Frigidaire FCRE3052BB - User Manual

7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Improper cookware may break due to sudden changes in temperature. Check the cookware manufacturer’s recommenda-tions for cooktop use. Never leave surface elements unattend-ed. Boil-overs may cause smoking and greasy spills that may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry co...

9 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. ...

10 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 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature rises gradually and even-ly. 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 un...

13 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 1: Testing cookware” and “Figure 2: Proper cookware”....

14 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Types of Ceramic Cooktop Elements The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size and type of element underneath. The ele-ments on your cooktop depend on the model. • A single radiant element has one circle. Some models have a large Simmer to Boil element...

15 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...

16 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements (all mod-els) To operate single radiant elements (including Sim-mer to Boil elements): 1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface ele- ment. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Figure 5) to the desired settin...

17 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Dual radiant surface elements (some models) Symbols on the backguard will help choose which portion of the dual radiant element to set. The symbol indicates a setting for the inner element only. The symbol indicates a setting for both inner and outer elements. To operate ...

19 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Types of Oven Rack Figure 7: Oven rack types Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack posi-tions. flat oven rack Removing, Replacing, and Arranging Flat or Off set Oven Racks Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is ...

20 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 1 2 3 4 6 5 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. Oven Light turns the interior light on and off at a touch. The light turns on automatically when oven do...

22 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To set Bake: 1. Press Bake . — — — appears in the display. 2. Within 5 seconds, press or . The dis- play will show 350°F (177°C). The temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F (1°C) increments. 3. When a key is released, the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature....

23 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Broil Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce some smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food fur-ther away from the element. Watch food to prevent burning. When broiling, always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool. Position the rack as...

24 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 3: Broil recommendations Food item Rack Position Temp Cook time in minutes Doneness 1st side 2nd side Steak 1” thick 3rd or 4th 3rd or 4th HI 6:00 7:00 4:00 5:00 Rare Medium Pork Chops 3/4 “thick 3rd or 4th HI 8:00 6:00 Well Chicken - Bone In 3rd HI 20:00 10:00 Well Ch...

25 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 12: Use cleaners with caution Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation Aluminum and vinyl Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and w...

27 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. ...

28 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. Cleaning Porcelain Enamel Oven The oven interior is porcelain on steel, it is safe to clean using oven cleaners. To remove heavy soil: 1. Allow a ...

29 CARE AND CLEANING Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Utensils, and Oven Liners WARNING Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air fl ow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum f...

30 CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Figure 17: Door hinge location To remove the oven door: 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with fl oor (Figure 17). 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 ...

31 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...

35 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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