Frigidaire CGEF3032KWC, CGEF3031KBC, CGEF3032KBD, CGEF3032KBE, CGEF3031KBB Use & Care Manual

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Contents

Thank youfor choosing Frigidare.

Product Registration ...................................................... 2

Important Safety Instructions ............................ 3-5

Features at a Glance .............................................. 6

Before Setting Oven Controls ............................... 7-8

Removing, replacing & arranging the oven racks ........... 7

Effortless T"Oven Rack system and assembly ................ 8

Before Setting Surface Controls ......................... 9-10

About the ceramic cooktop & radiant elements ............. 9

Cookware material types .......................................... 10

Setting Surface Controls .................................. 11-14

Setting single radiant surface elements ...................... 11

Setting dual radiant surface elements ........................ 12

Setting the Keep Warm zone .................................... 13

Home canning ......................................................... 14

Oven Controls Functions ........................................ 15

Setting Oven Controls ...................................... 16=22

Setting the clock ...................................................... 16

Changing between continuous bake or 12-Hour

Energy Saving features ............................................ 16

Changing oven temperature display (F° or C°) ............ 16

Setting silent control feature ..................................... 16

Setting oven lockout feature ..................................... 17

Setting minute timer ................................................ 17

Setting bake ........................................................... 18

Setting timed bake and delayed timed bake ............ 18-19

Setting Quick Bake (some models) ............................ 20

Setting broil ............................................................ 21

Adjusting oven temperature ..................................... 22

Operating oven light ................................................. 22

Self-Cleaning .................................................... 23=24

Care & Cleaning ............................................... 25=28

Cleaning recommendations table ............................... 25

Cooktop maintenance & cleaning ........................... 26-27

Cautions for aluminum use ....................................... 27

Replacing the oven light ........................................... 27

Removing & replacing oven door ............................... 28

Before You Call

Solutions to common problems ............................. 29-30

Appliance Warranty .............................................. 31

This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer
satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of
your new appliance.We view your purchase asthe beginning
of a relationship. To ensure our ability to continue serving you,
please use this page to record important product information.

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do to help us serve your better.

Read this Use & Care manual,
It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your

range properly.

:If you received a damaged range ...
immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the

range.

Save time and money.
Check the section titled "Before you call". This section helps
step you through some common problems that might occur.
If you do need service, help is only a phone call away. A list

of toll-free customer service numbers are included in the
back of this manual. Or call Frigidaire Customer Services at

1=800=944=9044, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Product Registration

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Registration Card in the mail.

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Read all instructions before using this appliance,

Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you
have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety
items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING
or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.

Definitions

_:_ This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages

that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in death

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor

or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation,
maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard

related.

Important Safety Instructions

• Remove all tape and packaging before using the
range, Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with
packaging material.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and

an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in
case of an emergency.

= All ranges can tip.
= Injuryto persons could result.
= Install anti=tipdevice packed

with range.

= See Installation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of tipping, the
range must be secured by properely

installed anti-tip bracket provided
with the range. To check if the

bracket is installed properly, visually
check that rear leveling leg is
inserted into and fully secured by the
anti-tip bracket by removing lower
front panel or storage drawer from

the range.
For models equipped with a warmer drawer or lower

oven, grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully
attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to the installation
instructions for proper anti- tip bracket installation.

=Never modify or alter the construction of a range

by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers,
anti=tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the

range.

= Remove the oven door from any unused range if it

is to be stored or discarded.

= Proper installation=Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded bya qualified
technician in accordance with the National Electrical

Code ANSI/N FPA No, 70 latest edition and local
electrical code requirements, Install only per

installation instructions provided inthe literature package
for this range.

= User servicing=Do not repair or replace any part

of the appliance unless specifically recommended in
the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician. This may reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the range.

Save these instructions for future reference,

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or
drawers of a range can result in serious injuries
and also cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT

allow children to climb or play around the range. The
weight of a child on an open oven door may causethe
range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

Never use your appliance for warming or heating
the room.

Do not use the oven, warmer drawer or lower
oven (if equipped) for storage.

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= Storage in or on appliance--flammable materials

should not be stored in an oven, warmer
drawer, near surface units or in the storage
drawer, This includes paper, plastic and cloth items,

such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as
flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as
aerosol cans, on or near the range.

• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE--children
should not be left alone or unattended in the

area where appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance,
including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer,

warmer drawer or lower double oven.

= Do not store items of interest to children in the

cabinets above a range or on the backguard of
the range. Children climbing on the range to reach
items could be seriously injured.

= Do not use water or flour on grease fires=

smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda,
a dry chemical or foam=type extinguisher.

= When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat

or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

Use dry potholders =moist or damp potholders on

hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do

not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use
a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

= Do not heat unopened food containers = buildup of

pressure may cause container to burst and result
in injury.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN

• Use care when opening oven door, lower oven
door or warmer drawer (if equipped)--Sta nd to the

side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven.
Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace

food in the oven.

= Do not touch surface heating units or surface

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cooking elements, areas near these units or
elements, or interior surface of the oven. Both

surface heating and oven heating elements may be hot
even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface
cooking units may become hot enough to cause burns.

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During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or

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other flammable materials touch these areas until they

have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas

are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the
oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings,

oven door and oven door window.

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• 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 attempt to operate the range during a
power failure. If the power fails, always turn offthe

range. If the range is not turned off and the power
resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the

power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.

Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent

is located under the left rear surface element if your
model is equipped with coil elements. The oven vent is
located below the backguard for models equipped with
ceramic-glass cook tops. Touching the surfaces in this
area when the oven is operating may cause severe
burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items

on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or
ignite.

Placement of interior oven racks. Always place oven

racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must
be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use

potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating

elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack
before moving.

Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The

broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and
be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. Do not
cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed

fat and grease could ignite.

Protective liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line the

oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in

this manual. Improper installation of these liners may

result in risk of electric shock, or fire.

SELF-CLEANING OVENS

• Clean in the self=cleaning cycle only the parts
listed in this Use &Care Manual. Before self-cleaning

the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or
foods from the oven.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR COOKTOP

• Know which knob controls each surface heating
unit.Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on,
and turn the unit off before removing the pan.

• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners--No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should

be used in or around any part of the oven.

• Do Not Clean Door GasketJThe door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to

rub, damage or move the gasket.

• The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumes given offduring the self-cleaning cycle of any

range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

IivIPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE

• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire, Pay particular attention

to the area around each surface element. Do not allow
grease to accumulate.

• Kitchen cleaners and aerosolsmAIways follow the

manufacturer's recommended directions for use.
Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols

may ignite causing damage and injury.

= Clean ventilating hoods frequently=Grease should

not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning hoods.

FOR CERAMIC=GLASS COOK TOP MODELS

• Do not cook on broken cook top--If cook top should

break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately.

• Clean cook top with caution--If a wet sponge or cloth
is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to

avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.

Use proper pan size--This appliance isequipped with
one or more surface units of different sizes. Select

utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit heating element. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve
efficiency.

Utensil handles should be turned inward and not

extend over adjacent surfaceelements--To reduce

the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the
handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is
turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent

surface units.

Never leave surface elements unattended at high
heat settings--Boilovers causesmoking and greasy

spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry
may melt.

Do not immerse or soak removable heating

elements_Heating elements should never be immersed
in water. Heating elements clean themselves during
normal operation.

Glazed cooking utensils--Only certain types of glass,

glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer's recommendations for cook top use.

When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn

the fan on.

IHPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of

substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such

substances.

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Your electric range features include:

1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer.

2. Left front single (some models), dual (some models) or triple (some

models) radiant element control.

3. Left rear single (some models) or duat (some models) radiant control.

4. Keep Warm zone radiant element control (some models).

5. Right rear single (some models) or dual (some models) radiant

element control.

6. Right front single (some models), dual (some models) or triple (some

models) radiant control.

7. Element ON indicator light(s).

8. HOT SURFACE indicator light(s).

9. Quick Bake cooking system pad (some models).

10. Quick Bake cooking system indicator light (some models).

11. Oven interior light with removable cover.

12. Automatic oven door light switch (some models).

13. Self-cleaning oven interior.

14. Self-clean door latch.

15. Quick Bake cooking system fan (some models).

16. Adjustable interior oven rack(s). Effortless Oven RackTM system (not

shown-some models).

17. Large 1-piece oven door handle.

18. Full width oven door with window.

19. Storage drawer with large 1-piece door handle (some models) or

lower cover panel (some models).

20. Easy to clean upswept cooktop.

21. Ceramic smoothtop (elements, styles and color will vary by model).

22. 6" single radiant element (some models).

23. 5-7" dual radiant element (some models).

24. 9" single radiant element (some models).

25. 6-9" dual radiant element (some models).

26. 12" single radiant element (some models).

27. Keep Warm zone radiant element (some

models).

28. Broil pan (some models).

29. Broil pan insert (some models).

30. Leveling legs and anti-tip bracket (included).

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Oven vent location

The oven vent is located under the left side of the
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.

Do not block the oven vent.

oven vent location

Types of oven racks

Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven

rack styles shown.

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Removingr replacing & arranging racks

To remove - pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up
front of rack and slide out.

To replace - fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls.
Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into
place.
Arranging - always arrange the oven racks when the oven
is cool (prior to operating the oven).

Always use oven mitts when using the oven. When
using the appliance, oven racks and cooktop will become
very hot which can cause burns.

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oven rack

The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack (some

models) may be used for most cooking needs. The
Effortless TM Oven Rack (some models) isdescribed later

in this section.

The offset oven rack (some models) is designed to place
the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than

normal. This rack design provides several additional
possible positions between the standard postions.

To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven

rack (some models) in the lowest rack position for baking
and when roasting large cuts of meat.

Only the Effortless TM Oven Rack should be used in
oven rack position 2. Placing any other rack in rack

Oven with visible

bake element - Fig. 2

Oven with hidden

Bake Element- Fig. 3*

aosition 2 will prevent the oven door from fully closing.

Recommended rack positions by food type

Food type Position models with Position models with

visible bake element (Fig. 2) hidden bake element (Fig. 3*)

Broiling meats
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, casseroles
Small cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey, roast or ham

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Effortless TM Oven Rack system
Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system
that automatically partially extends the oven rack from the
interior oven glides to assist in easier access to your food

items. This feature works whenever the oven door is
opened or closed.

To assem ble the Effortless'" Oven Rack system:

1. Locate all required parts. You will need the supplied
oven rack (Effortless T" Oven Rack isa flat rack with a
special dark coating on the left and right rack
sides) and the 2 supplied chrome connector arms.

2. Open the oven door. Be sure the oven is completely
coolbefore proceeding.

3. Place the oven rack in positions 2, 3 or 4 only (see
previous page to verify positions).Be sure the rack
connector brackets are at the rear of the range and
pointing towards oven bottom (See Fig. 2).

4. Assemble one connector arm at a time. With the oven
door open and the oven rack in place, install one end of

the connector arm to the hole in the door connector
bracket (Fig. 1) and the other end in the hole in the

rack connector bracket (Fig. 2 and as in Fig. 3). The
oven rack may need to be adjusted in or out in the rack
position to match the length of the connector arm.

5. While holding the connector arm in place, twist the
connector arm so the ends of the connector arm point
upwards (See Figs. 4 & 5). The connector arm should
now be locked into position.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other connector arm.

7. Once both connector arms are properly in place, be
sure to test the oven rack operation by gently closing

the oven door. The oven rack should move in and out of
the oven freely when the door is opened or closed.

Only the Effortless'" Oven Rack system should be
used in oven rack position 2. Placing ANYother rack

in oven rack position 2 will prevent the oven door
from fully closing and may damage the oven door,

oven cavity or the door connector brackets.

If the rack system is not assembled with the connector
arms the Effortless T" Oven rack may be used in oven rack

positions 2 thru 7. Do not attempt to use the Effortless T"
Oven rack in rack position 1.

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REMOVE ALL OVEN RACKS and accessories before

starting a self-clean cycle. If the oven racks are left

in the oven during the self-clean cycle, the glide ability of

the Effortless _"Oven Rack system wil! be damaged and
will cause oven racks to loose their shiny finish. Remove
ALL oven racks and clean according to instructions

provided in the Care & Cleaning section of this manual.

Never pick up hot oven rack parts. Hake sure the
oven and oven racks are COHPLETLY cool and safe to
touch before attempting to assemble or disassemble the

Effortless _" Oven Rack.

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Fig, 6 - Effortless T" Oven Rack after assembly

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. Hot air must be able to circulate
around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to

reach around the food.

Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks
For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks,

place cookware on rack positions 2 & 5 (See Fig. 1). For
best results when using a single oven flat rack, place
cookware on rack positions 2, 3 or 4 (See Fig. 2).

Element ON & hot surface indicator lights

Your appliance is equipped with two different types of

radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on the
backguard -- the Element On indicator lig ht and the Hot
Surface indicator lights (See Fig. 3).

The Element ON indicator lights are located on the

control panel above each radiant element control knob and
will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A quick
glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check

to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF. The Hot

Surface indicator light located on the control panel will
glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will
remain on until the glass cooktop has cooled to a

MODERATE level.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

About the ceramic glass cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located

below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element
underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the
diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only

fiat=bottomed cookware should be used.

The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements in use and their settings are all factors that will
affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond
the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements
may become hot enough to cause burns,

About the radiant surface elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. 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 uniform
and consistent heat during the off cycle.

Forefficient cooking, turn OFFthe element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.

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Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element

to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps
to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at
the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the

cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookware bottom is not flat.

Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic
glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care &Cleaning

and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use &
Care Manual.

Types of cooktop elements

The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements
located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the
ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element
available. The single radiant element will have one round
outline pattern shown (keep warm zone is designed to
keep food warm only). The dual radiant element isflexible
because you may set just the smaller inner portion as a
single element or both inner and outer portions can be set
to heat together (See Fig. 1).

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Using proper cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using proper cookware as
illustrated in Figs. 2 & 3.

Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact
with the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 2). Check
for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (See Fig. 3). For more information about the
ceramic cooktop see"Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance" in
the Care &Cleaning section.

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Cool{ware material types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly
heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan
bottom. The most popular materials available are:

Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food
will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware
resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the
ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will
resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May
leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).

Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

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the surface element.

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conducts heat well.

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Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is

reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.

Porcelain=enamel on metal =Heating characteristics will
vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating
must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.

Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

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