Frigidaire 318200603 User Manual
Owner's
Guide
CONTENTS
Electric
Cooktop
Versión en español ..................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ................... 3-4
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils ............. 4
Setting Surface Controls ............................. 5
Indicator Lights (Coil Elements Models) ..... 5
Ceramic Glass Cooktop (Some Models)
Types of Heating Units Used ............... 5-6
Hot Surface Indicator Light .................... 6
Special Caution for Aluminum Foil
and Aluminum Cooking Utensils ........... 7
Things to Remember ............................. 7
Use and Care of Glass Surface ............ 7-8
General Cleaning .................................... 9-10
Avoid Service Checklist ........................ 10-11
Notes ........................................................ 12
Warranty .............................................. 13-14
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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.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
• Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical Code No. 70 - latest
edition in the United States, or CSA C22.1, Part 1 in Canada,
and local code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this
appliance.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the electrical
power to the appliance 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
to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the
appliance.
• Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance such
as removal of panels, wire covers or any other permanent
part of the appliance.
• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should not be
stored near surface units. 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 appliance. Flammable materials may
explode and result in fire or property damage.
Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the cooktop
to reach items could be seriously injured.
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 foamtype 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 hot surface units. 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 FOR
USING YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface unit.
• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease
that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease
filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate
on hood or filter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. When
flaming food under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
• 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. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating
unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to element will also improve efficiency.
• 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 UNITS OR AREAS NEAR THESE
UNITS. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Areas near surface 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 and
areas 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.
• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend
Over Adjacent Surface Units. To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil.
• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended. 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 any part of
the appliance. Use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result
in a risk of electric shock or fire.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
• Glazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for range top service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for cooktop use.
• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers. If an element
is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become hot
and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched.
Damage may also be done to the appliance.
FOR COOKTOPS WITH COIL ELEMENTS ONLY
• Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Surface Heating
Elements. Surface heating elements should never be immerse
in water. Heating elements clean themselves during normal
operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils
• Make Sure Drip Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place. Absence of these
pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components
underneath to damage.
FOR GLASS COOKTOP ONLY
• Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If cooktop 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 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 Cold Cooktop Glass. This could
cause glass to break.
For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics:
POOR
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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 in the
oven or on the cooktop.
*GOOD
Flat bottom and straight sides.
•
Tight fitting lids.
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Weight of handle does not tilt pan.
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Pan is well balanced.
Pan sizes match the amount of food to be
•
prepared and the size of the surface element.
Made of material that conducts heat well.
•
Easy to clean.
•
* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles
and pressure cookers may be used but must
conform to the above recommended cookware
requirements.
Curved and warped pan bottoms.
Pan overhangs unit by more than 2.5 cm (1”).
Heavy handle tilts pan.
Pan is smaller than element.
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Setting Surface Controls
1. Place the pan on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.
3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. Always turn the
element off before removing the pan.
NOTE: Control knob shown is typical only.
The suggested settings found in
the chart below are based on
cooking in medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings
may vary when using other types
of pans.
Note: 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.
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, towel or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the
element.
Setting
MAX or HI
MEDIUM
MEDIUM LOW
MIN or 1
Type of Cooking
Start most foods, bring water to a
boil, pan broiling.
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces
and gravies, steam vegetables.
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.
Keep warm, melt, simmer.
Indicator lights (coil elements models)
Some models have an indicator light for each heating unit, other models have an indicator light for each pair of heating units, also some
other models have an indicator light for all heating units.
The indicator light glows as soon as a heating unit is turned on. Check if the indicator light glows when the control knob of the individual
heating unit is turned on. If the knob is set to a very low temperature setting, the indicator may glow and yet, the heating unit may not
be heating at all. If this happens, turn the knob to a higher setting until the heating unit comes on.
When cooking is finished, a quick glance at the indicator lights in an easy check to be sure all the control knobs have been turned OFF.
Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models)
The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the ceramic glass surface. The design of the glass cooktop outlines the
area of the surface heating unit below. Most importantly, make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the surface unit. Heat
is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed pans should be used. The type and size of the cookware, number
of surface units in use and the settings of the surface units are factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas surrounding
the units. The areas surrounding the units may become hot enough to cause burns.
The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or work surface. Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it. Pans with
rough bottoms may scratch the cooktop surface. Placing foods directly on the smoothtop surface (without cooking utensils) is not
recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard. Never use the griddle or similar cooking
sheet on the ceramic glass cooktop.
TYPES OF HEATING UNITS USED
Depending on model, two types of heating units may be found under the ceramic glass cooktop:
– regular (single coil) radiant elements of various diameters or shapes, plus expandable type (double coils) radiant elements of various
diameters or shapes.
– halogen elements of various diameters or shapes.
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Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) (continued)
TYPE OF HEATING UNITS USED (continued)
REGULAR RADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)
The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces.
Control knobs are used to set the heat power levels; knobs need first to be pressed in when at OFF position,
then turned to the desired heat settings.
A glowing red surface unit extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil indicates the utensil is
too small for the unit. The control knob does not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as
a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. The hot surface and surface indicator lights will glow.
EXPANDABLE RADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)
This heating unit combines the characteristics of a small and a large regular radiant heating unit. Its principal
advantage is to allow small and large utensils to be used on the same heating unit, therefore increasing the
cooktop flexibility.
Heat power levels are adjusted by a special control knob that has a dual set of graduations; for small utensils
use the small graduations; the inner surface only will be heating. For larger utensils use the larger graduations;
the whole surface will be heating.
The hot surface and surface indicator lights will glow when the heating unit is turned ON.
10-Step
Halogen Control Knob
HALOGEN HEATING UNITS (some models)
The halogen element is similar to the radiant element with the addition of a halogen lamp to the heating coil
The lamp immediately heats up and glows bright red when the element is turned on. Cook time is improved.
10-Step Halogen Element (some models)
The control for this type of element can be set in 10 different heating positions.
Each position causes the element to operate continuously at a fixed power output
”MIN or 1“ is the lowest setting, ”MAX or HI“ is the highest.
Infinite Step Halogen Element (some models)
The control for this type of element can be set anywhere between positions ”MIN
or 1“ and ”MAX or HI“.
Infinite Step
Halogen Control Knob
HOT SURFACE INDICATOR LIGHT (some models)
Some models have an indicator light located on the ceramic glass cooktop that glows as soon
as the glass begins to warm up. When the heating unit is turned off, it will continue to glow
as long as the glass remains warm enough to cause burns. Other models have 4 hot surface
indicators (one per element) arranged in a cluster. Their location is as shown in the illustration.
(Typical 30" cooktop shown)
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Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) (continued)
SPECIAL CAUTION FOR ALUMINUM FOIL
AND ALUMINUM COOKING UTENSILS
1) Aluminum foil
Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not use under any circumstances.
2) Aluminum utensils
The melting point of aluminum being much lower than that of other metals, care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are
used. If allowed to boil dry, not only will the utensil be ruined, but also permanent damage in the form of breakage, fusing or marking
may affect the ceramic glass surface.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
1. AVOID using bleach and do not use ammonia to clean the ceramic surface.
2. Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas.
3. Never slide oven racks across cooktop surface. They may scratch or metalmark the cooktop.
4. If cooktop should break, do not use cooktop or attempt to clean it. Call your authorized service technician immediately.
5. Never use a trivet or metal stand between the cooking utensil and the ceramic cooktop. The ceramic surface may be scratched, metal
marked or etched by such items.
6. Sugary spills can cause pitting of your cooktop surface. Therefore, you must begin cleaning the spills while the cooktop is still hot.
Use caution when following the steps below.
a) Turn off all surface units and remove all pans immediately.
b) Wearing an oven mitt, use a razor blade scraper to scrape the hot spill out of the cooking zone to a cooler area on the cooktop.
c) Allow the cooktop to cool.
USE AND CARE OF GLASS SURFACE
Problem Cause To Prevent To Remove
Fine ”brown Coarse particles (salt, Clean cooktop after Tiny scratches are not removable.
lines“ (tiny sand, sugar or grit) every use. They can be minimized by
scratches or between bottom of continual use of cleaner creme.
abrasions which cookware and cooktop Such scratches do not affect
have collected that are not removed cooking.
soil) before cooking.
Metal marking Sliding or scraping Do not slide cookware Apply cleaner creme
(mark or black metal utensils or oven across cooktop. with dampened paper
marks). shelves across cooktop. towel to a cooled surface.
Brown streaks Cleaning with a Use cleaner creme Use a small amount of cleaner
and specks. sponge or dishcloth with clean, damp paper creme with clean, damp paper
NOTE: Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn green when the element will be
turned off. This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has completely cooled down. (White
glass cooktops only).
Using incorrect cleaning Daily use of cleaner
materials. creme.
that has been used towel. towel.
for other kitchen tasks.
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Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) (continued)
USE AND CARE OF GLASS SURFACE (continued)
CLEANING MATERIALS FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP
Some cleaning materials may contain an ingredient which can damage the cooktop. Use recommended materials only (see below). Cleaner
creme should be used regularly. First use recommended products listed below, then use cleaner creme.
Use only recommended cleaning products and follow these basic cleaning suggestions.
1. BEFORE THE COOKTOP IS USED. Thoroughly clean and saturate the cooktop with cleaner creme.
a) Dampen clean paper towel and clean unit.
b) Wipe off with another clean, damp paper towel; then wipe dry.
2. For normal daily cleaning, apply a dab of cleaner creme in the center of each unit-area to be cleaned. Start with approximately
1/8 teaspoon. (Apply more if needed). Then, proceed as stated above in (a and b).
3. Make sure bottom of cookware and cooking area are clean and dry.
4. Select heat settings and cookware large enough for food and liquid. This stops boilovers and spattering.
5. Wipe up food spills and spatters before they burn into surface.
IMPORTANT : Regularly use cleaner creme. If you run out of cleaner creme, use one of the cleansers listed.
Be sure to get a new supply of cleaner creme.
Never mix cleaning products! Mixtures may interact, with damaging or hazardous results.
DO USE ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP
1. Baking soda.
2. Non-impregnated plastic and nylon pads.
3. For burned on material, scrape with single-edged razor blade, held at a 30° angle.
4. Ceramic glass cleaning cream.
DO NOT USE ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP
1. Avoid pads, that can leave marks and scratches.
2. Avoid heavy-duty cleansing powders, these can scratch, depending on their abrasiveness and cleaning pressure applied.
3. Avoid chemical oven cleaners. These can etch the cooktop surface and are caustic.
4. Avoid rust stain removers containing hydrofluoric acid.
5. Avoid using bleach and don’t use ammonia.
SPECIAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MINERAL DEPOSITS AND DISCOLORATIONS
Problem: A gray brown stain that is not removed when using cleaner creme.
Cause: Condensation, when cooking, often collects and drips from cookware. The minerals found in water supply and foods may cause
a gray or brown film to develop on cooktop. This film is so thin it cannot be felt and appears to be under cooktop.
To Prevent: Daily and proper use of cleaner creme.
To Remove:
– Wet surface with water and sprinkle on cleaner creme.
– Scrub with clean, damp paper towel until stain disappears.
– Clean remaining paste away with damp paper towel.
– Apply dab of cleaner creme and polish with a clean paper towel.
WARNING
– Do not use cleansers on a heated surface. Fumes could be hazardous. Wait for area to cool before cleaning.
– Do not use cleaner creme to clean porcelain, paint or aluminium.
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General Cleaning
Prior to cleaning the coil elements make sure they are cold and that control knobs are set at OFF.
Never immerse the coil elements in water.
Never leave covers on the coil elements as they could be permanently damaged if
turned on by accident.
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 CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Surfaces
Aluminum (Trim Pieces)
Glass, Painted and Plastic
Control Knobs, Body Parts, and
Decorative Trim
Control Panel
Surface Elements and Drip
Bowls
How to Clean
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth or paper towel. Dry with a clean cloth.
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 or dull the
finish. Commercial glass cleaners recommended for glass cooktops may also be used.
Wipe the control panel clean after each use. 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 using hot,
soapy water and a cloth. Be sure to 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 into place.
Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls easier. The surface
elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot element will burn off. Food
spilled on a cool element can be cleaned with a damp cloth—any remaining soil will burn off the next
time the element is used. NEVER IMMERSE A SURFACE ELEMENT IN WATER. To remove surface
elements and drip bowls, follow the instructions under General Cleaning.
To clean drip bowls, wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry while still warm.
Hard-to-remove, burned-on soils can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes
in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution made of equal parts ammonia and water. A nylon
scrubber may be used after soaking. DO NOT use abrasive cleansers or steel wool, as they will scratch
the surface. Always rinse with clean water and polish, and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. To
replace drip bowls and surface elements, follow the instructions under General Cleaning.
Porcelain Enamel
Cooktop
Chrome (brushed)
Decorative Trim
Cooktop
Ceramic -Glass
Cooktop
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear
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, and then scrub with a soap-filled scouring
pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may
become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
Cover stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean
water and a cloth. A soapy, nylon mesh scouring pad may be used carefully on stainless steel; not
on chrome. Cleaners made especially for stainless steel, chrome or copper are also recommended.
Do not use metal-type scouring pads on brushed chrome. This could cause the brushed chrome to
change to a yellowish tint. Rinse all cleaners before operating cooktop. Bluish stains may result due
to heat combining with the cleaning material and they cannot be removed.
See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop in this Owner's Guide.
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