Frigidaire Gallery GCFE306CBF Use & Care Manual

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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 3

Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . 10

Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . 14

Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . 18

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Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Setting Surface Controls..18 Warranty ....63 A26316202/A (Nov 2022) Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432 Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...
Page 2: Introduction
 Read all the safety instructions in the front of your Use & Care Manual. Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! We see your purchase as the beginning of a long  Remove all packaging materials from your ap- relationship together.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this ap- NOTE pliance. Indicates a short, informal reference – This manual contains important safety something written down to assist the symbols and instructions. Please pay at- memory or for future reference. tention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION WARNING IMPORTANT • Avoid ﬁ re hazard or electrical shock. Read and follow the below instructions Failure to follow this warning may and precautions for unpacking, installing, cause serious injury, ﬁ re, or death. and servicing your appliance.
Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS is in conformance with all local codes and WARNING ordinances. • Do not leave children alone - Children This appliance is equipped with a 4-prong should not be left alone or unattend- grounding plug for your protection against ed in the area where appliance is in shock hazard and should be plugged di- use.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION CAUTION • When heating fat or grease, watch it • Do not attempt to operate the ap- closely. Grease may catch ﬁ re if it be- pliance during a power failure. If the comes too hot. power fails, always turn off the appli- ance.
Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Improper cookware may break due to IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING sudden changes in temperature. Check the YOUR OVEN cookware manufacturer’s recommenda- Protective liners—Do not use aluminum tions for cooktop use. foil, aftermarket oven liners, or any other materials or devices to line oven bottom, Never leave surface elements unattend- oven racks, or any other part of the appli-...
Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE CLEANING OVENS CAUTION CAUTION Before manually cleaning any part of the Before using self clean, remove the broil- appliance, be sure all controls are turned er pan, any food, utensils, and cookware off and the appliance is cool.
Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR WARNING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Do not repair or replace any part of the California Residents: for cancer and re- appliance unless speciﬁ cally recommend- productive harm information, visit ed in the manuals. All other servicing www.P65Warnings.ca.gov should be done only by a qualiﬁ...
Page 10: Cooking Recommendations
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Special Features Use the special features of your Frigidaire oven to get the best baking and roasting results. Goal Feature • Steaks perfectly cooked to your preference Air Sous Vide • Juicy pork and poultry The precisely-controlled heat and airﬂ ow give you •...
Page 11 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Bakeware The material of bakeware aff ects 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.
Page 12 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can aff ect the performance of your appliance when cooking food. Condition 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.
Page 13 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS Material Recommendation Broiling / Roasting Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with an insert designed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. Convection Cooking Convection attri- Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and food.
Page 14: Before Setting Surface Controls
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop About the Radiant Surface Elements The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements The element temperature rises gradually and even- below a smooth glass surface. The designs on the ly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow ceramic cooktop outline the areas of the surface red.
Page 15 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The size and type of cookware used will inﬂ uence The cookware material determines how evenly and the heat setting needed for best cooking results. quickly heat is transferred from the surface ele- Be sure to follow the recommendations for using ment to the pan bottom.
Page 16 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Types of Ceramic Cooktop Elements The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size and type of element underneath. The ele- ments on your cooktop depend on the model. • A single radiant element has one circle. Some models have a large Simmer to Boil element for large pots •...
Page 17 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points Lights when home canning with your appliance. Check The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when with the USDA (United States Department of Agri- one or more elements are turned on.
Page 18: Setting Surface Controls
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements (all mod- els) To operate single radiant elements (including Sim- mer to Boil elements): Place correctly sized cookware on surface ele- ment. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Figure 1) to the desired setting (refer to the “Suggested radiant surface ele- ment settings”...
Page 19 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Bridge Element (some models) Some models include a bridge element for long cookware (such as a griddle, see Figure 5) to ex- tend across two circular surface elements. Symbols around the knob are used to indicate whether the single element or the single element and bridge element will heat.
Page 20 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Warm Zone (some models) Use the warm zone to keep cooked foods hot. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the keep warm zone. All food placed on the warming zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality.
Page 21: Before Setting Oven Controls
CAUTION IMPORTANT Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using Your Frigidaire wall oven has many features that the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven allow you to customize the way your oven works. exterior, oven racks, and cooktop will become Take time to read this section for important very hot which can cause burns.
Page 22 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Energy Saving Mode Using Menu Options to Customize Your Cooking Experience The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12- Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn off the When you ﬁ rst install your appliance, the screen oven if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours.
Page 23 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Volume Cooking Tips Volume allows the oven control to operate with You can switch whether cooking tips are displayed strong tones, quiet tones, or no tones. Use the slid- or not by choosing On or Off . er to set the volume.
Page 24 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Sabbath Mode Factory Reset Scroll to Sabbath Mode. Scroll to Factory Reset and touch 2. Read and follow all instructions to set and 2. Follow screen prompts when ﬁ nished cancel. See “Setting the Sabbath Note: Your appliance was set with predetermined Feature for the (default) oven control settings.
Page 25 BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Food Probe To unlock the oven door, press the UNLOCK key, Once the controls and door are locked, there is no Food probe options can be found in the Settings access to any cooking functions. menu and the Oven Modes menu. Select Food Probe from the Settings menu to select whether To unlock the oven door and control, press UN- the oven turns off or stays on when the speciﬁ...
Page 26: Setting Oven Controls
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS ON / OFF WARM ZONE When ON/OFF is pressed, the display opens to the Press the Warm Zone key to turn the warm zone Quick Start screen. on or off . Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings Feature Mode Min Temp/ Max Temp/...
Page 27 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Quick Start Modes When ON/OFF is pressed the display opens to the • Bake (page 28) Quick Start screen. • Convection Bake (page 30) From the Quick Start screen, you can immediately • Air Fry (page 31) start the Bake function by pressing START.
Page 28 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Bake To set Bake Bake uses heat that rises from the oven bottom for Press ON/OFF key. best baking results. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven.
Page 29 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Cook Time Use Cook Time to set the amount of time need- ed for most oven functions. The oven will turn on immediately (or after a speciﬁ ed delay) and stop automatically after the set cook time ends. In most cases you will see a cooking tip suggesting to set Cook Time after the oven is preheated.
Page 30 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS To set convection bake with a default oven set Convection Bake temperature of 325°F (163°C): Convection Bake uses a fan to circulate the oven’s Select Oven Mode and scroll to Convection heat uniformly around the oven. This improved Bake.
Page 31 When using the Air Fry tray, place a large cook- ie sheet on rack position 1 to catch any crumbs or drippings. Frigidaire off ers an optional Air Fry Tray speciﬁ cal- • Leave oven light off when baking. ly designed to deliver superior performance.
Page 32 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS No Preheat To set the no preheat temperature for 350°F: Arrange the interior oven racks. No Preheat is available for single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods and can be used 2. Press ON/OFF key. with regular recipes also. No Preheat may be used 3.
Page 33 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Air Sous Vide Food Safety Air Sous Vide is ideal for cooking meats to achieve Because sous vide cooks at relatively low tempera- tenderness without overcooking. tures, safe food handling is especially important.: How Sous Vide Works •...
Page 34 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Vacuum Sealing To cook Air Sous Vide Sous vide cooking in your oven requires a vacuum Touch Oven Modes and scroll to Slow Cook, sealer and vacuum pouches. The pouch needs to then choose Air Sous Vide from the sub-menu. be sealed so no air or liquid can leak out.
Page 35 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Table 4: Sous Vide Table Food Doneness Temperature Cooking Time Minimum Target Maximum Beef Steak Rare 130º F / 54º-55º C 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours Steak Medium Rare 135º F / 57º-58º C 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours Steak...
Page 36 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Dehydrate Bread Proof For best results when dehydrating food use the Air Bread prooﬁ ng creates the best conditions for Fry tray which allows air to circulate all around the yeast to multiply and cause your dough to rise. food for faster preservation.
Page 37 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Slow Cook Convection Roast Use Slow Cook for foods that will cook or braise at Convection roast combines a cook cycle with the low temperature for a long period of time. convection fan and elements to rapidly roast meats and poultry.
Page 38 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Convection Roasting tips: • Preheating for convection roast is not necessary for most meats and poultry. • Arrange oven racks so meat and poultry are on the lowest rack of the oven. • Since convection roast cooks faster, may be able to reduce cook times as much as 25% from the rec- ommended time of your recipe (check the food at this time).
Page 39 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Broil To set broil with the default broil oven tempera- ture of 550°F (288°C): Use the broil function to cook foods that require Arrange the oven racks when cool. For opti- direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum mum browning results, preheat oven for 2 min- browning results.
Page 40 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Important notes: • Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool. • For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help avoid spatter and reduce smoking. •...
Page 41 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Multi-Racks To use Multi-Rack: Arrange the oven racks when cool. Multi-Rack is for baking on up to two racks while following recommended time and temperature. The 2. Select Oven Mode and scroll to Multi Racks. oven will make adjustments for best results. 3.
Page 42 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Cooking with Steam Steam Bake Steam creates the best conditions for baking bread Note: More moisture will be present than during on a single rack. Baked goods will have improved conventional baking or roasting. Moisture could browning and texture and is recommended for condense on the handle or in the door, and de- baking moist and ﬂ...
Page 43 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Steam Roast Keep Warm Steam creates the best conditions for roasting pro- Keep Warm should only be used with foods that teins. Meats will be crisp outside and juicy inside. are already at serving temperatures. Keep warm will keep cooked foods warm and ready for serving Steam Roast is recommended for meat or poultry.
Page 44 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting Delay Start Delay Start allows a delayed starting time only for Bake, Convection Bake, No Preheat, Convection Roast, Steam Roast, Steam Clean, and Self Clean. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly.
Page 45 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS • Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the Self Clean oven bottom should be wiped up and removed A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high tem- before starting a self clean cycle. To clean use peratures (well above normal cooking tempera- hot, soapy water and a cloth.
Page 46 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS When the oven is set to run a self-clean cycle, To set a self clean cycle: Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks the motor door lock will begin locking the oven are removed. Remove all items from the oven. door.
Page 47 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS If it becomes necessary to stop self clean when Setting Delay Start Self Clean active: To start a delay self clean with default clean time • Press OFF. of 3 hours. • If self clean has heated the oven to a high Press ON/OFF key and touch Oven Modes.
Page 48 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS 8. Take care opening the door when the steam Steam Clean clean is ﬁ nished. Stand to the side of the oven The Steam Clean feature off ers a chemical free and out of the way of escaping vapor. time saving method to assist in the routine clean- ing of small and light soils.
Page 49 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Proper placement of probe in food. Cooking with Food Probe Use the probe feature for best results when cook- Insert the probe so that the probe tip rests inside ing foods such as roasts, hams, or poultry. the center of the thickest part of meat or food.
Page 50 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Using the Food Probe for Turkey Table 8: USDA recommended minimum internal cooking temperatures Select Oven Modes and scroll to Food Probe. Food Type Internal Temp. 2. The display will remind you to insert the probe Ground meat and meat mixtures into the turkey and place in oven on rack posi- tion 1.
Page 51 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Setting the Sabbath Feature for the WARNING Jewish Sabbath and Holidays (some models) Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. For further assistance, guidelines for Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. proper usage, and a complete list Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, of models with the Sabbath feature,...
Page 52 SETTING OVEN CONTROLS SETTING SABBATH MODE: Sabbath Mode is set using the Menu Options. Touch the Menu Options bars. 2. Scroll to Sabbath Mode. 3. Touch Sabbath Mode and follow all instructions on screen. To exit Sabbath Mode, press and hold EXIT for three seconds.
Page 53: Care And Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the diffi culty of major cleaning later. CAUTION Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool.
Page 54 CARE AND CLEANING Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation Porcelain-enameled broiler pan Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, and insert non-abrasive scouring pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover diffi cult Porcelain door liner spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes.
Page 55 CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to CAUTION maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the ﬁ rst time, apply Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool.
Page 56 CARE AND CLEANING General Cleaning Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Utensils, and Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter Oven Liners for more information about cleaning speciﬁ c parts of the oven. WARNING Follow these cleaning precautions: Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the •...
Page 57 CARE AND CLEANING Replacing the Oven Light CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing the oven light. The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and is covered by a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use.
Page 58 CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing the Oven Door CAUTION The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door ﬂ at with the inside of the door facing down. IMPORTANT Special door care instructions - For safe, Figure 23: Door hinge location temporary storage, lay the door ﬂ...
Page 59: Before You Call
BEFORE YOU CALL Oven Baking For best cooking results, preheat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and tempera- tures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions Baking Problems Baking Problems Causes...
Page 60 We may be able to help you avoid a service visit. If you do need service, we can get that started for you! 1-800-374-4432 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Frigidaire.com Frigidaire.ca Problem Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not Appliance not connected.
Page 61 BEFORE YOU CALL Cooktop Problems Problem Cause / Solution Surface element is too hot Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting. or not hot enough. Surface element does Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for the element need- not heat or does not heat evenly.
Page 62 BEFORE YOU CALL Self-Clean Problems Problem Cause / Solution Self clean does not work. Oven control not set properly. See “Setting Self Clean” on page 28. Oven racks discolored or Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from do not slide easily.
Page 63: Warranty
Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or speciﬁ cations as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. Canada 1.800.265.8352 1-800-374-4432 Electrolux Canada Corp. Frigidaire 5855 Terry Fox Way 10200 David Taylor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Charlotte, NC 28262 L5V 3E4...
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