Frigidaire FGEF3058RWE, FGEF3058RWD, FGEF3058RWB, FGEF3058RWA, FGEF3058RFE Owner’s Manual
...
All about the
Use & Care
of your
Important Safety Instructions ...........................3-5
Before Setting Oven Controls ...........................6-8
Before Setting Surface Controls ...................... 9-10
Setting Surface Controls ............................. 11-14
Oven Control Functions (540 with probe) ........... 15
Electric Range
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Setting Oven Controls .................................. 16-31
Self-Cleaning ............................................... 32-34
Care & Cleaning ......................................... 35-38
Before You Call ........................................... 39-43
Major Appliance Warranty .....................back cover
316902222 Rev B (March 2015)
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PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION
Contents
Product Registration ......................................................2
Important Safety Instructions ............................ 3-5
Before Setting Oven Controls ...............................6-8
Oven racks .............................................................6-7
Effortless™ Oven Rack system and assembly ...............8
Before Setting Surface Controls .........................9-10
Cookware material types ........................................... 10
Setting Surface Controls ..................................11-14
Single radiant elements ............................................ 11
Dual radiant element ................................................ 12
Keep warm .............................................................. 13
Home canning ......................................................... 14
Oven Controls Functions .......................................15
Setting Oven Controls ......................................16-31
Setting the clock ...................................................... 16
Changing between 6-Hour Energy Saving feature
or continuous bake setting ........................................ 16
Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes .......................... 16
Changing oven temperature display mode .................. 17
Setting for audible or silent keypad operation ............. 17
Setting oven lock ..................................................... 17
Timer ...................................................................... 18
Add a minute ........................................................... 18
Quick preheat .......................................................... 18
Bake ....................................................................... 19
Bake time ................................................................ 19
Delay start ............................................................... 20
Convect bake ........................................................... 21
Convect roast ........................................................... 21
Convect broil (some models) ..................................... 22
Convect convert ....................................................... 22
Probe ................................................................. 23-26
Broil ........................................................................ 27
Setting pizza feature ................................................. 28
Setting keep warm ................................................... 28
Adjusting oven temperature ...................................... 29
Restoring to factory default settings .......................... 29
Operating oven light ................................................. 29
Setting the Sabbath mode feature ........................ 30-31
Self-Cleaning ....................................................32-34
Care & Cleaning ................................................35-38
Cleaning recommendation table ................................ 35
Cooktop maintenance and cleaning ...................... 36-37
Aluminum foil and oven liners ................................... 37
Replacing the oven light ........................................... 37
Removing & replacing oven door ............................... 38
Before You Call - Solutions to common problems .. 39-43
Appliance Warranty ..................................back cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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.
Denitions
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
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualied technician and
an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in
case of an emergency.
Tip Over Hazard
• Achildoradultcantipthe
range and be killed.
• Verifytheanti-tipdevicehas
beeninstalledtooororwall.
• Ensuretheanti-tipdeviceisre-engagedwhen
therangeismovedtooororwall.
• Donotoperatetherangewithouttheanti-tip
device in place and engaged.
• Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultin
death or serious burns to children and adults.
Range
leveling leg
Anti-Tip
bracket
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation,
maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard
related.
Important Safety Instructions
•Removealltapeandpackagingbeforeusing
the range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
•Properinstallation—Besureyourapplianceis
properlyinstalledandgroundedbyaqualied
technician in accordance with the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition
and local electrical code requirements. Install only
per installation instructions provided in the literature
package for this range.
•Userservicing—Donotrepairorreplaceanypart
oftheapplianceunlessspecicallyrecommended
in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only
by a qualied technician. This may reduce the risk of
personal injury and damage to the range.
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly,
use both arms and grasp the rear edge of 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.
• Stepping,leaningorsittingonthedoorordrawers
of a range can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT allow
children to climb or play around the range. The weight
of a child on an open oven door may cause the range
to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE — to avoid
injuries or burns children should not be left alone
or unattended in the area where the range is in
use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the range including the storage drawer,
lower broiler drawer, lower oven or warmer drawer.
•To avoid apossiblere hazard,never useyour
appliance for warming or heating the room.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
•Storageinoronappliance—toavoidare
hazard,ammablematerialsshouldnotbe
stored in an oven, near surface units or in the
storage drawer, warmer drawer or lower oven.
This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such
as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as
ammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as
aerosol cans, on or near the range.
•Protectiveliners—Do not use aluminum foil to
line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as
recommended in this manual. Improper installation of
these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or re.
• Donotstoreitemsofinteresttochildreninthe
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of
the range. Children climbing on the range to reach
items could be seriously injured.
• Do not touch surface heating units or surface
cooking elements, areas near these units or
elements, or interior surfaces of oven. Both
surface heating and oven heating elements may be hot
even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface
cooking units may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
other ammable materials touch these areas until they
have had sufcient 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 oven door window.
• Wearproperapparel—loose-ttingorhanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other ammable
materials contact hot surfaces.
• Donotusewaterorourongreaseres—our
maybeexplosive.Smothertherewithapan
lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foamtype extinguisher.
• Whenheatingfatorgrease,watchitclosely. Fat
or grease may catch re if allowed to become too hot.
• Usedrypotholders—moistordamppotholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a
potholder.
• Donotheatunopenedfoodcontainers-buildup
of pressure may cause container to burst and
result in injury.
Do not attempt to operate the range during a
power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the
range. If the range is not turned off and the power
resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once
the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.
•Be sure to always have an appropriate foam-type re
extinguisher available, visible and easily accessible
located near the appliance.
•Nevermodifyoraltertheconstructionofarange
by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire
covers, anti-tip bracket/screws, or any other
part of the range.
•Removetheovendoorfromanyunusedrangeif
it is to be stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
• Usecarewhenopeningovendoor,loweroven
door or warmer drawer (if equipped)—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.
• Keepovenventductsunobstructed. The oven vent
is located under the left rear surface element if your
model is equipped with coil elements. The oven vent
is located below the backguard for models equipped
with ceramic-glass cook tops. 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.
• Placementofinteriorovenracks. Always place
oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. 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
heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from
the rack before moving.
• Donotusethebroilerpanwithoutitsinsert. The
broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain
and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. Do
not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil.
Exposed fat and grease could ignite.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
SELF-CLEANINGOVENS
• Do not touch the oven during the self-clean cycle.
• Keep children away from oven during self-clean cycle.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.
• Cleanintheself-cleaningcycleonlytheparts
listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before selfcleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan and any
utensils or foods from the oven.
• DoNotUseOvenCleaners—No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
• DoNotCleanDoorGasket—The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the gasket.
• The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORCLEANING
YOUR RANGE
• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of
greasethatcouldcatchre. Pay particular attention
to the area around each surface element. Do not allow
grease to accumulate.
•Kitchencleanersandaerosols—Alwaysfollowthe
manufacturer’s recommended directions for use.
Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
•Cleanventilatinghoodsfrequently—Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood
orlter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
cleaning hoods.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOURCOOKTOP
•Knowwhichknobcontrolseachsurfaceheating
unit. Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it
on, and turn the unit off before removing the pan.
•Useproperpansize—This appliance is equipped
with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select
utensils having at bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit heating element. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the heating element
to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to element will also
improve efciency.
•Utensilhandlesshouldbeturnedinwardandnot
extend over adjacent surface elements—To reduce
the risk of burns, ignition of ammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil,
the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that
it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent
surface units.
•Neverleavesurfaceelementsunattendedathigh
heat settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry
may melt.
•Donotimmerseorsoakremovableheating
elements—Heating elements should never be
immersed in water. Heating elements clean themselves
during normal operation.
•Glazedcookingutensils—Only certain types of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other
glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for cook top
use.
•Whenamingfoodsunderaventilatinghood,
turn the fan on.
FORCERAMIC-GLASSCOOKTOPMODELS
•Donotcookonbrokencooktop—If cook top should
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock.
Contact a qualied technician immediately.
•Cleancooktopwithcaution—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 noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
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 the state to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
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CAUTION
BEFORESETTINGOVENCONTROLS
The oven vent is located under the left side of the
control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is heating,
warm air passes through this vent. This venting is
necessary for proper air circulation in the oven which helps
to provide good baking results. Do not block the oven
vent.
Oven racks
Always use oven mitts to protect hands from possible
burns when using the oven or cooktop. The oven, oven
racks and cooktop will become very hot.
oven vent location
Fig. 1
Oven rack stopOven vent location
Most oven racks slide on rack guides provided along the
oven cavity sides. The rack guides are curved near the
front of each guide. The curve will catch and hold the
oven rack stable into a stop position when an oven rack is
extended straight out from the oven.
For better access to food items in the oven, slowly pull
the oven rack straight out to the oven rack stop position
(Fig. 3) before checking on food items or removing food
dishes from the oven.
rack
guides
Fig. 3
IMPORTANT
Do not remove or attempt to arrange oven racks with
cookware still on the racks. To avoid damaging cookware
or spilling food items, always remove any cookware rst.
7
6
5
4
3
2
some
1
models
Oven with visible
bake element
Recommended rack positions by food type
Food type Position
Broiling meats See broil
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & mufns 4 or 5
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread
and casseroles
Small cuts of meat or poultry 2 or 3
Turkey, roast or ham 1 or 2
Fig. 2
Oven with hidden
Bake Element
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
2 or 3
some
models
Removing, replacing & arranging most
oven racks types
Arranging - always
arrange oven racks when
the oven is cool (prior to
operating the oven).
To remove - Pull the
oven rack straight out
until it reaches the stop
position.Tilt up front of
oven rack to slide past
the stop position and pull
the rack out of the oven
cavity (Fig. 4).
To replace - Rest the
oven rack evenly between
a left and right front guide
along the oven walls so
that the oven rack rests
level. Tilt front of rack
upward and slide rack in
past the stop position.
Then bring the rack to a
level position and slide
the rack completely inside
oven (Fig. 5).
Fig. 4
Use only the offset oven (if equipped) rack if you choose
to use rack position 7.
6
Fig. 5
at
handle
oven rack
(some models)
at
oven
rack
offset
oven rack
(some
models)
BEFORESETTINGOVENCONTROLS
Types of oven racks
Your range may be equipped with one or more of the
following oven rack types listed below:
The atovenrack(some models) may be used for most
cooking needs and may be placed in most rack positions.
The athandleovenrack (some models) may be
used for most cooking needs. May be placed in most rack
positions. Similar to the at oven rack but comes with a
built-in handle.
The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional
stepdown positions from the standard at rack design.
The offset design positions the base of the rack about 1/2
of a rack position lower than the at rack and may be used
in most oven rack positions.
The half rack (some models) has a removable section
to allow for taller cooking utensils in the oven. When the
removable section is in place, the rack may be used like
the at oven rack.
The Effortless™ Oven Rack (some models) instructions
are provided later in this section.
The bottom oven rack (if equipped) should only be used
in the lowest oven rack position. To maximize oven space,
place cookware on the bottom oven rack for example
when roasting large cuts of meat. Do not use the bottom
oven rack in any other oven rack position.
half
oven rack
with
removable
shelf (some models)
Effortless™
Oven Rack
(some
models)
bottom oven rack
(somemodels)
Air circulation in the oven
For best baking results allow 2 to 4 inches (5-10 cm)
around the cookware for proper air circulation and be
sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven
door, sides or back of the oven cavity. For even heating,
hot air must be able to circulate freely around the pans
and cookware (See Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks
For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks,
place cookware on rack in positions 3 & 5. For best results
when using a single or an offset oven rack, place cookware
on rack in position 2, 3 or 4.
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BEFORESETTINGOVENCONTROLS
CAUTION
Effortless™ Oven Rack system (some models)
Some models are equipped with a special oven rack
system that automatically partially extends the oven rack
from the interior oven glides to assist in easier access to
your food items. This feature works whenever the oven
door is opened or closed.
To assemble the Effortless™ Oven Rack system:
1. Locate all required parts. You will need the supplied
oven rack (Effortless™ Oven Rack is a at rack with
a special dark coating on the left and right rack
sides) and the 2 supplied chrome connector arms.
2. Open the oven door. Be sure the oven is completely
cool before proceeding.
3. Place the oven rack in positions 2, 3 or 4 only. Be
sure the rack connector brackets are at the rear of the
range and pointing towards oven bottom (See Fig. 2).
4. Assemble one connector arm at a time. With the
oven door open and the oven rack in place, install
one end of the connector arm to the hole in the door
connector bracket (Fig. 1) and the other end in the
hole in the rack connector bracket (Fig. 2 and as
in Fig. 3). The oven rack may need to be adjusted in
or out in the rack position to match the length of the
connector arm.
5. While holding the connector arm in place, twist the
connector arm so the ends of the connector arm point
upwards (See Figs. 4 & 5). The connector arm should
now be locked into position.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other connector arm.
7. Once both connector arms are properly in place, be
sure to test the oven rack operation by gently closing
the oven door. The oven rack should move in and out
of the oven freely when the door is opened or closed.
IMPORTANT
•OnlytheEffortless™OvenRacksystemshould
be used in oven rack position 2. Placing ANY other
rack in oven rack position 2 will prevent the oven
door from fully closing and may damage the oven
door, oven cavity or the door connector brackets.
•If the rack system is not assembled with the
connector arms the Effortless™ Oven rack may be
used in oven rack positions 2 thru 6. Do not attempt to
use the Effortless™ Oven rack in rack position 1.
door
connector
bracket
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
connector
arm
Fig. 3 - assembly
of the Effortless™
Oven Rack
open oven
door
rack connector
bracket
oven
rack
connector
arm
Never pick up hot oven rack parts. Make sure the
oven and oven racks are COMPLETLY cool and safe to
touch before attempting to assemble or disassemble the
Effortless™ Oven Rack.
IMPORTANT
RemoveALLovenracksandaccessoriesbefore
starting a self-clean cycle. If the oven racks are left
in the oven during self-clean, the glide ability of the
Effortless™ Oven Rack system will be damaged and will
cause oven racks to loose their shiny nish. Remove ALL
oven racks and clean according to instructions provided
in the Care & Cleaning section of this manual.
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connector
arm
Fig. 4
connector
arm
Fig. 5
left and right
door connector
brackets with connector
arm ends shown in locked
position
(pointing upwards)
Fig. 6 - Effortless™ Oven Rack after assembly
About the ceramic glass cooktop
Located under the surface of the glass ceramic cooktop
are radiant surface elements. The design patterns on the
ceramic cooktop outlines the area and size of the surface
element. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter
of the element outline on the cooktop and use only quality
at-bottomed cookware.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements 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 become hot enough to cause burns.
About the radiant surface elements
When activated, the element temperature rises gradually
and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will
glow red. To maintain the selected power setting the
element will cycle ON and OFF. The element will retain
enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat
during the off cycle.
For efcient cooking, turn the surface element OFF several
minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual
heat to complete the cooking process.
Element on & hot surface indicator lights
Your appliance is equipped with two different types of
radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on the
backguard — the element on indicator lights and the hot
surface indicator light (See Fig. 1).
BEFORESETTINGSURFACECONTROLS
element on
indicator
light
Fig. 1
hot surface
indicator
light
NOTES
•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element
to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps
to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling
at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if
the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if
the cookware bottom is not at.
•Besure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic
glass cooktop cleaning in the Care & Cleaning and
Before You Call checklist sections of this Use & Care
Manual.
The element on indicator lights are located on the
control panel above each radiant element control knob
and will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A
quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy
check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF. The
hot surface indicator light located on the control panel
will glow when any surface cooking area heats up and
will remain on until the glass cooktop has cooled to a
MODERATE level.
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BEFORESETTINGSURFACECONTROLS
Types of cooktop elements
Radiant surface elements are located just below the
surface of the glass cooktop. The patterns on the ceramic
glass outlines the size and type of element available at
each position on the cooktop. The single radiant element
will have a single round outline pattern shown.
The versatile dual radiant element will show with a dual
ring pattern on the cooktop. This element allows the user
to set the smaller inner portion as a single element or both
inner and outer portions may be set to heat together (See
Fig. 1).
Keepwarmzone
surface control
(some models)
Single radiant
surface control
Fig. 1
Dual radiant
surface control
(some models)
Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used will inuence the
setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using proper cookware as
illustrated in Figs. 2 & 3.
Cookware should have at bottoms that make good
contact with the entire element (See Fig. 2). Check
for atness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of
the cookware (Fig. 3). For more information about the
ceramic cooktop see “Cooktop Cleaning” and “Cooktop
Maintenance” in the Care & Cleaning section.
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 & 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.
May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain
heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics
will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel
coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic
cooktops.
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
Fig. 2
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Fig. 3
SETTINGSURFACECONTROLS
CAUTION
Suggested radiant surface element settings
The suggested surface element settings listed below are
based when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans
with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of
pans.
Suggested settings for single and dual radiant
elements table
Settings Type of cooking
High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to
a boil, pan broiling.
Medium high (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep
fat fry.
Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces
and gravies or steam vegetables.
Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.
Low (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Fig. 1
Single radiant surface elements (all models)
Fig. 2
To operate a single radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant
surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either
direction (Fig. 2) to the desired setting (Refer to the
Suggested radiant surface element settings
table Fig. 1).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface
element OFF before removing the cookware.
•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 sufciently.
•Donotplaceammableitemssuch 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 re if placed too close to
the surface elements.
IMPORTANT
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.
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and
then turn to a lower setting to nish 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. Each surface element provides
a constant amount of heat at each setting. 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.
NOTES
•The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and
type of food being cooked will inuence the setting
needed for best cooking results.
•The element on indicator lights will glow when one
or more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at
these indicator lights when cooking is nished is an
easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF.
The hot surface indicator light will continue to glow
AFTER the control knob is turned to the OFF position
and will glow until the heating surface area has cooled
sufciently.
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SETTINGSURFACECONTROLS
CAUTION
Dual radiant surface elements (some models)
Symbols provided on the backguard graphics will indicate
which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. The
symbol indicates the inner coil only. The symbol
indicates both inner and outer coils will heat.
To operate a dual radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on dual radiant surface
element.
2. If only the inner heating portion is needed, push in
and turn the knob counter-clockwise to start (Fig. 1).
Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise
to when heating both the inner and outer (Fig. 2)
portions of the dual element together.
3. When nished cooking, turn the dual radiant surface
element OFF before removing the cookware.
You may switch from either coil setting at any time during
cooking. See Suggested radiant surface element
settings table on previous page.
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and
then turn to a lower setting to nish 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.
Quick boil feature (some models)
Your appliance may be equipped with one or two elements
on the ceramic cooktop marked quick boil.
Heating with inner (small)
element only
Areas that heat are shown darkened.
Fig. 1
Heating with both
elements
Fig. 2
IMPORTANT
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.
These radiant elements are best used when bringing larger
quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing
larger quantities of food.
•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 sufciently.
•Donotplaceammableitemssuch 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 re if placed too close to
the surface elements.
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NOTES
•The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and
type of food being cooked will inuence the setting
needed for best cooking results.
•The element on indicator lights will glow when one
or more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at
these indicator lights when cooking is nished is an
easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF.
The hot surface indicator light will continue to glow
AFTER the control knob is turned to the OFF position
and will glow until the heating surface area has cooled
sufciently.
CAUTION
Keepwarm(some models)
The purpose of the keep warm zone is to keep hot
cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the keep warm
feature to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables,
gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and
oven-safe dinner plates.
SETTINGSURFACECONTROLS
Temperature selection - Refer to the keep warm zone
recommended food settings table (See Fig. 2). If a
particular food 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.
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
meltontothesurfaceandbeverydifculttoclean.
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 either direction and turn the knob (See Fig
1). The temperatures are approximate, and 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
keep warm zone will remain warm until the indicator
light goes OFF.
cooktop location
Keepwarmzonerecommendedfoodsettingstable
Food Item HeatingLevel
Breads/Pastries LO (Low)
Casseroles LO (Low)
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)
•Unlike the surface elements, the keep warm zone will
not glow red when it is hot. Always use potholders or
oven mitts when removing food from 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 sufciently.
•Donotplaceammableitemssuch 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 re if placed too close to
the surface elements.
Fig. 2
Fig. 1 (with approximate setting for medium shown)
IMPORTANT
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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SETTINGSURFACECONTROLS
CAUTION
Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when
home canning using your appliance.
IMPORTANT
NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2
different surface cooking areas at the same time. This
may cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture.
•Use only quality at bottom canners when home
canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
•Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more
quickly.
• Use the highest heat seating when rst bringing the
water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to
lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
•Makesurethediameterofthecannerdoes
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.
• When using two canners at the same time, stagger the
canners on the left and right sides of the cooktop. This
will help distribute the heat generated more evenly.
•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 sufciently.
•Donotplaceammableitemssuch 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 re if placed too close to
the surface elements.
IMPORTANT
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.
Be sure to review the latest online information for
home canning. Some suggestions might be the U.S.
Department of Agriculture Food Safety and
Inspection Service or the National Center for Home
Food Preservation (NCHFP).
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