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Frigidaire FCRE3083AS Use & Care Manual

Frigidaire FCRE3083AS Use & Care Manual

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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . 10
Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . 17
Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432
ELECTRIC
RANGE
use
Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
&
care
A27171301_B_en (Apr 2023)
Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Setting Surface Controls..17 Warranty ....43 A27171301_B_en (Apr 2023) Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432 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 see your purchase as the beginning of a long  Remove all packaging materials from your relationship together.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this ap- NOTE pliance. Indicates a short, informal reference – This manual contains important safety something written down to assist the symbols and instructions. Please pay at- memory or for future reference. tention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION WARNING IMPORTANT • Avoid fi re hazard or electrical shock. Read and follow the below instructions Failure to follow this warning may and precautions for unpacking, installing, cause serious injury, fi re, or death. and servicing your appliance.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS It is the personal responsibility of the WARNING consumer to have the appropriate outlet or junction box with the correct, proper- • Do not store items of interest to chil- ly grounded wall receptacle installed by dren in the cabinets above the appli- a qualifi...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION CAUTION • When heating fat or grease, watch it • Do not attempt to operate the ap- closely. Grease may catch fi re if it be- pliance during a power failure. If the comes too hot. power fails, always turn off the appli- ance.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Improper cookware may break due to IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING sudden changes in temperature. Check the YOUR OVEN cookware manufacturer’s recommenda- Protective liners—Do not use aluminum tions for cooktop use. foil, aftermarket oven liners, or any other materials or devices to line oven bottom, Never leave surface elements unattend- oven racks, or any other part of the appli-...
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE CLEANING OVENS CAUTION CAUTION Before manually cleaning any part of the Before using self clean, remove the broil- appliance, be sure all controls are turned er pan, any food, utensils, and cookware off and the appliance is cool.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR WARNING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Do not repair or replace any part of the California Residents: for cancer and re- appliance unless specifi cally recommend- productive harm information, visit ed in the manuals. All other servicing www.P65Warnings.ca.gov should be done only by a qualifi...

  • Page 10: Cooking Recommendations

    COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS 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 11 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 12 The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from Frigidaire.com. Convection Cooking Convection attributes Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and food.

  • Page 13: Before Setting Surface Controls

    BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop About the Radiant Surface Elements The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements The element temperature rises gradually and even- below a smooth glass surface. The designs on the ly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow ceramic cooktop outline the areas of the surface red.
  • Page 14 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The size and type of cookware used will infl uence The cookware material determines how evenly and the heat setting needed for best cooking results. quickly heat is transferred from the surface ele- Be sure to follow the recommendations for using ment to the pan bottom.
  • Page 15 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Types of Ceramic Cooktop Elements The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size and type of element underneath. The ele- ments on your cooktop depend on the model. • A single radiant element has one circle. Some models have a large Simmer to Boil element for large pots •...
  • Page 16 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points Lights when home canning with your appliance. Check The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when with the USDA (United States Department of Agri- one or more elements are turned on.

  • Page 17: Setting Surface Controls

    SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements (all mod- els) To operate single radiant elements (including Sim- mer to Boil elements): Place correctly sized cookware on surface ele- ment. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in ei- ther direction (Figure 8) to the desired setting (refer to the Table 1).
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Warm Zone (some models) Use the warm zone 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 20: Before Setting Oven Controls

    BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven Vent Location Types of Oven Rack 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 Bake is for delicate foods that need heat to rise 12. Timer On-Off is used to set or cancel the and move gently in the oven. minute timer. 2. Broil is for broiling and grilling foods under 13.
  • Page 22 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Clock Setting a silent control panel (Aud) It is recommended to always set When selecting a function, an audible tone is heard the clock for the correct time of each time a key is pressed. If desired, the control day before using the appliance.
  • Page 23 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Adjust Oven Temperature (UPO) Restore Factory Settings (rSEt) Your appliance has been factory calibrated and Your appliance was set with predetermined (de- tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. fault) oven control settings. Over time, users may For the fi...
  • Page 24 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the minute timer Oven Lock The timer can be set for any amount of time The control can be programmed to lockout from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes. the oven control keys and lock the oven door. The minute timer can be used alone or while using The oven control lockout mode is not allowed dur- any of the other oven features.
  • Page 25 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake IMPORTANT Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven bottom. The heat and air circulate naturally in the The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you oven. A reminder tone will sound indicating when wish to bake for a longer period, see “Changing the set bake temperature is reached and to place between continuous bake setting or 12 hour ener-...
  • Page 26 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Bake To set convection bake with a default oven set temperature of 325°F: Convection Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven's Press Conv Bake. heat uniformly around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for even cooking and 2.
  • Page 27 When using the Air Fry tray, place a large cook- ie sheet on rack position 1 to catch any crumbs or drippings. Frigidaire off ers an optional Air Fry Tray specifi cal- • Leave oven light off when baking. ly designed to deliver superior performance.
  • Page 28 If the oven door is left open during Broil for more If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with than 3 minutes, an alarm will sound to notify the this appliance, they may be purchased from www. user to close the oven door. frigidaire.com...
  • Page 29 When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food. • If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance they may be purchased from www.frigidaire.com. Table 4: Broil recommendations Food...
  • Page 30 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Self Clean Self Clean cleans with very high temperatures (well • Do not spray oven cleaners or oven protec- above normal cooking temperatures), eliminat- tive coatings in or around any part of the oven ing soils completely or reducing them to very fi ne interior.
  • Page 31 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Self Clean To set self clean: • The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan, or exhaust Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the oven. Be sure hood during the fi...
  • Page 32 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Delay Start Keep Warm Delay Start allows a delayed starting time only for Keep Warm should only be used with foods that the Bake function. Prior to setting a delay start, be are fully cooked and at serving temperatures. Keep sure the time of day is set correctly.

  • Page 33: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. 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.
  • Page 34 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 35 CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to CAUTION maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the fi rst time, apply Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool.
  • Page 36 CARE AND CLEANING General Cleaning Cleaning Porcelain Enamel Oven Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter The oven interior is porcelain on steel, it is safe to for more information about cleaning specifi c parts clean using oven cleaners. of the oven.
  • Page 37 CARE AND CLEANING Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Utensils, and Replacing the Oven Light Oven 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 The interior oven light is located at the rear of the materials such as aluminum foil.
  • Page 38 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 18: Door hinge location temporary storage, lay the door fl...

  • Page 39: 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 tempera- tures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions Baking Problems Baking Problems Causes...
  • Page 40 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 41 BEFORE YOU CALL Cooktop Problems Problem Cause / Solution Surface element is too hot Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting. or not hot enough. Surface element does Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for the element need- not heat or does not heat evenly.
  • Page 42 BEFORE YOU CALL Self-Clean Problems Problem Cause / Solution Self clean does not work. Oven control not set properly. See “Setting Self Clean” on page 31. Oven racks discolored or Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from do not slide easily.

  • Page 43: Warranty

    Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifi cations as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. Canada 1.800.265.8352 1-800-374-4432 Electrolux Canada Corp. Frigidaire 5855 Terry Fox Way 10200 David Taylor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Charlotte, NC 28262 L5V 3E4...
  • Page 44 Our home is your home. Visit us if you need help with any of these things: owner support accessories service registration (See your registration card for more information.) Frigidaire.com 1-800-374-4432 Frigidaire.ca 1-800-265-8352...

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