Frigidaire FFEF4017LB, FFEF3000MW, FFEF4005LW, FFEF4015LW important safety instructions Oven baking

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BEFORE YOU CALL (Solutions to Common Problems)

Oven baking

For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. 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 appliance.

Baking Problems and Solutions Chart

Baking	Causes		Corrections
Problems

Cookies and	•	Cookies and biscuits put into	• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature
biscuits burn on		the oven before the preheating	before placing food in oven.
the bottom.		time is completed.
	•	Oven rack overcrowded.	• Choose pan sizes that will permit 5.1cm to 10.2cm
			(2” to 4”) of air space on all sides when placed in
			the oven.
	• Dark pan absorbs heat too fast.		• Use a medium-weight aluminum baking sheet.

Cakes too dark on	•	Cakes put into the oven before	• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature
top or bottom.		preheating time is completed.	before placing food in the oven.
	• Rack position too high or low.		• Use proper rack position for baking needs.
	•	Oven too hot.	• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C lower than
			recommended.

Cakes not done in	•	Oven too hot.	• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C lower than
the center.			recommended.
	•	Incorrect pan size.	• Use pan size suggested in recipe.
	• Pan not centered in oven.		• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is
			5.1cm to 10.2cm (2” to 4”) of space on all sides of
			pan.

Cakes not level.	•	Range not level.	• Place a marked glass measuring cup ﬁlled with water
			on the center of the oven rack. If the water level
			is uneven, refer to the installation instructions for
			leveling the range.
	• Pan too close to oven wall or		• Be sure to allow 5.1cm to 10.2cm (2” to 4”) of
		rack overcrowded.	clearance on all sides of each pan in the oven.
	•	Pan warped.	• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.

Foods not done	•	Oven too cool.	• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C higher than
when cooking time			suggested and bake for the recommended time.
is up.	•	Oven overcrowded.	• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the
			ones to be used for baking.
	• Oven door opened too		• Open oven door only after shortest recommended
		frequently.	baking time.

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Contents Use &Care Register Your Product Welcome & CongratulationsProduct Important Safety Instructions DefinitionsImportant Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Know which knob controls each surface heating unitImportant Safety Instructions for Using Your Oven Important Safety Instructions for Cleaning Your OvenSELF-CLEANING Oven only For Glass Cooktop onlyFeatures AT a Glance Model a Your Range FeaturesModel B Features AT a Glance Features AT a Glance Model C Using proper cookware Before Setting Surface ControlsCookware material types Setting Surface Controls Surface Cooking SettingsElement on indicator light Coil surface elementsTo Operate the Griddle model C only Recommended Settings For the Griddle FoodGriddle Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent locationAir circulation in the oven Arranging oven racksModel a Setting Main Oven Controls To Change the Temperature Display ModeTo SET the Minute Timer Press Timer ON/OFF padSetting Main Oven Controls Model a To SET or Change the Temperature for BakingAdjusting Your Oven Temperature To BroilOven can be Programmed to Model B & C Setting Main Oven ControlsFor a Silent Control Panel To SET Control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving Setting Main Oven Controls Model B & CTo SET Control for Oven Lockout To SET or Change the Temperature for Normal Baking Setting BroilTo Set the Controls for Normal Baking Broiling TipsTo SET the Bake Time Feature Recalibrating Your Oven TemperatureWhen the Set Bake Time Runs Out To Adjust Oven TemperatureAdhere to the following cleaning precautions SELF-CLEANINGWhat to Expect during Cleaning To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle To Start the Self-Clean CycleWhen the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed Model B & C Setting Auxiliary Oven Controls To BakeRack Position From Top Food Broil Stop PositionCleaning various parts of your appliance Surfaces How to CleanCare & Cleaning General CleaningSurface Elements and Drip Bowls Changing oven light Cleaning the Griddle some modelsTo Replace the Light Bulb Removing and replacing the main oven door some models To remove and replace the main oven door some modelsTo Remove Oven Door To Replace Oven DoorStorage Drawer some models To Remove the Storage DrawerTo Replace the Storage Drawer To Remove Storage DrawerOven baking Be accessible for Service Entire range or ovenCode error ex. F10 Range is not levelSelf-cleaning cycle Soil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycleAreas Discoloration withPage Major Appliance Warranty Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following