appliance designed for cooking food using both surface heating elements and an oven. It features a ceramic glass cooktop with radiant surface elements and an electric oven for baking and broiling. The range is designed for household use and offers various cooking modes and settings to accommodate different culinary needs.

Important Technical Specifications:

Oven Temperature Range: The oven can be programmed for temperatures from 170°F (77°C) to 500°F (260°C). The factory preset automatic bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).
Timer Range: The minute timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
Oven Rack Positions: The oven features multiple rack positions, including flat oven racks for most cooking needs and offset oven racks (on some models) which provide additional step-down positions for maximizing oven cooking space, especially for large cuts of meat.
Cooktop Elements: The ceramic glass cooktop includes single radiant elements and, on some models, dual radiant elements. Dual elements offer flexibility by allowing users to select either the smaller inner element or both inner and outer elements for larger cookware. Some models also include a warm zone element for keeping food warm, which is not designed for cooking.
Electrical Requirements: The appliance must be properly grounded and connected to an electrical outlet or junction box with the correct voltage, polarization, and circuit breaker protection in accordance with local codes.

Usage Features:

Surface Controls:
- Element ON Indicator Light: Illuminates when one or more surface elements are active.
- Hot Surface Indicator Light: Illuminates when a burner is hot enough to cause burns and remains on until the surface has cooled to a safe temperature.
- Knob Settings: Surface control knobs allow users to select desired heat settings from "LO" (Low) to "HI" (High) for single radiant elements. Dual radiant elements offer settings for the inner element only or both inner and outer elements.
- Warm Zone: A dedicated area for keeping cooked foods hot, with temperature settings from "LO" to "HI." It is recommended to use a lid to maintain food quality and to avoid plastic wrap, which may melt.
- Cookware Recommendations: Emphasizes using flat-bottomed cookware that matches the element size for efficiency. Shiny metal bakeware is recommended for even heating, while dark metal and glass bakeware may require a 25°F (13-14°C) temperature reduction. Insulated bakeware may require a 25°F (13-14°C) temperature increase.
- Home Canning: Specific guidelines are provided for home canning, including using flat-bottomed canners, matching canner diameter to element size, and starting with hot tap water.
Oven Controls:
- Bake Function: Used for general baking, with a factory preset temperature of 350°F (177°C) that can be adjusted. The oven preheats and maintains temperature by cycling on and off.
- Broil Function: Provides direct heat for broiling. Users can select "HI" or "LO" broil settings. It is recommended to preheat for 5 minutes and use a broiler pan with an insert to drain grease. The oven door should be open to the broil stop position during broiling.
- Timer On-Off: A minute timer that does not control cooking but provides an audible alert.
- Set Clock: Allows setting the time of day. The clock cannot be changed while the oven is in use for cooking.
- Temperature Display: The oven control can display temperatures in Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).
- Oven Light: An interior light that automatically turns on when the oven door is opened and can be manually controlled via a switch.
- Oven Temperature Adjustment: Users can adjust the oven temperature calibration by up to +35°F (+19°C) in 5°F (1°C) increments if they find the oven cooks too hot or too cool.

Maintenance Features:

General Cleaning:
- Surface and Area Specific Cleaning: Detailed instructions for cleaning various parts of the range, including aluminum and vinyl, painted and plastic control knobs, painted body parts, painted decorative trims, control panel, control knobs, and stainless steel. Recommended cleaners include mild dish detergent and water, or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.
- Manual Clean Oven Interior: The oven interior is porcelain-coated and can be cleaned with oven cleaners, following manufacturer's instructions. Ammonia must be rinsed thoroughly.
- Oven Door: Clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Glass cleaner can be used on the outside glass. The oven door gasket should not be cleaned or damaged.
Ceramic Cooktop Maintenance:
- Pre-use Treatment: Apply ceramic cooktop cleaning cream before first use to create a protective finish.
- Cleaning: For light to moderate soil, use cooktop cleaning cream. For heavy, burned-on soil, use cleaning cream and a non-abrasive cleaning tool, or a metal razor blade scraper at a 30-degree angle.
- Precautions: Avoid abrasive cleaning pads, sliding metal or glass objects, using the cooktop as a cutting board, cooking directly on the surface, or dropping heavy objects. Do not use aluminum foil directly on the cooktop.
Cleaning Under Bake Element: For models with a visible lower bake element, it can be tilted up (4-5 inches) for easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning.
Removing and Replacing Oven Door: Instructions for safely removing and reattaching the oven door for cleaning or service, emphasizing its weight and the need for careful handling.
Replacing Oven Light: Instructions for replacing the interior oven light bulb, requiring the appliance to be unplugged and cool.
Removing and Replacing Storage Drawer (some models): Instructions for removing the storage drawer to facilitate cleaning underneath the range.

Safety Information:

The guide includes numerous warnings and cautions regarding tip-over hazards, proper installation and grounding, storage of flammable materials, safe use of cookware, handling hot surfaces, and cleaning procedures. It emphasizes the importance of reading all instructions before use and contacting qualified technicians for service.