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Frigidaire PCFG3080AF Use & Care Manual

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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . 10
Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . 17
Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432
RANGE
use
Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
GAS
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A26581801/A (Sep 2023)
Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Setting Surface Controls..17 Warranty ....52 A26581801/A (Sep 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 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 Never allow children to play with pack- WARNING aging material. Do not remove the wiring label and other literature attached to the Tip Over Hazard appliance. Do not remove model/serial • A child or adult can tip number plate.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances. WARNING This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong • Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. grounding plug for your protection against Failure to follow this warning may shock hazard and should be plugged di- cause serious injury, fire, or death.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Conversion to (L.P.) Gas WARNING This appliance allows for conversion to • Do not leave children alone - Children Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas. should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. WARNING They should never be allowed to sit Personal injury or death from electrical...
  • Page 7 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 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. flammable materials, and spillage due to Touching surfaces in this area when the unintentional contact with the utensil, the oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not handle of the utensil should be positioned place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or so that it is turned inward, and does not...
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Clean ventilating hoods frequently - IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR Grease should not be allowed to accumu- SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Do not repair or replace any part of the late on hood or filter. Follow the manu- appliance unless specifically recommend- facturer’s instructions for cleaning vent 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 Gas surface burner types Assembly of the Burner Caps The cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners Make sure that all of the surface burner caps and with different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food surface burner grates are installed correctly and at quickly and in large amounts increases as the burn- the correct locations.
  • Page 15 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The size and type of cookware used will influence 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 16 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Install Burner Grates To install burner grates, place the grates flat-side down and align them into the cooktop recess.. Figure 4: Grate installation IMPORTANT • Make sure the burner grates are proper- ly placed on the cooktop before using the surface burners (Figure 4).

  • Page 17: Setting Surface Controls

    SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Setting surface controls CAUTION The ability to heat food quickly and in large vol- umes increases as the burner size increases. Your Do not place flammable items such as plastic gas appliance may be equipped with many differ- wrappings, spoon holders, or plastic salt and ent sized surface burners.
  • Page 18 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Set proper burner flame size Flame size Type of cooking The color of the flame is the key to proper burner High flame Start most foods; bring water adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly to a boil;...
  • Page 19 If you would like to purchase a griddle, you can order one from Frigidaire.com. • Use tested recipes and follow instructions care- fully. Check with your local Cooperative Agri-...

  • Page 20: 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 21 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 22 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 23 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 24: 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 25 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Modes • Bake (page 26) • Air Fry (page 27) • Slow Cook (page 28) • Broil (page 28) • Convection Bake (page 30) • Convection Roast (page 31) • Steam Bake (page 33) • Steam Roast (page 33) •...
  • Page 26 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 27 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 28 Slow cooking meats may result in the outside of Note: To purchase the broiling pan, please visit 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 29 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34 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 35 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 36 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 37 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 38 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 39 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 40 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 41: 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 42 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 43 CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the sealed burners To avoid possible burns, do not attempt cleaning Burner Cap before turning off all surface burners and allowing them to cool. Any additions, changes, or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized qualified Agency.
  • Page 44 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 specific parts clean using oven cleaners. of the oven.
  • Page 45 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 46 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 47 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 18: Door hinge location temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.

  • Page 48: 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 49 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 50 BEFORE YOU CALL Cooktop Problems Problem Cause / Solution Surface burners do not Surface control knob was not completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn ignite. the surface control knob to LITE until the burner ignites and then turn the control knob to the desired flame size.
  • Page 51 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 38. Oven racks discolored or Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from do not slide easily.

  • Page 52: 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 53 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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