Frigidaire DGEF3041KFN, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...Controls Ceramic cook top 8 11 Before Setting Oven Controls 12 Oven Control Functions 330 330i 13 www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Setting Oven Controls 14 20 Self Cleaning 21 22 Care Cleaning 23 26 Before You Call 27 29 Major Appliance Warranty back cover Canada 1 800 265 8352 kO C I o c O v ...

Page 2: ...his Use Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship To ensure our ability to continue serving you please use this page to record important product information Need help Visit the Frigidaire web site at www frigidaire com Before you call for service there ...

Page 3: ...dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency using this appliance Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Verify the anti tip device has been installed to floor or wall Ensure the anti tip device is re engaged when the range is moved to fl...

Page 4: ... to become too hot ii Use dry potholders moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholderstouch hot heating elements Do not use atowel or other bulky cloth instead ofa potholder Do not heat unopened food containers buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result nmjury Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure If the power fa...

Page 5: ...IONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Know which knob controls each surface heating unit Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on and turn the unit off before removing the pan Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized utensils wil...

Page 6: ...um Excellent heat conductor Some types of food will cause it to darken Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining pitting If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches Remove these marks immediately Copper Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily May leave metal marks on ceramic glass see Aluminum Stainless Slow heat conductor with...

Page 7: ...e you may set just the smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner and outer portions can be set to heat together See Fig 1 OFF o G OFF o OFF to hi h hi i 6 6 2 8 4 _ 4 3 7 o o 2 2 4 6 reed to 1o Keep warm zone Single radiant Dual radiant surface control surface control surface control some models some models Fig i Element ON hot surface indicator lights Your appliance is equipped with...

Page 8: ...lements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons cou...

Page 9: ...Suggested radiant surface element settings table on previous page o OFF h_ hi 4 2 2 _ 2 o o to Lo Heating with inner small element only Fig i o OFF hi hi Q 4 4 2 2 e to lo Heating with both elements Fig 2 Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled suff...

Page 10: ...ular food is not listed start with the medium level and adjust as needed Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level Keep warm zone recommended food settings table Food Item Heating Level Breads Pastries LO Low Casseroles LO Low Dinner Plates with Food LO Low Eggs LO Low Gravies LO Low Meats MED Medium Sauces MED Medium Soups cream MED Medium Stews MED Medium Vegetable...

Page 11: ...art with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has co...

Page 12: ... wh ch can cause burns REMOVE ALL OVEN RACKS and accessories before starting a self clean cycle If the oven racks are left in the oven during the self clean cycle the oven racks to loose their shiny finish Remove ALL oven racks and clean according to instructions provided in the Care Cleaning section of this manual offset oven rack bottom oven rack The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack some ...

Page 13: ... keys Use with the feature or function pads to set oven temperature bake time start time clean time when programming an automatic start time setting or adjusting the clock and minute timer 8 Bake key Use to select the bake feature 9 Broil key Use to select the variable broil feature 10 Feature indicator lights These lights show which feature is active 11 Oven preheat door locked lights The oven li...

Page 14: ...l appear in display indicating that the control has returned to the 12 Hour Energy Saving feature Changing between continuous bake or the 12 Hour Energy saving mode does not change how the cooktop controls Changing temperature display F or C The electronic oven control is set to display in F Fahrenheit when shipped from the factory The oven can be programmed for any temperature from 170 F to 550 F...

Page 15: ... The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes Note If the V pad is pressed first the timer will advance to 11 hours and 59 minutes When the set time has run out the timer will beep 3 times and will continue to beep 3 times every 60 seconds until timer is pressed on off To change the timer while it is in use While the timer is active and shows in the display ...

Page 16: ...lts Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies biscuits and breads When using any single rack position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks place racks in positions 2 and 5 Figure 1 When baking using 2 oven racks position cookware as shown in Figure 2 Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between cookware for prop...

Page 17: ...rements 1 C if the control is set to display Celsius 5 Press bake OO will appear in the display time 6 Pressthe A or V until the desired baking time appears start The time of day will appear in the display 7 Press time 8 Press the A or V until the desired start time appears in the display 9 Once the controls are set the control calculates the time when baking will stop in order to start at the tim...

Page 18: ...e oven before baking items like cookies biscuits and breads Reduce oven temperature 25 F from your recipe s recommended oven temperature and use the minimum recommended cooktime When using any single rack position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks place racks in positions 2 and 4 Figure 1 When baking using 2 oven racks allo...

Page 19: ... remove food and press cancer Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing the food Fig 1 Insert Fig 2 i Broil pan Should an oven fire occur close the oven door and turn the oven OFF If the fire continues use a fire extinguisher DO NOT put water or flour on the fire Flour may be explosive The broiler pan and the insert some models allows grease to drain and be kept...

Page 20: ...in the display When lowering the oven temperature a minus sign will appear before the number to indicate that the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount of deg tees 5 When you have made the desired adjustment press cancel to go back to the time of day display Operating the oven light The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened Press _ _ to turn the interior...

Page 21: ...soapy water ii and a cloth Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface as they may leave a ii dull spot even after cleaning ii DO NOT clean the oven door gasket See Fig 1 The woven material of the oven door gasket is...

Page 22: ...oven has cooled down about 1 hour and the LOCK light has turned off the oven door can be opened If needed the self clean may be restarted To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the self cleaning cycle Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape DO NOT force the oven door open This can damage the automatic door locking system Us...

Page 23: ...mended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50 50 solution of water and vinegar Porcelain enamel parts Gentle scubbing with a soapy no scratch cleaning pad will remove most spots Porcelain enamel broiler panand Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If necessary cover broiler pan insert if equipped difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with cle...

Page 24: ...OOL DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of glass ceramic cooktop cleaner directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or use a non abrasive plastic type no scratch cleaning pad to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thorough...

Page 25: ...a hot cooktop can damage the ceramic glass Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the ceramic cooktop under ANY circumstances Aluminum utensils and the cooktop Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop the utensil be damaged or destroyed and may fuse to break or mark the c...

Page 26: ...ame To replace oven door 1 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle 2 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position See Fig 3 carefully line up and insert both door hinge arms between the pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Fig 4 3 With both door hinge arms in place open the oven door horizontal with floor See Fig ...

Page 27: ...m for appliance clearance Cannot move applianceeasily Appliance Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly to appliance sides Contact must be accessible for service builder or installer to make appliance accessible Carpet interferes with appliance Provide sufficient space so appliance may be lifted over carpet Entire appliance does not operate _ Make sure power cord is plugged correctly into ...

Page 28: ... temperatures and increase smoking Grease has built up on interior oven surfaces Regular cleaning is necessary if broiling frequently Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking Convection does not work Oven control not set properly Review instructions for Speed Bake in some models Setting Oven Controls section See Convection fan does not rotate in this checklist Convection fan does not ro...

Page 29: ...tom has been used Use smooth fiat bottomed cookware Metal marks on the cooktop Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface Usea ceramic glass cooktop cleaning creme to remove the marks See Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance in the Care Cleaning section Brown streaks or specks on cooktop Spillovers are cooked onto ceramic surface Use razor b...

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Page 32: ...service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPO...