Frigidaire CFEF257CS4, CFEF257CS3, CFEF210CS4 Owner’s Manual
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CONTENTS Page
Product Registration .................................................... 2
importantSafety instructions.................................... 3-4
Ins_alation Instructions .............................................. 5-6
Oven Light ................................................................... 6
Surface Light ................. 7
Circuit Protection ........................................................ 7
indicator Light ............................................................. 7
Models with Touch Pad Control ................................. 7
Specialty Pans & Trivets ............................................... 8
CanningTips & information ........................................ 8
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils ............................. 9
Surface Cooking
Setting SurfaceControls ,some models ......................9
CeramicGlassCooktop (some models) ................ 10-15
Typesof heating units used .................................. 10
Models with Electronic Surface
ElementControls (ESEC)................................. 11-14
SettingWarm ZoneControls ................................. 15
Oven Baking ..................................................................16
Air Circulation................................................................ 16
Convection Cooking (some models) ............................. 17
Convection Roasting (some models) ............................ 17
SpeedBakeCooking System (some models) ................ 18
Broiling ..........................................................................19
Oven Settings ................................................................19
GeneralCleaning
CleaningVarious Parts ofYour Range ........................20
CeramicGlassCooktop (some models) ................ 21-22
Careand Cleaningof Stainless Steel(some models) ..22
Cleaningthe appliance ......................................... 23-26
ToRemove and Replacethe Oven Door........................26
RemovableOuter Door Glass Panel(some models) ..... 27
ToRemove and ReplaceStorage Drawer ......................27
Warmer Drawer (some models)............................... 28-29
Avoid Service Checklist ........................................... 30-33
Warranty........................................................................34
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Product Registration
Register Your Product
Theself-addressed PRODUCT
REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in
completely, signed and returned to
Electrolux Home Products North
America.
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
range. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to
learn more about your new appliance.
Record Your ModeJ and Serial Numbers
Record in the space provided belowthe model and serial numbers. The numbers
are found on the serial plate located at the right of the range frame and are visible
when the drawer isopen.
Model Number:
SeriaJ Number:
Date of Purchase:
This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your range and
feature information for several models. Your range may not have all the
described features. The graphics shown are representational. The graphics on
your range may not look exactly like those shown.
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.
Important: Keep a copy of your bill of sale.
The date on the bill establishes the warranty period service berequired. Placeit
where it can be easily retrieved. If service is performed while the appliance is
under warranty, you may have to show your bill of sale.
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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 isa brief explanation of these symbols.
This symbol will help you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
This symbol will help you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
• Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is properly in-
stalled and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance
with CSA C22.1 PART 1 -- latest edition and local code
requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided
in the literature package for this range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the electrical
power to the range 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 range.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by remov-
ing panels, wire covers or any other part of the product.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or
drawer of this range can result in serious injuries and may also
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or play
around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may cause
the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
_ Do not use the oven for storage.
• Storage in or on Appliance -- Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven, near surface units or in the storage
drawer. 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. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or
property damage.
_Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range.
Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously
injured.
• 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, AREAS NEAR THESE
UNITS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES
OF THE OVEN. Both surface units and oven heating elements
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, surfaces facing the cooktop,
the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven
door and 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.
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 Potholders -- Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the
potholders touch hot heating surface units or interior oven
elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a
potholder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Build-up of pres-
sure may cause the container to burst and result in injury.
• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be
stored or discarded.
• IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the oven during a
power failure. If the power fails, always turn the oven off. If
the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the oven will
begin to operate again. Food left unattended could catch fire or
spoil.
Electronic controllers can be damaged by cold
temperatures. When you use your range for the first time, or if
it has not been used for a long period of time, make sure that it
has been exposed to a temperature above 0°C/32°F for at
least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS (continued)
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which knob controms each surface heating unit.
• 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 the surface unit will also improve
efficiency.
• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should 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 oven
bottom or any other part of the range. 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 result in a
risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils -- Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suit-
able for rangetop service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommenda-
tions for rangetop use.
FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY
• Do Not Cook on 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.
• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven is vented
between the cooktop and the backguard. 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 Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired
location while oven is cool. Remove all utensils from the rack
before removing rack. 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 oven
element or interior of the oven.
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan
and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the
high heat of the broiler.
• Do not cover the broiler grid with aluminum foil. Exposed fat
and grease could ignite.
• Do not touch a hot light bulb with a clamp cloth. Doing so
could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the range or turn off
the power to the range before removing and replacing light bulb.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR RANGE
• Clean the range 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.
Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. Refer to the hood
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
• Cleaners/Aerosols -- Always follow the manufacturer's recom-
mended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue from
cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and/or injury.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS:
• Clean in the self<leaning cycle only the parts of the oven
listed in this owner's guide. Before self-cleaning the oven,
remove the broiler pan and any utensils stored in the oven.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the gasket.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN
• Use Care When Opening Door -- 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not use oven cleaners. No oven cleaner or oven liner
protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any
part of the oven.
• Remove oven racks. Oven racks colour will change if left in the
oven during a self-cleaning cycle.
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive
to the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle of any range.
Move birds to another well ventilated room.
Installation Instructions
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified technician.
IMPORTANT: Save for the local electrical inspector's use.
Read and save these instructions for future reference.
Clearances and Dimensions
a. Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surface (1.3cm (1/2") to the cabinet side walls and
the rear wall).
b. Location--Check location where the range will be installed. Check for proper electrical supply and the stability of floor.
c. Dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance. Contact surface must be solid and
level.
RANGE DIMENSIONS
FRONT
VIEW
Minimum to 1.3 cm
wall on either
side ot range.
76.2 cm (30") -k
Minimum
c
45.7 cm cabinets on Maximum depth fol
(18") either side of cabinets above
_, range, range top.
_-33c
24" 61crn
30" 76.2 cm
3
t
122 cm (48")
Maximum
A
24"
30"
_- A
B C
63.5 cm 61 crn
25" 24"
78.7 cm 76.2 cm
31" 30"
--_ cm (26")
T
91.4cm
(36")
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76.2 cm (30") Minimum clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal
cabinet; or 61 cm (24") Minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not lessthan 0.64 cm (1/4") flame
retardant millboard covered with not lessthan 0.038 cm (0.015") stainless steel, 0.061 cm (0.024") aluminum or 0.051 cm
(0.020") copper. 1.3 cm (1/2") clearance isthe minimum for the rear and sides of the range. Follow all dimension requirements
provided above to prevent property damage, Potential fire hazard, and incorrect countertop and cabinet cuts.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the
surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood
that projects horizontally a minimum of 12.7 cm (5") beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
Electrical Hook-Up
This appliance must be connected to a grounded 120/240 volt or 120/208 volt
Range outlet. If no outlet is available, haveone installed by a qualified electrician.
Location
Set your new range 1.3 cm (1/2") away from the rear wall and line it up with the
kitchen counters. Make sure there is at least 1.3 cm (1/2 ") of clearance between
each side of the range and the kitchen counters. Allow 7.6 cm (3") rain. clearance
between your range and the refrigerator, if they are side by side.
Installation Instructions (continued)
Leveling
For good baking results, your range should be level. Screw type leveling
legs are provided at each corner of the range at the base. Remove the
storage drawer to adjust the leveling legs. (Refer to Storage Drawer
section).
To level the range:
1. Usea 1-1/4" open end key or an adjustable wrench to equally unscrew the four leveling legs
two to three turns each.
2. Install an oven rack in the center of the oven.
3. Move the range to its final position, then put a spirit level on the rack to check for levelness.
Take two readings, one with the level placed diagonally first in one direction, and then the
other.
4. Usethe 1-I/4" key or wrench to adjust the leveling legs.Turn each one until the range stands
firm without wobbling.
5. Some models aresupported by smooth glide rollers to facilitate moving.
If floor is flat and level, open the drawer and lower the front roller locking levers (some
models) to prevent the range from moving.
If floor isnot flat or level or if this model has rollers without locking levers, use the 4 leveling
LOCKING THE FRONT ROLLERS
(some of the 30" models only)
legsto level, support and prevent the range from moving.
30" Models 24" Models
Oven Light
Do not turn the oven light on during the self-cleaning cycle. High
temperature will reduce lamp life.
On some models an interior oven light will turn on automatically when the oven door isopened,
The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light switch located on
or underneath the control panel.
On a self clean oven the lamp is covered with a glass shield held in place by a wire holder.
THIS GLASS SHIELD MUST BE IN PLACE WHENEVER THE OVEN IS IN USE.
To replace the light bulb:
BE SUREOVEN IS COOL.
I. Turn the power off at the main source.
2. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.
3. Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only.
4. Forself-cleaning oven, presswire holder to one side to release glass shield, change bulb and be sure to replace glass shield.
Surface Light (somemodels)
Be sure aiJ surface element control knobs are turned off "0"
and elements are cool.
Use switch located on or underneath the control panel to turn the surface light ON/OFE
Replace the surface light, if after repeated attempts to turn it on you are not successful.
30" RANGE SURFACELIGHT REPLACEMENT(some models)
To remove and repJace the fluorescent light:
I. Placeyour fingers under the tube at approximately 20.3 cm (8") from each end.
2. Toremove, turn the tube 90° then pull it down and out of its sockets.
30" Models
24" RANGE SURFACELIGHT REPLACEMENT (Some models)
To remove and replace the fluorescent Jight:
1. Lift up the control panel cover.
2. Placeyour fingers on the tube at approximately 20.3 cm (8") from each end.
3. To remove, turn the tube 90° then pull it out of its sockets.
4. To replace the tube, engage the new tube into the sockets, then rotate and snap
the tube in place light to make it sure it will lit
3. Toreplace the tube, engage the new tube into the sockets, then rotate and snap the
tube in place. Turn on the surface light to make sure it will lit.
24" Models
Circuit Protection
As a protection against surcharge, a I 5 amp, 120 volt fuse isprovided for each of the electric outlet(s) (2 max.) located on top of
the control panel. To accessthe fuse(s) raisethe control panel cover. Models with no electric outlet have no fuse.
Indicator Light
Some models have an indicator light for each heating unit, other models have an indicator light for each pair of heating units. Some
models have indicator lights only with the warmer zone and warmer drawer.
The indicator light glows as soon as a heating unit isturned on. Check if the indicator light glows when the control knob of the
individual heating unit isturned on. If the knob issetto avery 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 isfinished, a glance at the indicator lights isaneasycheck to be sure all the control knobs have beenturned to OFF.
Models with Touch Pad Control (on y)
NOTE: When the oven is in a baking, convection baking, broiling or self-cleaning operation, a cooling fan may automatically
turn on and off to cool internal parts. It is normal and the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off.
Specialty Pans & Trivets
Woks with flat bottoms suitable for
use on your cooktop areavailable in
most cookshop or hardware stores.
Round-bottomed woks (with a sup-
port ring that does not extend be-
yond the heating element) may also
be used. The metal ring was de-
signed to support the wok safely
when it is filled with large amounts
of liquids (soup making) or fat (fry-
ing).
DO NOT use two
elements (if the cooktop isnot
equipped with bridge element) to
heat one large pan such as a roaster
or griddle, or allow cooking utensils
to boil dry. The bottom surface of
the pan in either of these situations
could cause discoloring or crazing of
the porcelain enamel range surface,
and damage to the surface elements
and/or damage to the drip pans (if
equipped).
Wire trivets: Do not usewire triv-
ets. Cookware bottoms must be in
direct contact with the surface ele-
ments.
DO NOT use a wok if it isequipped with
a metal ring that extends beyond the
surface element. Becausethis ring traps
heat, the surface element and cooktop
surface could be damaged.
For glass smoothtop models, only flat
bottomed woks (without support rings)
may be used.
Canning Tips & infor=
mation
Canning can generate
large amounts of steam. Use extreme
caution to prevent burns. Always raise
the lid to vent steam away from you.
I. Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local
Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glassjars for the
latest canning information.
2. Use flat-bottomed canners only. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom
surface is flat.
3. Center canner on the surface element.
4. Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes to bring
the water to a boil; then reduce the heat setting as low aspossibleto maintain a
constant boil.
5. It isbest to can small amounts and light loads.
Prevent damage to cooktop:
I. Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one inch
beyond the edae of the surface element.
2. Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended
amount of time.
3. Alternate surface elements between each batch to allow the units and
surrounding surfaces to cool down. Tryto avoid canning on the same element all
day.
Safecanning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed
and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle
but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time.
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils
For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics:
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• Flat bottom and straight sides.
Tight fitting lids.
Pansshould haveflat bottoms that make
good contact with the entire surface
element. Check for flatness by rotating a
ruler acrossthe bottom. There should be
no gaps between the pan and ruler.
Note: Always use a utensil for its in-
tended purpose. Follow manufacturer's
instructions. Some utensilswere not
made to be used inthe oven or on the
cooktop.
Surface Cooking
Setting Surface Controls (somemodeJs)
I. Place the pan on the surface element.
2. Pushin 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.
The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking inmedium-
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.
Setting Type of Cooking
MAX Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
MEDIUM Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam
vegetables.
MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.
MIN Keep warm, melt, simmer.
Weight of handle does not tilt pan.
Pan iswell balanced.
Pansizes match the amount of food
to be prepared and the size of the
surface element.
Made of material that conducts heat
well.
Easyto clean.
Specialty pans such as lobster pots,
griddles and pressure cookers may be
used but must conform to the above
recommended cookware requirements.
POOR
Curved and warped pan bottoms.
Pan overhangs unit by more than
2.5 cm (1 ").
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Heavy handle tilts pan.
Pan issmaller than element.
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min max
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3 7
4 6
reed
Appearance and graphics of
controls may be differents
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.
Potholders, towels or wood spoons
could catch fire if placed too close
to the element.
DO NOT use the surface element in seJf-dean mode.
During the self-clean cycle, the surface elements, when used, are subjected to high heat. To ensure maximum element life,
do not use the surface element during a self-clean cycle.
Surface Cooking (continued)
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 istransferred up through the surface of the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed pans should be used. Thetype and
size of the cookware, number of surface units in use and the settings of the surface units arefactors that will affect the amount of
heat that will spread to areas surrounding the units. The areassurrounding 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.
Panswith 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 usethe
griddle or similar cooking sheet on the ceramic glass cooktop.
Types of heating units used (some models)
Depending on model, three types of heating units may be found under the ceramic glass cooktop:
- Regular (single coil) radiant elements of various diameters or shapes.
- Expandable type (double circuits) radiants elements of various diameters or shapes.
- Bridge Expandable type (triple circuits) radiants elements of various diameters or shapes.
Regular radiant elements (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
OFFposition, 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.
SmaH
0 Petit
Front
Element
graduations
Note: Appearance and
graphics of controls may be
differents
OFF
m_x
min mi_
OFF
min min
Bridge
Element
graduations
Expandable radiant elements (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 hasa dual set of graduations; for
small utensils use the small graduations; the inner surface only will be heating. Forlarger 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.
Bridge Radiant elements (some models)
Its principal advantage is to allow you to create larger cooking zone for larger pan such as
roaster, griddle or some other specialty pans.
Touse the bridge element, turn the control knob on left side, to the bridge element settings.
Forfull bridge element operation turn on the rear element.
Touse only the front element, turn the control knob on right side, to the front element settings.
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Surface Cooking (continued)
Ceramic Glass Cooktop (somemodels)(continued)
Models with Electronic Surface Element Controls (ESEC)
Appearance and graphics of cooktops be differents
Cooktop Appearance Cooktop radiant areasthat heat
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About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface ele-
ments located below the surface of the glass.
The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines
the area of the surface element underneath.
Make sure the diameter of the pan matches
the diameter of the element outline on the
cooktop (seefigure I).
Heat istransferred up through the surface of
the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-bot-
tom cookware should be used. The type and
size of cookware, the number of surface ele-
ments 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 be-
come hot enough to cause burns.
About the Radiant Surface Ele-
ments
The element temperature rises gradually and
evenly. As the temperature rises,the element
will glow red. To maintain the selected set-
ting, the element will cycle on and off. The
heating element retains enough heat to pro-
vide a uniform and consistant heat during the
off cycle. Forefficient cooking, turn off the el-
ement several minutes before cooking is
complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
Figure 2
Locations of the Radiant Surface
Elements and Controls
Your appliance is equipped with radiant sur-
face elements with differents wattage ratings.
The ability to heat food quicker and in larger
volumes increasesas the element wattage in-
creases.
The example shown (figure 2) describes a
ii
model with all kind of elements you could
possibly have, We will take this example
all along this section, but the appearance
and graphics of your cooktop may be dif-
ferent. Figure 2 have a smaller 6 inch radi-
ant element located at the right rear position;
a dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element located
at the right front position; a Warmer Zone
radiant element at the center rear position;
and two 8 inch radiant elements located at
both the left front and rear positions. Located
between left front and rear elements is a
Bridge radiant element.
The Bridge radiant element is controlled using
the same knob that controls the left front ra-
diant element position.
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