Frigidaire GCRI305CAFA, GCRI305CADA, GCRI3058AFA, GCRI3058ADA Owner’s Manual
ELECTRIC RANGE
WITH INDUCTION
COOKTOP
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . .3
Cooking Recommendations. . . . . . . . 10
Before setting surface controls . . . . . . 13
Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . 16
use
Before using oven Controls . . . . . . . . 19
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
&
care
808528402 A (March 2020)
Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432 Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to our
Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home!
We see your purchase as the beginning of a long
relationship together.
This manual is your resource for the use and care
of your product. Please read it before using your
appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If
something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting
section will help you with common issues.
FAQs, helpful tips and videos, cleaning products, and
kitchen and home accessories are available at www.
frigidaire.com.
We are here for you! Visit our website, chat with an
agent, or call us if you need help. We may be able
to help you avoid a service visit. If you do need
service, we can get that started for you.
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Installation Checklist
Doors
Handles are secure and tight
Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
Leveling
Range is level side-to-side and front-to-back.
Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
Electrical Power
House power turned on
Range wired or plugged in
Final Checks
Shipping material removed
Registration card sent in
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Serial Number Location
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based
on the risk type.
Warnings and important instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution,
and care must be exercised with installing,
maintaining, or operating your appliance.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert of potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
Indicates a short, informal reference –
something written down to assist the
memory or for future reference.
Indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important
but not hazard-related.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT
Read and follow the below instructions
and precautions for unpacking, installing,
and servicing your appliance.
Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the appliance.
Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove the wiring
label and other literature attached to the
appliance. Do not remove model/serial
number plate.
Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using this appliance
for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period
of time, be sure the appliance has been in
temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least
3 hours before turning on the power to the
appliance.
Never modify or alter the construction of
the appliance by removing the leveling
legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily accessible located near the appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
• Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock.
Failure to follow this warning may
cause serious injury, fire, or death.
• Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock.
Do not use an adapter plug, use an
extension cord, or remove grounding
prong from the power cord. Failure to
follow this warning may cause serious
injury, fire, or death.
Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance
is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. In the United States,
install in accordance with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No. 54,
latest edition and National Electrical Code
NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and local electrical code requirements. In Canada, install
in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and
CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest
editions and local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for
this appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety,
the power cord must be securely connected to an electrical outlet or junction box
that is the correct voltage, is correctly
polarized and properly grounded, and protected by a circuit breaker in accordance
with local codes.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
• 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.
• 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 oven door may
cause the appliance to tip, resulting in
serious burns or other injury. An open
drawer when hot may cause burns.
WARNING
• 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
and entire rack with materials such
as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air
flow through the oven and may cause
carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat,
causing a fire hazard.
• Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if
equipped) for storage.
• 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.
CAUTION
• When heating fat or grease, watch it
closely. Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot.
• Do not use water or flour on grease
fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Cover the fire with a pan lid or use
baking soda.
• Use dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas. Do
not use towels or other bulky cloths.
• Do not heat unopened food containers - Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
• 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 a power failure. If the
power fails, always turn o the appliance. If the appliance is not turned
o 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 INDUCTION COOKTOP
CAUTION
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 aect 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
particular situation.
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 o before removing the cookware.
Cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface
elements. — To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the
utensil, the handle of the cookware should
be positioned so that it is turned inward,
and does not extend over other cooking
areas.
Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain
types of cookware are suitable for cook
top service and must be magnetic to work
properly on the induction zones. Check
the manufacturer’s recommendations for
cook top use to ensure that the cookware
is compatible with induction cooking.
Improper cookware may break due to
sudden changes in temperature. Check the
cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Use proper pan size - This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of dierent sizes. Select cookware with flat
bottoms that match the surface unit size.
Using the proper cookware on the cooking
area will improve eciency.
Never leave surface elements unattended. Boil-overs may cause smoking and
greasy spills that may ignite. A pan that
has boiled dry could be damaged and may
damage the cooktop.
When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn on the fan.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS
AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS
Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning
solutions and spillovers may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
Clean cooktop glass with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on
a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a
steam burn. Some cleaners can produce
harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with
sharp objects.
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 cause severe burns. Do not
place plastic or heat-sensitive 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE
CAUTION
Before manually cleaning any part of the
appliance, be sure all controls are turned
o 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 venitlating 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
CAUTION
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.
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.
Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given o during the self clean cycle of any oven. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
Important: This appliance has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18
of the FCC rules (United States) and ICES001 (Canada). These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This unit uses and 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 o and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with
a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the
bulb to break. Handle halogen lights
(if equipped) with paper towels or soft
gloves. Disconnect the appliance or shut
o the power to the appliance before removing and replacing the bulb.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae.
• Increase distance between unit and
receiver.
• Connect the unit into an outlet or a
circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
WARNING
California Residents: for cancer and reproductive harm information, visit
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Bakeware
The material of bakeware aects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.
Material Attributes
Shiny metal bakeware
Dark metal bakeware
Glass bakeware
Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated bakeware is the best for even
heating. It is suitable for all baked
goods.
Dark bakeware cooks hotter than
shiny 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.
Recommendation
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.
Reduce the cooking temperature by
25° F (13-14° C) when using insulated
bakeware.
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Cooking Conditions
Conditions in your kitchen can aect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.
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Conditions
Aging cookware As pans age and become
High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is
Attributes Recommendation
If food is too dark or overcooked, use the
discolored, cooking times may
need to be reduced slightly.
lower.
Water boils at a lower tem-
perature, and liquids evaporate faster.
Foods may take longer to
bake.
Doughs may rise faster.
minimum cook time in the recipe or packag-
ing.
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.
Problem
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.
Recommendation
Cooking Tips
Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.
Cooking
Baking
Rack placement Follow the instructions in “Setting Oven Controls” on page 21
Preheat Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and
Checking food Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may
Bake or Convection Bake Convection bake is the best function to use for baking on multiple racks. For
Food placement Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air cir-
Recommendation
When using only one rack, place the rack so the food is in the center of the
oven.
breads. Insert food immediately after the beep.
reduce baking performance.
best performance, see “Convection Bake” on page 26
culation.
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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Cooking
Broiling / Roasting
Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert de-
Convection Cooking
Convection attributes Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and
Quick Preheat Reduce cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) from the recipe unless the
Convection bake Reduce cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) from the recipe unless the
Convection roast Convection roast is best for meats and does not require preheating for most
Recommendation
signed to drain the fat from 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.
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.
recipe is written for convection baking.
Preheat the oven for best results.
recipe is written for convection baking.
Preheat the oven for best results.
meats and poultry.
Reducing the cooking temperature for convection roast is not recommend-
ed. 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 rack
of the oven.
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 accessories, they may be purchased
from www.frigidaire.com.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
What is Electromagnetic Induction?
Induction cooking uses electromagnets to create
heat in compatible cookware.
Below each cooking zone on an induction cooktop,
there is a copper coil. When the cooking zone is
turned on, the electricity turns the coil into a type
of magnet that heats metal cookware in the cooking zone.
Induction Features
Because heat starts in the cookware instead of the
cooktop, induction oers several advantages.
Fast Heating: Cookware will heat up faster than on
a conventional electric cooktop. Pay close attention to avoid scorching food when starting to cook.
You may need to use a lower setting for cooking
food than you are used to.
Precise Control: The heat going into the cookware
will change immediately when you change the setting of the cooking zone.
Even Heating: Cookware will typically heat more
evenly on an induction cooktop, so you are less
likely to have hot or cool spots in the cookware.
Cooler Cooktop: An induction cooktop will be
cooler when you remove the cookware than a conventional electric cooktop would be. Because the
cooktop doesn’t get as hot, you are not as likely to
get burned. Spills are also less likely to cook onto
the surface, making clean-up easier.
Energy Efficiency: Induction cooking wastes less
energy than a conventional cooktop, so it uses less
electricity.
Preparation
Before using your cooktop for the first time, apply
a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in
most hardware, grocery, and department stores)
to the ceramic surface. Clean and bu with a clean
paper towel. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a
protective finish on the glass that will make cleaning easier when the cooktop is soiled from cooking
and help prevent scratches and abrasions.
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CAUTION
Although induction cooking zones do not produce heat, they can become hot from contact
with hot cookware. Burns may occur if a cooking
zone or the surrounding area is touched before it
has cooled to a safe temperature.
Sounds
The magnetic field over the induction cooking zone
may cause cookware to vibrate, creating a buzzing
or humming noise. These sounds are not unusual,
especially at high settings
Cookware that is not
perfectly flat on the
bottom may vibrate
slightly against the
cooktop.
A loose handle may
vibrate in its socket.
Multi-material cookware
may allow small vibrations in its structure.
Figure 1: Induction sounds
Sounds are less likely to occur with heavier, higher
quality cookware.
An induction cooktop may also produce faint clicking sounds from the electronic switches that maintain the desired cooking temperature. You may
also hear a fan that cools the electronics inside the
cooktop.
NOTE
Be sure to read detailed instructions for induction cooktop cleaning in the “Care and Cleaning”
section and “Before You Call” checklist section of
this Use and Care Guide.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Using Proper Cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence
the heat setting needed for best cooking results.
Be sure to follow the recommendations for using
proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware
(see Figure 1). Cookware
should have flat bottoms that make good
contact with the entire
surface of the heating
element (see Figure 2).
Figure 2: Testing cookware
Cookware Material Types
Cookware material is especially important when
using an induction cooktop. The cookware must
contain magnetic iron or steel to work on an induction cooktop. Common materials for induction
cookware include the following:
• Stainless Steel - Slow heat conductor with
uneven cooking results. Durable, easy to clean,
and resists staining. Some types of stainless
steel will not work on an induction cooktop.
Use the magnet test (see “Figure 3: Magnet
test”) to check stainless steel cookware.
• 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 the base material. Porcelain-enamel on a compatible metal
will work on an induction cooktop. Use the
magnet test to check porcelain-enamel cookware.
To see if a piece of cookware will work on your
induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it. If the
magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the cookware, the cookware will work on your induction
cooktop
The Magnet Test
To see if a piece of cookware will work on your
induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see
Figure 3).
Magnet
Sticks
Figure 3: Magnet test
If the magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the
cookware, it will work on your induction cooktop.
If the magnet clings weakly or not at all, the cookware will not heat up on your induction cooktop.
Cookware sold as
induction-ready will often
have a symbol printed on the
bottom by the manufacturer.
Induction symbol
Best type of cookware:
The most eective cookware for induction will
have a large magnetic surface covering most of the
bottom of pots and pans.
If the heating is not uniform, your cookware may
have a smaller magnetic area (in the center of the
pan or pan). Move the cookware to a smaller cooking zone.
Magnet
Falls
CAUTION
Proper cookware on an operating induction cooking zone will heat up very quickly. If an empty
piece of cookware is left on an operating induction cooking zone, the rapid change in temperature may warp or damage the cookware.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
AUTO SIZING
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Pan Sensing
Sensors beneath the cooktop surface
require that certain cookware conditions be met before an induction
cooking zone will operate. If a cooking
zone is turned on and conditions are
wrong, the setting in the zone display
will flash.
Figure 4: Flashing indicator
Magnet
Sticks
• Cookware base material has
good magnetic characteristics.
• Cookware base material is
non-magnetic.
Minimum and Maximum Pan Size
Induction cooking zones require pans of proper
size in order to activate. The cooktop graphics
are guides to minimum and maximum pan size for
each cooking zone.
Figure 6: Cookware sized right
Magnet
Falls
• Cookware centered correctly
on cooking zone.
• Flat pan bottom and straight
sides.
• Pan rests completely and is
level on the cooktop
surface.
• Pan is properly balanced.
• Cookware not centered on
cooking zone.
• Curved or warped pan bottoms
or sides.
• Pan bottom rests on cooktop
edge.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
Figure 5: Pan sensing conditions
Figure 7: Cookware too large or too small
The inner ring on each cooking zone indicates the
smallest pan size for the zone. If cookware is too
small, the display will flash and the pan will not
heat. Select a larger pan or use a dierent cooking
zone.
The outer ring on the cooktop graphic indicates the
largest pan size for that zone (Figure 7). Do not use
pans with bottoms that extend beyond the outer
circle of a cooking zone, as doing so may cause
food to heat unevenly.
Correcting Pan Sensing Errors
It is recommended that you lower the requested
power level setting before correcting a pan sensing error, then reset the zone to the desired power
level. If conditions preventing operation are not
corrected, the cooking zone will automatically turn
o after 30 seconds.
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