All about the
Use&Care
of your Electric Range with Induction Cooktop
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Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . |
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Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . |
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Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Need Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Oven Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
For toll-free telephone support in the U.S. and Canada call
1-800-944-9044.
For online support and Internet production information visit http://www.frigidaire.com.
Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our ability to serve you. You can register online at http://www.frigidaire.com or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail.
Thank you for choosing Frigidaire.
Important: This Use and Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance. We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to record important product information.
Before you call for service, there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better.
This manual contains instructions to help you use and maintain your range properly.
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the range.
Check the section title “Before You Call”. This section helps step you through some common problems that might occur.
If you do need service, help is only a phone call away. Call Frigidaire Customer Services at 1-800-944-9044.
Purchase Date
Frigidaire model number
Frigidaire serial number
Serial plate location: open lower oven drawer (some models) or storage drawer (some models).
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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
Warnings and important instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised with installing, maintaining, or operating your appliance.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, maintenance, or valuable information that is not hazard related.
NOTE
Indicates a short, informal reference – something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device
has been installed to floor or wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to floor or wall when the range is moved.
•Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device in place and engaged.
•Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.
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To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use both arms to grasp the rear edge of the range back. Carefully attempt to tilt range forward. When properly installed, the range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation.
IMPORTANT
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance:
Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove the wiring label and other literature attached to the appliance. Do not remove model/ serial number plate.
Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using this appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.
Never modify or alter the construction of the appliance by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily accessible located near the appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. In the United States, install in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest edition and National
Electrical Code NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and local electrical code requirements. In Canada, install in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and
CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest editions and local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be securely connected to an electrical outlet or junction box that is the correct voltage, is correctly polarized and properly grounded, and protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local codes.
It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have the appropriate outlet or junction box with the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. It is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a qualified installer to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death.
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, use an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from the power cord.
Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death.
See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions.
Save these instructions for future use.
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WARNING
Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or microwave, near surface burners or elements, or in the storage or warmer drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.
Do not leave children alone - Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer, or lower double oven.
Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance or on the backguards of ranges. Children climbing on or near the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.
Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance. The weight of a child on an open over door may cause the appliance to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury. An open drawer when hot may cause burns.
WARNING
Never use your appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or drawers of this appliance can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance.
Never cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover and entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if equipped) for storage.
CAUTION
When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot.
Do not use water or flour on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas.
Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.
Do not heat unopened food containers - Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
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CAUTION
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.
Do not touch surface burners or elements, areas near these burners or elements, interior surfaces of the oven, or the warmer drawer (if equipped). Surface burners and elements may be hot even though they appear cool. Areas near surface burners and elements 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 are cool. These areas may include the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent areas, oven door, and oven window.
Do not attempt to operate the appliance during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the appliance. If the appliance is not turned off and the power resumes, electric surface elements may resume operation when power is restored. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and the oven function.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR INDUCTION COOKTOP
CAUTION
Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should exercise caution using or standing near an induction unit while it is in operation, as the electromagnetic field may affect the working of the pacemaker or similar medical device. It would be advisable to consult your doctor or the pacemaker or similar medical device manufacturer about your particular situation.
Know which knob or key controls each surface heating area. Place cookware with food on the cooking area before turning it on. Turn the cooking area off before removing the cookware.
Cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements. — To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the cookware should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over other cooking areas.
Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain types of cookware are suitable for cook top service and must be magnetic to work properly on the induction zones. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for cook top use to ensure that the cookware is compatible with induction cooking.
Improper cookware may break due to sudden changes in temperature. Check the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.
Use proper pan size - This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the surface unit size. Using the proper cookware on the cooking area will improve efficiency.
Never leave surface elements unattended. Boilovers may cause smoking and greasy spills that may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be damaged and may damage the cooktop.
When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn on the fan.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS
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 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.
Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, aftermarket oven liners, or any other materials or devices to line oven bottom, oven racks, or any other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum as recommended for baking, such as lining cookware or as a cover placed on food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit.
Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to the side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Touching surfaces in this area when the oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heatsensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items can melt or ignite.
Placement of oven racks - Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot burner or element in oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Remove all cookware and utensils before moving the rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease could ignite.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always cook in proper cookware and always use the oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE
CAUTION
Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns.
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire.
Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning vent hoods.
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The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.
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Shiny metal bakeware |
Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated |
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Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny |
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Glass bakeware |
Glass bakeware cooks hotter than |
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Increase the cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) when using insulated bakeware.
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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.
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If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook time in the recipe or packaging.
If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging.
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Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as needed.
Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes.
Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes to reduce evaporation.
Increase bake time or oven temperature.
Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in recipe. Reduce rising time or punch down dough and allow it to rise twice.
Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like.
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Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe. |
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Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.
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Rack placement |
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Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. Insert food |
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Broiling pan |
For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from |
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the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the |
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Use a meat probe if available with your appliance. Meat probes are also available from most grocery |
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When cooking meats, use the broiler pan and insert or a roasting rack. The broiler pan will catch |
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grease spills and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. If you do not have one of these accesso- |
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An induction cooking zone uses an electromagnet to induce heat in iron or steel cookware.
Below each cooking zone on an induction cooktop, there is a copper coil. When the cooking zone is turned on, the electricity turns the coil into a type of magnet that heats metal cookware on the cooktop.
Because heat starts in the cookware instead of the cooktop, induction offers several advantages.
Fast Heating: Cookware will heat up faster than on a conventional electric cooktop. Pay close attention to avoid scorching food when starting to cook. You may need to use a lower setting for cooking food than you are used to.
Precise Control: The heat going into the cookware will change immediately when you change the setting of the cooking zone.
Even Heating: Cookware will typically heat more evenly on an induction cooktop, so you are less likely to have hot or cool spots in the cookware.
Cooler Cooktop: An induction cooktop will be cooler when you remove the cookware than a conventional electric cooktop would be. Because the cooktop doesn’t get as hot, you are not as likely to get burned. Spills are also less likely to burn onto the surface, making clean-up easier.
Energy Efficiency: Induction cooking wastes less energy than a conventional cooktop, so it uses less electricity.
CAUTION
Although induction cooking zones do not produce heat, they can become hot from contact with hot cookware. Burns may occur if a cooking zone or the surrounding area is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature.
The magnetic field over the induction cooking zone may cause cookware to vibrate, creating a buzzing or humming noise. These sounds are not unusual, especially at high settings.
•Cookware that is not perfectly
flat on the bottom may vibrate slightly against the cooktop.
•A loose handle may vibrate in its socket.
• Multi-material cookware may allow small vibrations in its structure.
Before using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass that will make cleaning easier when the cooktop is soiled from cooking and help prevent scratches and abrasions.
Sounds are less likely to occur with heavier, higher quality cookware.
An induction cooktop may also produce faint clicking sounds from the electronic switches that maintain the desired cooking temperature.
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Be sure to read detailed instructions for induction cooktop cleaning in the “Care and Cleaning” section and “Before You Call” checklist section of this Use and Care Guide.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 3 and Figure 3.
Induction-ready cookware will often have a symbol printed on the bottom by the manufacturer..
The Magnet Test
To see if a piece of cookware will work on your induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see Figure 3).
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (see Figure 3). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the cooking zone (see Figure 8 on page 14).
Cookware selection is especially important when using an induction cooktop. The cookware must contain magnetic iron or steel to work on an induction cooktop. Common materials for induction cookware include the following:
•Stainless Steel - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Durable, easy to clean, and resists staining. Some types of stainless steel will not work on an induction cooktop. Use the magnet test (Figure 4) to check stainless steel cookware.
•Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor that retains heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.
•Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel on a magnetic metal will work on an induction cooktop. Use the magnet test (Figure 4) to check porcelainenamel cookware.
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Magnet |
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If the magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the cookware, it will work on your induction cooktop. If the magnet clings weakly or not at all, the cookware will not heat up on your induction cooktop.
CAUTION
Proper cookware on an operating induction cooking zone will heat up very quickly. If an empty piece of cookware is left on an operating induction cooking zone, the rapid change in temperature may warp or damage the cookware.
Sensors beneath the cooktop surface require that certain cookware conditions be met before an induction cooking zone will operate. If a cooking zone is turned on and no cookware is detected, the zone display showing the power setting will flash (Figure 5).
The conditions that generate a flashing message are illustrated in Figure 8. If the situation is not corrected, the cooking zone will automatically turn off after three minutes. It’s a good idea to lower the power setting before correcting the pan sensing message.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Minimum and Maximum Pan Size
The cooktop graphics are guides to minimum and maximum pan size for each cooking zone.
Induction cooking zones require a minimum pan size in order to activate. The inner ring on each cooking zone indicates the smallest pan size (Figure 7). If a suitable piece of cookware is centered properly but is too small, the display will flash and the pan will not heat. Select a larger pan or use a different cooking zone.
The outer ring on the cooktop graphic indicates the recommended maximum pan size for that zone (Figure 6). Do not use pans with bottoms that extend beyond the outer circle for a cooking zone. The cookware must make full contact with the ceramic glass surface. Cookware should not rest on or touch the metal edges of the cooktop.
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pan just right |
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minimum pan size
For most even heating, use pans that fit the cooking zone markings. If the pan is not a perfect fit for the marking, using a larger pan is better than using a smaller pan.
Magnet
Sticks
•Cookware base material has good magnetic characteristics.
•Cookware centered correctly on cooking zone.
•Flat pan bottom and straight sides.
•Pan rests completely and is level on the cooktop surface.
•Pan is properly balanced.
Magnet
Falls
•Cookware base material is non-magnetic.
•Cookware not centered on cooking zone.
•Curved or warped pan bottoms or sides.
•Pan bottom rests on cooktop edge.
•Heavy handle tilts pan.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
When turned on, an induction cooking zone will not get hot. The induction cooking zone creates heat in the cookware, not in the cooktop. Heat is not created unless there is an iron or steel object on the cooking zone.
The Setting Display will show the setting for the cook zone.
CAUTION
•Although induction cooking zones do not directly generate heat, they can become hot from contact with hot cookware. Burns may occur if a cooking zone or the surrounding area is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature.
•Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrapping on top of the range when it is in use. Heat radiating from cookware could cause these items to melt or ignite. Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to hot cookware.
•Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire. If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the cooktop.
If there is no cookware in the cook zone, the setting indicator will blink, and the magnet will not turn on.
The Hot Surface indicator light will turn on when heat is detected in the cooktop and will remain on until the surface has cooled to a safe temperature.
IMPORTANT
•Do not leave empty cookware on an operating cooking zone. Cookware will heat very quickly and may be damaged or warped if left on the cooking zone empty.
•NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface cooking areas at the same time. Incorrect use may damage the cooktop.
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