Frigidaire FCRE3052AB, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ecord and Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Cooking Recommendations 8 Before Setting Surface Controls 10 Setting Surface Controls 13 Before Setting Oven Controls 17 Setting Oven Controls 18 Care and Cleaning 23 Before You Call 29 Warranty 32 ...

Page 2: ...ation Serial plate location open lower oven drawer some models or storage drawer some models PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing Frigidaire Important This Use and Care Guide is part of our commit ment 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 con...

Page 3: ... potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates installation operation maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related Indicates a short informal reference something written down to assist the memory or for future reference WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE Save these instructions for future reference WARNING Tip Over Hazard A chil...

Page 4: ...tional Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NPFA No 54 latest edition and National Electrical Code NFPA No 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements In Canada install in accordance with CAN CGA B149 1 and CAN CGA B149 2 and CSA Standard C22 1 Canadian Electrical code Part 1 latest editions and local electrical code requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the litera ...

Page 5: ...ay cause burns Stepping leaning or sitting on the door or drawers of this appliance can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appli ance WARNING Never cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover and entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning Aluminum foil linings may also tra...

Page 6: ...g foods under a ventilating hood turn on the fan IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Clean cooktop glass with caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a ...

Page 7: ...ways follow the manufacturer s recommended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury Clean ventilating hoods frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter Follow the manufacturer s instructions for cleaning vent hoods IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Do...

Page 8: ...ware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny bakeware Reduce the cooking temperature by 25 F 13 14 C when using dark bakeware Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than shiny bakeware Glass is convenient as the same piece of bakeware can be used for cooking serving and storing food Reduce the cooking temperature by 25 F 13 14 C when using glass bakeware Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware coo...

Page 9: ...eing as done as you like or more done than you like Result Recommendation Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe Cooking Tips Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance Cooking Tips Baking Rack placement Follow the instructions in Setting Oven Control...

Page 10: ...s will vary depending on base material Porcelain enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops Glass Slow heat conductor Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass Check for flatness by rotat ing a ruler across the bottom of the cookware see Figure 1 Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating elem...

Page 11: ...hould not be used as a cutting board or work surface Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it Placing food directly on the smoothtop surface without a cooking utensil is not recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause potential fire hazard Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic glass cooktop Any cookware that has a rough or dirty bottom ...

Page 12: ...op elements The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size and type of element underneath The elements on your cooktop depend on the model A single radiant element has one circle A dual radiant element some models has two circles The dual radiant element may be set using only the smaller inner element or both inner and outer elements may be set to heat together for a larger surface Dual...

Page 13: ...m vegetables Medium Low 2 4 Keep foods cooking poach stew Low 1 Low temperature cooking Low LO Keep warm melt Table 1 Suggested radiant surface element settings Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop WARNING Figure 6 Single element knob Radiant surface elements m...

Page 14: ...any time during cooking See Suggested radiant surface element settings on page 13 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 sufficiently Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of ...

Page 15: ... level Unlike the surface elements the warm zone will not glow red when it is hot To avoid burns always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the cooktop including the warm zone as cookware and plates will be hot 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 be...

Page 16: ...eter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on the burner grates Start 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 lowes...

Page 17: ...n racks when the oven is cool To remove Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches the stop position Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out To replace Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both sides of oven walls Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place Be sure oven racks are level before using Figure 9 Oven vent Protective Liner...

Page 18: ...ute timer Minimum and Maximum Setting Setting the Clock When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted the display will flash 12 00 It is recommended to always set the clock for the correct time of day before using the appliance To set the clock 1 Press Set Clock once do not hold Set Clock key down 2 Within 5 seconds press and hold or until th...

Page 19: ...ncrease time in 10 minute increments The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes 3 When the diesired timer setting is reached release the arrow key The timer will start counting down within a few seconds 4 When the set time expires the timer will sound a 3 second tone The display will show 00 00 until the timer is cancelled by pressing Timer On Off To chang...

Page 20: ...es shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins Do not open oven door often Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase cook time Do not leave oven light on while baking To set Bake 1 Press Bake appears in the display 2 Within 5 seconds press or The display will show 350 F 177 C The temperature can then be adjusted in 5 F 1 C increments 3 When a key is rel...

Page 21: ...isplay 3 Press for HI broil or for LO broil Most foods may be broiled at the HI broil setting 4 For optimum results preheat Broil for 5 minutes before adding food 5 Place the insert on the broil pan if equipped then place the food on the broil pan insert if using a broiler pan and insert 6 Place the broiler pan and insert on the oven rack 7 Broil on one side until food is browned Turn and broil fo...

Page 22: ...ign will appear before the number to indicate that the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount of degrees 4 To accept the change wait for the oven control to provide an acceptance beep Table 3 Broil recommendations Food item Rack Position Temperature Cook time in minutes 1st side 2nd side Doneness Steak 1 thick 5 5 HI 6 00 7 00 4 00 5 00 Rare Medium Pork Chops 3 4 thick 4 HI 8 00 6 00 Well Chi...

Page 23: ...tergent and water or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water Do not spray liquids directly on the oven control and display area Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance Do not use other liquid cleaners abrasive cleaners scouring pads or paper towels they will damage the finish Control knobs Using a soft cloth clean with...

Page 24: ...ecome damaged during future heating Do not spray oven cleaner on any electrical controls or switches Do not spray or allow oven cleaner to build up on the oven temperature sensing probe Do not spray cleaner on oven door trim door gasket plastic drawer glides handles or any exterior surfaces of the appliance Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven Provide adequate ventilation Oven door Use...

Page 25: ...top surface without a pan Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop they may cause it to crack Cooktop Cleaning For light to moderate soil For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning cream directly to the cooktop Use a clean paper towel to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly leaving no residue Do not use the towel you use ...

Page 26: ...e oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Aluminum foil linings may trap heat causing a fire hazard Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to ...

Page 27: ... roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Figure 20 and Figure 21 The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins 3 Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor See Figure 18 4 Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the locked position See Figure 19 5 Close the oven door The door is heavy For...

Page 28: ...appliance bulb 3 Turn the power back on again at the main source or plug the appliance back in 4 Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock Remove and replace storage drawer some models Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils The drawer can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the range Use care when handling the drawer Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before ...

Page 29: ...er than recom mended Cakes not done in center Oven too hot Incorrect pan size Pan not centered in oven Glass cookware slow heat conductor Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C lower than recom mended Use pan size suggested in recipe Use proper rack position and place pan so there are at least 2 5 1 cm of space on all sides of pan Reduce temperature and increase cook time or use shiny bakeware Cakes not l...

Page 30: ...mokes excessively when broiling Incorrect setting Follow the Setting Broil instructions on page 21 Meat too close to the broil element or burner Reposition the broil pan to provide proper clearance between the meat and broil element or burner Remove excess fat from meat Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling but do not cut into lean Grease build up on oven surfaces Regular cleaning is necess...

Page 31: ...rks on the cooktop Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on the cooktop surface Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface Buff with a non abrasive cloth or sponge For more information see Cooktop Mainte nance on page 25 Brown streaks or specks on cooktop surface Boil overs are cooked onto the surface When cooktop is cool use a razor blade sc...

Page 32: ...ersons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God 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 PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR ...