Frigidaire Gallery FGEF3031K[W] information from Consumer Reports

Frigidaire Gallery FGEF3031K[W]

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$637.84 - $648.00

Summary: This Frigidaire freestanding electric smoothtop range has the following:
• 4 surface cooking elements
• Among surface elements, 2 high-powered element(s).
• Warming element on cooktop
• Touchpads for setting oven temperature.

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Type: 30-inch smoothtop electric ranges

About - Frigidaire Gallery FGEF3031K[W]
The Frigidaire Gallery FGEF3031K[W] is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the Gallery FGEF3031K[W] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Cooktop high: This reflects how quickly the most powerful element could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3 quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil. Cooktop low: This reflects the ability of the lowest power element to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful element to its lowest setting to test its ability to hold a large pot of tomato sauce below a boil. Baking: This reflects the evenness of cookies and cakes in multi-rack baking tests.

About - Frigidaire Gallery FGEF3031K[W]

The Frigidaire Gallery FGEF3031K[W] is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the Gallery FGEF3031K[W] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cooktop high:: This reflects how quickly the most powerful element could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3 quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil.
Cooktop low:: This reflects the ability of the lowest power element to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful element to its lowest setting to test its ability to hold a large pot of tomato sauce below a boil.
Baking:: This reflects the evenness of cookies and cakes in multi-rack baking tests.

About This Brand
This midlevel, mass-market brand sells appliances priced between $500 and $1,500. The Frigidaire cooking line includes gas and electric ranges loaded with time-saving and high-performance features with a classic design. The appliances are sold in matching kitchen suites.
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About This Brand

This midlevel, mass-market brand sells appliances priced between $500 and $1,500. The Frigidaire cooking line includes gas and electric ranges loaded with time-saving and high-performance features with a classic design. The appliances are sold in matching kitchen suites.

Read our Brand Reliability

Features & Specs - Frigidaire Gallery FGEF3031K[W]
High-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated at over 2,000 watts. On a smoothtop range, often one or more of the high-power elements is a dual element; you can choose the large element or a smaller element within the larger one for small pots. High-power elements	2
Medium-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated at over 1,500 watts but not more than 2,000 watts. Medium-power elements	0
Low-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated from 1,200 to 1,500 watts not including warming-only elements, or those contained within larger expandable elements. Low-power elements	2
Convection mode Has a convection feature that uses a fan or two to circulate heated air, and sometimes an extra heating element. The convection mode can be turned off if you prefer conventional cooking. Convection mode	No
Double oven Double oven models have a second oven cavity. Most have a separate small oven above the main one complete with its own controls, door, window, oven light, slide-out rack, and self-clean function. While the upper oven offers easy access, the main oven is relatively low; you'll need to crouch to remove items from lower shelf positions. Other designs convert a single oven into two using a slide-in partition (though with a shared door.) Double oven	No
Cooking drawer Drawer below the main oven that can cook foods (up to a few inches high), as well as warm or heat serving bowls and plates. The cooking drawer has its own temperature control so can be set to cook a dish independent of the main oven. Foods must be lifted up out of the drawer (lacks a slide-out rack), and the drawer requires manual cleaning. Cooking drawer	No
Slide-in Slides between cabinets; unfinished exterior on the sides of the range. The edge of the cooktop overlaps the counter on each side and all controls are on front panel for a built-in look. Slide-in	No
Stainless steel available Many new mainstream ranges come with stainless steel trim or offer a stainless-trim version for an additional $200 or so. Stainless steel available	Yes
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User Reviews - Frigidaire Gallery FGEF3031K[W]

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John

from

Denver, CO

1.0

Died under 2 years, Customer Service bad

1/15/2013

Pros

Cons

Controller Died Out Of Wa

Best Uses

Comment:

The controller died after 18 months (out of warrenty) and the estimate was 1/2 the cost of a new range to fix. Less then 2 years old and we have to make the decision of replacement or repair. When contacted about the problem customer support was useless and actually sent me data about fixing a refridgerator?!?! We owned the entire lot of Gallery appliances and found them all to be lacking in quality. Dishwasher was replaced after 14 months.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Samigram

from

Bixby, OK

1.0

Self Cleaning? A Farce!

9/30/2012

Pros

Cons

Difficult To Clean

Door Glass Stained

Heats slowly

Imprecise Temp Control

Messy

Self Clean - A Joke

Stainless Door Discolors

Stainless Trim Discolored

Unreliable Performance

Best Uses

Comment:

Used self-clean twice in 6 months -a disaster! Smoked the whole house. So hot, it was dangerous! DID NOT CLEAN - left baked-on residue. Discolored oven glass between glass.Turned stainless steel trim permanently brown. Replaced bottom plate once & it is ruined again!

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Petosegan

from

Michigan

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Family Friendly

5/30/2011

Pros

Attractive Design

Large Surface Area

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

I use this product daily for our young family of 5. The best parts are the quick boil, even oven temp and broiler. Our local store sells this model over all others 3 to 1. Function first...and it looks great in my kitchen.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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