Frigidaire Professional FPG3081KF information from Consumer Reports

Frigidaire Professional FPG3081KF

Price range:

$917.45 - $1,299.00

Summary: This Frigidaire freestanding gas range has the following:
• 5 surface burners
• Among surface burners, 2 high-powered burner(s).
• Convection oven mode.
• Grates: Cast iron, continuous.
• Warming drawer.
• Touchpads for setting oven temperature.
• Has oval burner or bridge burner for griddle use.

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Type: 30-inch Gas and dual-fuel models

About - Frigidaire Professional FPG3081KF
The Frigidaire Professional FPG3081KF is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas range models like the FPG3081KF are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Cooktop high: This reflects how quickly the most powerful burner could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3-quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil. Cooktop low: This reflects the gentlest burner's ability to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful burner to its lowest flame 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 Professional FPG3081KF

The Frigidaire Professional FPG3081KF is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas range models like the FPG3081KF are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cooktop high:: This reflects how quickly the most powerful burner could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3-quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil.
Cooktop low:: This reflects the gentlest burner's ability to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful burner to its lowest flame 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.

Features & Specs - Frigidaire Professional FPG3081KF
High-power burners The number of surface cooking burners rated at over 11,000 Btu/hr., maximum. High-power burners are good for quickly heating large quantities, searing, and other high-temperature cooking. Some also perform well on low-heat tasks (when turned to their low setting). Mainstream ranges typically have one or two high-power burners. Pro-style ranges often have four. High-power burners	2
Medium-power burners The number of surface cooking burners with maximum output ratings over 6,500 Btu/hr but not more than 11,000 Btu/hr. Though they don't offer top speed and power, medium-power burners can generally handle all cooking tasks. Medium-power burners	2
Low-power burners The number of surface cooking burners with maximum output ratings of 6,500 Btu/hr or less (sometimes called simmer burners). These are intended for delicate tasks such as sauces. Low-power burners	1
Number of cooktop burners Total number of individual cooktop burners. Number of cooktop burners	5
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	Yes
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. Many pro-style ranges (brands such as Viking, DCS, and GE Monogram, among others) have full stainless-steel construction. Stainless steel available	Yes
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Dmack

from

1.0

Poor Quality

1/4/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Display panel melts

Heats slowly

Quick boil does not work

Unreliable Performance

Warming bay is weak

Best Uses

Comment:

Decided to boil water on the back left burner to keep the pot away from the edge because of children. It melted the back display panel. How can a supposed Professional oven have this happen? The service rep that came to the house said that he has seen this happen before. Said he does not like dealing with Frigidaire because they are slow to respond and hard to get parts from. <br />The warming bay is very weak and does NOT keep food warm at all. The quick boil is also weak and does not perform to it's advertised use.<br />I have contacted Frigidaire and they do not answer my emails and will not return my calls.<br />There is only a 1 year warranty on this oven and it cost over $300 to purchase an extended warranty for another 4 years.<br />I don't understand how they can call this a professional model and not have it up to basic standards.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Eileen

from

Rochester NY

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

VERY pleased with the performance

1/2/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Easy To Clean

Easy to light burners

Even Burner flame

Heats Up Quickly

High-Powered Burners

Large Surface Area

Top grates fit well

Very practical stove top

Cons

none

Best Uses

Baking

Good all around stove

Heavy Usage

Larger Kitchens

Sauteing

Smaller Kitchens

Comment:

Stove top for frying, sauces, soups, breakfast to dinner menus. Oven for delicate baking to hearty roasting. Learning curve was short adapting to convection cooking. Trust the manual and adjust from there. Listened to other convection owners and became frustrated when their opinions were different from actual results. This is because they did not understand their own results and gave up to quickly. The temp and timing conversions do work, you just need to understand what roast, bake will really achieve. Pay attention to your cookware....shallow and or deep oven pans as well as cookie sheets. Use the correct utensils and you will enjoy this oven and stove top. We have had 3 gas stove appliances, Magic Chief,Matag and this Frigidaire. This Frigidiare is practical, user friendly, performs well and is easy to care for. I hope this last a long time.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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