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Frigidaire PCFI3080AF Use & Care Manual

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INDUCTION
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . 10
Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . 19
RANGE
use
Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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A26582003/B (Oct 2023)
Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Before You Call ....51 Setting Surface Controls..19 Warranty ....55 A26582003/B (Oct 2023) Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Installation Checklist Welcome to our ‡ Read all the safety instructions in the front of Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! your Use & Care Manual. We see your purchase as the beginning of a long ‡ Remove all packaging materials from your ap- relationship together.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this NOTE appliance. 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 fire hazard or electrical shock. Read and follow the below instructions Failure to follow this warning may and precautions for unpacking, installing, cause serious injury, fire, or death. and servicing your appliance.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS contact a qualified installer to assure that WARNING the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local codes and • Do not allow children to climb or play ordinances. around the appliance. The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause See the installation instructions packaged the appliance to tip, resulting in serious...
  • 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 fire 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 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING and does not extend over other cooking areas. YOUR OVEN Protective liners—Do not use aluminum Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain foil, aftermarket oven liners, or any other types of cookware are suitable for cook materials or devices to line oven bottom, top service and must be magnetic to work 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 Important: This appliance has been tested SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE and found to comply with the limits for a Do not repair or replace any part of the class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18 appliance unless specifically recommend- of the FCC rules (United States) and ICES- ed in the manuals.

  • Page 10: Cooking Recommendations

    Cooking ReCommendations special Features Use the special features of your Frigidaire oven to get the best baking and roasting results. goal Feature • Breads and pastries that rise higher with Steam Bake a crispy, golden crust and a light and flaky...
  • Page 11 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-coat- Recommended cooking temperatures ed bakeware is the best for even and times are based on shiny metal heating.
  • Page 12 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 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 13 For best results when broiling, use a broiling pan with an insert designed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiling pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. To purchase the broiling pan go to https://www.frigidaire.com/ Convection Cooking Convection attri- Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and food.

  • Page 14: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface controlS How does induction work? caution Most cooking uses radiant heat that must pass through the cookware to get food hot. Induction is Although induction cooking zones do not pro- a process that induces heat with an energy reac- duce heat, they can become hot from contact tion.
  • Page 15 Before Setting Surface controlS using Proper cookware the Magnet test The size and type of cookware used will influence To see if a piece of cookware will work on your the heat setting needed for best cooking results. induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see Be sure to follow the recommendations for using Figure 4).
  • Page 16 Before Setting Surface controlS Pan Sensing Minimum and Maximum Pan Size The cooktop graphics are guides to minimum and When the cooktop is on, the cooking zones auto- maximum pan size for each cooking zone. For best matically detect when cookware is placed on the results, use cookware that matches the size of the zone.
  • Page 17 Before Setting Surface controlS Hot Surface indicator Moving cookware on a Smooth cooktop When a cooking zone is turned off , it may remain It’s best to lift cookware before moving it on the hot due to contact with hot cookware. The Hot ceramic glass cooktop.
  • Page 18 Before Setting Surface controlS Home canning lock or unlock the cooktop The lock function deactivates Be sure to read and observe all the following points most of the controls on the when home canning with your appliance. Check cooktop to keep cooking with the USDA (United States Department of Agri- zones from being changed by culture) Web site and be sure to read all the infor-...

  • Page 19: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface controlS cooktop controls Power: Press to turn on or turn off the cooktop. timer indicator: Shows the time currently left on the timer 2. lock: Lock the cooktop controls to prevent accidental activation of cooking zones. 8. Hot Surface indicator: Displays when either of the cooking zones on the same side is hot.
  • Page 20 Setting Surface controlS Setting induction cooking zones 5. When cooking is complete, turn the induction cooking zone off by pressing its on-off key or the Power key before removing the cookware. If all of the zones are off , the cooktop will auto- matically power off in 30 seconds.
  • Page 21 Setting Surface controlS Bridge function Suggested induction cooking zone settings The Bridge function allows you to use an Start most cooking operations on a higher setting extra-long piece of cookware such as a and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. griddle on the left side of your cooktop.
  • Page 22 Setting Surface controlS temp lock function Temp Lock uses a temperature sensor to maintain a consistent temperature when cooking. When cool batter, liquid, or food is added to a hot pan, the pan cools down a little. Temp Lock senses this change and will use extra power to maintain the desired temperature setting.

  • Page 23: Before Setting Oven Controls

    CAUtion iMPortAnt Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using Your Frigidaire range has many features that al- the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven low you to customize the way your oven works. exterior, oven racks, and cooktop will become Take time to read this section for important safe- very hot which can cause burns.
  • Page 24 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 25 Before Setting oven ControlS oven light Settings Press the Light key to turn the oven lights To open the settings menu, press and hold the light on or off. key for 3 seconds. Then use the + and - keys to select which setting to adjust.
  • Page 26 Before Setting oven ControlS fahrenheit / Celcius food Probe enable/Disable To change temperature units: You can select whether the food probe is enabled or disabled and whether the oven turns off when Press and hold the light key for 3 seconds to the probe detects the specified temperature.

  • Page 27: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven COntrOlS Mode Control table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings Off: Turns off all modes. Feature Mode Min temp/ Max temp/ time time 2. Bake: is for delicate foods that need heat to 175°F (79°C) 550°F rise and move gently in the oven. (288°C) Preheat 3.
  • Page 28 Setting Oven COntrOlS Modes • Bake (page 29) • Air Fry (page 30) • Slow Cook (page 31) • Broil (page 31) • Convection Bake (page 33) • Convection Roast (page 34) • Steam Bake (page 36) • Steam Roast (page 36) •...
  • Page 29 Setting Oven COntrOlS Bake to set Bake: Push in and turn the Oven Mode knob to BAKe. Bake uses heat that rises from the oven bottom for The temperature display will show ---. best baking results. 2. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set cooking temperature.
  • Page 30 Setting Oven COntrOlS Air Fry The Air Fry Tray is specifically designed to deliver superior performance. The Air Fry feature works best for single rack bak- ing with packaged and convenience foods. It works Some Benefits of the Air Fry tray: well with most recipes and can be programmed •...
  • Page 31 Slow cooking meats may result in the outside of note: To purchase the broiler pan, please visit the the meat turning dark; this is normal. www.frigidaire.com. to set Slow Cook: to set broil: Push in and turn the Oven Mode knob to SlOW Arrange the oven racks when cool.
  • Page 32 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 33 Setting Oven COntrOlS Convection Bake to set convection bake: Push in and turn the Oven Mode knob to COnv Convection Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven’s BAKe. The temperature display will show ---. heat uniformly around the oven. This improved 2.
  • Page 34 Setting Oven COntrOlS Convection roast to set convection roast: Arrange the oven racks when cool. Convection roast combines a cook cycle with the 2. Push in and turn the Oven Mode knob to COnv convection fan and elements to rapidly roast meats rOASt.
  • Page 35 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 the lowest rack of the oven. • Since convection roast cooks faster, may be able to reduce cook times as much as 25% from the rec- ommended time of your recipe (check the food at this time).
  • Page 36 Setting Oven COntrOlS to set steam bake: Cooking with Steam Arrange the oven racks when cool. note: More moisture will be present than during 2. Push in and turn the Oven Mode knob to conventional baking or roasting. Moisture could SteAM BAKe.
  • Page 37 Setting Oven COntrOlS no Preheat to set the no preheat temperature: Push in and turn the Oven Mode knob to nO No Preheat is available for single rack baking with PreHeAt. The temperature display will show packaged and convenience foods and can be ---.
  • Page 38 Setting Oven COntrOlS Cooking with Food Probe CAUtiOn Use the probe feature for best results when cook- Do not use kitchen utensils to pull on the probe ing foods such as roasts, hams, or poultry. cable or handles. Always insert and remove the The Food Probe works with the following oven probe using the provided handles, as shown in modes: Bake, Convection Bake, Air Fry, Convection...
  • Page 39 Setting Oven COntrOlS table 6: USDA recommended minimum internal nOte cooking temperatures During cooking, the internal food temperature Food type internal temp. will display in the screen. The oven temperature Ground meat and meat mixtures will be displayed at the top of the screen. To assure accuracy, do not remove the probe from Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb 160°F (71°C)
  • Page 40 Setting Oven COntrOlS Self Clean • Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the 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 to set a self clean cycle: Push in and turn the Oven Mode knob to CleAn MODeS. Cln will show in the tempera- ture display, and the SeleCt MODe indicator will come on. 2. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to SelF CleAn.
  • Page 42 Setting Oven COntrOlS Delay Start Steam Clean You can set a delayed start time for the following The Steam Clean feature offers a chemical free and functions: bake, convection bake, convection roast, time saving method to assist in the routine clean- no preheat, air fry, steam bake, steam roast, steam ing of small and light soils.
  • Page 43 Setting Oven COntrOlS Setting the Sabbath Feature for the WArning Jewish Sabbath and Holidays (some mod- els) 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 44: 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 45 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 difficult Porcelain door liner spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Page 46 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 first 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 47 Care and Cleaning general Cleaning Cleaning Porcelain enamel Oven The oven interior is porcelain on steel, it is safe to Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter clean using oven cleaners. for more information about cleaning specific parts of the oven.
  • Page 48 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 49 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 50 Care and Cleaning removing and replacing the Oven door CaUTiOn The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. iMPOrTanT Special door care instructions - For safe, Figure 24: door hinge location temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.

  • Page 51: 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 52 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) frigidaire.com Problem Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not Appliance not connected.
  • Page 53 Before You Call Cooktop Problems Problem Cause / Solution Surface element is Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting. too hot or not hot enough. Surface element does Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for the element needed. not heat or does not Cookware is light weight or warped.
  • Page 54 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 41. Oven racks discolored or Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from do not slide easily.

  • Page 55: Warranty

    Warranty Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your date of delivery, 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.
  • Page 56 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...

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