Frigidaire CPIF3093LFA Use & Care Manual
Frigidaire CPIF3093LFA Use & Care Manual

Frigidaire CPIF3093LFA Use & Care Manual

Electric range with induction cooktop

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  • Page 1 Before Setting Surface Control Cookware Recomml Induction Cooking Setting Surface Controls ..www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frig...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting minute timer ..........Add a minute feature ..........Product Registration Setting powerplus preheat ........Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our ability Setting bake ............to serve you. You can register online at Setting bake time ............ www.frigidaire.com or by dropping your Product Setting delayed timed bake ........
  • Page 3 Read all instructions before using this appliance, Important Safety Instructions Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING exercise caution using or standing near an induction unit or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
  • Page 4 Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti=tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the Do not store items of interest to children in the range. cabinets above a range or on the backguard the range.
  • Page 5 IivIPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS USING YOUR RANGE YOUR OVEN • Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door or warmer drawer (if e quipped)--Sta nd tothe sideoftherange when openingthedoorofa hotoven. Lethotair or steam escapebeforeyou remove or replace Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all foodintheoven.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS USING YOUR COOKTOP • Know which keypad controls each surface cooking zone.Placea pan with food on the cooking zone before turning it on, and turn the cooking zone off before removingthe pan. Use proper pan size --This appliance is equipped with induction cooking zones of different sizes.
  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    bake broil convect plzza nuggets favorite m -- ! -- m -- I -- drawer warm keep star cancer on-off on_off on-off on-off on-off pow_,ptus keep serf convect preheat warm cLean convert a rain Your electric range with induction cooktop features include' Electronic oven control...
  • Page 8: Removing, Replacing & Arranging The Oven Racks

    Oven vent location Removing, replacing & arranging racks The oven vent is located under the left side of the To remove =pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent.
  • Page 9: Effortless Tm Oven Rack System And Assembly

    Effortless T" Oven Rack system Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system that automatically partially extends the oven rack from the Only the Effortless Oven Rack system should be interior oven glides to assist in easier access to your food used in oven rack position 2.
  • Page 10: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Air circulation in the oven For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.
  • Page 11: Setting Surface Controls

    Use quality cooktop cookware made with Cooktop operational noises magnetic base material The electronic processes involved with induction cooking may create some unusual background noises. You may hear The cooking zones will not activate if the cookware is not a slight"buzz"sound when heating with the cooktop.
  • Page 12: Cooktop Display Windows

    Cooktop display windows The range backguard provides a digital window for each of the cooking zones located on the cooktop. Power levels and messages are easily monitored and controlled using the window displays in combination with the corresponding control keypads. Available power level settings The cooktop control will display heat levels ranging from Pb Fig.
  • Page 13: Cookware Recommendations

    Induction cookware When purchasing pans for use on the induction cooktop, look for cookware specifically identified by the manufacturer as induction ready, induction capable, or a similar o Be sure to follow all the manufacturer's statement by the manufacturer that the cookware is recommendations when using cookware made for specifically designed for induction cooking.
  • Page 14: Pan Sensing

    Pan sensing The cooking zone sensors located below the cooktop surface require that certain cookware conditions are met before the induction cooking zones can operate. One or more incorrect cookware conditions may be detected by sensors located below the cooking zones. If The cooking zone display windows may display a pan the cookware does not meet the correct conditions, the sensing error message.
  • Page 15 Pan sensing (¢ont'd) Maximum recommended pan size Hinimum pan size Each of the four induction cooking zones require a minimum Use the cooktop graphics provided for each induction pan size in order to activate. The smaller inner ring cooking zone location to help determine the recommended provided at each cooking zone location (See Fig.
  • Page 16: Power Sharing

    Power sharing Your cooktop is equipped with four induction cooking zones controlled by two heating sections. The left-hand and the right-hand heating sections are powered by two independent induction inverters - one inverter for each of the two heating sections (Refer to Figs. 1 & 2). Two cooking zones in a heating section share the power of one inverter.
  • Page 17 Operating induction cooking zones Start most surface cooking on a higher setting and then To operate induction cooking zones: adjust to a lower setting to finish cooking. Step Press The suggested settings (provided in Fig. 1) may vary slightly 1. Place induction cookware with food depending on the cookware design, quality and amount of on the desired cooking zone.
  • Page 18: Operating Induction Cooking Zones

    Operating induction cooking zones (cont'd) Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when ;;;;;;;; home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be • The HE (hot element) message may appear in the sure to read all the information they have available as well display windows once a heating element or cooking as follow their recommendations for home canning...
  • Page 19: Oven Controls Functions

    READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad functions of the oven as described below. 0 thru delay start Use with bake time broil -- convect -- Use pizza -- Use chicken nuggets baker convectl...
  • Page 20: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting 12 or 24 hour display mode Setting clock When the range is first powered up, "12:00"will flash in the The clock display mode allows you to choose between 12 or display (See Fig. 1). 24 hr mode, The factory pre-set clock display mode is 12 hr.
  • Page 21: Setting A Silent Control Panel

    Setting a silent control panel Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without sounds. The control may be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the Fig. 3 normal sounds. Setting minute timer To set silent mode: The timer allows you to track your cooking times without Step Press...
  • Page 22: Setting Powerplus Preheat

    Setting powerplus preheat Setting bake time Use the powerplus preheat feature when single rack Use the timed bake feature to automatically turn the oven off baking to quickly heat the oven to bake temperatures. after a desired length of time. this feature only for standard baking.
  • Page 23: Setting Delayed Timed Bake

    To program oven for delayed bake time shut=off automatically The delay start feature allows you to set a starting and When the set bake time runs out: ending time to the baking process. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly. If the delay "END"...
  • Page 24: Setting Convect (Convection) Bake

    Convect (all models) Benefits of the convect feature Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. I Multiple rack baking. No special pans or bakeware needed. Convect uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven.
  • Page 25: Setting Convect Broil (Some Models)

    Setting convect convert Convect broil ([some models _) The convect convert feature allows you to convert any Use the convect broil feature to cook thicker cuts of meats baking recipe using the convect (convection) feature. The that require direct exposure to radiant heat and the control uses the normal recipe settings and adjusts to a convection fan for optimum browing results.
  • Page 26: Setting Broil

    Broil Use the broil f eature tocookmeats thatrequire direct exposure t oflameheat f oroptimum browning results. When broiling always remember toarrange theovenracks whileovenisstillcool.Position t heovenrack assuggested inthebroil settings table (See Fig. 4). To set broil: Press Step Prepare food items for broiling. Position oven rack while cool as recommended (See Fig.
  • Page 27: Setting Pizza Feature

    Setting pizza feature Setting chicken nuggets feature (cont'd) For your convenience the pizza feature provides 2 different settings. You may use the pizza feature whether starting with fresh or frozen pizza. • After 20 minutes of cook time the chicken nuggets To set the pizza feature: feature will automatically start the keep warm Step...
  • Page 28: Adjusting Oven Temperature

    Adjusting the oven temperature Restoring factory default settings When new, your appliance left the factory with Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to predetermined oven control default settings. Over time, the ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few user may make changes to these settings.
  • Page 29: My Favorite

    Hy Favorite The my favorite feature pad may be used to record and recall one of your favorite recipe settings. This feature will only store and recall one favorite recipe at a time. My favorite feature may be used with bake, cook time, Fig.1 preheat, convection bake &...
  • Page 30: Setting The Sabbath Mode Feature

    To Set the Sabbath Feature (foruse on the ]ewishSabbath & Holidays) To program the oven to bake at 350°F and then For further assistance, guidelines for proper activatethe Sabbath Day feature= usage and a complete list of models with the Step Press Sabbath feature, please vist the web at...
  • Page 31 To Set the Sabbath Feature (cont'd) To turn offthe oven but keep the Sabbath feature active: Ifa delay start time longer than 12 hours (maximum of Press cancel, cancel 24 hours) in advance is desired, set the display mode To turn off the Sabbath feature: for the 24 hour setting.
  • Page 32: Keep Warm Drawer (Some Models)

    Arranging keep warm drawer rack positions Keep warm drawer recommended settings (some models) (some models) Recommended keep warm drawer food settings table is The keep warm drawer rack may be used in 2 ways: shown in Fig. 1. If a particular food is not listed, start with the reed (medium) setting.
  • Page 33 Operating Keep Warm Drawer (somemodels) reed The purpose of the keep warm drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures. It is not recommended to heat cold food in the keep warm drawer; temp always start with hot food. The keep warm drawer may also be used to warm dinner plates.
  • Page 34 Before starting self-clean A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash • During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the you can wipe away with a damp cloth. range can become very hottothetouch.
  • Page 35 Setting a self=clean cycle or a delayed When the self-clean cycle has completed: start self=clean cycle 1. The time of day and "Hot" will appear in the display Examples: To start an immediate self-cleaning cycle window (See Fig.3). and/or how to add a delay start time of 9:00 o'clock Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 hour and and shut-off self=clean automatically: "Hot"...
  • Page 36: Care & Cleaning

    Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more - Painted bodyparts - Painted decorativetrim difficult soils andbuflt-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth - Control knobs(some models) and dry.
  • Page 37: Cooktop Maintenance And Cleaning

    Cooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are maintaining your ¢eramicglasscooktop, turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. For light to moderate soil" Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply some of Apply a few drops of glass-ceramic cooktop cleaner directly the glass-ceramic cooktop cleaner supplied with your new to the cooktop.
  • Page 38: Replacing The Oven Light

    Cooktop cleaning (cont'd) Caution for aluminum use on the cooktop - Aluminum Foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop may damage the ceramic cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the ceramic cooktop under ANY circumstances. DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop, The fumes can be hazardous to your health and Replacing the oven interior light...
  • Page 39: Removing & Replacing Oven Door

    Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door Oven door hinge • To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing locations with oven door the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully fully open. and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge area.
  • Page 40 Problem Solution Poor baking results. = Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven.
  • Page 41 Problem Solution Oven light does not work. = Be sure the light is secure in the socket. Also see "Changing & replacing the oven light" in the Care & Cleaning section. Oven smokes excessively during broiling. • Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls.
  • Page 42 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,...

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