Frigidaire FPEF3081MF User Manual

All about the

Use & Care

of your

Important Safety Instructions ........................... 3-5

Features at a Glance ......................................... 6

Before Setting Oven Controls ........................... 7-9

Before Setting Surface Controls ....................10-12

Setting Surface Controls ...............................13-16

Oven Control Functions (PT1000 WD) ................ 18

Electric Range

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Setting Oven Controls ..................................19-32

Keep Warm Drawer .....................................33-34

Self-cleaning ...............................................35-37

Care & Cleaning ..........................................38-41

Before You Call ............................................42-46

Major Appliance Warranty .................... back cover

316902221 Rev A (Jun 2011)

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PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION

Contents

Important Safety Instructions ............................ 3-5

Features at a Glance .............................................. 6

Before Setting Oven Controls ...............................7-9

Removing, replacing & arranging the oven racks ........... 7

Effortless™ Oven Rack system and assembly ................ 9

Before Setting Surface Controls....................... 10-12

Cookware material types for the cooktop.................... 10

Cooktop display windows .......................................... 12

Setting Surface Controls .................................. 13-17

Single surface elements ........................................... 13

Bridge element ........................................................ 14

Triple element......................................................... 15

Keep warm zone ..................................................... 16

Home canning ......................................................... 17

Oven Controls Functions ........................................ 18

Setting Oven Controls ...................................... 19-32

Setting the clock ...................................................... 19

Changing between 6-Hour Energy Saving feature

or continuous bake setting ........................................ 19

Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes .......................... 19

Changing oven temperature display mode .................. 20

Setting for audible or silent keypad operation ............. 20

Setting lock............................................................. 20

Timer ..................................................................... 21

Add a minute .......................................................... 21

Powerplus preheat................................................... 21

Bake ...................................................................... 22

Bake time ............................................................... 22

Delay start .............................................................. 23

Convect bake .......................................................... 24

Convect roast.......................................................... 24

Convect broil (some models) .................................... 25

Convect convert ...................................................... 25

Broil ....................................................................... 26

Slow cook............................................................... 27

Setting pizza feature ................................................ 28

Setting keep warm .................................................. 28

Setting my favorite .................................................. 29

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

Restoring to factory default settings........................... 30

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

Setting the Sabbath feature ..................................31-32

Keep Warm Drawer .......................................... 33-34

Self-Cleaning .................................................... 35-37

Care & Cleaning ............................................... 38-41

Cleaning recommendation 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... 42-46

Appliance Warranty ................................. back cover

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Serial plate location

Serial plate location: open storage drawer (some models) or keep warm drawer (some models).

Record model & serial numbers here

Purchase date

Model number

Serial number

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

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

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

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

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

Important Safety Instructions

• 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 by a qualified 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.

• 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.

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

• Verify the anti-tip device has been installed to floor or wall.

• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged when the range is moved to floor or wall.

• 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 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.

WARNING

• 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.

• 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 a possible fire hazard, never use your

appliance for warming or heating the room.

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

• Storage in or on appliance — to avoid a fire hazard, flammable materials should not be 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 flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.

• 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.

CAUTION

• 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 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 flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient 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.

• 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 use water or flour on grease fires — flour

may be explosive. 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 heat unopened food containers - buildup

of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

IMPORTANT

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 fire extinguisher available, visible and easily accessible

located near the appliance.

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

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

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

• Use care when opening oven door , lower oven

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.

• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. 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.

• 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SELF-CLEANING OVENS

WARNING

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE

• 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 aerosols—Always 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.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning hoods.

FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOK TOP MODELS

• Do not cook on broken cook top—If cook top should

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

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on,

and turn the unit off before removing the pan.

• Use proper pan size—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.

• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements—To reduce

the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the 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.

• Do not immerse or soak removable heating elements—Heating elements should never be immersed

in water. Heating elements clean themselves during normal operation.

• 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.

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.

• Clean cook top with caution—If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

2 3 4 5 6 7

Your electric range features include:

1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer.

2. Left front single and bridge element control.

3. Left rear single radiant element control.

4. Keep warm drawer control & indicator lights (some models).

5. Keep warm zone radiant element control & indicator (some models).

6. Right rear single radiant element control.

7. Right front triple radiant element control.

8. Easy to clean upswept cooktop.

9. Automatic oven door light switch.

10. Self-clean door latch.

11. Oven interior halogen light with removable protective shield.

12. Self-cleaning oven interior.

13. Dual convection fans & cover.

14. Adjustable interior oven rack(s) and Effortless Oven Rack™ system (not

shown-some models).

15. Large full width 1-piece oven door handle.

16. Full width oven door with window.

17. Storage drawer with integrated drawer handle (some models).

18. Keep warm drawer (some models).

19. Large full width 1-piece keep warm drawer handle (some models).

20. Leveling legs and anti-tip bracket (included).

21. Ceramic smoothtop (styles and color will vary by model).

22. Space wise bridge cooking zone.

23. Single radiant element (when not set for bridge).

24. Bridge portion of element.

25. Keep warm zone radiant element.

26. Single radiant element.

27. Powerplus boil triple radiant element.

28. Keep warm drawer rack (some models).

29. Broil pan insert (some models).

30. Broil pan (some models).

Note: The features shown for your appliance may vary according to model type & color.

Be sure to visit us online at

www.frigidaire.com

for a complete line of accessories.

BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Oven vent location

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

air passes through this vent. The venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven which provides good baking results. Do not block the oven vent.

oven vent location

Fig. 1

Oven racks

CAUTION

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.

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 first.

Oven rack stop

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

Removing, replacing & arranging most oven racks types

Arranging - always

arrange oven racks when the oven is cool (prior to operating the oven).

5 4 3

some

models

Oven with visible

bake element

Fig. 2

Recommended oven rack positions by food type Food type Position

Broiling meats See broil Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 4 or 5 Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread

and casseroles 2 or 3 Small cuts of meat or poultry 2 or 3 Turkey, roast or ham 1 or 2

Use only the offset oven (if equipped) rack if you choose to use rack position 7.

Oven with hidden

Bake Element

7 6

5 4 3

some

models

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

Fig. 5

BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

flat oven rack

(some models)

flat handle oven rack

(some models)

offset

oven rack

(some

models)

Types of oven racks

Your range may be equipped with one or more of the following oven rack types listed below:

The flat oven rack (some models) may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most rack positions.

The flat handle oven rack (some models) may be used for most cooking needs. May be placed in most rack positions. Similar to the flat oven rack but comes with a built-in handle.

The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional stepdown positions from the standard flat rack design. The offset design positions the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in most oven rack positions.

The Space Wise® half oven 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 flat oven rack.

The Effortless™ Oven Rack (some models) instructions are provided later in this section.

Space Wise® half oven rack

with removable shelf

(some models)

Effortless™ Oven Rack

(some models)

bottom oven rack

(somemodels)

The bottom oven rack (some models) 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.

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 and baking results, hot air must be able to circulate freely around the cookware (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 2 & 5. For best results when using a single or an offset oven rack, place cookware on rack in position 2, 3 or 4.

BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

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 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 cool before 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.

IMPORTANT

Only the Effortless™ 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™ 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

CAUTION

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

Remove ALL oven racks and accessories before 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 finish. Remove ALL oven racks and clean according to instructions provided in the Care & Cleaning section of this manual.

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

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Cookware material types for the cooktop

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.

Using proper cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figs. 1 & 2.

Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire element (See Fig. 1). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (Fig. 2). For more information about the ceramic cooktop see "Cooktop Cleaning" and "Cooktop Maintenance" in the Care

& Cleaning section.

• Flat bottom and straight

sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

• Weight of handle does

not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.

• Pan size matches the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element.

• Always match cookware diameter to element

marking on cooktop.

• Made of material that conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

• Curved or warped

cookware.

• Cookware larger than cooking are marked on cooktop by more than onehalf inch or 12mm.

• Cookware smaller than cooking are marked on cooktop.

• Handle tilts cookware.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

About the ceramic glass cooktop

Located under the surface of the glass ceramic cooktop are radiant surface elements. The design patterns on the cooktop outlines the size of the heating area for each surface element. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and use only quality flat-bottomed cookware.

The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their power level 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.

SpaceWise ®

bridge element cooking zone

single

element

bridge element

bridge

element

keep

warm

zone

single

element

triple

element

About the surface elements

When activated, the surface 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 heat during the off cycle.

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

IMPORTANT

• The HE (hot element) message will appear in the display

windows once a heating element is turned OFF and will remain ON until the heating surface area or areas have cooled sufficiently.

• 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 can

damage the ceramic cooktop.

NOTES

• Radiant elements have a limiter that will make the

element cycle ON and OFF, even at the high setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at the high setting is normal and will occur more frequently if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is warped.

• Be sure to read the detailed instructions for "Cooktop Maintenance" and "Cooktop Cleaning"in the Care & Cleaning section.

Fig. 1

(surface element and cooking zone locations)

The right and left rear single radiant element positions will be marked on the cooktop with a round outline pattern shown (See Fig. 1).

The keep warm zone will 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.

The Space Wise® Bridge Element feature allows the user to set the left front cooking element alone or along with the middle (bridge portion) and if desired add the left rear element into one combined cooking zone (Fig. 1). The left front and left rear elements may also be used as single independent heating elements whenever needed.

Power Plus® Boil feature (some models) Your appliance may be equipped with one or more surface elements on the cooktop marked power plus boil. Use this element position when bringing a large amount of liquid to temperature or when preparing larger amounts of food.

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Cooktop display windows

Located on the backguard are digital displays for each of the heating positions located on the cooktop. Surface element power levels can easily be controlled and monitored using these displays in combination with the corresponding control keypads.

The triple element (some models) feature provides 3 different size settings to choose from a single location on the cooktop.

Available power level settings

The cooktop control will display heat levels ranging from Hi (Fig. 1) to Lo (Fig. 6) and Off (Fig. 7). The Hi setting is the highest available heat level.

The settings between 9.5 (Fig. 2) and 3.0 (Fig. 3) may be adjusted in increments of .5 (1/2).

The settings between 2.8 (Figs. 4) and 1.2 (Fig. 5) are simmer settings which may be adjusted in increments of .2 for more precise heat levels.

Lo (Fig. 6) is the lowest heat level available. 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.

Fig. 1

Fig. 3

Fig. 5

Fig. 2

Fig. 4

Fig. 6

Hot surface window message (HE)

After using any radiant element the cooktop will be very hot. Even after turning the elements OFF, the cooktop will remain HOT for some time afterwards. The corresponding HE (hot element - Fig. 8) message will remain ON and turn OFF once that element position on the cooktop has cooled sufficiently (Fig. 7).

Lock window message ( - - )

The (- -) message will appear whenever the lock feature is active (See Fig. 9). Refer to the lock instructions in the

Setting Oven Controls section for detailed instructions.

Sabbath feature (Sb) message

The display windows will show the Sb message whenever the Sabbath feature is active (Fig. 10). When activated, the Sabbath feature works for both the oven and cooktop opertations

Once the Sabbath feature is active, changes to the heat levels for the cooktop elements will not appear in the displays. The cooktop will react slower to heat level changes. See "Setting the Sabbath feature" for complete instructions.

Fig. 7

Fig. 9

Fig. 8

Fig. 10

NOTE

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

Suggested 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 power level settings table

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

To operate the single surface elements:

Step Press

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.

Settings Type of cooking

High (8.0-Hi) Start most foods, bring water to a

boil, pan broiling

Medium high (5.0 - 8.0) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry

Medium (3.0 - 5.0) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces

and gravies or steam vegetables

Medium Low (2.0 - 4.0) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

(2.8 or lower is a simmer setting)

Low (Lo - 2.0) Keep warm, melt, simmer (2.8 or

lower is a simmer setting)

Fig. 1- for radiant surface elements except warmer zone

IMPORTANT

The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

Single surface elements

Both the left and right rear cooking positions on the cooktop may be used as single surface elements.

CAUTION

• Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is

touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

• To avoid possible burns always use potholders or oven mitts when handling cookware on the cooktop or whenever moving cookware to and from the cooktop.

• Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

2. Press and hold the on-off for the desired element position until a beep is heard.

3. Select power level setting. Press lo, med (5.0) or hi. Each touch of the lo or hi pad will increase or decrease the power level by 1/2 from 3.0 through 9.5. Simmer power levels between

1.2 and 3.0 will increase or decrease by .2 increments. lo is the lowest power level available.

4. When finished cooking press on-off.

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NOTES

• Start most cooking operations at a higher heat setting

and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

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

• 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.

• Radiant elements have a limiter that will make the element cycle ON and OFF, even at the high setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at the high setting is normal and will occur more frequently if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is warped.

IMPORTANT

The cooktop provides two other element portions that may be used as a single element. Be sure to follow the appropriate bridge or triple element instructions provided when setting these a single element.

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Bridge element

The Space Wise® bridge element allows the user to set the left front cooking element alone or together with the middle element, and if desired add the left rear element into a single long combined cooking zone.

To operate the bridge surface element:

Step Press

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the bridge surface cooking zone.

2. To activate press and hold the on-off bridge keypad and release when the acceptance tone sounds.

3. Set the element size. Press size once for left front (Fig. 1), twice for left front with middle (Fig. 2), 3 times for front, middle and rear (Fig. 3).

4. Select power level setting. Press lo, med (5.0) or hi. Each touch of the lo or hi pad will increase or decrease the power level by 1/2 from 3.0 through 9.5. Simmer power levels between

1.2 and 3.0 will increase or decrease by .2 increments. lo is the lowest power level available.

5. When finished cooking press on-off.

See the Suggested power level settings table (provided with instructions for the single radiant elements).

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CAUTION

• Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is

touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

• To avoid possible burns always use potholders or oven mitts when handling cookware on the cooktop or whenever moving cookware to and from the cooktop.

Fig. 1 (left front)

Fig. 2 (left front &

middle)

Fig.3 (left front,

middle & rear)

NOTES

• The bridge element size may be changed anytime the

element is ON.

• If all 3 bridge elements are set to be active together and the left rear element is needed with a different

power level setting, change the bridge size to or

and then set the left rear power level

independently.

• Start most cooking operations at a higher heat setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

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

• 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.

IMPORTANT

The HE (hot element) message will appear in the display window after turning OFF an element that has been heating long enough to become hot. This message will remain displayed until the heating surface area or areas have cooled sufficiently.

Triple element

The cooktop is featured with an expandable triple radiant surface element located at the right front cooktop position. This element may be set to operate for 3 different sizes.

To operate the triple surface element:

Step Press

1. Place cookware on the triple radiant surface cooking zone.

2. To activate press and hold the on-off

triple element keypad and release when the acceptance tone sounds.

3. Set the element element size.

Press size once for inner, twice for inner and middle, 3 times for all 3 element portions).

4. Select power level setting.

Press lo, med (5.0) or hi. Each touch of the lo or hi pad will increase or decrease the power level by 1/2 from 3.0 through 9.5. Simmer power levels between

1.2 and 3.0 will increase or decrease by .2 increments. lo is the lowest power level available.

5. When finished cooking press on-off.

See the Suggested power level settings table (provided with instructions for the single radiant elements).

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CAUTION

• Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is

touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

• To avoid possible burns always use potholders or oven mitts when handling cookware on the cooktop or whenever moving cookware to and from the cooktop.

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Fig. 1 - inner portion heats

only.

Fig. 2 - inner

and middle

portions will

heat.

Fig. 3 - all

portions will

heat.

NOTES

• The triple element size may be changed anytime the

element is on.

• Start most cooking operations at a higher heat setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

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

• 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.

IMPORTANT

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