Frigidaire 318068129 User Manual
Professional
Series
Owner's
Gas
Cooktop
Sealed Burner Units
Tempered-Glass Surface
Guide
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
General Cleaning ................................. 7-9
Avoid Service Checklist ....................... 1 0
Service Information & Warranty .......11-12
P/N 318068129 (9812) Rev. A
Product Registration
Register Your Product
The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD
should be filled 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.
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Frigidaire Company
P. O. Box 9061
Dublin, Ohio 43017-0961
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.
© 1998 White Consolidated Industries
All rights reserved
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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.
may cause bodily injury or property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that
• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the
cooktop. Remove edge mouldings from ceramic-glass.
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.
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.
• 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 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.
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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.
• 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.
• 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. Any 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.
• Do Not Operate or Clean a Broken Cooktop Glass—If
glass top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers
may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of
electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
• Clean Cooktop Glass 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 harmful
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
• Do Not Place Hot Cookware on the Cooktop Glass. This
could cause glass to break.
• Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp
objects.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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 propane gas, use the supplied fixed
orifices located in the package containing the Installation Instructions, in a bag
marked "FOR LP/PROPANE GAS CONVERSION". Follow the instructions packaged
with the orifices.
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
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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.
36" Cooktop Burners
On 36" cooktops, the right and left rear burners are specially designed for low
temperature cooking, such as warming foods or simmering sauces. These burners
have a lower heat capacity to help maintain even heat distribution at low
temperatures.
The middle rear burner and the front burners can be used for all types of cooking.
In addition, the front burners have a higher heat capacity for fast, even heat during
high temperature cooking, such as boiling liquids or frying.
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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
Painted and Plastic Body
Parts, Control Knobs and
Decorative Trim Pieces
Control Panel
Porcelain Enamel
Burner Grates, Burner Pans
Surface Burners
How to Clean
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up
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.
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.
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General Cleaning
(continued)
Before cleaning the
cooktop, be sure the controls are turned
to OFF and the cooktop is COOL.
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.
To Clean the Cooktop Glass
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.
Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your heat-resistant glass
top. Spills and spatters should be wiped up using a clean paper towel and sudsy
water. This should be done either as soon as possible after the spill occurs, after
cooking is completed, or at the latest, before using the cooktop again. Use caution
if the cooktop is hot. For heavy spills, spatter or burned-on materials, use a razor
blade scraper. Hold the razor blade scraper at a 30° angle and remove food spills
or burned on food residue.
Finish the cleaning process by applying a recommended heat-resistant glass
cooktop cleaning creme. Apply cleaner with clean, damp paper towel. Rinse with
a paper towel dampened with clean water and wipe dry. Always wipe the cooktop
thoroughly to avoid heating any cleaner residue.
DO NOT use the following on the heat-resistant glass cooktop:
• Abrasive plastic, nylon, metal scouring or cloth pads. They may scratch the
cooktop and make it more difficult to clean later. Always use a new, clean
paper towel when cleaning the heat-resistant glass top.
• Anything that may melt (plastics, aluminum foil, sugar or food with a high sugar
content).
• Heavy duty cleansers, rust or stain removers.
• Chlorine bleach, ammonia, hydrofluoric acid or any other kind of chemical
cleaners. They may etch or discolor the cooktop.
• Sponges, cloths or dish towels. Always use a new, clean paper towel when
cleaning the cooktop. Lint or soil remaining on the cooktop from a cloth or
sponge can burn and cause discoloration.
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.
Burner Grate
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.
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