Frigidaire PCFE3080AF - User Manual

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING • Storage In or On Appliance—Flamma- ble materials should not be stored in an oven or microwave, near surface burners or elements, or in the stor- age or warmer drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic, ...

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 c...

8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF CLEANING OVENS CAUTION Before using self clean, remove the broil- er pan, any food, utensils, and cookware from the oven, storage drawer or warm- ing drawer (if equipped). Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed. Do not clean the ...

10 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Special Features Use the special features of your Frigidaire oven to get the best baking and roasting results. Goal Feature • Breads and pastries that rise higher with a crispy, golden crust and a light and flaky interi- or Steam BakeSteam baking slows the formation of the...

11 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS 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-coat- ed bakeware is the best for even heating. It is suitable for all baked goods....

12 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...

13 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Material Recommendation Broiling / Roasting Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broiling pan with an insert designed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiling pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps preve...

15 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 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 illustrated in “Figure 1: Testing cookware” and “Figure 2: Proper cookware”....

16 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...

17 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Figure 7: Element On and Hot Surface indicators Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or more elements are turned on. A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is fin- ished is an easy check to be...

18 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements 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 8) to the desired set- ting (refer to...

19 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Bridge Element Some models include a bridge ele- ment for long cookware (such as a griddle) to extend across two circular surface elements. Symbols around the knob are used to indicate whether the single element or the single element and bridge element will heat. • Operat...

20 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Warm Zone (some models) Use the warm zone to keep cooked foods hot.Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the keep warm zone. All food placed on the warming zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality. For best results, when warmi...

21 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS • Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack positions. • The fully extendable glide rack makes food preparation easier. This oven rack has glide tracks that allow the rack to be pulled away from the oven without rubbing the...

22 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS WARNING Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other parts of the range with aluminum foil. Do- ing so will alter heat distribution, produce poor baking results and may cause permanent damage to the oven interior. During self-clean tempera- tures the oven wi...

23 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Settings To open the settings menu, press and hold the light key for 3 seconds. Then use the + and - keys to select which setting to adjust.• delay start (see page 40)• audio• temperature units• energy savings mode• UPO• factory reset Set Clock When first installed or...

24 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Fahrenheit / Celsius To change temperature units:1. Press and hold the light key for 3 seconds to open the settings menu. 2. Use the + and - keys on the left to select the Temperature Units function ( unt ). 3. Use the + and - keys on the right to select F or C . 4. P...

25 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Mode Control 1. Off: Turns off all modes. 2. Bake: is for delicate foods that need heat to rise and move gently in the oven. 3. Air Fry: works best for single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods. 4. Slow Cook: is for foods that will cook or braise at low temperat...

26 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Modes • Bake (page 27)• Air Fry (page 28)• Slow Cook (page 29)• Broil (page 29)• Convection Bake (page 31)• Convection Roast (page 32)• Steam Bake (page 34)• Steam Roast (page 34)• No Preheat (page 35)• Self Clean (page 38)• Steam Clean (page 40) IMPORTANT When you want to s...

27 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 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 175°F (79°C) to 550°F (288°C). Ba...

28 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 175°F (79°C) and 550°F (288°C). Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation qu...

29 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To set Slow Cook: 1. Push in and turn the Oven Mode knob to SLOW COOK . The temperature display will show on and 130 will show in the SET TEMP display. The - and + keys will become active. 2. Use the - and + keys to adjust the SET TEMP . The Temp knob is not active in Slow C...

30 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 4: Broil recommendations Food item Rack Posi- tion Temp Cook time in minutes Internal Tempera- ture Doneness 1st side 2nd side Steak 1” thick 6 HI 4:00 4:00 140°F (60°C) Rare** Steak 1” thick 6 HI 6:00 4:00 145°F (63°C) Medium Steak 1” thick 6 HI 7:00 5:00 160°F (71°C)...

31 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 flows around the food from all sides. Convection bake may be set for any oven tempera- ...

32 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 flavors. Meats cooked with this feature are crispy and brown on the ou...

33 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 5: Convection Roasting recommendations Meat Weight Oven Temp Internal Temp Mins per lb Beef Standing rib roast* 4 to 6 lb. 350°F (177 ° C) *160 ° F (71 ° C) 25-30 Rib eye roast* 4 to 6 lb. 350°F (177 ° C) *160 ° F (71 ° C) 25-30 Tenderloin roast 2 to 3 lb. 400°F (204 °...

35 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 175°F (79°C) and 550°F (288°C). Follow the recipe or package direc- tions for food prepar...

36 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, and Steam Roast. The probe feature, when set correctly, ...

37 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS • For bone-in ham or lamb, insert the probe into the center of lowest large muscle or joint. • For meat loaf or casseroles, insert the probe into center of food. • When cooking fish, insert meat probe just above the gill. • For whole poultry or turkey, fully insert the probe...

38 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 fine powdered ash you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth. This function can be pro- grammed for clean times b...

40 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Steam Clean The Steam Clean feature offers 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. CAUTION Do not add bleach, ammonia, oven cleaner, or any other abrasive hous...

41 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature for the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays (some mod- els) For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at www.star-k. org.This appliance provides special set- tings for...

42 CARE AND CLEANING Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later. Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation Aluminum and vinyl Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water. Rinse with clean water, dry and ...

44 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 a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the ceramic surface. C...

45 CARE AND CLEANING General Cleaning Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter for more information about cleaning specific 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 ...

46 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 flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum f...

47 CARE AND CLEANING Caring for Your Glide Racks CAUTION Handle oven racks only when they are cool. After cooking or after the fresh-clean cycle, racks will be very hot and can cause burns. Important Notes: • Remove all oven racks, including ladder racks,before starting a clean cycle. • Do not use c...

48 CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Figure 20: Door hinge location To remove the oven door: 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (Figure 20). 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 ...

49 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 ...

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53 WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your date of delivery, 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 and mainta...

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