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Frigidaire CGEF3036UD Use & Care Manual

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Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Record and Registration ....2 Setting Oven Controls ..... . 21 Important Safety Instructions .

  • Page 2: Product Record And Registration

    Oven Baking .......40 Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our Before You Call .

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these WARNING symbols and follow all instructions given. Tip Over Hazard Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance •...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION WARNING IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below instruc- Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to tions and precautions for unpacking, installing, follow this warning may cause serious injury, and servicing your appliance: fire, or death.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is equipped with a 4-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock WARNING hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or Do not leave children alone - Children should remove the grounding prong from this plug.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP CAUTION Know which knob or key controls each surface When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. heating area. Place cookware with food on the Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot. cooking area before turning it on.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS Placement of oven racks - Always place oven AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If potholder contact hot burner or element in oven.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE CLEANING OVENS AND MAINTENANCE Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should unless specifically recommended in the manuals.

  • Page 9: Cooking Recommendations

    COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Bakeware The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Attributes Recommendation Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated Recommended cooking temperatures and bakeware is the best for even heating. times are based on shiny metal bakeware.
  • Page 10 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food. Condition Attributes Recommendation Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored, If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook cooking times may need to be reduced time in the recipe or packaging.
  • Page 11 When cooking meats, use the broiler pan and insert or a roasting rack. The broiler pan will catch grease spills and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. If you do not have one of these accesso- ries, they may be purchased from Frigidaire.com.

  • Page 12: Before Setting Surface Controls

    BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan the recommendations for using proper cookware as illus- bottom.
  • Page 13 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop About the Radiant Surface Elements The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements below a The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the smooth glass surface. The designs on the ceramic cooktop temperature rises, the element will glow red.
  • Page 14 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights Types of ceramic cooktop elements The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size more elements are turned on. and type of element underneath.

  • Page 15: Setting Surface Controls

    SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements (all models) To operate the single radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Figure 6) to the desired setting (refer to the “Suggested radiant surface element settings”...
  • Page 16 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Dual radiant surface elements (some models) Symbols on the backguard will help choose which portion of the dual radiant element to set. The symbol indicates a setting for the inner element only. The symbol indicates a setting for both inner and outer elements. To operate a dual radiant element: 1.
  • Page 17 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Triple Surface Radiant Element (some models) Symbols around the knob are used to indicate which element of the triple radiant element will heat. The symbol indicates that only the inner element will heat. The symbol indicates that the inner and middle elements will heat.
  • Page 18 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Keep warm (some models) Use the keep warm feature to keep cooked foods hot. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the keep warm zone. All food placed on the warming zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality.
  • Page 19 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning proce- dures.

  • Page 20: Before Setting Oven Controls

    BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven Vent Location Types of oven racks The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.

  • Page 21: Setting Oven Controls

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Quick Timer Bake Bake Broil Bake Time Oven Preheat Steam Self Door Locked Clean Clean Clock Hold Oven Control Features 11. Timer on-off - Use to set or cancel the minute timer. The minute timer does not start or stop any cooking 1.
  • Page 22 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Clock Changing between continuous bake setting or 12- hour energy saving feature When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display The oven control has a built-in 12-hour energy saving will flash 12:00.
  • Page 23 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting oven lockout Setting the minute timer The control can be programmed to lock the oven door and 1. Press Timer on-off. lockout the oven control keypad. 2. Press to increase time in one-minute increments. To set the oven lockout feature: Press and hold to increase time in 10-minute increments.
  • Page 24 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake To set Bake: The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). The factory preset 1. Press Bake. — — — appears in the display. automatic bake temperature is 350°F (177°C). 2.
  • Page 25 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Quick Bake Quick Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results. Meats cooked with Quick Bake are crisp on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside.
  • Page 26 LO broil setting to avoid excess browning or drying of could ignite. To purchase a broiling pan and insert, visit foods that should be cooked to the well-done stage. frigidaire.com 4. For optimum results, preheat broil for 2-to-5 minutes before adding food.
  • Page 27 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 4: Broil recommendations Food item Rack Temp Cook time in minutes Internal Doneness Position 1st side 2nd side Temperature Steak 1” thick 6 or 7 HI(550°F) 6:00 5:00 135°F (57°C) Rare** Steak 1” thick 6 or 7 HI(550°F) 7:00 5:00...
  • Page 28 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Time Adjusting the oven temperature The Bake Time key sets the amount of time needed for Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop auto- ensure an accurate baking temperature.
  • Page 29 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature for the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays (some models) CAUTION For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for more than Sabbath feature, please visit the web at one hour before or after cooking.
  • Page 30 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature To turn off the Sabbath feature: of 350°F and activate the Sabbath feature: Press and hold both Bake Time key and Set Clock key simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath 1.
  • Page 31 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Self Clean A self cleaning oven cleans itself with temperatures well IMPORTANT above normal cooking temperatures which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can Adhere to the following self clean precautions: wipe away with a damp cloth.
  • Page 32 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To set a self clean cycle: To stop or interrupt a self clean cycle (once it has been activated) 1. Press Self Clean. 1. Press OFF. 2. Press and hold to scroll to the time to start the delayed self clean cycle.
  • Page 33 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Steam Clean 8. Take care opening the door when the steam clean is finished. Stand to the side of the oven out of the way of The Steam Clean feature offers a chemical free and time escaping vapor. saving method to assist in the routine cleaning of light soils.

  • Page 34: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later. CAUTION • Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. •...
  • Page 35 CARE AND CLEANING Porcelain-enameled broiler pan Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, non-abrasive and insert scouring pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for Porcelain door liner 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Page 36 CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining WARNING your ceramic glass cooktop. Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemi- ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most cally damage the ceramic-glass surface.
  • Page 37 CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance (cont’d) Cleaning under bake element (some models) IMPORTANT The bake element is located in the lower oven cavity. For some models, if the lower bake element is visible it may be tilted up for easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning. Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you Remove the oven racks before raising the element.
  • Page 38 CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Oven door To remove oven door: hinge locations CAUTION The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 26).
  • Page 39 CARE AND CLEANING Replacing the Oven Light Remove and replace storage drawer (some models) CAUTION Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool range.

  • Page 40: Before You Call

    BEFORE YOU CALL Oven Baking For best cooking results, preheat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, 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.
  • Page 41 BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Problems: Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed. Problem Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet. operate.
  • Page 42 BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause / Solution Electric Cooktop Problems Surface element is too hot or not Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting. hot enough. Surface element does not heat or Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for the element needed. does not heat evenly.
  • Page 43 BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause / Solution Other Problems Appliance is not level. Be sure the floor is level, strong, and stable enough to adequately support the range. If the floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation. Poor installation.

  • Page 44: Warranty

    WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.

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