Well everyone my new Frigidaire Gallery Range with Double Ovens has arrived and I couldn't be more tickled. Isn't she a beautiful? I still can't believe that I have a new double oven gracing my kitchen. This is something I have only ever dreamed of owning, so it's hard to believe it's actually a reality.
It's been about 3 weeks since she arrived, so I thought it was time to do my first test drive report. Believe when I tell you I'm still figuring everything out and everyday certainly is an adventure. There are new things I find out sometimes purely by accident that just put a smile : ) on my face.
It's been about 3 weeks since she arrived, so I thought it was time to do my first test drive report. Believe when I tell you I'm still figuring everything out and everyday certainly is an adventure. There are new things I find out sometimes purely by accident that just put a smile : ) on my face.
- Fits-More™ Cook Top: With five elements including two Space Wise® Expandable elements and a Warming Zone so you can cook more at once.
- Symmetry Double Ovens: Two large ovens, each big enough to cook a 28-pound turkey, provide the flexibility to cook multiple dishes at the same time at different temperatures.
- Precision Set™ Controls: Adjust heat levels more precisely, providing exceptional temperature control. (I was excited that the controls were digital)
- Quick Preheat: Preheat in just four minutes. (This is one of my favorite features)
- Quick Boil: Boils Water Faster (Love this too)
- True Convection: Multi-rack baking is faster and more even with True Convection
When the range arrived I was surprised at just how big each oven was. I assumed they would be smaller, but each oven is big enough to cook a 28lb turkey. It took a bit of getting used to when I wanted to cook in the oven because you have to start by choosing upper or lower ovens.
This range also has a "lock" feature that I love. Not only is it a safety feature, but I can also lock the door as I bake something (very cool). I was so excited the day my new Symmetry Double Oven arrived that I totally forgot to take something out for dinner.
That is so not like me, but honestly all I had on my mind was this new stove getting here. I told myself I guess it can just be a chicken tenders kind of night. (Don't you have those kinds of days?)
This range also has a "lock" feature that I love. Not only is it a safety feature, but I can also lock the door as I bake something (very cool). I was so excited the day my new Symmetry Double Oven arrived that I totally forgot to take something out for dinner.
That is so not like me, but honestly all I had on my mind was this new stove getting here. I told myself I guess it can just be a chicken tenders kind of night. (Don't you have those kinds of days?)
Later on for dinner I went to preheat the stove and was shocked to see that this range had a "Chicken Nuggets" setting. How cool is that! Unsure of what that was I went to my manual and it stated the following. The chicken nuggets setting was designed to give optimum cooking performance when cooking your favorite chicken nuggets.
In the lower oven, the chicken nuggets pad is preset for (Convection Bake) 400 F. With a bake time of 18 minutes, ending with an automatic keep warm setting. If needed a different target temperature or bake time can be preset or adjusted.
In the lower oven, the chicken nuggets pad is preset for (Convection Bake) 400 F. With a bake time of 18 minutes, ending with an automatic keep warm setting. If needed a different target temperature or bake time can be preset or adjusted.
I popped the chicken tenders in the oven without preheating
and adjusted the oven for the chicken nuggets setting and pressed start. I was like a kid in a candy store just waiting for the results.
and adjusted the oven for the chicken nuggets setting and pressed start. I was like a kid in a candy store just waiting for the results.
And 18 minutes later I had perfectly golden chicken tenders that were cooked though. This has got to be the coolest feature. I didn't stop at at chicken nuggets.
The next day I used the Symmetry Double Oven and had homemade yeast rolls rising in the upper oven and a pizza cooking in the lower one. Yes folks life is good in the Butler house and I cannot wait to get started on our Thanksgiving meal.
Speaking of Thanksgiving don't forget to visit Make Time for a Change where Jenifer Garner shares her top tips for turkey time. Check them out and Frigidaire will donate $1 and a turkey to Save the Children to help a family in need. Plus, you'll be entered for a chance to win the new range.
Speaking of Thanksgiving don't forget to visit Make Time for a Change where Jenifer Garner shares her top tips for turkey time. Check them out and Frigidaire will donate $1 and a turkey to Save the Children to help a family in need. Plus, you'll be entered for a chance to win the new range.
I am participating in a Test Drive Campaign through Frigidaire. I received a Frigidaire Gallery Range with Symmetry Double Ovens to keep and to facilitate me in my review. Opinions stated above are entirely my own. I would like to thank Food buzz and Frigidaire for choosing Mommy's Kitchen.
21 comments
Thanks!
Jodi
http://www.pickyourown.org/cannings4glasstop.htm
I think it has to do with the temperature flucuating. I don't use a canner, but a flat bottomed pot to can in a water bath. Now I am not sure if I should or should not attempt canning this year. I think I will contact frigidaire and find out. Thank you for bringing this issue up.
jocuri de gatit
Canning can be on a smoothtop. We recommend that the canner not extend more than 1 inch beyond the element, that the total weight of the canner and contents not be more than 50 pounds, and that you allow the element to cool between batches.
I hope this helps.
You will love your double oven come the holidays. I have had one for 4 yrs now and love love love it! It is seriously the best thing in my kitchen (and I have a Kitchenaid stand mixer so that is saying a lot!)
Also, never had any problems with the smooth top. Just use the cleaner and your done!
Happy cooking!
Jill
~Liz
This is large enough for a thanksgiving turkey?