Frigidaire GCRE3038AFA, GCRE3038ADA Owner’s Manual

ELECTRIC RANGE

use & care

Introduction . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	.	. .	. . 2		Before Setting Oven Controls .	.	.	. . .		. 20
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . .						. 3	Setting Oven Controls . . . .	.	.	.	.	. 21. .
Cooking Recommendations .	. .	.	.	. .	. 10		Care and Cleaning . . . . .	.	.	. .		. 34. . .
before setting surface controls . . . .						. 13.	Before You Call . . . . . . .	.	.	.	.	40. . . .
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . .						16	Warranty . . . . . . . . .	.	.	. .		.44. . . .

808527621 A (November 2019)

Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432

Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

2 IntroductionNTRODUCTION

Welcome to our family

Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together..

This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product.. Please read it before using your appliance.. Keep it handy for quick reference.. If something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting section will help you with common issues..

FAQs, helpful tips and videos, cleaning products, and kitchen and home accessories are available at www.. frigidaire..com..

We are here for you! Visit our website, chat with an agent, or call us if you need help.. We may be able to help you avoid a service visit.. If you do need service, we can get that started for you..

Let’s make it official! Be sure to register your product..

Keep your product info here so it’s easy to find..

Model Number

 Installation Checklist

Doors

Handles are secure and tight

Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

Leveling

Range is level side-to-side and front-to-back..Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

House power turned onRange wired or plugged in

Final Checks

Shipping material removedRegistration card sent in

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Serial Number Location

IMPORTANTmportant SAFETYafety INSTRUCTIONSnstructions

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Read all instructions before using this appliance..

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions.. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given..

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..

Warnings and important instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised with installing, maintaining, or operating your appliance..

DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol.. It is used to alert of 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 or serious injury..

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury..

NOTE

NOTE indicates a short, informal reference – something written down to assist the memory or for future reference..

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

•A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

•Verify the anti-tip device

has been installed to floor or wall.

• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to floor or wall when the range is moved.

•Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device in place and engaged.

•Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

	Range
	leveling	Anti-tip
	leg
		bracket

To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use both arms to grasp the rear edge of the range back. Carefully attempt to tilt range forward. When properly installed, the range should not tilt forward.

Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related..

4 Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT

Read and follow the below instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance..

Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance.. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance.. Never allow children to play with packaging material.. Do not remove the wiring label and other literature attached to the appliance.. Do not remove model/serial number plate..

Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control.. When using this appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance..

Never modify or alter the construction of the appliance by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/ screws, or any other part of the appliance..

Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily accessible located near the appliance..

WARNING

Air curtain or other overhead range hoods which operate that operate by blowing a downward air flow onto a range or cooktop, shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges or cooktops other than when the range or cooktop and hood have been designed, tested, and listed by an independent test laboratory for use in combination with each other..

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 from the power cord.. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death..

Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.. In the United States, install in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223..1/NPFA No.. 54, latest edition and National Electrical Code NFPA No.. 70 latest edition, and local electrical code requirements.. In Canada, install in accordance with CAN/CGA B149..1 and CAN/CGA B149..2 and CSA Standard C22..1, Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest editions and local electrical code requirements.. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance..

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.. For maximum safety, the power cord must be securely connected to an electrical outlet or junction box that is the correct voltage, is correctly polarized and properly grounded, and protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local codes..

It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have the appropriate outlet or junction box with the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.. It is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a qualified installer to assure that

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the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances..

See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding 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 storage or warmer drawer (if equipped).. This includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as well as flammable liquids.. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance..

•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 the appliance or on the backguards of ranges.. Children climbing on or near the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured..

•Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance.. The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the appliance to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.. An open drawer when hot may cause burns..

WARNING

•Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or drawers of this appliance can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance..

•Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with any materials, such as aluminum foil.. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.. Aluminum foil and other liners may trap heat, causing a fire hazard..

•Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if equipped) for storage..

•Never use your appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room.. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance..

CAUTION

•When heating fat or grease, watch it closely.. Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot..

•Do not use water or flour on grease fires.. Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.. Cover the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda..

•Use dry potholders.. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.. Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas.. Do not use towels or other bulky cloths..

•Do not heat unopened food containers - Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury..

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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 elements, areas near these burners or elements, interior surfaces of the oven, or the warmer drawer (if equipped).. Surface burners and elements may be hot even though they appear cool.. Areas near surface burners and elements may become hot enough to cause burns.. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they are cool.. These areas may include the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent areas, oven door, and oven window..

•Do not attempt to operate the appliance during a power failure.. If the power fails, always turn off the appliance.. If the appliance is not turned off and the power resumes, electric surface elements may resume operation when power is restored.. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and the oven function..

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP

Know which knob or key controls each surface heating area.. Place cookware with food on the cooking area before turning it on.. Turn the cooking area off before removing the cookware..

Cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements — To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the cookware should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over other cooking areas..

Use proper pan size - This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes.. Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the surface unit size.. Using the proper cookware on the cooking area will improve efficiency..

Glazed cooking utensils— Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use..

Improper cookware may break due to sudden changes in temperature.. Check the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use..

Never leave surface elements unattended.. Boil-overs may cause smoking and greasy spills that may ignite.. A pan that has boiled dry could be damaged and may damage the cooktop..

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Do not use a searing grill meant for use with a broiler pan on the cooktop.. The searing grill is not designed for use on the cooktop.. Doing so may result in a fire..

When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn on the fan..

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS

Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop.. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.. Contact a qualified technician immediately..

Clean cooktop glass 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 harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface..

Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects..

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, aftermarket oven liners, or any other materials or devices to line oven bottom, oven racks, or any other part of the appliance.. Only use aluminum as recommended for baking, such as lining cookware or as a cover placed on food.. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit..

Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door, or warmer drawer (some models).. Stand to the side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot oven.. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven..

Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.. Touching surfaces in this area when the oven is on may cause severe burns.. Do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent.. These items can melt or ignite..

Placement of oven racks - Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool.. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot burner or element in oven.. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition.. Remove all cookware and utensils before moving the rack..

Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.. Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the broiler.. Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease could ignite..

Do not cook food on the oven bottom.. Always cook in proper cookware and always use the oven racks..

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE

CAUTION

Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool.. Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns..

Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire.. Do not allow grease to accumulate.. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire..

Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols.. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury..

Clean venitlating hoods frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning vent hoods..

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF CLEANING OVENS

CAUTION

Before using self clean, remove the broiler pan, any food, utensils, and cookware from the oven, storage drawer or warming drawer (if equipped).. Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed..

Do not clean the oven door gasket.. The door gasket is essential for a good seal.. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket..

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 appliance..

Use the self clean cycle to clean only the parts listed in this manual..

Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any oven.. Move birds to another well-ventilated room..

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

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 reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance..

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand..

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service.. Know how to disconnect the power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency..

Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it is to be stored or discarded..

Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth.. Doing so could cause the bulb to break.. Handle halogen lights

(if equipped) with paper towels or soft gloves.. Disconnect the appliance or shut off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing the bulb..

WARNING

California Residents: for cancer and reproductive harm information, visit www..P65Warnings..ca..gov

10 COOKINGooking RECOMMENDATIONSecommendations

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-	Recommended cooking temperatures
	ed bakeware is the best for even	and times are based on shiny metal
	heating.. It is suitable for all baked	bakeware..
	goods..

Dark metal bakeware	Dark bakeware cooks hotter than	Reduce the cooking temperature by
	shiny bakeware..	25° F
		(13-14° C) when using dark bakeware..

Glass bakeware	Glass bakeware cooks hotter	Reduce the cooking temperature by
	than shiny bakeware..	25° F
	Glass is convenient, as the same	(13-14° C) when using glass bakeware..
	piece of bakeware can be used
	for cooking, serving, and storing
	food..
Insulated bakeware	Insulated bakeware cooks cooler	Reduce the cooking temperature by
	than shiny bakeware..	25° F
	Insulated bakeware is designed	(13-14° C) when using glass bakeware..
	for baking in gas ovens..

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Cooking Conditions

Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food..

Conditions	Attributes	Recommendation
Aging cookware	As pans age and become	If food is too dark or overcooked, use the
	discolored, cooking times may	minimum cook time in the recipe or packag-
	need to be reduced slightly..	ing..
		If food is too light or undercooked, use the
		middle to maximum cook time in the recipe
		or packaging..
High altitude	Air is drier and air pressure is	Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or
	lower..	recipes as needed..
	Water boils at a lower tem-	Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes..
	perature, and liquids evapo-	Increase cook time on cooktop.. Cover dishes
	rate faster..
		to reduce evaporation..
	Foods may take longer to
		Increase bake time or oven temperature..
	bake..
		Reduce amount of baking soda or baking
	Doughs may rise faster..
		powder in recipe.. Reduce rising time or
		punch down dough and allow it to rise twice..

Cooking Results

Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like..

Problem	Recommendation
Food too light	Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe..
Food too dark	Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe..

Cooking Tips

Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance..

Cooking	Recommendation
Baking
Rack placement	Follow the instructions in “Setting Oven Controls” on starting on page 13..
	When using only one rack, place the rack so the food is in the center of the
	oven..
Preheat	Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and
	breads.. Insert food immediately after the beep..
Checking food	Use the window and oven light when checking food.. Opening the door may
	reduce baking performance..
Bake or Convection Bake	Convection bake is the best function to use for baking on multiple racks.. For
	best performance, see “Convection Bake” on page 18..
Food placement	Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air cir-
	culation..

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Cooking	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 helps prevent
	grease splatters..
	If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be
	purchased from Frigidaire..com..
Convection Cooking
Convection attributes	Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and
	food.. It browns food more evenly and reduces hot spots in the oven..
	Convection saves time when using multiple racks or cooking several food
	items at once..
Quick bake	Reduce cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) from the recipe unless the
	recipe is written for convection baking..
	Preheat the oven for best results..

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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”..

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (see “Figure 1: Testing cookware”).. Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the heating element..

Figure 1: Testing cookware

•Flat bottom and straight sides.

•Tight fitting lids.

•Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.

•Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element.

•Made of material that conducts heat well.

•Easy to clean.

•Always match pot diameter to element size.

•Curved and warped pans.

•Cookware larger than element by more than one-half inch or 12mm.

•Heavy handle tilts pan.

•Pan is much smaller than the element.

Figure 2: Proper cookware

Cookware 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 and pitting)..

•Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (see Aluminum)..

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

•Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor, but will retain heat very well.. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached..

•Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material..

•Glass - Slow heat conductor..

IMPORTANT

Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porce- lain-enamel coated cookware on the element.. The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly, especially if left empty.. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop.. Follow all the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for use and care of cookware..

IMPORTANT

NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface cooking areas at the same time.. Incorrect use may damage the cooktop..

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About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements below a smooth glass surface.. The designs on the ceramic cooktop outline the areas of the surface elements underneath.. Always match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop.. Only flat-bottomed cookware should be used..

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.. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel.. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking.. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions..

The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use, and their settings will all 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..

IMPORTANT

•The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or work surface..

•Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it..

•Placing food directly on the smoothtop surface (without a cooking utensil) is not recommended, as difficult cleaning will result, and foods may smoke and cause potential fire hazard..

•Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic glass cooktop.. Any cookware that has a rough or dirty bottom can scratch the ceramic cooktop.. Always start with clean cookware..

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..

For efficient cooking, turn the element off several minutes before cooking is complete.. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process..

CAUTION

Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off.. The element surface may still be hot, and burns may occur if the element or surrounding area is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature..

Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrapping on top of the range when it is in use.. These items could melt or ignite.. Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements..

Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip bowls or reflector pans.. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire..

IMPORTANT

Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that can melt, to make contact with the cooking element.. If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the cooktop..

NOTE

•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting..

•Be sure to read detailed instructions for coil cooktop cleaning in the “Care and Cleaning” section and “Before You Call” checklist section of this Use and Care Guide..