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All about the
Use & Care
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of your Cooktop
CTABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION
Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Need Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
d Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Important: This Use and Care Guide is part of our commit-
ment to customer satisfaction and product quality
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Record model & serial numbers here
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Frigidaire model number
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Before you call for service, there are a few things you can
do to help us serve you better.
Read this Use & Care Manual
This manual contains instructions to help you use and
maintain your cooktop properly.
If You Received a Damaged Cooktop...
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the
appliance.
Save Time and Money
Check the section titled “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.
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WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Indicates installation, operation, maintenance,
or valuable information that is not hazard
related.
Indicates a short, informal reference –
something written down to assist the memory or
for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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
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.
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.
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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.
See the installation instructions packaged with
this appliance for complete installation and
grounding instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE
APPLIANCE
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.
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.
Never cover any slots, holes, or passages with
any materials, such as aluminum foil or aftermarket liners. Aluminum foil and other liners
may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
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.
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 and surfaces facing the cooktop.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Never leave surface elements unattended. Boilovers may cause smoking and greasy spills that
may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be
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 (if equipped).
damaged and may damage the cooktop.
Do not use a searing grill meant for use with a
broiler pan on the cooktop. The searing grill is not
designed for use on the cooktop. Doing so may
result in a fire.
When you are flaming foods under a ventilating
hood, turn on the fan.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP
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.
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.
Glazed cooking utensils— Only certain types of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop
service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cooktop use.
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.
Improper cookware may break due to sudden
changes in temperature. Check the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop
use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR APPLIANCE
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.
Important Safety Notice - The California Safe
Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
requires the governor of California to publish a list
of substances known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harms, and
requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposures to such substances.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE
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 reduces the risk of
personal injury and damage to the appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service
agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how
to disconnect the power to the appliance at the
circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
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• Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced
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• 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.
• Always match pot
diameter to element
size.
• Curved and warped pans.
• Cookware larger than
cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.
IMPORTANT
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Using Proper Cookware
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 illus
trated in Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom
of the cookware (see
Figure 1). Cookware should
have flat bottoms that make
good contact with the entire
surface heating element (see
Figure 2).
Figure 1: Testing cookware
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Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly
heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan
bottom. The most popular materials available are:
• Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of
food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum
cookware resists staining and pitting). If aluminum pans
slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal
marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these
marks immediately.
• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily
(see Aluminum).
•Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
• Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor that will retain heat
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached. If cast iron pans slide across the ceramic
cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will
resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics
will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel
coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic
cooktops.
Figure 2: Proper cookware
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•Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the
glass.
Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porcelain-enamel
coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop. The melting
point of cookware made with these materials may be
reached quickly, especially if left empty, and they may
bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will
damage the cooktop. Follow all the cookware manufac
turer’s recommendations for use and care of cookware.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
IMPORTANT
NOTE
CAUTION
NOTE
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements below a
smooth glass surface. The designs on the ceramic cooktop
outline the areas of the surface elements underneath.
Always match the pan size with the diameter of the element
outline on the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed cookware should
be used.
Prior to 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. This will
make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. Cooktop
cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass to
help prevent scratches and abrasions.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements in use, and their settings will all affect the amount
of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface
elements. The areas surrounding the elements 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.
• Placing food directly on the smoothtop surface
(without a cooking utensil) is not recommended, as
difficult cleaning will result, and foods may smoke and
cause potential fire hazard.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the
temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain
the selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The
heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform
and consistent heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn the element off several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
• Surface elements may appear to have cooled after
they have been turned off. The element surface may
still be hot, and burns may occur if the element or
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. These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels, or
wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to
the surface elements.
• Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that can
melt, to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop.
If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage
the ceramic cooktop.
• Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic
glass cooktop. Any cookware that has a rough or dirty
bottom can scratch the ceramic cooktop. Always start
with clean cookware.
White glass cooktops only - Due to the high intensity of
heat generated by the surface elements, the glass
surface may discolor when the element is turned off. This
is normal and the glass will return to its original white
color after it has completely cooled down.
Radiant elements have a limiter th at allows the element to
cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to
prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the
HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too
small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is
not flat.
Be sure to read detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop cleaning in the
“Before You Call” checklist section of this Use and Care
Guide.
“Care and Cleaning” section and
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
ELEMENT ON
HOT SURFACE
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Some models have an ELEMENT ON indicator light that will
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Figure 3: Element On indicator light
A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is
finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements
are turned off.
The HOT SURFACE indicator light will turn on when the
burner is hot enough to cause burns and will remain on after
the burner is turned off until the surface has cooled to a safe
temperature.
Types of ceramic cooktop elements
The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size
and type of element underneath. The elements on your
cooktop depend on the model.
• A single radiant element has one circle.
• A dual radiant element (some models) has two circles.
The dual radiant element may be set using only the
smaller inner element or both inner and outer elements
may be set to heat together for a larger surface.
• Dual elements allow more flexibility with the size of
cookware.
Figure 5: Single and dual elements
• A Quick Boil element (some models) is designed to
quickly heat and cook large amounts of food in large
pots. Quick Boil elements are clearly labeled on the
cooktop.
Figure 4: Hot Surface indicator light
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Figure 6: Quick Boil element
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Your cooktop is equipped with radiant surface radiant
elements with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat
food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the
element wattage increases.
Figure 7: 30” 4-zone Front-Control Cooktop
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Figure 8: 30” 5-zone Front-Control Cooktop
Figure 10: 30” 4-zone Side-Control Cooktop
Figure 11: 36” 5-zone Side-Control Cooktop
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IMPORTANT
CAUTION
NOTE
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Single radiant surface elements (all models)
To operate the single radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either
direction (
“Suggested radiant surface element settings” in
Ta bl e 1).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware.
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control
knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot.
Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control
knob as needed (see
A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the
bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too
small for the surface heating area.
Suggested radiant surface element settings
The suggested settings found in Tab le 1 below are based
on cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids.
Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Settings Type of Cooking
High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a
Medium High (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat
Figure 12) to the desired setting (refer to the
Figure 12).
boil, pan broiling
fry
Figure 12: Single element knob
• Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The glass surface
may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
• Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt
and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic
wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels, or
wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to
the surface elements.
Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces
and gravies or steam vegetables
Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Low (1) Low temperature cooking
Low (LO) Keep warm, melt
Table 1: Suggested radiant surface element settings
Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt
to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these
items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic
cooktop.
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• 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.
• The Element ON indicator lights will turn on when one
or more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at
these indicator lights when finished cooking is an
easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned
OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light will remain on
AFTER the control knob is turned to the “OFF”
position and will stay on until the heating surface area
has cooled sufficiently.
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Dual radiant surface elements (some models)
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
Symbols on the backguard will help choose which portion of
the dual radiant element to set. The
setting for the inner element only. The symbol indicates a
setting for both inner and outer elements.
To operate a dual radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to
begin heating both the inner and outer elements. If only
the inner element is needed for smaller cookware, push
in and turn the knob counter-clockwise (see
3. When cooking is complete, turn the knob to OFF before removing the cookware.
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control
knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark.
Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as
needed.
A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the
bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too
small for the surface heating area.
You may switch from either single or dual element setting at
any time during cooking. See
element settings” on page 12.
“Suggested radiant surface
symbol indicates a
Figure 13).
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Figure 13: Dual element knob settings
• Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The glass surface
may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
• Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt
and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic
wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or
wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to
the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt
to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these
items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic
cooktop.
• 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.
• The Element ON indicator lights will turn on when one
or more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at
these indicator lights when finished cooking is an
easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned
OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light will remain on
AFTER the control knob is turned to the “OFF”
position and will stay on until the heating surface area
has cooled sufficiently.
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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Keep warm (some models)
Use the keep warm feature to keep cooked foods hot.
Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat
cold food on the keep warm zone. All food placed on the
warming zone should be covered with a lid to maintain
quality.
For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the
cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape.
Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt
onto the surface and be very difficult to clean. Use only
dishware, utensils, and cookware recommended for oven
and cooktop use on the keep warm zone.
Setting the keep warm control:
1. Push in the knob and turn in either direction (see
Figure 14). The temperatures are designated by hi and
lo. However, the control can be set at any position
between Hi and Lo for different levels of warming.
2. When ready to serve, turn the control to OFF. The hot surface indicator light will remain on until the warm zone cools.
Figure 14: Keep warm knob
Temperature selection - Refer to the recommended keep
warm zone settings table (see
is not listed, start with the medium level and adjust as
needed. Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by
using the medium level.
Food Item Heating Level
Breads/Pastries LO (Low)
Casseroles LO (Low)
Ta bl e 2). If a particular food
• Unlike the surface elements, the keep warm zone will
not glow red when it is hot. To avoid burns always use
potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the
cooktop, including the keep warm zone, as cookware
and plates will be hot.
• Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The glass surface
may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
• Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt
and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic
wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels, or
wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to
the surface elements.
Dinner Plates with Food LO (Low)
Eggs LO (Low)
Gravies LO (Low)
Meats MED (Medium)
Sauces MED (Medium)
Soups (cream) MED (Medium)
Stews MED (Medium)
Vegetables MED (Medium)
Fried Foods HI (High)
Hot Beverages HI (High)
Soups (liquid) HI (High)
Table 2: Recommended keep warm zone settings
Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt
to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these
items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic
cooktop.
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Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when
home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA
(United States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be
sure to read all the information they have available as well
as follow their recommendations for home canning proce
dures.
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges
that radiate from the bottom center when home
canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom
surface is flat. Use a straight-edge to check canner
bottom.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed
1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.
• It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on
electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center
canners on the burner grates.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more
quickly.
• Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the
water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to
lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
• Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully.
Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural
Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for
the latest canning information.
• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high
heat for an extended amount of time.
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Cooktop Maintenance
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining
your ceramic glass cooktop.
Prior to 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. This will
make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. Cooktop
cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass to
help prevent scratches and abrasions.
Sliding pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on
the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed
immediately after the cooktop has cooled using cooktop
cleaning cream. Metal marks can become permanent if not
removed prior to future use.
Cookware with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the
cooktop surface.
Do not:
• Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop.
• Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on the bottom;
always use clean cookware.
• Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in
the kitchen.
• Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass
cooktop; they may cause it to crack.
CARE AND CLEANING
• Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all
controls are turned off and the appliance is cool.
• If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must
be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly
rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's
instructions and provide adequate ventilation.
Figure 2: Use cleaners with caution
Figure 1: Cooktop care
Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you
use an abrasive type cleaning pad. Only use cleaning
products that have been specifically designed for ceramic
glass cooktops.
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Cooktop Cleaning
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
30°
IMPORTANT
Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The
fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemi
cally damage the ceramic-glass surface.
Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are
turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool. The glass surface
could be hot from contact with hot cookware, and burns
may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has
cooled sufficiently.
For light to moderate soil:
For light to moderate soil: Apply a few drops of cooktop
cleaning cream directly to the cooktop. Use a clean paper
towel to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the
cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue. Do not
use the towel you use to clean the cooktop for any other
purpose.
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CARE AND CLEANING
For heavy soil:
Apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning cream directly to the
soiled area. Rub the soiled area using a non-abrasive
cleaning tool, applying pressure as needed. Do not use the
pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose.
If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor
blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the
surface. Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning
cream and buff the surface clean.
Figure 3: Cooktop cleaning
Aluminum Foil and Utensils
Never cover any slots, holes, or passages with materials
such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.
Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can
damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking
utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the cooking zones
under any circumstances.
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BEFORE YOU CALL
Solutions to Common Problems:
Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided
with the problem listed.
Problem Cause / Solution
Entire appliance does not
operate.
Surface element is too hot or not
hot enough.
Surface element does not heat or
does not heat evenly.
Areas of discoloration with
metallic sheen on cooktop
surface.
Scratches or abrasions on
cooktop surface.
Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet.
Check your fuse box or breaker box to make sure the circuit is active.
Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric
company for service outage information.
Cooktop Problems
Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting.
Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for the element needed.
Cookware is light weight or warped. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware materials and
weight of the material affect heating. Heavy and medium-weight pans heat evenly.
Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.
Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove them using cooktop cleaning creme
applied to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge.
Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can
cause scratches. Be sure the cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean
before use. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with
time.
Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used.
Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth
or sponge.
Cookware with a rough bottom was used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.
Metal marks on the cooktop. Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils
on the cooktop surface. Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface. Buff
Brown streaks or specks on
cooktop surface.
with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. For more information, see
nance” on page 16.
Boil overs are cooked onto the surface. When cooktop is cool, use a razor blade
scraper to remove soil. For more information see
“Cooktop Maintenance” on page 16.
“Cooktop Mainte-
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WARRANTY
Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of
purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove
to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in
accordance with the provided instructions.
Exclusions
This warranty does not cover the following:
1. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.
2. Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or
Canada.
3. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.
4. Products purchased “as-is” are not covered by this warranty.
5. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.
6. Products used in a commercial setting.
7. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances
not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.
8. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.
9. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves,
etc., which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.
10. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs,
handles, or other cosmetic parts.
11. Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip
charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.
12. Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to floors,
cabinets, walls, etc.
13. Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than
genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies; or
external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fires, or acts of God.
CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR
OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period
should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.
Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone
numbers below.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances
North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp.
Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under
this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifications as described
or illustrated are subject to change without notice.
If You Need
Service
Canada
1.800.265.8352
Electrolux Canada Corp.
5855 Terry Fox Way
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L5V 3E4
USA
1.800.944.9044
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
10200 David Taylor Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
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