Frigidaire PCFG3078AF - User Manual

5 Important Safety InStructIonS GroundInG InStructIonS WarnInG • Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock . Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death . • Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock . Do not use an adapter plug, use an extension cord, or remove grounding prong fr...

6 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 cautIon • Wear proper apparel - Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance . Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces . • Do not touch surface burners or ele- ments, areas near these burners or el- eme...

9 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 th...

10 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 good...

11 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 overc...

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 h...

13 Before SettInG Surface controLS Before SettInG Surface controLS assembly of the Burner caps Make sure that all of the surface burner caps and surface burner grates are installed correctly and at the correct locations .Remove all packing material from the cooktop area .Make sure burner head and ca...

14 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 2: Testing cookware” and “Figure 3: Proper cookware”...

15 Before SettInG Surface controLS Installing Burner Grates To install burner grates, place the grates flat-side down and align them into the cooktop recess . Important • Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop before using the sur- face burners (Figure 4) . The grates are de-...

16 SettInG Surface controLS SettInG Surface controLS Setting surface controls The ability to heat food quickly and in large vol- umes increases as the burner size increases . Your gas appliance may be equipped with many differ- ent sized surface burners .It is important to select cookware that is su...

17 SettInG Surface controLS Set proper burner flame size The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment . A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room . Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp . Adjust or clean the burner if flame is yellow-orange . for ...

18 SettInG Surface controLS cooking with a griddle (some models) The griddle is a versatile accessory that is perfect for cooking foods that require large flat surfaces such as pancakes, French toast, grilled sandwiches, bacon, and also for cooking different foods at the same time .• After use, let ...

19 Before SettInG oVen controLS Before SettInG oVen controLS types of oven rack figure 8: oven vent • flat oven racks may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack positions . • air fry tray - Designed especially for air frying in a tray that fits inside the Air Fry rack . •...

20 Before SettInG oVen controLS removing and replacing the Glide racks The fully extendable Glide rack makes food prepa- ration easier . This oven rack has glide tracks that allow the rack to be pulled away from the oven without rubbing the sides of the oven wall . to remove - Make sure the baking r...

21 SettInG oVen controLS SettInG oVen controLS oven minimum and maximum control Settings Feature Min . Temp/Time Max . Temp/Time BAKE 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) POWER+PREHEAT 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) AIR FRY 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) CONV BAKE 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C) CONV ROAST 170°F (77°C) 55...

22 SettInG oVen controLS Setting the clock The clock icon is used to access the time of day setting . When the oven is first plugged in or if there has been an interruption in power to the range, 12:00 will flash in the display . oven Light The oven light will turn on automatically when the oven doo...

23 SettInG oVen controLS continuous Bake or 12 Hour energy Saving The oven is preset to cook up to 12 hours and to shut off automatically . For longer periods of cook- ing, this feature can be changed to continuous cooking by setting the user preference and turning the energy saving feature off . to...

24 SettInG oVen controLS power+ preheat Power+ Preheat is available for single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods and can be programmed for temperatures between 170°F and 550°F . Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation time and temperature . When quick preheat is co...

25 SettInG oVen controLS Setting Bake Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven bottom . The heat and air circulate naturally in the oven . 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 ...

26 SettInG oVen controLS air fry The Air Fry feature works best for single rack bak- ing with packaged and convenience foods and can be programmed for temperatures between 170°F and 550°F . Follow the recipe or package directions for food preparation quantity, time, and tempera- ture . Important: • ...

27 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 temper...

28 SettInG oVen controLS convection roast Convection roast combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element 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 o...

30 SettInG oVen controLS using the Broil feature Use the broil feature to cook meats requiring direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results . Broiling is direct heat cooking and may produce smoke . If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the element . Broil is preset to 5...

32 SettInG oVen controLS meat probe Use the probe feature for best results when cook- ing foods such as roasts, hams or poultry, using a probe to check internal temperature is the safest method to ensure properly cooked food . Before using the meat probe read the important information listed here: S...

33 SettInG oVen controLS to set probe:note: The minimum setting is 140ºF (60ºC); the maximum is 210ºF (99ºC) . Default is 170ºF (77ºC) .1 . Insert the probe into the food . Place prepared food on the desired oven rack position and slide into the oven . 2 . Plug the connector end of the probe into th...

34 SettInG oVen controLS handle probe cable probe sensor handle receptacle probe connector Parts of the probe table 3: uSda recommended minimum internal cooking temperaturesfood type Internal temp. Ground meat and meat mixtures Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb 160°F (71°C) Turkey, Chicken 165°F (74°C) fresh b...

35 SettInG oVen controLS trailing Keep Warm with meat probe When the meat probe reaches the target tempera- ture, the oven will automatically switch to keep warm (170°F) and remain on for up to 3 hours before turning off automatically . The display will continue to show the meat probe temperature un...

36 SettInG oVen controLS Setting the Sabbath feature for the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays 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 .Sabbath mode disables all audible tones or visual display ch...

37 SettInG oVen controLS adjusting the oven temperature The temperature in the oven is pre-set at the fac- tory . When first using the oven, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures . If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for the temperature you select, you can adjust the actua...

38 SettInG oVen controLS Self clean A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high tem- peratures (well above normal cooking tempera- tures), which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth . This function can be programmed for cle...

39 SettInG oVen controLS to set a self clean cycle: 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 self clean cycle will actually take about 4 hours to...

40 care and cLeanInG care and cLeanInG Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible . Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later . figure 16: use cleaners with caution Surface or area cleaning recommendation Aluminum and vinyl Using a soft cloth, clean with mild d...

41 care and cLeanInG Surface or area cleaning recommendation Porcelain-enameled broiler pan and insertPorcelain door linerPorcelain 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...

42 care and cLeanInG cleaning the sealed oval burners To avoid possible burns, do not attempt cleaning before turning off all surface burners and allowing them to cool .Any additions, changes, or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be ma...

43 care and cLeanInG burner cap burner head igniter orifice cautIon Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing oven light . Wear a leath- er-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass or burns . replacing the oven lights The oven light bulbs are located at t...

44 care and cLeanInG caring for your Glide racks caution: Handle oven racks only when they are cool . After cooking or after the 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 co...

45 care and cLeanInG Important Special door care instructions - The door is heavy . For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down . Most oven doors contain glass that can break . Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are positioned correctly in ...

46 Before you caLL 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 s...

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51 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 ...

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