Frigidaire Gallery FGIF3036TF Use & Care Manual

Frigidaire Gallery FGIF3036TF Use & Care Manual

Electric range with induction cooktop

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All about the
Use
of your
Electric Range with
Induction Cooktop
Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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&
Care

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Setting Surface Controls ....16 Before Setting Oven Controls ....19 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...
  • Page 2: Product Record And Registration

    Oven Baking .......38 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 WARNING and instructions. Please pay attention to these 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 Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. In the United States, install in accor- IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below instruc- dance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI tions and precautions for unpacking, installing, Z223.1/NPFA No.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE WARNING APPLIANCE Do not allow children to climb or play around the WARNING appliance. The weight of a child on an open over door may cause the appliance to tip, Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable resulting in serious burns or other injury.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Know which knob or key controls each surface heating area. Place cookware with food on the CAUTION cooking area before turning it on. Turn the cooking area off before removing the cookware. Wear proper apparel - Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the Cookware handles should be turned inward and appliance.
  • 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 Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp CLEANING OVENS cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Handle halogen lights (if equipped) with paper Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door towels or soft gloves.
  • Page 9: 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 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Tips Broiling / Roasting Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters.
  • Page 12: Before Setting Surface Controls

    BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS What is Electromagnetic Induction? Induction cooking uses electromagnets to create heat in CAUTION compatible cookware. Although induction cooking zones do not produce heat, Below each cooking zone on an induction cooktop, there is they can become hot from contact with hot cookware. a copper coil.
  • Page 13 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware The Magnet Test The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat To see if a piece of cookware will work on your induction setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see Figure the recommendations for using proper cookware as illus-...
  • Page 14 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Pan Sensing Sensors beneath the cooktop surface require that certain cookware conditions be met before an induction cooking zone will operate. If a cooking zone is turned on and no cookware is detected, the zone display showing the power setting will flash (Figure Magnet...
  • Page 15 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Hot Surface Indicator NOTE The Hot Surface indicator light will turn on when heat is detected in the cooktop and will remain on until the surface has cooled to a safe temperature. • The Power Boost (P) setting is only available immedi- ately after activating a cooking zone by pressing the + key.
  • Page 16: Setting Surface Controls

    SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Cooktop Display Windows Lockout Window Message ( The ( ) message will appear in all the surface control The range backguard provides a digital window for each of displays whenever the Lockout or Self-clean feature is the cooking zones located on the cooktop. Power levels active (Figure 16).
  • Page 17 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS NOTE Frigidaire Induction Recommendations Temp Power • The Power Boost (P) setting is only available immedi- Description Range Level ately after activating a cooking zone by pressing the + key. The cooktop will remain in Power Boost for up to 10 minutes.
  • Page 18 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Moving Cookware on a Smooth Cooktop Home Canning Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic glass Be sure to read and observe all the following points when smoothtop. Cookware that has a rough or dirty bottom can home canning with your appliance.
  • Page 19: 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 20: Setting Oven Controls

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 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. Bake - Use to select bake feature. function. Timer on-off is used to set the continuous bake 2.
  • Page 21 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 22 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 23 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake To set Bake: 1. Press Bake. — — — appears in the display. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). The factory preset 2. Within 5 seconds, press .
  • Page 24 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 25 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Time Setting Start Time (delayed start) The Bake Time key sets the amount of time needed for Use the Start Time key to delay the starting time (delayed baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop auto- timed bake).
  • Page 26 Do not use the pan without the insert. Do not cover the insert with aluminum foil; the exposed grease could ignite. To purchase a broiling pan and insert, visit frigidaire.com Figure 25: Broil pan and insert (L) Door in position when broiling (R).
  • Page 27 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 2: Broil recommendations Food item Rack Temp Cook time in minutes Internal Doneness Position 1st side 2nd side Temperature Steak 1” thick 5 or 6 HI(550°F) 6:00 5:00 135°F (57°C) Rare** Steak 1” thick 5 or 6 HI(550°F) 7:00 5:00...
  • Page 28 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 Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for more than the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at one hour before or after cooking.
  • Page 29 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 30 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 31 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To set a self clean cycle: 4. The motor driven lock will begin to close automatically and the door locked indicator light will flash. Do not 1. Press Self Clean. --- appears in the display. open the oven door while the light is flashing (allow 2.
  • Page 32: 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 33 CARE AND CLEANING Self-cleaning oven interior Before setting a self-clean cycle, clean soils from the oven frame, areas outside the oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. See “Self Clean” page Oven door Use mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water to clean the top, sides, and front of the oven door.
  • Page 34 CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. CAUTION Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the ceramic turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool.
  • Page 35 CARE AND CLEANING Aluminum Foil and Utensils Remove and replace storage drawer (some models) WARNING Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven range.
  • Page 36 CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door To remove oven door: Oven door hinge CAUTION locations 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 33).
  • Page 37 CARE AND CLEANING Replacing the Oven Light CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing the oven light. Replacing the oven interior light bulb: The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and covered with a glass shield.
  • Page 38: 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 39 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 operate. Appliance not connected.
  • Page 40 BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause / Solution Cooktop Problems Surface element is too hot or not Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting. hot enough. The Power Boost (P) setting is only available immediately after activating a cooking zone by pressing the + key.
  • Page 41 BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause / Solution Areas of discoloration with metallic Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove them using cooktop cleaning creme sheen on cooktop surface. applied to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. Scratches or abrasions on cooktop Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause surface.
  • 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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