Frigidaire FGGF3059TFD, FGGF3059TFC, FGGF3059TFB, FGGF3059TFA, FGGF3059TDB Owner’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

808528202 Rev B (Feb 2017)

Serial plate location: open lower oven drawer (some models) or storage drawer (some models).

PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION

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

Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Need Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cooking Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Before Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Before Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Oven Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Questions?

For toll-free telephone support in the U.S. and Canada call

1-800-944-9044.

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Product Registration

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.

Record model & serial numbers here

Purchase Date

Frigidaire model number

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Thank you for choosing Frigidaire. Important: This Use and Care Guide is part of our commit-

ment 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.

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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 range properly.

If You Received a Damaged Range...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the range.

Save Time and Money

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.

Frigidaire serial number

Serial Plate Location

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

NOTE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

If the information in this manual

is not followed exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch.

• Do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer, or the gas supplier.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Range

leveling

leg

Anti-tip bracket

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.

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.

Air curtain or other overhead range hoods which operate that operate by blowing a downward air flow onto a range or cooktop, shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges or cooktops other than when the range or cooktop and hood have been designed, tested, and listed by an independent test laboratory for use in combination with each other.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Do not cut, remove, or bypass the grounding plug under any circumstances.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug

240V grounded wall receptacle

Power supply cord with 4-prong grounding plug

WARNING

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.

This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (4prong) grounding plug for your protection against

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.

shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

For personal safety, the appliance must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.

If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle, installed by a qualified technician.

Conversion to (L.P.) Gas

This appliance allows for conversion to Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.

Personal injury or death from electrical shock may occur if the conversion to L.P. gas is not made by a qualified installer or electrician. Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a qualified technician.

If L.P. conversion is needed, contact your local L.P. Gas provider for assistance.

See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer , warmer drawer, or lower double oven.

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.

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 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.

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 an entire oven rack with any materials, such as aluminum foil or aftermarket oven liners. Aluminum foil and other liners may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if equipped) for storage.

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, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent areas, oven door, and oven window.

Do not attempt to operate the appliance during

CAUTION

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 GAS COOKTOP

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.

To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable 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 burners.

Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings — Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spill overs that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

Glazed cooking utensils — 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.

Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.

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.

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 heating element. The use of undersized cookware may expose a portion of the flame to direct contact and may result in the ignition of clothing or other items. Using the proper cookware on the cooking areas will improve efficiency.

When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan on.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

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

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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF CLEANING OVENS

Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the appliance.

Use the self clean cycle to clean only the parts listed in this manual.

Before using self clean, remove the broiler pan, any food, utensils, and cookware from the oven, storage drawer or warming drawer (if equipped). Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed.

Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any oven. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

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.

Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it is to be stored or discarded.

Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Handle halogen lights (if equipped) with paper towels or soft gloves. Disconnect the appliance or shut off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing the bulb.

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.

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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

Bakeware

The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.

Material Attributes Recommendation

Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated

bakeware is the best for even heating. It is suitable for all baked goods.

Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny

bakeware.

Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than

shiny bakeware. Glass is convenient, as the same piece

of bakeware can be used for cooking, serving, and storing food.

Recommended cooking temperatures and times are based on shiny metal bakeware.

Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F  (13-14° C) when using dark bakeware.

Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F  (13-14° C) when using glass bakeware.

Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler than

shiny bakeware. Insulated bakeware is designed for

baking in gas ovens.

Increase the cooking temperature by 25° F  (13-14° C) when using insulated bakeware.

COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

Cooking Conditions

Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.

Condition Attributes Recommendation

Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored,

cooking times may need to be reduced slightly.

High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is lower.

Water boils at a lower temperature, and liquids evaporate faster.

Foods may take longer to bake. Doughs may rise faster.

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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.

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.

Cooking Results

Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like.

Result Recommendation

Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe. Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.

Cooking Tips

Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.

Cooking Tips

Baking

Rack placement Follow the instructions in “Setting Oven Controls” on starting on page 20.

When using only one rack, place the rack so the food is in the center of the oven.

Preheat Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. Insert food

immediately after the beep.

Checking food Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may reduce baking perfor-

mance.

COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

Cooking Tips

Bake or Convection Bake

Food placement Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation.

Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from

Convection  attributes

Convection bake Reduce cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) from the recipe unless the recipe is written for

Convection broil Reducing the cooking temperature for convection broil is not recommended.

Convection bake is the best function to use for baking on multiple racks. For best performance, see

“Convection Bake” on page 25.

Broiling / Roasting

the food, help avoid spatter , and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters.

If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from Frigidaire.com.

Convection Cooking

Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around th e oven and food. It browns food more evenly and reduces hot spots in the oven.

Convection saves time when using multiple racks or cooking several food items at once.

convection baking. Preheat the oven for best results.

Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce some smoke. If smoke is excessive, move the food farther from the broiler element.

Convection roast Convection roast is best for meats and does not require preheating for most meats and poultry.

Reducing the cooking temperature for convection roast is not recommended. Carefully follow your recipe’s temperature and time recommendations, adjusting the cooking time if the recipe does not specify convection roasting time.

Since convection roast cooks faster, cook time may be reduced by 25% to 40% depending on food type. You can reduce cook times by 25% from the recommended time of your recipe, and check the food at this time. If needed, continue cooking until the desired doneness is obtained.

Use a meat probe if available with your appliance. Meat probes are also available from most grocery and home goods stores.

Arrange oven racks so large cuts of meat and poultry are on the lowest ra ck of th e ov en . Do not cover foods when dry roasting - covering will prevent the meat from browning properly. When cooking meats, use the broiler pan and insert or a roasting rack. The broiler pan will catch

grease spills and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. If you do not have one of these accesso ries, they may be purchased from Frigidaire.com.

Burner cap lip

Burner cap

Burner head

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Assembly of the burner caps

Make sure that all of the surface burner caps and surface burner grates are installed correctly and at the correct loca tions.

1. Remove all packing material from the cooktop area.

2. Make sure burner caps are properly pla ced on the

surface burners.

3. Unpack the burner grates and position them on the cooktop.

4. Discard all packing material.

On round-style burners, the burner cap lip (Figure 1) should fit snug into the center of the burner head and rest level. Refer to ment.

Figure 1: Burner caps and burner heads

Figure 2 for correct and incorrect burner cap place-

Burner cap

Burner head

Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap from side to side ( centered and firmly seated. When the burner cap lip makes

contact inside the center of the burner head you will be able to hear the burner cap click.

Figure 3: Gently move cap for proper placement

Please note that the burner cap should not move off the center of the burner head when sliding from side to side.

• Check and be sure that all oval-style burner caps (some models) are correctly in place on oval burner heads.

Figure 3) to be sure it is

Figure 2: Proper burner cap placement

• Do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any

other material to enter the gas orifice holder opening.

• Always keep the burner caps and burner heads in place whenever the surface burners are in use.

• Never place flammable items on the cooktop.

• Do not use the surface burners without the burner

caps properly installed. Improperly seated burner caps may prevent burners from lighting or cause uneven flame and heating.

• Missing pieces or improper installation may lead to spills, burns, or damage to your range and cookware.

• Never place flammable items on the cooktop.

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

IMPORTANT

• Flat bottom and straight sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

• Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.

• Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared.

• Made of material that conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

• Curved and warped pan bottoms.

• Pan overhangs grate by more than 1” (2.5 cm).

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Flame extends beyond pan.

Install burner grates

To install burner grates, place the grates flat-side down and align them into the cooktop recess.

Figure 4: Proper grate installation

Using Proper Cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to fol low the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in

Figure 6.

Figure 5: Testing cookware

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See

Figure 5). Cookware should have flat

Figure 6).

Figure 5 and

• Make sure the burner grate s ar e pr op e rly pla ce d on the cooktop before using the surface burners (

Figure 4). The grates are designed to rest inside the

recess on the cooktop.

• Grates should rest flush against each other and against the sides of the recess.

• Do not line the area underneath the grates or any pa rt of the cooktop with aluminum foil or with any other lining.

Figure 6: Proper cookware

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

Cookware Material Types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface burner 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).

• 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 retains heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.

• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material.

•Glass - Slow heat conductor.

Gas surface burner types

The cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quickly and in large amounts increases as the burner size increases.

• Small burners are best used for low-f lam e he a tin g of small amounts of food.

• Standard burners ca n be used for most sur face cooking needs.

• The largest burner is best used for bringing large quantities of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when preparing larger quantities of food. The large burner is located at the right front position on the cooktop.

Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner and set the flame size appropriately for the pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.

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 range cooktop.

Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may damage the cooktop.

Do not straddle cookware over two burner areas unless the cookware is specifically designed for that purpose.

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

NOTE

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Setting surface controls

The ability to heat food quickly and in large volumes increases as the burner size increases. Your gas appliance may be equipped with many different sized surface burners.

It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate for the cookware size.

• The standard size burner or burners may be used for most surface cooking needs.

• Small burners are best used for low-flame heating of small amounts of food.

• Large burners are best for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature or heating larger quantities of food.

Setting a surface burner:

1. Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate.

Be sure the cooking utensil rests stable on the burner grate.

2. Push the burner’s surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position (

3. Release the surface control knob and rot ate to th e LITE position ( steady gas flame.

). Visually check that the burner has a

Figure 7).

Do not place flammable items such as plastic wrappings, spoon holders, or plastic salt and pepper shakers 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 burners.

Figure 7: Surface control knob

4. Once the surface burner has a flame, push the surface

control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size setting. Adjust the flame as needed using the knob markings.

• NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface cooking areas at the same time unless the cookware is specifically designed for the purpose.

• DO NOT cook with a surface control knob left in the lite position ( spark. Turn the control knob out of the lite position and adjust the flame size.

• Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt on the range cooktop. If items melt, they may permanently damage the appearance of the cooktop.

). The electronic ignitor will continue to

• When setting a surface control knob to the lite position, all of the electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the surface burner you are setting will ignite.

• In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners may be lit manually. T o light a surface burne r, hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface control knob to lite. Once the burner ignites, push in and turn knob out of lite then to the desired flame setting. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually.

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