Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FGES3045KB Frigidaire
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS www .frigidaire.com USA 1 -800-944-9044 www .frigidaire.ca Canada 1 -800-265-8352 All a bout th e Us e & C ar e of y ou r Built - I n R ange W elcome & Congratulations ................................... 2 Important Safety I nstructions .
2 WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS NOTE Please attach sales receipt here f or future refer ence. Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference.
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not r emove the wiring label and other liter ature attached to the appliance.
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured. • Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use.
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS utensils are suitable for cooktop service without br eaking due to the sudden change in temperatur e. Check the manufacturer’ s recommendations for cooktop use. • Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers. If an element is accidentally turned on, the decorativ e cover will become hot and possibly melt.
6 FEATURES AT A GLANCE - MODEL A Your built-in range Features: 1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer . 2. Left front element control. 3. Left rear element control. 4. Right rear element control. 5. Right front element control. 6. K eep warm zone control.
7 FEATURES AT A GLANCE - MODEL B NOTE The features shown for y our appliance may v ary according to model type & color . Your built-in range Features: 1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer . 2. Electronic element control digital displays.
8 FEATURES AT A GLANCE - MODEL C Your built-in range Features: 1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer . 2. Left rear burner control. 3. K eep warm zone control. 4. W arm & serve dr awer control. 5. Left front element control. 6. Left rear element control.
9 NOTE Radiant elements hav e a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF , even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the cer amic smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the r adiant element or if the cookware bottom is not fl at.
10 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Surface cooking settings Use the chart to determine the correct setting for the type of food y ou are preparing. Note: The size and type of cookw are used will infl uence the setting needed for best cooking results.
11 NOTE Due to the high intensity of heat gener ated by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn gr een when the element will be turned off . This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has completely cooled down.
12 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS NOTE See R ecommended Setting for Surface Element table on page 10. Single radiant surface elements (all models) The cooktop has 2 or 3 SINGLE radiant surf ace elements: the left rear position (Figures 1, 2 & 3), the right rear position (Figures 1 and 2), and the right front position (Figures 1 and 3).
13 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS NOTE See R ecommended Setting for Surface Element table on page 10. Figure 1 - Model A Figure 5 Figure 4 Figure 2 - Model B Figure 3 - Model C CAUTION Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned OFF .
14 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 CAUTION Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned OFF . HE ( Hot E leme nt) message will turn ON and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level.
15 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS CAUTION Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. P otholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fi re if placed too close to the surface elements.
16 Multiple Oven Racks Single Oven Rack BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven vent location The oven is vented as shown below . When the oven is on, warm air is released through the v ent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the o ven and good baking results.
17 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Types of oven racks Y our built-in r ange may be equipped with one or more of the oven r acks styles shown; • Flat handle oven rack (All models- Figure 1). • Offset oven rack (Model A only- Figure 2). • Flat oven half rack (Models B & C only- Figures 3 & 4).
18 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS CAUTION REMOVE ALL OVEN RACKS and parts before starting a self-clean cycle. If the oven r acks are left in the oven during the self -clean cycle, the glide ability of the Effortless Oven R ack system will be damaged and will cause all oven r acks to loose their shiny fi nish and or turn blue.
19 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Control pad features READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisf actory use of your oven, become familiar with the v arious features and functions of the o ven as described below . Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use & Care Guide.
20 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTROL PAD SETTINGS All of the features listed below have minimum and maximum time or temperature settings that may be entered into the control. An ENTRY acceptance beep will sound each time a control pad is touched (the acceptance beep on the Oven Lockout pad is delay ed 3 seconds).
21 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS SETTING CONTINUOUS BAKE OR 6 HOUR ENERGY SAVING The TIMER and SELF CLEAN pads cont rol the Continuous Bak e or 6 Hour E ner gy Savi ng f ea tur es . The ov en c ont ro l has a factory preset built -in 6 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the ov en contr ol is left on f or mor e than 6 hours.
22 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS SETTING MINUTE TIMER The TIMER ON . OFF pad controls the Minute Timer feature. The Minute Timer serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out. It does not start or stop cooking. The Minute Timer feature can be used during an y of the other oven contr ol functions.
23 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS SETTING QUICK OR POWERPLUS TM PREHEAT Use the preheat feature when using single rack baking to quickly heat the oven to bake temperatures. Use this feature only for standard baking. A reminder tone will sound indicating when to place the food in the ov en.
24 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Air circulation during Convection Bake Figure 1 Oven Rack Positions Figure 2 4 3 2 1 Benefi ts of Convection Bake: — Multiple rack baking. — Some foods cook faster , saving time and energy . — No special pans or bakeware needed.
25 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS NOTE Pressing CANCEL w i l l s t o p th e fe at u r e a t a n y t i m e . NOTE The Bake, Broil and Convection elements will cy cle for a better heat distribution. SETTING CONVECTION ROAST This m ode is best for cookin g tender cuts of beef , lamb , park and poultry .
26 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS NOTE Pressing CANCEL w i l l s t o p th e fe at u r e a t a n y t i m e . SETTING CONVECTION BROIL (some models) Use this mode for thicker cuts of meat, fi sh and poultry . The Convection B roiling gently browns the exterior and seals in the juices.
27 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS NOTE Baking time can be set for any amount of time between 1 minute to 6 hours. The time remaining can be shown in the timer section of the display by pressing BAKE TIME at any moment of the cooking. NOTE If it is desired to have the oven shut off automatically after a set time; enter a BAKE TIME at this step.
28 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS SETTING KEEP WARM This mode is best for keeping ov en baked foods warm for serving after cooking has fi nished. The KEEP WARM pad turns ON the K eep Warm featur e and will maintain an oven temperature of 170°F (77°C).
29 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS SETTING MY FAVORITE (some models) Th e My Favo ri te s ett in g al l ow yo u t o s av e y ou r m os t frequently used or most complex cooking sequence. This feature will save the cooking mode, the target temper ature and the bake time (if any).
30 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS NOTE T o assur e your elec tronic contr ols safety when broili ng with the oven door in broil position, an high speed cooling fan will blow air through the trims above the door(s). SETTING BROIL This mode is best for meats, fi sh and poultry up to 1” thick.
31 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS SETTING THE SABBATH FEATURE (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) The BAKE TIME and DELAY START pads are used to set the Sabbath feature.
32 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS NOTE T h e o v en t e m p e r at ur e a dj u s t m e n t s ma de w it h t h i s f ea t u r e w i l l n o t c h a n g e t h e S e l f - C l ea n cy cl e te mp e r at ur e or th e Br o i l temperature.
33 What to Expect during Cleaning While the oven is in oper ation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed.
34 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS NOTE If a 2 or 4 hour clean time is desired, press SELF CLEAN multiple times to toggle between 2, 3 or 4 hours. NOTE If a 2 or 4 hour clean time is desired, press SELF CLEAN multiple times to toggle between 2, 3 or 4 hours.
35 NOTE The keep warm dr awer is inoper able during the self - clean cycle. The keep warm dr awer is equipped with a latch which may require extr a force when opening and closing the drawer .
36 CARE & CLEANING ( Cleaning Chart ) Cleaning various parts of your appliance Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LA TER.
37 CARE & CLEANING Ceramic glass cooktop cleaning & maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your Ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the fi rst time, apply the recommended CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surf ace.
38 CARE & CLEANING CAUTION The door is heavy . For safe, tempor ary storage, lay the door fl at with the inside of the door facing down. Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door To Remove Oven Door: 1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with fl oor - See Figure 1).
39 CARE & CLEANING CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing the o ven light bulb. Do not turn the oven light on during a self -cleaning cycle.
40 CARE & CLEANING To remove and replace keep warm drawer ( some models ) Left Glide Right Glide Pull up latch with fi nger Push down latch with fi nger WARNING T urn the keep warm drawer control knob to OFF bef ore removing the dr awer . DO NOT touch the keep warm drawer element.
41 BEFORE YOU CALL (Solutions to Common Problems) Oven baking For best cooking results, heat the ov en before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc.
42 BEFORE YOU CALL (Solutions to Common Problems) OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Range is not level. Poor installation. Place o ven rack in center of o ven. Place a level on the ov en rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of r ange until the rack is level.
43 OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface. Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bot toms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scr atches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time.
44 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY This warranty does not cover the following: 1. Products with original serial numbers that have been remov ed, altered or cannot be readily determined. 2. Product that has been transferred f rom its original owner to another party or remov ed outside the USA or Canada.
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