Frigidaire FGES3065PF- Manuals

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN • Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to the side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot range. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the...

7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. For models factory-equipped with a power cord: For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is the correct voltage, is correctly polarized, and i...

8 Using Proper Cookware Check for flatness by rotating 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 element (See Figure 2 ). For detailed information about the ceramic cooktop, refer to the “Cookto...

9 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element under-neath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the el...

10 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS The electronic surface element control (ESEC) (some models) The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) feature includes digital display windows. The ESEC feature provides a numeric digital setting for the radiant surface element positions on the cooktop. These s...

11 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS ESEC error indicator message (Er) An error message will be displayed (glowing "Er") at power up (or after a power failure) if ANY of the surface control knobs were left in the ON positions (See Figure 7 ). If a power failure should occur, be sure to set all...

12 Surface cooking settings The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results. Use Table 1 to determine the correct setting for the type of food you are preparing. The size and type o...

13 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements (all models) The cooktop has 2 or 3 SINGLE radiant surface elements: the left rear position, the right rear position. The left rear element may also be used with the Bridge element. To Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements: 1. Place c...

14 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Dual Surface Radiant Element (all models) The cooktop is equipped with 1 or 2 dual radiant surface elements located at the left front and the right front or the right rear position. Symbols around the knob are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will h...

16 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Triple Surface Radiant Element (some models) Some cooktops are equipped with a triple radiant surface element. Symbols around the knob indicate which element will heat. The symbol with the center circle blackened indicates that only the inner coil will heat. The symbol wi...

18 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Bridge surface radiant element (some models) The cooktop of your appliance is equipped with a "BRIDGE" surface element located at the left front and middle posi-tions. The Bridge can be used when cooking with rectan-gular (like a griddle) or oval shaped cookware. ...

19 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Keep warm zone (some models) The purpose of the keep warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the keep warm feature to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casse-roles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Alw...

20 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...

21 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Effortless™ Oven Rack system Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system that automatically extends the oven rack to assist in access to your food items. This rack extends when the oven door is opened or closed. To assemble the Effortless™ Oven Rack syste...

22 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Figure 19: Effortless™ oven rack after assembly connector arm connector arm left and right door connector bracketswith connector arm endsshown in locked position (pointing upwards) Figure 20: Left & right brackets, pointing up End shouldpoint up, asexplained in St...

23 Gallery Model (above) Professional Model (below) Oven Controls Features To get the best use of your oven, take some time to become familiar with the various features and functions of you oven model. Detailed instructions on using each oven feature and function of the controls can be found in this...

24 OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Clock The set clock control is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hours display operation. The clock is preset at the factory for 12 hour display. When the oven is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the oven has been interrupted, the time...

25 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Continuous Bake or 6 Hour Energy Saving The timer on-off and self clean keys control the continuos bake or 6 hour energy saving features. The oven control has a factory preset 6 Hour Energy Saving feature that shuts off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 6...

26 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Oven Lockout Feature The key controls the oven lockout. When active, this feature automatically locks the oven door, preventing the oven from being turned on. It does not affect the clock, timer, or the interior oven lights. When the Oven Lockout key is activated, it also lo...

27 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Bake controls normal baking. If a rapid preheating is preferred, refer to “Setting Preheat” on page 26 . The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F. To set the bake temperature to 375°F: 1. Arrange interior oven racks. 2. Press bake. 350 w...

28 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Broil This mode is best for meats, fish, and poultry up to 1” thick. Broiling cooks tender cuts of meat by direct heat. The broil key controls the broil feature. An optional searing grill, broiler pan, and insert may be purchased at frigidaire.com. The broil pan and broil pa...

29 OVEN CONTROLS Convection Cooking Convection cooking uses the three elements and a fan to circulate the heat evenly and continuously within the oven (See Figure 24 ). Benefits of convection cooking: • Multiple rack baking. • Some foods cook faster, saving time and energy. • No special pans or bake...

30 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Convection Convert Convection convert automatically converts a standard baking recipe for convection baking. When set properly, this feature is designed to display the actual converted (reduced) temperature in the display. Convection convert may only be used with a convectio...

31 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Convection Roast This mode is best for cooking tender cuts of beef, lamb, pork, and poultry. Use this mode when cooking speed is desired. Convection roasting gently browns the exterior and seals in the juices. Convection roasting uses the bake element, convection element, br...

32 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Time Use bake time when setting the oven to cook for a specific length of time and shut off automatically when the time is complete. When cooking time ends, the oven will shut off and will beep. This feature can be used with bake, convection bake, convection roast, and ...

33 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Warm Warm is best for keeping oven baked foods warm for serving after cooking has finished. The warm key turns on the warm feature, will maintain an oven temperature of 170°F (77°C), and will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking. After 3 hours, ...

34 OVEN CONTROLS Cooking with Meat Probe Use the probe feature for best results when cooking foods such as roasts, hams or poultry. For meats like poultry and roasts, using a probe to check internal temperature is the safest method to ensure properly cooked food. The probe feature, when set correctl...

37 OVEN CONTROLS Restoring Factory Default Setting Your appliance is programmed with default control settings. Over time, users may make changes to these settings. The following options have settings that can be modified and may have been changed since the appliance was new: • 12 or 24 hour display ...

38 OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature (For use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The bake time and start keys are used to set the Sabbath feature. For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at http:\\www....

39 OVEN CONTROLS Warmer Drawer (some models) Warm & Ready™ Drawer The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures. Examples are vegetables, gravies, meats, casseroles, biscuits, rolls, and pastries. It is not recommended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer...

40 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Warmer Drawer (Professional Model) 1. Touch the on ● off key at the warmer drawer control position. The warmer drawer indicator light will turn on. 2. Press the temp key until the desired temperature setting is displayed. 3. When the food is ready for removal, touch the on ●...

41 OVEN CONTROLS Removing and Replacing the Warmer Drawer To remove the warmer drawer: 1. Open the drawer to the fully opened position. 2. Locate the latches on both sides of the keep warm drawer. 3. Pull up on the left glide latch and push down on the right glide latch. 4. Pull the drawer away from...

42 OVEN CONTROLS Steam Clean The steam clean feature offers a chemical-free and time-saving method to assist in the routine cleaning of your oven. Steam clean may be used before manually cleaning the oven to help loosen soils on the oven bottom. To set a steam clean cycle: 1. Oven should be at room ...

43 OVEN CONTROLS Self-Cleaning Operation 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 you can wipe away with a damp cloth What to expect during self-cleaning While in self-cl...

44 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Self-Clean Cycle Duration The self clean key controls the self-cleaning feature. If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self-clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hour. A 3 hour s...

45 Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty and time of major cleaning later. Surface Type Recommendation A...

46 CARE AND CLEANING Control panel Control keypad membrane Decorative trim (some models) Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls off, activate oven lockout (on some models), and if needed remove any knobs from panel. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scrat...

47 CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop...

48 CARE AND CLEANING Plastic or foods with a high sugar content need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent damage (such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not removed immediately. After turning the surface elements off, use a razor blade...

49 CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door To remove oven door : 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 43 ). 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 44 ). A tool suc...

50 CARE AND CLEANING Replacing the oven light The interior oven lights are located at the rear of the oven cavity and are covered with a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use (See Figure 47 ). Replacing the oven interior light bulb: 1. Turn electrical power off ...

51 Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, et cetera. 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 owne...

52 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 Solution Poor baking results. Many factors effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position....

53 BEFORE YOU CALL Soil not completely removed after self clean. Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on “Self-Cleaning Operation” on page 43 . Excessive spills on oven bottom. Clean before starting self clean. Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven doo...

54 BEFORE YOU CALL Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for service. Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible. Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted over carpet. En...

55 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 workmanship...

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN • Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to the side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot range. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the...

7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. For models factory-equipped with a power cord: For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is the correct voltage, is correctly polarized, and i...

8 Using Proper Cookware Check for flatness by rotating 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 element (See Figure 2 ). For detailed information about the ceramic cooktop, refer to the “Cookto...

9 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element under-neath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the el...

10 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS The electronic surface element control (ESEC) (some models) The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) feature includes digital display windows. The ESEC feature provides a numeric digital setting for the radiant surface element positions on the cooktop. These s...

11 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS ESEC error indicator message (Er) An error message will be displayed (glowing "Er") at power up (or after a power failure) if ANY of the surface control knobs were left in the ON positions (See Figure 7 ). If a power failure should occur, be sure to set all...

12 Surface cooking settings The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results. Use Table 1 to determine the correct setting for the type of food you are preparing. The size and type o...

13 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements (all models) The cooktop has 2 or 3 SINGLE radiant surface elements: the left rear position, the right rear position. The left rear element may also be used with the Bridge element. To Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements: 1. Place c...

14 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Dual Surface Radiant Element (all models) The cooktop is equipped with 1 or 2 dual radiant surface elements located at the left front and the right front or the right rear position. Symbols around the knob are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will h...

16 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Triple Surface Radiant Element (some models) Some cooktops are equipped with a triple radiant surface element. Symbols around the knob indicate which element will heat. The symbol with the center circle blackened indicates that only the inner coil will heat. The symbol wi...

18 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Bridge surface radiant element (some models) The cooktop of your appliance is equipped with a "BRIDGE" surface element located at the left front and middle posi-tions. The Bridge can be used when cooking with rectan-gular (like a griddle) or oval shaped cookware. ...

19 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Keep warm zone (some models) The purpose of the keep warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the keep warm feature to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casse-roles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Alw...

20 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...

21 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Effortless™ Oven Rack system Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system that automatically extends the oven rack to assist in access to your food items. This rack extends when the oven door is opened or closed. To assemble the Effortless™ Oven Rack syste...

22 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Figure 19: Effortless™ oven rack after assembly connector arm connector arm left and right door connector bracketswith connector arm endsshown in locked position (pointing upwards) Figure 20: Left & right brackets, pointing up End shouldpoint up, asexplained in St...

23 Gallery Model (above) Professional Model (below) Oven Controls Features To get the best use of your oven, take some time to become familiar with the various features and functions of you oven model. Detailed instructions on using each oven feature and function of the controls can be found in this...

24 OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Clock The set clock control is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hours display operation. The clock is preset at the factory for 12 hour display. When the oven is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the oven has been interrupted, the time...

25 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Continuous Bake or 6 Hour Energy Saving The timer on-off and self clean keys control the continuos bake or 6 hour energy saving features. The oven control has a factory preset 6 Hour Energy Saving feature that shuts off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 6...

26 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Oven Lockout Feature The key controls the oven lockout. When active, this feature automatically locks the oven door, preventing the oven from being turned on. It does not affect the clock, timer, or the interior oven lights. When the Oven Lockout key is activated, it also lo...

27 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Bake controls normal baking. If a rapid preheating is preferred, refer to “Setting Preheat” on page 26 . The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F. To set the bake temperature to 375°F: 1. Arrange interior oven racks. 2. Press bake. 350 w...

28 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Broil This mode is best for meats, fish, and poultry up to 1” thick. Broiling cooks tender cuts of meat by direct heat. The broil key controls the broil feature. An optional searing grill, broiler pan, and insert may be purchased at frigidaire.com. The broil pan and broil pa...

29 OVEN CONTROLS Convection Cooking Convection cooking uses the three elements and a fan to circulate the heat evenly and continuously within the oven (See Figure 24 ). Benefits of convection cooking: • Multiple rack baking. • Some foods cook faster, saving time and energy. • No special pans or bake...

30 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Convection Convert Convection convert automatically converts a standard baking recipe for convection baking. When set properly, this feature is designed to display the actual converted (reduced) temperature in the display. Convection convert may only be used with a convectio...

31 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Convection Roast This mode is best for cooking tender cuts of beef, lamb, pork, and poultry. Use this mode when cooking speed is desired. Convection roasting gently browns the exterior and seals in the juices. Convection roasting uses the bake element, convection element, br...

32 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Time Use bake time when setting the oven to cook for a specific length of time and shut off automatically when the time is complete. When cooking time ends, the oven will shut off and will beep. This feature can be used with bake, convection bake, convection roast, and ...

33 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Warm Warm is best for keeping oven baked foods warm for serving after cooking has finished. The warm key turns on the warm feature, will maintain an oven temperature of 170°F (77°C), and will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking. After 3 hours, ...

34 OVEN CONTROLS Cooking with Meat Probe Use the probe feature for best results when cooking foods such as roasts, hams or poultry. For meats like poultry and roasts, using a probe to check internal temperature is the safest method to ensure properly cooked food. The probe feature, when set correctl...

37 OVEN CONTROLS Restoring Factory Default Setting Your appliance is programmed with default control settings. Over time, users may make changes to these settings. The following options have settings that can be modified and may have been changed since the appliance was new: • 12 or 24 hour display ...

38 OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature (For use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The bake time and start keys are used to set the Sabbath feature. For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at http:\\www....

39 OVEN CONTROLS Warmer Drawer (some models) Warm & Ready™ Drawer The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures. Examples are vegetables, gravies, meats, casseroles, biscuits, rolls, and pastries. It is not recommended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer...

40 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Warmer Drawer (Professional Model) 1. Touch the on ● off key at the warmer drawer control position. The warmer drawer indicator light will turn on. 2. Press the temp key until the desired temperature setting is displayed. 3. When the food is ready for removal, touch the on ●...

41 OVEN CONTROLS Removing and Replacing the Warmer Drawer To remove the warmer drawer: 1. Open the drawer to the fully opened position. 2. Locate the latches on both sides of the keep warm drawer. 3. Pull up on the left glide latch and push down on the right glide latch. 4. Pull the drawer away from...

42 OVEN CONTROLS Steam Clean The steam clean feature offers a chemical-free and time-saving method to assist in the routine cleaning of your oven. Steam clean may be used before manually cleaning the oven to help loosen soils on the oven bottom. To set a steam clean cycle: 1. Oven should be at room ...

43 OVEN CONTROLS Self-Cleaning Operation 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 you can wipe away with a damp cloth What to expect during self-cleaning While in self-cl...

44 OVEN CONTROLS Setting Self-Clean Cycle Duration The self clean key controls the self-cleaning feature. If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self-clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hour. A 3 hour s...

45 Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty and time of major cleaning later. Surface Type Recommendation A...

46 CARE AND CLEANING Control panel Control keypad membrane Decorative trim (some models) Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls off, activate oven lockout (on some models), and if needed remove any knobs from panel. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scrat...

47 CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop...

48 CARE AND CLEANING Plastic or foods with a high sugar content need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent damage (such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not removed immediately. After turning the surface elements off, use a razor blade...

49 CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door To remove oven door : 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 43 ). 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 44 ). A tool suc...

50 CARE AND CLEANING Replacing the oven light The interior oven lights are located at the rear of the oven cavity and are covered with a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use (See Figure 47 ). Replacing the oven interior light bulb: 1. Turn electrical power off ...

51 Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, et cetera. 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 owne...

52 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 Solution Poor baking results. Many factors effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position....

53 BEFORE YOU CALL Soil not completely removed after self clean. Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on “Self-Cleaning Operation” on page 43 . Excessive spills on oven bottom. Clean before starting self clean. Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven doo...

54 BEFORE YOU CALL Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for service. Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible. Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted over carpet. En...

55 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 workmanship...