Frigidaire FPGF3685LS 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 & CongratulationsPlease Carefully Read and Save These Instructions For Your Safety Important Safety InstructionsDefinitions What to do if YOU Smell GASImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions for Using Your Oven Important Instructions for Using Your CooktopImportant Safety Instructions for Cleaning Your Oven For Glass Cooktops onlyGrounding Instructions Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum GAS L.P. GASYour built-in range Features Features AT a GlanceSurface Cooking Using a wokUse Proper Cookware CorrectincorrectCanning Tips & Information Placement of Burner Bases and Caps Setting Surface ControlsPlacement of Burner Grates Operating the Gas Surface Controls Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame SizeFlame Size Type of Cooking ProperOven vent location Before Setting Oven ControlsArranging oven racks Air circulation in the ovenControl pad features Setting Oven ControlsSetting Silent Control Operation Setting the ClockSetting Temperature Display Fahrenheit or Celsius Setting Lockout FeatureSetting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving Setting Minute TimerSetting Bake Electric Oven Broiling Table Recommendations Setting BroilTo set a Broil of 550F When the timed bake ﬁnishes Setting Bake Time and Delay StartSetting the Sabbath Feature Adhere to the following cleaning precautions SELF-CLEANINGWhat to Expect during Cleaning Adjusting Oven Temperature Setting Quick Clean or SELF-CLEAN Cycle Time LengthCleaning various parts of your appliance Care & Cleaning Cleaning Chart Ceramic glass cooktop cleaning & maintenance Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendations for the ceramic glass cooktop Care and cleaning of stainless steel Cleaning Burner Heads, Caps & GratesRemoving and Replacing Oven Bottom Storage Drawer Removing and replacing the main oven doorChanging oven light Be Sure Oven is CoolOven baking Occurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION Metalmarks Soil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycleScratches or Abrasions onExclusions This warranty does not cover the following Major Appliance WarrantyDisclaimer of Implies Warranties Limitation of Remedies