Frigidaire FCRC3012AB - Manuals

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions for future reference IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface burners, or in the warmer drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic, and c...

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions for future reference IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP Know which knob or key controls each surface heating area. Place cookware with food on the cooking area before turning it on. Turn the cooking area off before removing t...

7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions for future reference IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, after-market oven liners, or any other materials or devices to line oven bottom, oven racks, or any other part of the appliance. Only us...

8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions for future reference IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician. This r...

9 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-coated bakeware is the best for even heating. It is suitable for all baked goods. Recommended cooking temper...

10 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 discolored, cooking times may need to be reduced slightly. If food is too dark or overcoo...

11 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Broiling / Roasting Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters...

12 Using Proper Cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illus-trated in Figure 1 and Figure 2 . Cookware Material Types The cookware material determines how evenly ...

13 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a unif...

14 Radiant surface elements To operate the radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction ( Figure 5 ) to the desired setting (refer to the “Suggested radiant surface element settings” table, Table 1...

15 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 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) Web site and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendati...

16 Oven Vent Location The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent. Never close off the openings with aluminium foil or any other materia...

17 Oven Control Features 1. Bake - Use to select for all baking. 2. Broil - Use to select the broil feature. When broil is active the indicator light above the broil key will glow. 3. Timer On-Off - Use to set or cancel the minute timer. The minute timer does not start or stop cooking. 4. Set Clock ...

18 OVEN CONTROLS Temperature display (Fahrenheit/Celsius) The electronic oven control is set to operate in Fahrenheit (°F) at the factory. The oven may be programmed for any temperature from 170°F to 500°F (77°C to 260°C). To change the temperature to Celsius (°C) or from °C to °F: 1. Press Broil un...

19 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven bottom. The heat and air circulate naturally in the oven. Follow baking recommendations for best results. The oven and oven on indicator light will cycle on and off to maintain the set temperature. The oven can be programmed...

20 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Broil Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce some smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the element. Watch food to prevent burning. Always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in Table 2 . ...

21 OVEN CONTROLS Adjusting the oven temperature Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommen-dations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your r...

22 Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later. • Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. • If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must be remov...

24 CARE AND CLEANING Surface elements and drip bowls Surface elements may be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip pans easier. The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot element will burn off. Food spilled on a cool element may be cleaned with a d...

25 CARE AND CLEANING Aluminum Foil and Utensils Cleaning under bake element (some models) The bake element is located in the lower oven cavity. For some models, if the lower bake element is visible it may be tilted up for easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning. Remove the oven racks before ra...

26 CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door: To remove the oven door 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 17 ). 2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door (See Figure 18 ). A tool ...

27 CARE AND CLEANING Replacing the Oven Light Replacing the oven interior light bulb: The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and covered with a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use ( Figure 21 ). 1. Turn electrical power off at the ma...

28 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 temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned a...

29 BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Problems: Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed. Problem Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not operate. Appliance not connected. Make sure power cor...

30 BEFORE YOU CALL Electric Cooktop Problems Surface element is too hot or not hot enough. Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting. Surface element does not heat or does not heat evenly. Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for the element needed. Cookware is l...

WARRANTY Yo u r a p p l i a n c e i s c o ve re d b y a o n e y e a r l i m i t e d wa r ra n ty. Fo r o n e ye a r f ro m y o u r o r i g i n a l d a t e o fpurchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that proveto be defective in materials or workm...