Frigidaire GCRG3048AFA, GCRG3038AFA, GCRG3038ADA Owner’s Manual

GAS

RANGE

use & care

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				. . 2		Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . .	.	. 20
Important Safety Instructions . .	. .	.	. .		. 3	Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . .	.	. 21. .
Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . .				. . 11		Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .	.	. 34. . .
Before Setting Surface Controls .	.	.		.	14.	Before You Call . . . . . . . . . .	.	39. . . .
Setting Surface Controls . . . . .	. .	.	. .		17	Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.43. . . .

808528114 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..

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

 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

Model Number

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..

NOTE

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

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch.

Do not use any phone in your building.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.”

CAUTION

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

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazardrelated..

4 Important Safety Instructions

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-ti
	leg
		bracke

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 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.

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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.

This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Do not cut, remove, or bypass the grounding plug under any circumstances.

Power supply c with 3-prong grounding plug

For personal safety, the appliance must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.

If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle, installed by a qualified technician.

See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions.

Conversion to (L.P.) Gas

This appliance allows for conversion to Liquefied Petroleum (L..P..) Gas..

WARNING

Personal injury or death from electrical shock may occur if the conversion to L..P.. gas is not made by a qualified installer or electrician.. Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a qualified technician..

If L..P.. conversion is needed, contact your local L..P.. Gas provider for assistance..

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6 Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING

Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable 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 or aftermarket oven liners. -Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poison oning. 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 - Buildup 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 GAS COOKTOP

CAUTION

Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.

Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency

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.

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 heating element. The use of undersized cookware may expose a portion of the flame to direct contact and may result in the ignition of clothing or other items.

Using the proper cookware on the cooking areas will improve efficiency.

Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.

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

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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 burners

Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings — Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spill overs that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

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.

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 SER-

VICE 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

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	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..

12 Cooking Recommendations

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..

Problems	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..
Quick Bake	Quick 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..

	Cooking Recommendations 13
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..

14 Before Setting Surface Controls

Gas surface burner types

The cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with different BTU ratings.. The ability to heat food quickly and in large amounts increases as the burner size increases..

•Small burners are best used for low-flame heating of small amounts of food..

•Standard burners can be used for most surface cooking needs..

•The largest burner is best used for bringing large quantities of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when preparing larger quantities of food.. The large burner is located at the right front position on the cooktop..

Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared.. Select a burner and set the flame size appropriately for the pan.. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan..

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..

1.Remove all packing material from the cooktop area..

2.Make sure burner caps are properly placed on the surface burners..

3.Unpack the burner grates and position them on the cooktop..

4.Discard all packing material...

On round-style burners, the burner cap lip (Figure 1) should fit snug into the center of the burner head and rest level.. Refer to Figure 1 for correct and incorrect burner cap placement..

Burner cap	Burner cap
Burner cap lip
Burner head	Burner head

Figure 1: Burner caps and burner heads

Figure 1: Cap placement

CAUTION

•Do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any other material to enter the gas orifice holder opening..

•Always keep the burner caps and burner heads in place whenever the surface burners are in use..

•Never place flammable items on the cooktop..

Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap from side to side (Figure 2) to be sure it is centered and firmly seated.. When the burner cap lip makes contact inside the center of the burner head you will be able to hear the burner cap click

Figure 2: Gently move cap for proper placement

IMPORTANT

Please note that the burner cap should not move off the center of the burner head when sliding from side to side..

•Check and be sure that all oval-style burner caps (some models) are correctly in place on oval burner heads..

•Do not use the surface burners without the burner caps properly installed.. Improperly seated burner caps may prevent burners from lighting or cause uneven flame and heating..

•Missing pieces or improper installation may lead to spills, burns, or damage to your range and cookware..

•Never place flammable items on the cooktop..