Frigidaire GCCG3048AS User manual

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GAS
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Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . 3
Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . 9
Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . 12
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation or main-
tenance information which is important
but not hazard-related.
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, person-
al 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 build-
ing.
• 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 per-
formed by a qualified installer, servicer or
the gas supplier.”
Read all instructions before using this ap-
pliance.
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 ap-
pearing 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.
NOTE
Indicates a short, informal reference –
something written down to assist the
memory or for future reference.

4IMPORTANT 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 us-
ing the appliance. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the appliance.
Never allow children to play with pack-
aging 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 elec-
tronic 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 easi-
ly accessible located near the appliance.
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 elec-
trical 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 require-
ments. Install only per installation instruc-
tions 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 connect-
ed to an electrical outlet or junction box
that is the correct voltage, is correctly
polarized and properly grounded, and pro-
tected by a circuit breaker in accordance
with local codes.
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 labo-
ratory for use in combination with each
other.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 ap-
pliance to satisfactorily meet the applica-
tion needs must be made by a qualified
technician.
If L.P. conversion is needed, contact your
local L.P. Gas provider for assistance.
It is the personal responsibility of the
consumer to have the appropriate outlet
or junction box with the correct, proper-
ly grounded wall receptacle installed by
a qualified electrician. It is the responsi-
bility and obligation of the consumer to
contact a qualified installer to assure that
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 installa-
tion 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 stor-
age 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 appli-
ance.
• Do not leave children alone - Children
should not be left alone or unattend-
ed in the area where appliance is in
use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the appli-
ance, including the storage drawer,
lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer,
or lower double oven.
• Do not store items of interest to chil-
dren in the cabinets above the appli-
ance or on the backguards of ranges.
Children climbing on or near the ap-
pliance to reach items could be seri-
ously 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.

6IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 pas-
sages in the oven bottom or cover
and entire rack with materials such
as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air
flow through the oven and may cause
carbon monoxide poisoning. Alumi-
num foil linings may also 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 monox-
ide poisoning and overheating of the
appliance.
CAUTION
• When heating fat or grease, watch it
closely. Grease may catch fire if it be-
comes 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 pot-
holders touch hot cooking areas. Do
not use towels or other bulky cloths.
• Do not heat unopened food contain-
ers - Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
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 ele-
ments, areas near these burners or el-
ements, 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 ele-
ments may become hot enough to
cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or oth-
er 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 ap-
pliance during a power failure. If the
power fails, always turn o the appli-
ance. If the appliance is not turned
o and the power resumes, electric
surface elements may resume opera-
tion when power is restored. Once the
power resumes, reset the clock and
the oven function.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 under-
sized 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 eciency.
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 o before re-
moving the cookware.
Use proper pan size. This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of dierent sizes. Select cookware with flat
bottoms that match the surface unit heat-
ing element. The use of undersized cook-
ware may expose a portion of the flame to
direct contact and may result in the igni-
tion of clothing or other items. Using the
proper cookware on the cooking areas will
improve eciency.
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.
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, ceram-
ic,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 you are flaming foods under a venti-
lating hood, turn the fan on.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEAN-
ING YOUR APPLIANCE
CAUTION
Before manually cleaning any part of the
appliance, be sure all controls are turned
o 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 rec-
ommended directions for use of kitchen
cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that ex-
cess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
Clean venitlating hoods frequently -
Grease should not be allowed to accumu-
late on hood or filter. Follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions for cleaning vent
hoods.

8IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommend-
ed in the manuals. All other servicing
should be done only by a qualified tech-
nician. 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 under-
stand.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair ser-
vice. Know how to disconnect the power
to the appliance at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
Important: This appliance has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18
of the FCC rules (United States) and ICES-
001 (Canada). These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This unit uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this unit does
cause harmful interference to radio or tele-
vision reception, which can be determined
by turning the unit o and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
tennae.
• Increase distance between unit and
receiver.
• Connect the unit into an outlet or a
circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Gas surface burner types
The cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners
with dierent BTU ratings. The ability to heat food
quickly and in large amounts increases as the burn-
er size increases.
• Small burners are best used for low-flame heat-
ing 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 tem-
perature 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.
Figure 1: Burner cap, burner head, ignitor, and
orifice
Burner Cap
Burner Head
Orifice Holder
Ignitor
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.
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 head and caps are properly
placed on the surface burners.
Important: The burner head has a hole which fits
over the ignitor. Make sure the head fits snugly be-
fore placing the burner caps.
Note: Unpack the burner grates and position them
on the cooktop after the burner heads and caps are
properly installed.

10 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and
quickly heat is transferred from the surface ele-
ment to the pan bottom. The most popular materi-
als available are:
• Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some
types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized
aluminum cookware resists staining and pit-
ting).
• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discol-
ors 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 re-
tain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking
temperature is reached.
• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating charac-
teristics will vary depending on base material.
• Glass - Slow heat conductor.
IMPORTANT
Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or por-
celain-enamel coated cookware on the burner.
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 dierent surface cooking areas at the same
time. Incorrect use may damage the cooktop.
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 2: Testing
cookware” and “Figure 3: Proper cookware”.
Check for flatness by ro-
tating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware
(see “Figure 2: Testing
cookware”). Cookware
should have flat bot-
toms that make good
contact with the entire
surface of the heating
element.
• 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 3: Testing cookware
Figure 4: Proper cookware