Frigidaire 318200658 User Manual

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CONTENTS Page

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

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

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

Grounding Instructions ................................................... 4

Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion .............. 5

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

Proper Burner Adjustment ............................................... 5

Setting Surface Control

Venturi (open) Burner Models .................................... 6

Sealed Burner Models ................................................ 6

Electric Ignition .........................................................6

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

Specialty Pans & Trivets .................................................. 7

Canning Tips & Information ............................................ 8

General Cleaning

Cleaning Various Parts of your Cooktop .................... 9

Venturi (open) Burner Models ..................................10

Sealed Burner Models ........................................ 11-14

Avoid Service Checklist ................................................. 15

Warranty ........................................................................16

318200658 (0609) Rev. F

Product Registration

The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products North America.

Versión en español

Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del Usuario, sírvase escribir a la dirección que se incluye a continuación. Solicite la P/N 318204005.

Electrolux Home Products Attn : Care Use P.O. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30917

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 or inside the cooktop.

Model Number: ____________________________________________________

Serial Number: _____________________________________________________

Date of Purchase: __________________________________________________

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.

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.

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.

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 cooktop. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the cooktop. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

Do not remove the model/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 and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70—latest edition, 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, OR 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 this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

• 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 container to burst and result in injury.

• 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 bottom 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.

Grounding Instructions (electric ignition models only)

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 power cord 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.

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.

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:

- Models with Venturi (open) Burners, see the installation instructions guide for the conversion instructions.

- Models with Sealed Burners:

- For some of them, you should 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.

- For others, the conversion kit is included in the packaging, if you wish to convert your cooktop for use with propane gas, use the supplied fixed orifices located in the package containing the installation instruction, in a bag marked "FOR LP/ PROPANE GAS CONVERSION". Follow the instructions packaged with the orifices (for models with sealed burners only).

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 the instructions could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.

Flame Size

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 Type of Cooking

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

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.

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* These settings are based on using medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Proper Burner Adjustments

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.

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