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Frigidaire CGEF3039RF Use & Care Manual

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Important Safety Instructions ...........................3-5
Features at a Glance .......................................... 6
Before Setting Oven Controls ...........................7-9
Before Setting Surface Controls ...................... 9-10
Setting Surface Controls ............................. 11-14
Oven Control Functions (540) ............................ 15
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Setting Oven Controls .................................. 16-26
Self-Cleaning ............................................... 27-28
Care & Cleaning (EC/SD) ............................. 29-32
Before You Call ........................................... 23-34
Major Appliance Warranty ................................. 36
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Before Setting Oven Controls ......7-9 Care & Cleaning (EC/SD) ......29-32 Before Setting Surface Controls ...... 9-10 Before You Call ........... 23-34 Setting Surface Controls ......11-14 Major Appliance Warranty ......... 36 Oven Control Functions (540) ......15 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...

  • Page 2: Product Registration

    Setting quick preheat ..........18 call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers Setting bake ............18 are included in the back of this manual. Or call Frigidaire Setting bake time ............. 18 Customer Services at 1-800-944-9044. Setting delayed timed bake ........19 Setting convect bake ..........

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until WARNING you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Tip Over Hazard WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Be sure to always have an appropriate foam-type fire WARNING extinguisher available, visible and easily accessible located near the appliance. • Storage in or on appliance—flammable materials • Do not use water or flour on grease fires— should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking near surface units or in the storage drawer. soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SELF-CLEANING OVENS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING • Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed YOUR COOKTOP in this Use & Care Manual. Before self-cleaning the • Know which knob controls each surface heating oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods unit. Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it from the oven.

  • Page 6: Features At A Glance

    29. Broil pan insert (some models). 30. Leveling legs and anti-tip bracket (included). Note: The features shown for your appliance may vary according to model type & color. Be sure to visit us online at www.frigidaire.com for a complete line of accessories.

  • Page 7: Before Setting Oven Controls

    BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven vent location Types of oven racks flat handle The oven vent is located under the left side of the oven rack control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.

  • Page 8: Effortless™ Oven Rack System And Assembly

    BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Effortless™ Oven Rack system IMPORTANT Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system that automatically partially extends the oven rack Only the Effortless™ Oven Rack system should be from the interior oven glides to assist in easier access to used in oven rack position 2. Placing ANY other rack your food items. This feature works whenever the oven in oven rack position 2 will prevent the oven door door is opened or closed.

  • Page 9: Before Setting Surface Controls

    BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Air circulation in the oven For best baking results allow 2-4” (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity (Fig. 1). Hot air must be able to circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.

  • Page 10: Cookware Material Types

    BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Types of cooktop elements Using proper cookware The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements The size and type of cookware used will influence the located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element the recommendations for using proper cookware as available.

  • Page 11: Setting Surface Controls

    SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements (all models) To operate the single radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Fig. 2) to the desired setting (Refer to the Suggested radiant surface element settings table Fig.

  • Page 12: Setting A Dual Radiant Element

    SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Dual radiant surface elements (some models) Symbols on the backguard are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. The symbol indicates the inner coil only. The symbol indicates both inner and outer coils will heat. To operate a dual radiant element: 1.

  • Page 13: Setting Keep Warm

    SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Keep warm (some models) Temperature selection - Refer to the keep warm zone The purpose of the keep warm zone is to keep hot recommended food settings table (See Fig. 2). If a cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the keep warm particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, feature to keep cooked foods hot such as;...

  • Page 14: Home Canning

    SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when CAUTION home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled well as follow their recommendations for home canning after they have been turned off.

  • Page 15: Oven Control Functions (540)

    OVEN CONTROL FUNCTIONS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad functions of the oven as described below. convect — Use convect convert 0 thr 9 to set the convect bake time — Use timer on / bake —Use broil — —...

  • Page 16: Setting Oven Controls

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the clock Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes When the range is first powered up or the power was The clock display mode allows you to choose between 12 interrupted, “12:00” will flash in the display (See Fig. 1). or 24 hr mode.

  • Page 17: Setting A Silent Control Panel

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting a silent control panel Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without sounds. The control may be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the normal sounds. Fig. 3 To set silent mode: Setting the minute timer Step Press...

  • Page 18: Setting Quick Preheat

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting quick preheat Setting bake time Use the quick preheat feature when using single rack Use the timed bake feature to automatically turn the oven baking to quickly heat the oven to bake temperatures. off after a desired length of time. Use this feature only for standard baking. A reminder tone To set bake to end after 30 minutes: will sound indicating when to place the food in the oven.

  • Page 19: Setting Delayed Timed Bake

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To program oven for delayed bake time and to shut-off automatically When the set bake time runs out: The delay start feature allows you to set a starting and ending time to the baking process. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly. If the delay 1.

  • Page 20: Setting Convect Bake

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convect Benefits of the convection features — Foods cook more evenly — Multiple rack baking — No special pans or bakeware needed Convect uses a fan to circulate the oven’s heat uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results.

  • Page 21: Setting Convect Broil (Some Models)

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convect broil (some models) Setting convect convert The convect convert feature allows you to convert any Use the convect broil feature to cook thicker cuts of baking recipe using the convect (convection) feature. The meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat and the control uses the normal recipe settings and adjusts to a convection fan for optimum browning results.

  • Page 22: Broil

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Broil Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. When broiling, always remember to arrange the oven racks while the oven is still cool. To set broil: Step Press 1.

  • Page 23: Setting Pizza Feature

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting pizza feature Setting chicken nuggets feature (cont’d) For your convenience the pizza feature provides 2 different settings. You may use the pizza feature whether starting NOTES with fresh or frozen pizza. To set the pizza feature: After 20 minutes of cook time the chicken nuggets Step Press feature will automatically start the keep warm feature.

  • Page 24: Adjusting Oven Temperature

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Adjusting the oven temperature Operating the oven light Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first oven door is opened. few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully.

  • Page 25: Setting The Sabbath Mode Feature

    SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) To program the oven for 350°F bake and activate For further assistance, guidelines for proper the Sabbath feature: usage and a complete list of models with Step Press the Sabbath feature, please vist the web at 1.
  • Page 26 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To Set the Sabbath Feature (cont’d) To turn off the oven but keep the Sabbath feature NOTES active: If a delay start time longer than 12 hours (maximum of Press cancel. 24 hours) in advance is desired, set the display mode for the 24 hour setting. For detailed instructions see the To turn off the Sabbath feature: section “Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes”.

  • Page 27: Self-Cleaning

    SELF-CLEANING Self-cleaning A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures CAUTION (well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range you can wipe away with a damp cloth. can become very hot to the touch.
  • Page 28 SELF-CLEANING Setting a self-clean cycle or a delayed start When the self-clean cycle has completed: self-clean cycle 1. The time of day and “Hot” will appear in the display Examples: To start an immediate self-cleaning window (See Fig.3). cycle and/or how to add a delay start time of 9:00 2.

  • Page 29: Care & Cleaning

    CARE & CLEANING Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation • Control knobs Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. • Painted body parts For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For • Painted decorative trim more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent •...

  • Page 30: Care & Cleaning (Ec/Sd)

    CARE & CLEANING Cooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaning IMPORTANT CAUTION Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply For light to moderate soil a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most Apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning cream directly...

  • Page 31: Replacing The Oven Light

    CARE & CLEANING Cooktop cleaning (cont’d) Plastic or foods with a high sugar content: IMPORTANT These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you Permanent damage (such as pitting of the cooktop use an abrasive type cleaning pad.

  • Page 32: Removing & Replacing Oven Door

    CARE & CLEANING Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door Oven door hinge • To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the oven locations door, follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge area. •...

  • Page 33: Before You Call

    BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to common problems • Problem Solution Poor baking results. • Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven.
  • Page 34 BEFORE YOU CALL • Solutions to common problems Problem Solution Soil not completely removed after self- • Failure to clean bottom, front top of oven, frame of oven or door area cleaning cycle. outside oven seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue.

  • Page 35: Notes

    NOTES...

  • Page 36: Major Appliance Warranty

    MAJOR APPLIANCE 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 and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.

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