Frigidaire 318068120 User Manual

Owner's Guide

Gas

Cooktop

Sealed Burner Units

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop

Versión en español ................................ 2

Product Registration .............................. 2

Important Safety Instructions ............... 3-4

Grounding Instructions

(electric ignition models only) .................. 5

Liquefied Petroleum (Propane)

Gas Conversion..................................... 5

Flame Size............................................ 5

Setting Surface Controls......................... 6

Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils ......... 7

General Cleaning...............................8-10

Avoid Service Checklist .........................11

Notes..............................................12-14

Service Information & Warranty......... 15-16

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P/N 318068120 (9709) Rev. B

Product Registration

in completely, signed and returned to Frigidaire Company.

Note: This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your cooktop and feature information for several models. Your cooktop may not have all the described features.

Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your

cooktop. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers found underneath the cooktop.

Model Number:____________________________________________________

Serial Number: ____________________________________________________

Date Purchased: ___________________________________________________

Note: The instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide are not meant to cover

every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

Versión en español

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Spanish Owner's Guides Frigidaire Company P. O. Box 9061 Dublin, Ohio 43017-0961

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal 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 building.

• 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 performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.

This symbol will help alert you to situations

that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.

that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

This symbol will help alert you to situations

• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the cooktop. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the cooktop. Never allow children to

play with packaging material. Do not remove the serial plate attached to the cooktop.

• Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 latest edition in the United States, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70— latest edition in the United States, or in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and local code requirements. Install and/or adjust only per

installation instructions provided in the literature package for this cooktop.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to shut off gas supply at the meter and disconnect the electrical power to the cooktop at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.

• 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 cooktop.

• Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by removing panels, wire covers, or any other part of the product.

Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can

result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play around

the cooktop.

• Storage on Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored on the cooktop, near surface burners.

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 the cooktop. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage.

Do not store items of interest to children

in the cabinets above the cooktop.

• Do not leave children alone—Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit

or stand on any part of the appliance.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, GRATES, AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS. Surface burners may be

hot even though the flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners 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 and the surfaces facing the cooktop.

• 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.

Never use your appliance for warming or

heating the room.

• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires—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 Only Dry Pot Holders—Moist or damp pot

holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the pot holders touch the flame or

burners. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers—Buildup

of pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

• Know which knob controls each surface burner. Always turn the knob to the LITE position when igniting the burners. Visually check that the burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.

Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust flame size

so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.

The use of undersized 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 efficiency.

Do not use stove top grills on your sealed

gas burners. If you use a stove top grill on a sealed gas

burner, it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards. This can be hazardous to your health.

 Use Proper Pan SizeThis appliance is equipped with

one or more surface burners of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface burner. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface burner to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to the surface burner will also improve efficiency.

• Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High

Heat Settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy

spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

• Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line surface burner pans. Only use aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may interfere with heat and air distribution, and combustion. Damage to the cooktop or personal injury may result.

• Glazed Cooking Utensils—Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use.

• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers. If a burner is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt. You will not be able to see that the burner is on. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the cooktop or burners because the covers may cause overheating. Air will be blocked from the burner and cause combustion problems.

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not

Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners—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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding Instructions

(electric ignition models only)

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This appliance is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

For personal safety, this cooktop must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the plug must be plugged into a 120V—60 Hz. outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.

If a two-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded threeprong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD ROUND GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG. SEE THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH THIS COOKTOP FOR COMPLETE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT OPERATE THE COOKTOP USING A TWO-PRONG ADAPTER OR AN EXTENSION CORD.

Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion

Severe shock or damage

to the cooktop may occur if the cooktop is not installed by a qualified installer or electrician.

Flame Size

Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil. A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame.

RIGHT

WRONG

This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas. It is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas.

If you wish to convert your cooktop for use with Liquefied Petroleum (propane) gas, order the conversion kit from your local dealer or from an authorized service agency (see Warranty). See the installation instructions for the conversion kit number.

The conversion must be performed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.

For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the chart below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking. For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly.

*Flame Size

High Flame Medium Flame Low Flame

* These settings are based on using medium-weight aluminum pans with lids.

Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Type of Cooking

Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steam Keep foods cooking; poach; stew

Setting Surface Controls

The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharply defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange. To clean burner, see instructions under General Cleaning.

Each burner lights automatically from an electric ignitor each time a control knob is turned to the LITE position.

To operate the surface burner:

1. Place cooking utensil on burner.

2. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob counterclockwise to LITE.

3. Visually check that the burner has lit.

4. After the burner ignites, turn the control knob to the desired flame size. The knob can now be turned in either direction without being pushed in. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular mark. Use the guides and adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the control knob in the LITE position, as this will cause excess wear on the ignitor electrode.

5. To turn the burner off, turn the control knob clockwise as far as it will go, to the OFF position.

In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE. After the burner ignites, turn the control knob to the desired flame size. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually.

Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally.

Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time

without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip without

cookware to absorb the heat.

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the cooktop when it is in use. These items

could melt or ignite. Pot holders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame.

Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils

Pans should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom. There should be no gaps between the pan and ruler.

Note: Always use a utensil for its intended purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Some utensils were not made to be used on the cooktop.

For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics:

* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may be used

but must conform to the above recommended cookware requirements.

General Cleaning

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop

Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS LATER.

Surfaces Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl

Painted and Plastic Body Parts, Control Knobs and Decorative Trim Pieces

Control Panel

Porcelain Enamel

Burner Grates, Cooktop Surface

How to Clean

Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.

For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and builtup grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes.

Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.

Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean as instructed above. Squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft, then push the knob(s) into place.

Clean burner grates, broiler pan and insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.

Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia- soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.

Surface Burners

The holes in the burners of your cooktop must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and a complete, even flame. Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wire or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes.

To remove and replace burner units per your model, see the instructions under General Cleaning. To clean, soak the burners in a 1:1 solution of ammonia and water for 30 to

40 minutes. For stubborn stains, scrub with soap and water or a mild abrasive cleanser and a damp cloth. Dry the burners thoroughly in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then replace them, making sure they are properly seated and level. DO NOT wash burner units in the dishwasher.

General Cleaning

(continued)

Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL.

To Clean the Cooktop

The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.

To Clean the Burner Grates, Contoured Burner Pans, Burner Cap Assembly, and Burner Base

The burner grates, contoured burner pans, burner cap assembly, and burner base should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. See instructions below.

To Clean the Burner Grates Be sure burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder,

cleaning cloths or other material on them. The cast iron burner grates can be washed in hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry the grates with a cloth- don't put them on the cooktop while still wet. Be sure the grates are positioned securely over the burners.

To remove burned on food, place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and soak for 30 minutes. Wash, rinse well and dry. An abrasive cleaner can be used for stubborn stains.

Heavy burned-on spills can be removed

with a razor blade scraper. Use caution

to avoid damaging surface.

Do not use commercial

oven cleaners on any part of the cooktop. Damage to the finish or parts could result.

Burner Grate

General Cleaning

(continued)

Note: The burner cap assembly refers to

all parts of the sealed burner unit (burner cap, burner pan (some models), trim ring (some models), locating tab, burner base and electrode).

To Clean the Contoured Burner Pans

The square burner pans are attached to the cooktop and are not removable. The burner pan forms a recessed well area located around each burner unit. If a spill occurs in one of the four well areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.

To Remove the Burner Cap Assembly

Your assembly will consist of a burner cap and trim ring. Remove the burner cap first and then the trim ring. Do not operate the burners without the burner

cap assembly and trim ring in place.

To Clean the Burner Cap and Trim Ring

Use a soap-filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean burner caps and trim rings. If necessary, cover stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 minutes. Rub gently with a soap-filled scouring pad and rinse with a mixture of clean water and vinegar. Wipe dry. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating.

To Clean the Burner Base and Gas Opening

The ports (or slots) around the burner base must be routinely cleaned. Use a smallgauge wire or needle to clean small slots or holes. Use care to prevent damage to the electrode. If a cleaning cloth should catch the electrode, it could break or damage the electrode. If the electrode is damaged or broken, the surface burner will not light because it will not spark. Manual lighting with a match is still possible.

Use caution when replacing the burner cap so the electrode is not damaged. This may cause a delayed ignition or prevent the burner from igniting.

Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Frigidaire Distributor or Qualified Agency.

For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner—DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS OPENING. Gas must flow freely through the small hole in the brass orifice for the burners to light properly. If the gas opening orifice becomes soiled or clogged, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean. ALWAYS keep the burner cap assembly and ring in place whenever a surface burner is in use.

To Replace the Burner Cap and Ring Assembly

Make sure the burner cap and ring are thoroughly dry before placing back on the burner.

1. Replace trim ring (some models).

2. Find the locating tabs on the burner cap and place in the locating slots in the burner base. Make sure each burner cap is properly aligned and level.

3. Turn the burner on to determine if it will light. If the burner does not light after cleaning, contact an authorized servicer. Do not service the sealed burner yourself.

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