Frigidaire FPCF3091LFD, FPCF3091LFC, FPCF3091LFB, FPCF3091LFA Owner’s Manual

Important Safety I nstructions .........

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

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

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Contents

Thank you for choosing Frigidare.

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

Important Safety Instructions ............................ 3=6

Features at a Glance .............................................. 7

Before Setting Oven Controls ............................. 8=10

Removing, replacing & arranging the oven racks ........... 8

Effortless T" Oven Rack system and assembly ................ 9

Before Setting Surface Controls ....................... 10-13

Cooktop display windows .......................................... 13

Cookware Recommendations ................................. 14

Induction Cooking Zones ................................... 15=16

Pan Sensing ........................................................ 15-16

Power Sharing ........................................................ 16

Setting Surface Controls .................................. 17-20

Single radiant elements and induction zones .......... 17-18

Bridge radiant elements ........................................... 19

Home canning ......................................................... 20

Oven Controls Functions ........................................ 21

Setting Oven Controls ...................................... 22=33

Setting the clock ...................................................... 22

Changing between continuous bake or 6-Hour

Energy Saving features ............................................ 22

Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes .......................... 22

Changing oven temperature display (F° or C°) ............ 22

Setting a silent control panel ..................................... 23

Setting oven lockout ................................................. 23

Setting minute timer ................................................ 23

Add a minute feature ............................................... 23

Setting powerplus preheat ....................................... 24

Setting bake ........................................................... 24

Setting bake time .................................................... 24

Setting delayed timed bake ...................................... 25

Setting convect (convection) bake ............................. 26

Setting convect roast ............................................... 26

Setting convect broil (some models) .......................... 27

Setting convect (convection) convert .......................... 27

Setting broil ............................................................ 28

Setting pizza feature ................................................ 29

Setting chicken nuggets feature ................................ 29

Setting keep warm .................................................. 29

Adjusting oven temperature ..................................... 30

Operating oven light ................................................. 30

My favorite ............................................................. 31

Setting the Sabbath mode feature ......................... 32-33

Keep Warm Drawer .......................................... 34=35

Self-cleaning .................................................... 36=37

Care & Cleaning ............................................... 384:[

Cleaning recommendations table ............................... 38

Cooktop maintenance and cleaning ........................ 39-40

Replacing the oven light ........................................... 40

Removing & replacing oven door ............................... 41

Before You Call - Solutions to common problems... 4243

Appliance Warranty .............................................. 44

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Important Safety Instructions

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.

Definitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor

or moderate injury.

using this appliance,

Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should exercise caution using or standing near an induction unit

while it is in operation, as the electromagnetic field may affect the working of the pacemaker or similar medical device. It would be advisable to consult your Doctor or the pacemaker or similar medical device manufacturer about your particula r situation.

This appliance has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCCrules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This unit generates, usesand can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this unit does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the unit off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation, maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard

related: .....................................................................................

= All ranges can tip. = Injuryto persons could result.

= Install anti=tipdevice packed

with range.

= See Installation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of tipping, the

range must be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket provided with

the range. To check if the bracket is

installed properly, visually checkthat rear leveling leg is inserted into and

fully secured by the anti-tip bracket by

removing lower front panel or storage

drawer from the range.

For models equipped with a warmer drawer or lower oven, grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to the installation

instructions for proper anti- tip bracket installation.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae.

• Increase the distance between the unit and receiver.

• Connect the unit into an outlet or a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Remove all tape and packaging before using the

range, Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

= Proper installation--Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded bya qualified

technician in accordance with the National Electrical

Code ANSI/N FPA No. 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements. Install only per

installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range.

Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti=tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the

range.

= Remove the oven door from any unused range if it

is to be stored or discarded.

= User servicing=Do not repair or replace any part

of the appliance unless specifically recommended in

the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician. This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range.

• Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified 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.

Do not store items of interest to children in the

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 surface of the 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 flammable materials touch these areas until they

have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings,

oven door and oven door window.

= DO NOT LEAVECHILDREN 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.

• Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or drawers 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.

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• Storage in or on appliance--flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, warmer

drawer, near surface units or in the storage

drawer, This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.

• Never use your appliance for warming or

heating the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxidepoisoning.

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 heat unopened food containers - buildup

of pressure may cause container to burst and

result in injury.

= Do not use water or flour on grease fires=

smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam=type extinguisher.

• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too

hot.

= Use dry potholders - moist or damp potholders

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.

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 clockand oven function.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

• Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door or warmer drawer (ifequipped)--Stand tothe

sideoftherangewhen openingthedoorofa hotoven.

Lethotairorsteam escapebeforeyou remove or replace

foodintheoven.

• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent

is located under the left rear surface element if your model isequipped 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.

• Placement of interior oven racks, 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.

• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert, 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.

• Protective liners--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 fire.

IivIPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING

YOUR RANGE

Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all

controls are turned OFFand the range isCOOL. The range

may be hot and can cause burns.

Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of

grease that could catch fire, Pay particular attention

to the area around each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate.

Kitchen cleaners and aerosolsmAIways follow the

manufacturer's recommended directions for use. 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 the hood or filter.

Followthe manufacturer's instructions for cleaning hoods.

SELF=CLEANING OVENS

• Clean in the self=cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this Use &Care Manual. Before self-cleaning

the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven.

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 oven.

Do Not Clean Door Gasket--The door gasket is

essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

FOR CERAMIC=GLASS COOK TOP MODELS

• Do not cook on broken cook top--lfcooktopshould

break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

• Clean cook top with caution--lfa wet sponge or cloth

isusedto wipespillson a hotcookingarea,be carefulto avoida steam burn.Some cleanerscan producenoxious fumes ifappliedtoa hotsurface.

The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the

fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycleof any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

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.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

• Know which knobcontrols each surface heating unit.Placea panof food onthe unit beforeturning it on,

and turn the unit off before removing the pan.

• Use proper pan size(radiant portion ofcooktop)--

This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units

of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit 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 efficiency.

Use proper pan size (induction portion of cooktop)

--This appliance is equipped with one or more induction cooking zones of different sizes. Select utensils specifically manufactured and approved for induction cooking that have flat bottoms that match the induction cooking zone size. Proper relationship of utensil to cooking zone will also improve efficiency.

• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not

extend over adjacent surfaceelements--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 units.

• Never leave surface elements unattended at high heat settings -- Boilovers cause smoking and greasy

spillovers 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.

= When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn

the fan on.

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Your electric range with hybrid cooktop features include:

1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer.

2. Left front single and bridge radiant element keypad controls.

3. Left rear single radiant element keypad controls.

4. Keep warm drawer keypad controls & indicator lights (some

models).

5. Right rear single induction zone keypad controls,

6. Right front single induction zone keypad controls,

7. Oven interior halogen light with removable protective shield,

8. Automatic oven door light switch,

9. Self-cleaning porcelain oven interior,

10. Self-clean door latch.

11. Convection fan & cover.

12. Adjustable interior oven rack(s).

13. Effortless Oven Rack TM system (some models-not shown).

14. Full width oven door with large window.

15. Full width matching oven door handle.

16. Keep warm drawer.

17. Full width matching keep warm drawer handle.

18. Easy to clean upswept cooktop.

19. Ceramic smoothtop (elements, cooking zones, styles and color

will vary according to model).

20. Single 6" induction cooking zone.

21. Single 10" induction cooking zone.

22. SpaceWise TM bridge radiant elements.

23. 7" single radiant elements (when not set for bridge feature).

24. Broil pan (some models).

25. Broil pan insert (some models).

26. Keep warm drawer rack (some

models).

27. Leveling legs and anti-tip

bracket (included).

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Oven vent location

The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm

air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.

Do not block the oven vent.

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Removing, replacing & arranging racks

To remove =pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out.

To replace - fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into

place.

Arranging - always arrange the oven racks when the oven

iscool (prior to operating the oven).

Always use oven mitts when using the oven. When using the appliance, oven racks and cooktop will become

very hot which can cause burns.

oven rack

The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack (some

models) may be used for most cooking needs.

The half rack (some models) design comes with a

removable section that allows for taller cooking utensils. The offset oven rack (some models) is designed to place the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than

normal. This rack design provides several additional

possible positions between the standard positions.

To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven

rack (some models) in the lowest rack position for baking or roasting large cuts of meat.

The Effortless "MOven Rack (some models) is described

later in this section.

Recommended rack positions

Food type Position

Broiling meats

Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins

Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast

bread, casseroles

Small cuts of meat or poultry

Turkey, roast or ham

Only the Effortless'" Oven Rack should be used in oven rack position 2. Placing any other rack in rack

position 2 will prevent the oven door from fully closing.

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Effortless TM Oven Rack system 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 assem ble the Effortless TM Oven Rack system:

1. Locate all required parts. You will need the supplied oven rack (Effortless TM Oven Rack isa flat 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 coolbefore proceeding.

3. Place the oven rack in positions 2, 3 or 4 only (see previous page to verify positions).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.

Only the Effortless TM Oven Rack system should 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 TM Oven rack may be used inoven rack

positions 2 thru 6. Do not attempt to use the Effortless TM Oven rack in rack position 1.

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REMOVE ALL OVEN RACKS and accessories before

starting a self=clean cycle. If the oven racks are left

in the oven during the self-clean cycle, the glide ability of the Effortless TM Oven Rack system will be damaged and will causeoven racks to loose their shiny finish and or turn blue. Remove ALl. oven racks and clean according to instructions provided in the Care & Cleaning section of

this manual.

Make sure the oven and oven racks are COMPLETLY cool and safe to touch before attempting to assemble or disassemble the Effortless TM Oven Rack system. Never

pick up hot oven rack parts.

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Air circulation in the oven

For best baking results allow 2-4" (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. Hot air must be able to circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to

reach around the food.

Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks

For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 & 5 (See Fig. 1). For best results when using a single oven flat rack, place cookware on rack positions 2, 3 or 4 (See Fig. 2).

Using the cooktop - radiant and induction

The hybrid cooktop offers two different cooking methods; radiant heating elements on the left-hand side (Fig. 3) and induction cooking zones on the right-hand side (Fig. 4). Whenever using the cooktop it is very important to

remember the differences between radiant and induction types of cooking. The cookware you use and cooking results

will be different depending on the side of the cooktop you choose when surface cooking or heating liquids.

The graphics provided on the ceramic cooktop outlines the areas to place cookware for the radiant elements

and the induction cooking zones.

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Fig, 3 -Radiant heating elements

Radiant element cooking - Cookware will absorb the heat that radiates from the elements located underneath the

cooktop glass. Cooking utensils manufactured for use with ceramic radiant cooktops are available in many styles and types of base materials.

Induction zone cooking - Heats cookware directly. Induction cooking works only with cookware made of a magnetic base material, such as cast-iron or in most stainless steel pans. Remember that induction cooking will initially heatthe cooking utensil very quickly.

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Fig. 4 - Induction cooking zones

About the ceramic glass cooktop The type and size of cookware, cooking duration, the

number of surface elements or cooking zones in use and their power level settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread beyond the surface elements or cooking zones.

The areas surrounding the elements or cooking zones may become hot enough to cause burns. Be sure to read

all cautions,

• 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 istouched before it has cooled sufficiently.

• Unlike radiant surface elements, the induction zones will not glow red when they are hot. The glass surface may be hot from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur.

= Do not touch hot cookware or pans directly with

hands. Always use oven mitts or pot holders to protect hands from burns.

• Do not slide cookware across cooktop surface. Doing so may permanently damage the appearance of the

ceramic cooktop.

About the radiant surface elements

Radiant element temperatures will rise 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.

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 istoo small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

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• Whether using the radiant element or induction cooking zone portions of the ceramic cooktop, sliding cookware on any portion of the glass surface can mark and scratch the ceramic glass.

• Any cookware that has rough or dirty bottoms can mark and scratch the ceramic glass surface.

For more information about the cooktop see"Cooktop maintenance" and "Cooktop cleaning" in the Care & Cleaning section.

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For efficient cooking, turn OFF the radiant elements several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

The SpaceWise'" bridge feature (See Fig. 1) allows the

user to set the left front element along with the left middle; and if desired add the left rear single elements into one combined cooking area.

The left front and left rear radiant elements may also be

used assingle independent radiant heating elements whenever needed.

About the induction cooking zones Induction cooking directly heats the pan; heating will only begin when cookware is placed on the zones. Two induction cookingzones are available (See Fig. 1).

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Benefits of induction cooking zones: Fast and efficient - The induction cooking zones heat faster while using less energy. Induction power levels are

quick to boil and efficient when simmering.

A cooler cooktop - A unique feature of the induction cooking zones are whether turned on or off, the cooking zones remain cooler than radiant elements. Virtually no wasted heat is produced since the heat begins with the presence of cookwa re.

Easy cleanups - The cooler cooking zone (when compared to radiant elements) makes cleanups easier. Spills resist sticking or burning so they wipe up easier.

Use cookware with magnetic based material Induction cooking works only with cookware made with

magnetic base material such as cast-iron or most stainless steel cookware. When purchasing cookware for induction cooking, look for cookware specifically identified by the manufacturer for use with induction cooktops or marked

"Induction Ready". If you are not sure, use a magnet to test

whether the pan material type will work. If a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware, the material type is correct.

Operational noises The electronic processes involved with induction cooking

may create some unusual background noises. You could hear a slight"buzz" sound when cooking. These noises are normal and are a part of the induction cooking process.

Some cookwa re will "buzz" louder depending on the material. The "buzz" sound may be more noticeable if the contents of the pan are cold; as the pan heats up, the sound will decrease. If the power level setting is reduced,

the sound level will also decrease.

When using the induction cooktop, operational noises are more noticeable while cooking at the"Pb" level. Very

loud noises are not part of normal induction cooking.

Unlike radiant surface elements, the induction zones will not glow red when they are hot. The glass surface may be hot from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur.

Magnetic detector - The cooking zone has a sensor that automatically detects whether cookware is magnetic. This will reduce accidental "turn-ons", such as setting down utensils on a hot element like spatulas or spoons.

Pan size detection - The pan size recognition sensor automatically detects and adapts the induction cooking zones to the pan sizes in use for consistent, more even cooking.

More responsive =The induction cooking zones are more responsive than their electric or gas counterparts because only the pan heats. This type of cooking heats easier and will be just as responsive when reducing to a simmer.

= Do not touch hot cookware or pans directly with

hands. Always use oven mitts or pot holders to protect hands from burns.

• Do not slide cookware across cooktop surface. Doing so may permanently damage the appearance of the ceramic cooktop.

Cooktop power level display windows The cooktop power level display features provide a digital display for each of the heating positions located on the cooktop. Power levels are easily controlled and monitored using the window displays in combination with the corresponding control touch pads.

Available power level settings

The cooktop control will display heat levels ranging from Hi (Fig. 1) to Lo (Fig. 5) and OFF (Fig. 6). The settings between 9,5 (Fig. 2) and 3,0 (Fig. 3) decrease or increase in .5 increments. The settings between 3,0 (Fig.

3) and 1,2 (Fig. 4) are simmer settings which decrease or increase in increments of .2 for more precision at bower heat levels. Use the "Suggested power level settings table" provided later in this section to determine the correct setting for the type of food you are preparing.

Power level settings=induction cooking zones only When setting either induction cooking zone to the highest level, the display will show Pb (Power Boost) power level for up to 10 minutes (See Fig. 7). After 10 minutes the cooking zone will automatically lower to the Hi setting. The Pb setting is only available immediately after activating a

cooking zone and pressing the A HOt surface window message (HE)

After using a radiant element or induction cooking zone the cooktop may be very hot. After turning any of these elements OFF, the cooktop may remain HOT for some time. The corresponding lie (hot element - Fig. 8) message will remain ON and turn OFF once that element position on the cooktop has cooled sufficiently (Fig. 6).

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Lockout window message ( - = ) The (- -) message will appear whenever the lockout feature isactive (See Fig. 9). Refer to the lockout instructions for more details. When the Sabbath Day feature is activated, the cooktop displays will show the cooktop lockout" == " messages.

The induction cooktop will not operate when the oven is set for Sabbath mode. To set the Sabbath Day feature for the oven, see Setting Oven Controls section.

When setting the size for all 3 bridge elements to heat together, both the display windows for the left front and left rear elements will display the set power level & hot element message (for models with a bridge surface element feature only).

Beforeusingtheinductionzones,besuretocarefully

read and follow any cookware recommendations and

the section about pan sensing.

Use quality cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the

setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to read the following recommendations for cookware.

Cookware should have flat bottomsthat make good contact

with the entire heating element '_ or induction zone. Check for

flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the

cookware (See Fig. 1).

When using radiant elements or cooking zones:

o Use cookware with flat bottom and straight sides.

Check that pan rests completely on ceramic cooktop and is level.

Be sure pan is properly balanced and does not tilt from heavy handle.

- Be sure that the pan size matches the amount of food to be prepared.

Always use clean cookware. Also use cookware that is

easy to maintain.

- Use quality cookware with heavier bottoms for better heat distribution allowing for more even cooking results. Do not let pans boi! dry. This may cause permanent damage in the form of breakage, fusion, or marring that can affect the ceramic cooktop. This type of damage is not covered by your warranty.

Cookware recommendations - radiant elements

Radiant elements on cooktop marked space wise

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.

Stainless steel = Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast Iron = Slow heat conductor however will retain heat

very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.

Do not slide cast iron cookware on cooktop; will scratch glass cooktop.

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. Ideal when used with lower heat levels. Do not slide cookware on cooktop; may scratch

glass cooktop.

Cookware recommendations - induction cooking zones

Induction cooking zones

on cooktop marked induction zone

stainiess steei : Generaiiyl exceiient for induction cooking: Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast Iron = Good for induction cooking. Cooks evenly. Do not slide cast iron cookware on cooktop, will scratch ceramic cooktop.

When using radiant elements:

The pan size used must closelyfit the radiant element

circlepattern graphics on the cooktop and should match

the amount of food being prepared.

The cookware should be made of material that conducts

heat well.

When using the induction cooking zones:

Be sure to use cookware made with a magnetic base material.

Use cookware that meets the minimum and maximum size requirements (See p. 16).

Porcelain=enamel on ferrous metal = Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain- enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic

cooktop.

• Not all stainless steel is readily magnetizeable; being made

of stainless steel does not mean that cookware is "Induction

Ready". Use cookware specifically identified by the manufacturer for use with induction cooking or marked as "Induction Ready". If you are not sure, use a magnet to test

whether the pan material type will work.

Do not use aluminum_ copperr glass or non=ferrous metal cookware on induction cooking zones.

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