Frigidaire GCFI3060BF - Manuals

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION • When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Grease may catch fi re if it be-comes too hot. • Do not use water or fl our on grease fi res. Smother fi re or fl ame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover the fi re with a pan lid or use baking soda. • ...

7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cook-top. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of elec-tric shock. Contact a qualifi ed technician immediatel...

9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifi cally recommend-ed in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualifi ed tech-nician. This reduces the risk of personal injury and dama...

10 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Bakeware The material of bakeware aff ects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Attributes Recommendation Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coat-ed bakeware is the best for even heating. It is suitable for all baked goods....

11 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can aff ect 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 overco...

12 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Material Recommendation Broiling / Roasting Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert de-signed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smok-ing. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert help...

13 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS CAUTION Although induction cooking zones do not pro-duce heat, they can become hot from contact with hot cookware . Burns may occur if a cooking zone or the surrounding area is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature. NOTE Be sure to read detailed instru...

14 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware The size and type of cookware used will infl uence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 2. Figure 2: Testing cookware Check for fl atness by ro...

15 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Pan Sensing Figure 5: Pan sensing conditions • Cookware centered correctly on cooking zone. • Flat pan bottom and straight sides. • Pan rests completely and is level on the cooktopsurface. • Pan is properly balanced. • Pan bottom rests on cooktop edge. • Cookware n...

16 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Hot Surface Indicator When a cooking zone is turned off , it may re-main hot due to contact with hot cookware. The Hot Surface Indicator will come on and remain visible until the cooking zone cools to a safe tem-perature. Lock or Unlock the Cooktop The control can ...

17 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Moving Cookware on a Smooth Cooktop It’s best to lift cookware before moving it on the ceramic glass cooktop. Cookware that has a rough or dirty bottom can mark and scratch the ceramic glass surface. Always start with clean cookware. Figure 10: Move cookware carefu...

18 BEFORE 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 Agri-culture) Web site and be sure to read all the infor-mation they have available as well as follow their rec...

19 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 1. Power : Press to turn on or turn off the cooktop. 2. Lock: Lock the cooktop controls to prevent ac- cidental activation of cooking zones (see page 26). 3. Cooking Zone Power Button: The rectangu- lar controls (4 or 5 depending on the model) indicate cook zones. The cir...

20 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Setting induction cooking zones To operate an induction cooking zone:1. Turn the cooktop on by pressing the Power key. 2. Place correctly sized cookware on the front right cooking zone. The zone will become ac-tive, and the OFF indicator will light up. Figure 12: Inductio...

21 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Suggested induction cooking zone settings Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to fi nish cooking. The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are based on cooking with medium-weight stainless steel pans with lids. Settings m...

22 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Temp Lock Function Temp Lock uses a temperature sensor to maintain a consistent temperature when cooking. When cool batter, liquid, or food is added to a hot pan, the pan cools down a little. Temp Lock senses this change and will use extra power to maintain the desired te...

23 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Figure 14: Oven vent Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack posi-tions. Figure 15: Oven rack types CAUTION Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven exterior, oven ra...

24 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Using Menu Options to Customize Your Cooking Experience When you fi rst install your appliance, the screen will prompt you to set your preferences. You can always change them later using the menu .1. Touch the Menu Options bars and scroll to fi nd the desired option. 2....

25 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Screen Brightness Volume Volume allows the oven control to operate with strong tones, quiet tones, or no tones. Use the slid-er to set the volume. Oven Temperature Calibration Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperatu...

26 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Sabbath Mode 1. Scroll to Sabbath Mode. 2. Read and follow all instructions to set and when fi nished cancel. See “Setting the Sabbath Feature for the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays (some models)” on page 46 for complete details on how Sabbath mode works with your oven co...

27 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Food Probe Food probe options can be found in the Settings menu and the Oven Modes menu. Select Food Probe from the Settings menu to select whether the oven turns off or stays on when the specifi ed temperature is reached during cooking. 1. Scroll to Food Probe and tou...

28 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings Feature Mode Min Temp/ Time Max Temp/Time No Preheat 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Broil 400°F (205°C) 550°F (288°C) Air Fry 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) Sous Vide 100°F (38°C) 205°F (94°C) Steam Bake 1...

29 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Use the scroll bar to fi nd your oven mode as shown in the oven mode table on the right. When you select a cooking mode simply follow the tips for setting the particular mode. Important: Valuable tips to help you get the best results are included in the display and also can b...

30 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake Bake uses heat that rises from the oven bottom for best baking results. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. Bake may be set for any oven temperature be-tween 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288...

31 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Cook Time Use Cook Time to set the amount of time need-ed for most oven functions. The oven will turn on immediately (or after a specifi ed delay) and stop automatically after the set cook time ends. In most cases you will see a cooking tip suggesting to set Cook Time...

32 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Bake Convection Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven’s heat uniformly around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for even cooking and browning results. Heated air fl ows around the food from all sides. Convection bake may be set for any oven tempera-t...

33 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Air Fry The Air Fry feature works best for single rack bak-ing with packaged and convenience foods. It works well with most recipes and can be programmed for temperatures between 170°F and 550°F. Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation quantity, time, an...

34 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS No Preheat No Preheat is available for single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods and can be used with regular recipes also. No Preheat may be used with temperatures between 170°F and 550°F. Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation time and te...

35 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Air Sous Vide Air Sous Vide is ideal for cooking meats to achieve tenderness without overcooking. How Sous Vide Works Sous vide is a French phrase meaning “under vacu-um”. In sous vide cooking, food is vacuum-sealed in plastic pouches, which are then placed in a cooking medi...

36 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Vacuum Sealing Sous vide cooking in your oven requires a vacuum sealer and vacuum pouches. The pouch needs to be sealed so no air or liquid can leak out. A pouch that leaks will produce poor cooking results and may produce smoke and residue that can burn during future cookin...

38 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Dehydrate For best results when dehydrating food use the Air Fry tray which allows air to circulate all around the food for faster preservation. Tips • Always use clean equipment and utensils. • Keep meat and poultry refrigerated -- 40°F (4°C) or slightly below -- before deh...

39 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Roast Convection roast combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and elements to rapidly roast meats and poultry. Heated air circulates around the meat from all sides, sealing in juices and fl avors. Meats cooked with this feature are crispy and brown on the ou...

40 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 6: Convection Roasting recommendations Meat Weight Oven Temp Internal Temp Mins per lb Beef Standing rib roast* 4 to 6 lb. 350°F (177ºC) *160ºF (71ºC) 25-30 Rib eye roast* 4 to 6 lb. 350°F (177ºC) *160ºF (71ºC) 25-30 Tenderloin roast 2 to 3 lb. 400°F (204ºC) *160ºF (71...

41 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Broil Use the broil function to cook foods that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. Broiling may produce smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the heating element. The broil feature preset to 550°F. Broil may be ...

42 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 7: Broil recommendations Food item Rack Posi-tion Temp Cook time in minutes Internal Tempera-ture Doneness 1st side 2nd side Steak 1” thick 5 550°F (288°C) 4:00 4:00 140ºF (60ºC) Rare** Steak 1” thick 5 550°F (288°C) 6:00 4:00 145°F (63°C) Medium Steak 1” thick 5 550°F...

45 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Steam Roast Steam creates the best conditions for roasting pro-teins. Meats will be crisp outside and juicy inside. Steam Roast is recommended for meat or poultry. Use fl at rack in position 1 for best results for Steam Bake. To set Steam Roast: 1. Select Oven Modes and scrol...

46 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Delay Start Delay Start allows a delayed starting time only for Bake, Convection Bake, No Preheat, Convection Roast, Steam Roast, Steam Clean, and Self Clean. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly. The maximum delay for a Delay Star...

47 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Self Clean A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high tem-peratures (well above normal cooking tempera-tures), which vaporizes soils or reduces them to a fi ne powdered ash you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth. This function can be pro-grammed for clean times betw...

49 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Delay Start Self Clean To start a delay self clean with default clean time of 3 hours. 1. Press ON/OFF key and touch Oven Modes . 2. Scroll and touch Delay Start. If it becomes necessary to stop self clean when active: • Press OFF . • If self clean has heated the ove...

50 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Steam Clean The Steam Clean feature off ers a chemical free and time saving method to assist in the routine clean-ing of small and light soils. For heavier baked on soils use the Self Clean feature. Figure 21: Add 1 cup of tap water Be sure the oven is level and cool before ...

51 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Cooking with Food Probe Use the probe feature for best results when cook-ing foods such as roasts, hams, or poultry. The Food Probe works with the following oven modes: Bake, Convection Bake, Air Fry, Convection Roast, Steam Roast, and Turkey. The probe feature, when set cor...

52 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 8: USDA recommended minimum internal cooking temperatures Food Type Internal Temp. Ground meat and meat mixtures Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb 160°F (71°C) Turkey, Chicken 165°F (74°C) Fresh beef, veal, lamb Medium rare + 145°F (63°C) Medium 160°F (71°C) Well Done 170°F (77°C...

54 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS SETTING SABBATH MODE: Sabbath Mode is set using the Menu Options. 1. Touch the Menu Options bars. 2. Scroll to Sabbath Mode. 3. Touch Sabbath Mode and follow all instructions on screen. To exit Sabbath Mode, press and hold EXIT for three seconds.

55 CARE AND CLEANING Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the diffi culty of major cleaning later. Figure 23: Use cleaners with caution Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation Aluminum and vinyl Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and w...

56 CARE AND CLEANING Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation Porcelain-enameled broiler pan and insert Porcelain door liner Porcelain body parts Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, non-abrasive scouring pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean wa...

57 CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the fi rst time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the ceramic surface. ...

58 CARE AND CLEANING General Cleaning Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter for more information about cleaning specifi c parts of the oven. Follow these cleaning precautions: • Allow the oven to cool before cleaning. • Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the appli-ance manually. Remove so...

59 CARE AND CLEANING Replacing the Oven Light CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing the oven light. The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and is covered by a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in us...

60 CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Figure 28: Door hinge location To remove the oven door: 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with fl oor (Figure 28). 2. Pull up the lock located on each hinge support toward front of the oven until the lock stops. You may have to apply a ...

61 BEFORE YOU CALL 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 tempera-tures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your p...

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63 BEFORE YOU CALL Cooktop Problems Problem Cause / Solution 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 need-...

64 BEFORE YOU CALL Other Problems Problem Cause / Solution Appliance is not level. Be sure the fl oor is level, strong, and stable enough to adequately support the range. If the fl oor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situa-tion. Poor installation. Place the oven rack in the c...

65 WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used a...

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