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Frigidaire FFEF4017LB, FFEF3000MW BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Problems, Oven baking

Models: FFEF4015LW FFEF4005LW FFEF3000MW FFEF4017LB

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BEFORE YOU CALL (Solutions to Common Problems)

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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Frigidaire FFEF4017LB, FFEF3000MW, FFEF4005LW, FFEF4015LW BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Problems, Oven baking

Contents

Use &Care All about theof your Range TA B L E O F C O N T E N T SWELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS Product RegistrationSerial Plate Location Register Your ProductDEFINITIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTip Over Hazard IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVENSELF-CLEANINGOVEN ONLY FOR GLASS COOKTOP ONLYFEATURES AT A GLANCE - MODEL A Your Range FeaturesMODEL B - FEATURES AT A GLANCE Your Range FeaturesFEATURES AT A GLANCE - MODEL C Your Range FeaturesUsing 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 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLSRecommended Settings for the Griddle SettingBEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven vent locationAir circulation in the oven Arranging oven racksMODEL A - SETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLS Control pad featuresTO CHANGE THE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY MODE TO SET THE MINUTE TIMERSETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLS - MODEL A TO SET OR CHANGE THE TEMPERATURE FOR BAKINGADJUSTING YOUR OVEN TEMPERATURE TO BROILMODEL B & C - SETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLS THE OVEN CAN BE PROGRAMMED TOFOR A SILENT CONTROL PANEL Control pad featuresSETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLS - MODEL B & C TO SET CONTROL FOR OVEN LOCKOUTTO SET THE MINUTE TIMER TO SET THE CLOCKSETTING BROIL MODEL B & C - SETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLSTo Set the Controls for Normal Baking Broiling TipsRECALIBRATING YOUR OVEN TEMPERATURE TO SET THE BAKE TIME FEATURESETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLS - MODEL B & C SELF-CLEANING MODEL B & C - SETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLSAdhere to the following cleaning precautions What to Expect during CleaningSETTING MAIN OVEN CONTROLS - MODEL B & C SELF-CLEANINGTo Start the Self-CleanCycle To Set the Controls for a Self-CleanCycleTO BAKE MODEL B & C - SETTING AUXILIARY OVEN CONTROLSTO BROIL CARE & CLEANING Cleaning Chart Cleaning various parts of your applianceCARE & CLEANING General CleaningTo Clean the Oven Bottom To Remove Heavy SoilSurface Elements and Drip Bowls CARE & CLEANINGTo Clean Drip Bowls To Raise the Top for Cleaning Some Models OnlyCleaning the Griddle some models Changing oven lightCARE & CLEANING BE SURE OVEN IS COOL To Replace the Light BulbTo Remove Oven Door CARE & CLEANINGTo Replace Oven Door Storage Drawer some models CARE & CLEANINGBEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Problems Oven bakingBEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCEBEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCEPage MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY