Frigidaire 316902315 User Manual
All about the
Use & Care
of your
Important Safety Instructions ........................... 3-5
Before Setting Oven Controls ........................... 6-8
Before Setting Surface Controls ..................... 9-10
Setting Surface Controls (Ceramic cooktop) ...11-14
Oven Control Functions (330/probe) .................. 15
Electric Range
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Setting Oven Controls ..................................16-24
Self-Cleaning ..............................................25-27
Care & Cleaning ..........................................28-31
Before Y ou Call ............................................32-35
Major Appliance Warranty .................... back cover
316902315 (Jun 2011)
www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION
Contents
Product Registration...................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ............................ 3-5
Before Setting Oven Controls............................... 6-8
Removing, replacing & arranging the oven racks........... 6
Effortless™ Oven Rack system and assembly ................ 8
Before Setting Surface Controls......................... 9-10
About the ceramic cooktop & radiant elements ............. 9
Cookware material types .......................................... 10
Setting Surface Controls .................................. 11-14
Single radiant surface elements ................................ 11
Dual radiant surface elements................................... 12
Keep warm zone ..................................................... 13
Home canning ......................................................... 14
Oven Controls Functions ........................................ 15
Setting Oven Controls ...................................... 16-24
Setting the clock...................................................... 16
Changing between continuous bake or 12-Hour
Energy Saving features ............................................ 16
Changing oven temperature display (F° or C°)............ 16
Setting for audible or silent keypad operation ............. 16
Setting lock feature.................................................. 17
Setting the timer ..................................................... 17
Setting bake ........................................................... 18
Setting bake time .................................................... 18
Setting start time .................................................... 19
Setting quick bake (some models) ............................. 20
Easy probe .........................................................21-22
Setting broil ............................................................ 23
Adjusting the oven temperature ................................ 24
Operating the oven light ........................................... 24
Self-Cleaning .................................................... 25-27
Care & Cleaning ............................................... 28-31
Cleaning recommendation table ................................ 28
Cooktop maintenance & cleaning...........................29-30
Replacing the oven light ........................................... 30
Removing & replacing oven door............................... 31
Before You Call
Solutions to common problems .............................32-35
Appliance Warranty ................................. back cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORT ANT indicates installation, operation,
maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard
related.
Important Safety Instructions
• Remove all tape and packaging before using the
range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and
an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in
case of an emergency.
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip the
range and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device has
been installed to floor or wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged when
the range is moved to floor or wall.
• Do not operate the range without the anti-tip
device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or serious burns to children and adults.
Range
leveling leg
Anti-Tip
bracket
T o check if the anti-tip brack et is installed properly, use
both arms and grasp the rear edge of range back.
Carefully attempt to tilt range forward. When properly
installed, the range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions
supplied with your range for proper installation.
WARNING
• Proper installation—Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition and local
electrical code requirements. Install only per
installation instructions provided in the literature package
for this range.
• User servicing—Do not repair or replace any part
of the appliance unless specifically recommended in
the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician. This may reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the range.
• Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or
drawers of a range can result in serious injuries
and also cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT
allow children to climb or play around the range. The
weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the
range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE — to avoid injuries
or burns children should not be left alone or
unattended in the area where the range is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part
of the range including the storage drawer, lower broiler
drawer, lower oven or warmer drawer.
• To avoid a possible fire hazard, never use your
appliance for warming or heating the room.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
• Storage in or on appliance — to avoid a fire hazard,
flammable materials should not be stored in an
oven, near surface units or in the storage drawer,
warmer drawer or lower oven. This includes paper,
plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware
and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store
explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.
• Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line the
oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended
in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock, or fire.
CAUTION
• Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of
the range. Children climbing on the range to reach
items could be seriously injured.
• Do not touch surface heating units or surface
cooking elements, areas near these units or
elements, or interior surfaces of oven. Both
surface heating and oven heating elements may be hot
even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface
cooking units may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials touch these areas until they
have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are
the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent
openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door
and oven door window.
• 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 use water or flour on grease fires — flour
may be explosive. Smother the fire with a pan lid,
or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat
or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
• Use dry potholders — moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do
not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a
potholder.
• Do not heat unopened food containers - buildup
of pressure may cause container to burst and
result in injury.
IMPORTANT
Do not attempt to operate the range during a
power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the
range. If the range is not turned off and the power
resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the
power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.
• Be sure to always have an appropriate foam-type fire
extinguisher available, visible and easily accessible
located near the appliance.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range
by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers,
anti-tip bracket/screws, or any other part of the
range.
• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it
is to be stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
• Use care when opening oven door , lower oven
door or warmer drawer (if equipped)—Stand to the
side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven.
Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace
food in the oven.
• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent
is located under the left rear surface element if your
model is equipped with coil elements. The oven vent is
located below the backguard for models equipped with
ceramic-glass cook tops. Touching the surfaces in this
area when the oven is operating may cause severe
burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items
on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or
ignite.
• Placement of interior oven racks. Always place oven
racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must
be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use
potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating
elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack
before moving.
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The
broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and
be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. Do not
cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed
fat and grease could ignite.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
WARNING
• Do not touch the oven during the self-clean cycle.
• Keep children away from oven during self-clean cycle.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.
• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts
listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before self-cleaning
the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or
foods from the oven.
• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners—No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should
be used in or around any part of the oven.
• Do Not Clean Door Gasket—The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the gasket.
• The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE
• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention
to the area around each surface element. Do not allow
grease to accumulate.
• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols—Always follow the
manufacturer’s recommended directions for use.
Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
• Clean ventilating hoods frequently—Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning hoods.
FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOK TOP MODELS
• Do not cook on broken cook top—If cook top should
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface heating
unit. Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on,
and turn the unit off before removing the pan.
• Use proper pan size—This appliance is equipped with
one or more surface units of different sizes. Select
utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit heating element. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve
efficiency.
• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not
extend over adjacent surface elements—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 units.
• Never leave surface elements unattended at high
heat settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry
may melt.
• Do not immerse or soak removable heating
elements—Heating elements should never be immersed
in water. Heating elements clean themselves during
normal operation.
• Glazed cooking utensils—Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, 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 flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn
the fan on.
Important Safety Notice
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
• Clean cook top with caution—If a wet sponge or cloth
is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to
avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
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BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
The oven vent is located under the left side of the
control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is heating,
warm air passes through this vent. This venting is
necessary for proper air circulation in the oven which helps
to provide good baking results. Do not block the oven
vent.
oven vent location
Fig. 1
Oven racks
CAUTION
Always use oven mitts to protect hands from possible
burns when using the oven or cooktop. The oven, oven
racks and cooktop will become very hot.
Oven rack stopOven vent location
Most oven racks slide on rack guides provided along the
oven cavity sides. The rack guides are curved near the front
of each guide. The curve will catch and hold the oven rack
stable into a stop position when an oven rack is extended
straight out from the oven.
For better access to food items in the oven, slowly pull the
oven rack straight out to the oven rack stop position (Fig.
3) before checking on food items or removing food dishes
from the oven.
rack
guides
Fig. 3
IMPORTANT
Do not remove or attempt to arrange oven racks with
cookware still on the racks. To avoid damaging cookware
or spilling food items, always remove any cookware first.
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6
5
4
3
2
some
1
models
Oven with visible
bake element
Fig. 2
Recommended oven rack positions by food type
Food type Position
Broiling meats See broil
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 4 or 5
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread
and casseroles 2 or 3
Small cuts of meat or poultry 2 or 3
Turkey, roast or ham 1 or 2
Use only the offset oven (if equipped) rack if you choose to
use rack position 7 .
Oven with hidden
Bake Element
7
6
5
4
3
2
some
1
models
Removing, replacing & arranging most oven
racks types
Arranging - always
arrange oven racks when
the oven is cool (prior to
operating the oven).
To remove - Pull the
oven rack straight out
until it reaches the stop
position. Tilt up front of
oven rack to slide past the
stop position and pull the
rack out of the oven cavity
(Fig. 4).
To replace - Rest the
oven rack evenly between
a left and right front guide
along the oven walls so
that the oven rack rests
level. Tilt front of rack
upward and slide rack in
past the stop position.
Then bring the rack to a
level position and slide the
rack completely inside
oven (Fig. 5).
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
6
flat
oven
rack
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Types of oven racks
Your range may be equipped with one or more of the
following oven rack types listed below:
The flat oven rack (some models) may be used for most
cooking needs and may be placed in most rack positions.
The flat handle oven rack (some models) may be used
for most cooking needs. May be placed in most rack
positions. Similar to the flat oven rack but comes with a
built-in handle.
flat
handle
oven rack
(some models)
half
oven rack
with
removable
shelf (some models)
offset
oven rack
(some
models)
bottom oven rack
(somemodels)
The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional
stepdown positions from the standard flat rack design. The
offset design positions the base of the rack about 1/2 of a
rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in
most oven rack positions.
The half rack (some models) has a removable section to
allow for taller cooking utensils in the oven. When the
removable section is in place, the rack may be used like the
flat oven rack.
The Effortless™ Oven Rack (some models) instructions
are provided later in this section.
The bottom oven rack (if equipped) should only be used
in the lowest oven rack position. To maximize oven space,
place cookware on the bottom oven rack for example when
roasting large cuts of meat. Do not use the bottom oven
rack in any other oven rack position.
Air circulation in the oven
For best baking results allow 2 to 4 inches (5-10 cm)
around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure
pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door,
sides or back of the oven cavity. For even heating, hot air
must be able to circulate freely around the pans and
cookware (See Fig. 1).
Effortless™
Oven Rack
(some
models)
Fig. 1
Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks
For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks,
place cookware on rack in positions 2 & 5. For best results
when using a single or an offset oven rack, place cookware
on rack in position 2, 3 or 4.
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BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Effortless™ Oven Rack system
Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system
that automatically partially extends the oven rack from the
interior oven glides to assist in easier access to your food
items. This feature works whenever the oven door is
opened or closed.
To assemble the Effortless™ Oven Rack system:
1. Locate all required parts. You will need the supplied
oven rack (Effortless™ Oven Rack is a flat rack with a
special dark coating on the left and right rack
sides) and the 2 supplied chrome connector arms.
2. Open the oven door. Be sure the oven is completely
cool before proceeding.
3. Place the oven rack in positions 2, 3 or 4 only (see
previous page to verify positions).Be sure the rack
connector brackets are at the rear of the range and
pointing towards oven bottom (See Fig. 2).
4. Assemble one connector arm at a time. With the oven
door open and the oven rack in place, install one end of
the connector arm to the hole in the door connector
bracket (Fig. 1) and the other end in the hole in the
rack connector bracket (Fig. 2 and as in Fig. 3). The
oven rack may need to be adjusted in or out in the rack
position to match the length of the connector arm.
5. While holding the connector arm in place, twist the
connector arm so the ends of the connector arm point
upwards (See Figs. 4 & 5). The connector arm should
now be locked into position.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other connector arm.
7. Once both connector arms are properly in place, be
sure to test the oven rack operation by gently closing
the oven door. The oven rack should move in and out of
the oven freely when the door is opened or closed.
IMPORTANT
• Only the Effortless™ Oven Rack system should be
used in oven rack position 2. Placing ANY other rack
in oven rack position 2 will prevent the oven door
from fully closing and may damage the oven door,
oven cavity or the door connector brackets.
• If the rack system is not assembled with the connector
arms the Effortless™ Oven rack may be used in oven
rack positions 2 thru 7. Do not attempt to use the
Effortless™ Oven rack in rack position 1.
door
connector
bracket
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
connector
arm
Fig. 3 - assembly
of the Effortless™
Oven Rack
open oven
door
rack connector
bracket
oven
rack
connector
arm
CAUTION
Never pick up hot oven rack parts. Make sure the
oven and oven racks are COMPLETLY cool and safe to
touch before attempting to assemble or disassemble the
Effortless™ Oven Rack.
IMPORTANT
REMOVE ALL OVEN RACKS and accessories before
starting a self-clean cycle. If the oven racks are left in
the oven during the self-clean cycle, the glide ability of
the Effortless™ Oven Rack system will be damaged and
will cause oven racks to loose their shiny finish. Remove
ALL oven racks and clean according to instructions
provided in the Care & Cleaning section of this manual.
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connector
arm
Fig. 4
connector
arm
Fig. 5
left and right
door connector
brackets
with connector arm ends
shown in locked position
(pointing upwards)
Fig. 6 - Effortless™ Oven Rack after assembly
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
About the ceramic glass cooktop
The design pattern on the ceramic cooktop outlines the
area and size of the surface element located just below the
ceramic glass cooktop. Be sure to match the pan size with
the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and use
only quality flat-bottomed cookware.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements in use and their settings are all factors that will
affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond
the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements
may become hot enough to cause burns.
About the radiant surface elements
When first turned on, the element temperature rises
gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element
will glow red. To maintain the selected power setting it is
normal for the element to cycle ON and OFF. The element
will retain enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent
heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn the surface element OFF several
minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual
heat to complete the cooking process.
Element on & hot surface indicator lights
Your appliance is equipped with two different types of
radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on the
backguard — the element on indicator lights and the hot
surface indicator light (See Fig. 1).
element on
indicator
light
hot
surface
indicator
light
The element on indicator lights are located on the
control panel above each radiant element control knob and
will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A quick
glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check
to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF. The hot
surface indicator light located on the control panel will
glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will
remain on until the glass cooktop has cooled to a
MODERATE level.
NOTES
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element
to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps
to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at
the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the
cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookware bottom is not flat.
• Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic
glass cooktop care in the Care & Cleaning and Before
You Call checklist sections of this Use & Care Manual.
Types of cooktop elements
The patterns provided on the ceramic glass surface outlines
the size, shape and type of element available at each
position on the cooktop. The single radiant element will
have a single round outline pattern.
The versatile dual radiant element (some models) will have
a dual ring pattern marked on the cooktop. This element
allows the user to set the smaller inner portion only or both
the inner and outer portions may be set to heat together.
The keep warm zone (some models) should always be
used to keep already cooked foods warm. This element is
located at the center rear position (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1
Keep warm zone
surface control
(some models)
Single radiant
surface control
Fig. 2
Dual radiant
surface control
(some models)
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using proper cookware as
illustrated.
Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact
with the entire surface element (See Fig. 1). Check for
flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (Fig. 2). For additional information about the
ceramic cooktop see "Cooktop Cleaning" and "Cooktop
Maintenance" in the Care & Cleaning section.
IMPORTANT
Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel
coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting
point of some cookware types may be reached if left
empty on the cooktop while heating. If the cookware
melts it could bond to and damage the cooktop! Be sure
to follow all the cookware manufacturer’s suggestions
when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
Cookware material types for the cooktop
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly
heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan
bottom. The most popular materials available are:
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food
will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware
resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the
ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will
resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May
leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).
• Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
• Pan size matches the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size of
the surface element.
• Always match cookware
diameter to element
marking on cooktop.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
• Curved or warped
cookware.
• Cookware larger than
cooking are marked on
cooktop by more than onehalf inch or 12mm.
• Cookware smaller than
cooking are marked on
cooktop.
• Handle tilts cookware.
Fig. 1
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will
vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating
must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
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Fig. 2
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Suggested surface element settings
The suggested settings found in Fig.1 below are based
when surface cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans
with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Suggested power level settings for single or dual
radiant elements
Settings Type of cooking
High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a
boil, pan broiling
Medium high (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces
and gravies or
steam vegetables
Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Low (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Fig. 1
CAUTION
• Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The glass surface
may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
• Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt
and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic
wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or
wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to
the surface elements.
IMPORTANT
Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that
can melt to make contact with the cooktop when
hot. If these items melt on the cooktop they may
damage the ceramic cooktop.
Single radiant surface elements
Fig. 2
To operate a single radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on a single radiant
surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either
direction (Fig. 2) to the desired setting (See the
suggested power level settings for single or dual
radiant elements in Fig. 1).
3. When finished cooking, turn the radiant surface
element OFF before removing the cookware.
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The control knobs
do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the
graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as
needed.
Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat
at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area
extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware
indicates the cookware is too small.
NOTES
• The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and
type of food being cooked will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results.
• The element on indicator lights will glow when one or
more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at these
indicator lights when cooking is finished is an easy
check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF. The
hot surface indicator light will continue to glow AFTER
the control knob is turned to the OFF position and will
glow until the heating surface area has cooled
sufficiently.
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