Frigidaire FPEF4085KF 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 Welcome & Congratulations Register Your ProductPlease Carefully Read and Save These Instructions Definitions Important Safety InstructionsKnow which knob controls each surface heating unit Important Instructions for Using Your CooktopImportant Safety Instructions for Using Your Oven Important Safety Instructions for Cleaning Your OvenFor Glass Cooktop only Your built-in range Features Features AT a GlanceElement on & hot surface indicator lights Before Setting Surface ControlsSurface Cooking Settings About the ceramic glass cooktopCookware material types Using proper cookwareSetting Surface Controls Single radiant surface elementsTo Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements Figure To Operate the Dual Surface Element Dual Surface Radiant ElementTo Operate the Bridge Surface Element Bridge surface radiant elementKeep warm zone Keep warm zone recommended food settings table Food ItemOven vent location Before Setting Oven ControlsAir circulation in the oven Arranging oven racksControl pad features Setting Main Oven ControlsSetting the Clock Minimum and Maximum Control PAD SettingsSetting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving Feature Minimum TEMP. /TIME Maximum TEMP. /TIMESetting Lockout Feature Setting Minute TimerSetting Silent Control Operation Setting Temperature Display Fahrenheit or CelsiusSetting Bake Setting Convection BakeStart Setting Convection Convert Setting Convection RoastTo set a Convection Roast Temperature of 375F Convection Roasting TipsSetting Delay Start Setting Bake TimeWhen the timed bake ﬁnishes Press START. TIMED, Bake and 350 will remain in the displayCancel Setting BroilBroiling Tips Electric Oven Broiling Table RecommendationsSetting MY Favorite Setting Keep WarmKeep Warm Tips To set Keep WarmSetting the Sabbath Feature To adjust the oven temperature higher Adjusting Oven TemperatureTo adjust the oven temperature lower To toggle the Oven Lights on and OFFSELF-CLEANING Adhere to the following cleaning precautionsWhat to Expect during Cleaning Setting SELF-CLEAN Cycle Time Length To Start the Delayed SELF-CLEAN CycleWhen the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed To Bake Setting Auxiliary Oven ControlsTo Broil Rack Position From Top FoodSurfaces How to Clean Cleaning various parts of your appliancePorcelain enamel oven Cleaning auxiliary oven Care & CleaningCleaning recommendations for the ceramic glass cooktop Ceramic glass cooktop cleaning & maintenanceFor light to moderate soil For heavy, burned on soilPlastic or foods with a high sugar content Care and cleaning of stainless steelAluminum utensils To Remove Oven DoorChanging oven light Be Sure Oven is CoolTo Replace the Light Bulb To remove and replace storage drawer with extendible glide Oven baking Occurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION Soil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle Self-cleaning cycleAreas Discoloration withMajor Appliance Warranty Exclusions This warranty does not cover the followingDisclaimer of Implies Warranties Limitation of Remedies