Frigidaire PCWM3080AF Use & Care Manual

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting Oven Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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WALL OVEN

MICROWAVE

SINGLE

COMBO

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Before Using Microwave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Setting Microwave Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

A22491703 (Mar 2022)

Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Warranty ........68 A22491703 (Mar 2022) Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...
Page 2: Introduction
 Read all the safety instructions in the front of your Use & Care Manual. Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! We  Remove all packaging materials from your appli- see your purchase as the beginning of a long relation- ance before cooking.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appli- NOTE ance. Indicates a short, informal reference – This manual contains important safety sym- something written down to assist the memo- bols and instructions. Please pay attention ry or for future reference. to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO- IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION For your safety, the information in this manual IMPORTANT must be followed to minimize the risk of ﬁ re or explosion or to prevent property damage, Read and follow the below instructions and personal injury or loss of life.
Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation WARNING and grounding instructions. • Avoid ﬁ re hazard or electrical shock. Failure to follow this warning may cause IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE serious injury, ﬁ...
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING CAUTION • Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door • Wear proper apparel - Loose-ﬁ tting or or drawers of this appliance can result in hanging garments should never be worn serious injuries and also cause damage while using the appliance.
Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, WARNING aftermarket oven liners, or any other materials or devices to line oven bottom, oven racks, When using electrical appliances, basic or any other part of the appliance.
Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not use this product near water - for Liquids such as water, coﬀ ee, or tea are example: near a kitchen sink, in a wet base- able to be overheated beyond the boiling ment, near a swimming pool, or similar loca- point without appearing to be boiling.
Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING Use the self clean cycle to clean only the YOUR APPLIANCE parts listed in this manual. Some birds are extremely sensitive to the CAUTION fumes given oﬀ during the self clean cycle of Before manually cleaning any part of the any oven.
Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Federal Communications Commission Radio WARNING Frequency Interference Statement (USA only) This equipment generates and used ISM fre- California Residents: for cancer and repro- quency energy and if not installed and used ductive harm information, visit properly, that is in strict accordance with the www.P65Warnings.ca.gov manufacturer’s instructions, may cause in- terference to radio and television reception.
Page 11: Cooking Recommendations
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Special Features Use the special features of your Frigidaire oven to get the best baking and roasting results. Goal Feature • Steaks perfectly cooked to your preference Air Sous Vide • Juicy pork and poultry The precisely-controlled heat and airﬂ ow give you •...
Page 12 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Bakeware The material of bakeware aff ects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Attributes Recommendation Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coat- Recommended cooking temperatures ed bakeware is the best for even and times are based on shiny metal heating.
Page 13 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can aff ect the performance of your appliance when cooking food. Condition Attributes Recommendation Aging cookware As pans age and become If food is too dark or overcooked, use the discolored, cooking times may minimum cook time in the recipe or packag- need to be reduced slightly.
Page 14 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Material Recommendation Broiling / Roasting Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with an 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. Convection Cooking Convection attri- Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and food.
Page 15: Before Setting Oven Controls
CAUTION IMPORTANT Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using Your Frigidaire wall oven has many features that the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven allow you to customize the way your oven works. exterior, oven racks, and cooktop will become Take time to read this section for important very hot which can cause burns.
Page 16 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Using both hands, lift up the front of the rack WARNING slightly and continue to pull the rack away from the oven. Be sure to grasp both upper and lower rack Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any portions together when removing or handling the other parts of the range with aluminum foil.
Page 17 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Energy Saving Mode Using Menu Options to Customize Your Cooking Experience The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12- Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn off the When you ﬁ rst install your appliance, the screen oven if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours.
Page 18 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Volume Cooking Tips Volume allows the oven control to operate with You can switch whether cooking tips are displayed strong tones, quiet tones, or no tones. Use the slid- or not by choosing On or Off . er to set the volume.
Page 19 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Sabbath Mode Factory Reset Scroll to Sabbath Mode. Scroll to Factory Reset and touch 2. Read and follow all instructions to set and 2. Follow screen prompts when ﬁ nished cancel. See “Setting the Sabbath Note: Your appliance was set with predetermined Feature for the (default) oven control settings.
Page 20 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Food Probe To unlock the oven door, press the UNLOCK key, Once the controls and door are locked, there is no Food probe options can be found in the Settings access to any cooking functions. menu and the Oven Modes menu. Select Food Probe from the Settings menu to select whether To unlock the oven door and control, press UN- the oven turns off or stays on when the speciﬁ...
Page 21: Setting Oven Controls
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS ON / OFF LIGHT When ON/OFF is pressed, the display opens to the Press the Light key to turn the oven light on or off . Quick Start screen. Table 1: Minimum and maximum control settings Feature Mode Min Temp/ Max Temp/ Time...
Page 22 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Quick Start Modes When ON/OFF is pressed the display opens to the • Bake (page 23) Quick Start screen. • Convection Bake (page 25) From the Quick Start screen, you can immediately • Air Fry (page 26) start the Bake function by pressing START.
Page 23 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake To set Bake Bake uses heat that rises from the oven bottom for Press ON/OFF key. best baking results. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven.
Page 24 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Cook Time Use Cook Time to set the amount of time need- ed for most oven functions. The oven will turn on immediately (or after a speciﬁ ed delay) and stop automatically after the set cook time ends. In most cases you will see a cooking tip suggesting to set Cook Time after the oven is preheated.
Page 25 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To set convection bake with a default oven set Convection Bake temperature of 325°F (163°C): Convection Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven’s Select Oven Mode and scroll to Convection heat uniformly around the oven. This improved Bake heat distribution allows for even cooking and browning results.
Page 26 • When using the Air Fry tray, place a large cook- Frigidaire off ers an optional Air Fry Tray speciﬁ cal- ie sheet on rack position 1 to catch any crumbs ly designed to deliver superior performance. or drippings.
Page 27 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS No Preheat To set the no preheat temperature for 350°F: Arrange the interior oven racks. No Preheat is available for single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods and can be used 2. Press ON/OFF key. with regular recipes also. No Preheat may be used 3.
Page 28 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Air Sous Vide Food Safety Air Sous Vide is ideal for cooking meats to achieve Because sous vide cooks at relatively low tempera- tenderness without overcooking. tures, safe food handling is especially important.: How Sous Vide Works •...
Page 29 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Vacuum Sealing To cook Air Sous Vide Sous vide cooking in your oven requires a vacuum Touch Oven Modes and scroll to Slow Cook, sealer and vacuum pouches. The pouch needs to then choose Air Sous Vide from the sub-menu. be sealed so no air or liquid can leak out.
Page 30 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 3: Sous Vide Table Food Doneness Temperature Cooking Time Minimum Target Maximum Beef Steak Rare 130º F / 54º-55º C 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours Steak Medium Rare 135º F / 57º-58º C 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours Steak...
Page 31 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Dehydrate Bread Proof For best results when dehydrating food use the Air Bread prooﬁ ng creates the best conditions for Fry tray which allows air to circulate all around the yeast to multiply and cause your dough to rise. food for faster preservation.
Page 32 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Slow Cook Convection Roast Use Slow Cook for foods that will cook or braise at Convection roast combines a cook cycle with the low temperature for a long period of time. convection fan and elements to rapidly roast meats and poultry.
Page 33 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Roasting tips: • Preheating for convection roast is not necessary for most meats and poultry. • Arrange oven racks so meat and poultry are on rack position 2. Large cuts of meat should go on the lowest rack position.
Page 34 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Broil To set broil with the default broil oven tempera- ture of 550°F (288°C): Use the broil function to cook foods that require Arrange the oven racks when cool. For opti- direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum mum browning results, preheat oven for 2 min- browning results.
Page 35 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Important notes: • Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool. • For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help avoid spatter and reduce smoking. •...
Page 36 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Multi-Racks To use Multi-Rack: Arrange the oven racks when cool. Multi-Rack is for baking on up to two racks while following recommended time and temperature. The 2. Select Oven Mode and scroll to Multi Racks. oven will make adjustments for best results. 3.
Page 37 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Cooking with Steam Steam Bake Steam creates the best conditions for baking bread Note: More moisture will be present than during on a single rack. Baked goods will have improved conventional baking or roasting. Moisture could browning and texture and is recommended for condense on the handle or in the door, and de- baking moist and ﬂ...
Page 38 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Steam Roast Keep Warm Steam creates the best conditions for roasting pro- Keep Warm should only be used with foods that teins. Meats will be crisp outside and juicy inside. are already at serving temperatures. Keep warm will keep cooked foods warm and ready for serving Steam Roast is recommended for meat or poultry.
Page 39 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Delay Start Delay Start allows a delayed starting time only for Bake, Convection Bake, No Preheat, Convection Roast, Steam Roast, Steam Clean, and Self Clean. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly.
Page 40 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS • Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the Self Clean oven bottom should be wiped up and removed A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high tem- before starting a self clean cycle. To clean use peratures (well above normal cooking tempera- hot, soapy water and a cloth.
Page 41 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS When the oven is set to run a self-clean cycle, To set a self clean cycle: Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks the motor door lock will begin locking the oven are removed. Remove all items from the oven. door.
Page 42 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS If it becomes necessary to stop self clean when Setting Delay Start Self Clean active: To start a delay self clean with default clean time • Press OFF. of 3 hours. • If self clean has heated the oven to a high Press ON/OFF key and touch Oven Modes.
Page 43 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 8. Take care opening the door when the steam Steam Clean clean is ﬁ nished. Stand to the side of the oven The Steam Clean feature off ers a chemical free and out of the way of escaping vapor. time saving method to assist in the routine clean- ing of small and light soils.
Page 44 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Proper placement of probe in food. Cooking with Food Probe Use the probe feature for best results when cook- Insert the probe so that the probe tip rests inside ing foods such as roasts, hams, or poultry. the center of the thickest part of meat or food.
Page 45 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Using the Food Probe for Turkey Table 7: USDA recommended minimum internal cooking temperatures Select Oven Modes and scroll to Food Probe. Food Type Internal Temp. 2. The display will remind you to insert the probe Ground meat and meat mixtures into the turkey and place in oven on rack posi- tion 1.
Page 46 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature for the WARNING Jewish Sabbath and Holidays (some models) Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. For further assistance, guidelines for Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. proper usage, and a complete list Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, of models with the Sabbath feature,...
Page 47 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS SETTING SABBATH MODE: Sabbath Mode is set using the Menu Options. Touch the Menu Options bars. 2. Scroll to Sabbath Mode. 3. Touch Sabbath Mode and follow all instructions on screen. To exit Sabbath Mode, press and hold EXIT for three seconds.
Page 48: Before Using Microwave
BEFORE USING MICROWAVE About Your Microwave Oven About Microwave Cooking This Use and Care Manual is valuable: read it carefully • Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas to- and always save it for reference. wards outside of dish. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. •...
Page 49 BEFORE USING MICROWAVE About Foods • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven un- CAUTION less in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in micro- • Some products such as whole eggs and sealed wave ovens.
Page 50 BEFORE USING MICROWAVE DO NOT USE Included • metal pans and bakeware The microwave comes with one rack and one rotating tray. • dishes with metallic trim • non-heat-resistant glass • non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs) • recycled paper products • brown paper bags •...
Page 51 BEFORE USING MICROWAVE About Children and the Microwave CAUTION Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave • ALWAYS use pot holders to prevent burns when oven with a supervising person very near to them. handling utensils that are in contact with hot Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person food.
Page 52 BEFORE USING MICROWAVE Preparing Food for Microwave Cooking To avoid injury or damage to your appliance and to minimize cleaning, prepare food for microwave cooking as shown in Table 8. Table 8: Preparing food for microwave Food Amount Procedure Popcorn 1 package Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use.
Page 53: Setting Microwave Controls
SETTING MICROWAVE CONTROLS Preset Modes The microwave has ten preset modes to make cooking easier. Press Cook with Preset Modes. 2. Press the key for the Preset Mode you want to use. Quick Start When ON/OFF is pressed the display opens to the Quick Start screen.
Page 54 SETTING MICROWAVE CONTROLS Rice Mode Fresh Veggies Mode Rice Mode cooks 2 cups of dry white rice with the Fresh Veggies Mode works best for potatoes, yams, appropriate amount of water. and other fresh vegetables. Use a large (4 quarts) covered microwave-safe dish Baked Potato: Cook 8 to 12 ounces of fresh pota- to prevent spillover.
Page 55 SETTING MICROWAVE CONTROLS Frozen Veggies Mode Popcorn Mode For best results, use a 1.5 quarts vented or loos- Use microwave popcorn. Refer to popcorn packag- ly-covered microwave-safe dish. ing for size. Press Cook with Preset Modes. Press Cook with Preset Modes. 2.
Page 56 SETTING MICROWAVE CONTROLS Defrost Mode Melt Mode Defrost meat or poultry on a microwave-safe Use Melt Mode to melt foods like chocolate. defrosting tray. Halfway through Defrost time, the Press Cook with Preset Modes. microwave will beep to prompt turning the food. 2.
Page 57 SETTING MICROWAVE CONTROLS Reheat Mode Top Grill Mode Use Reheat Mode to reheat foods that were previ- Use Top Grill mode for toasting bread, melting ously cooked. cheese, and other light broiling. For meat, use Rack 2. For bread, use upper Reheat Casserole: Reheat Casserole amounts be- rack.
Page 58 SETTING MICROWAVE CONTROLS Microwave suitable cookware and materials For the microwave, use only suitable cookware and materials. Use the table below as a reference. Cookware / Material Defrost Reheat, Liq- Convection, Top Grill Ovenproof glass and porcelain with no metal components, e.g.
Page 59: Care And Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possi- ble. Regular cleaning will reduce the diﬃ culty of major cleaning later. CAUTION Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned oﬀ and the appliance is cool. If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must be removed and the appliance must be thor- oughly rinsed before operating.
Page 60 CARE AND CLEANING Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation Porcelain-enameled broiler pan Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, and insert non-abrasive scouring pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover diffi cult Porcelain door liner spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes.
Page 61 CARE AND CLEANING General Cleaning Cleaning Porcelain Enamel Oven Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter for The oven interior is porcelain on steel, it is safe to more information about cleaning speciﬁ c parts of the clean using oven cleaners.
Page 62 CARE AND CLEANING Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Utensils, and Oven Replacing the Oven Light Liners CAUTION WARNING Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing the oven light. Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materi- The interior oven light is located at the rear of the als such as aluminum foil.
Page 63 CARE AND CLEANING Caring for Your Glide Racks 4. Extend and return the glide rack several times along the tracks to distribute the lubrication. Caution: Handle oven racks only when they are cool. After cooking or after the fresh-clean cycle, racks will be very hot and can cause burns.
Page 64 CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door CAUTION The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door ﬂ at with the inside of the door facing down. IMPORTANT Special door care instructions - For safe, Figure 14: Door hinge location temporary storage, lay the door ﬂ...
Page 65: 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 66 We may be able to help you avoid a service visit. If you do need service, we can get that started for you! 1-800-374-4432 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Frigidaire.com Frigidaire.ca Problem Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not Appliance not connected.
Page 67 BEFORE YOU CALL Self-Clean Problems Problem Cause / Solution Self clean does not work. Oven control not set properly. See “Self Clean” on page 40. Oven racks discolored or do Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from oven not slide easily.
Page 68: 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 work- manship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.
Page 69 Our home is your home. Visit us if you need help with any of these things: owner support accessories service registration (See your regristration card for more information.) Frigidaire.com 1-800-374-4432 Frigidaire.ca 1-800-265-8352 ElectroluxAppliances.com...

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