Frigidaire Professional FPCF3091LF User & Care Manual
All about the
Use & Care
of your
Important Safety Instructions ........................... 3-6
Features at a Glance ......................................... 7
Before Setting Oven Controls ......................... 8-10
Before Setting Surface Controls ....................10-13
Cookware Recommendations ............................ 14
Induction Cooking Zones...............................15-16
Setting Surface Controls...............................17-20
Electric Range with Hybrid Cooktop
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Oven Control Functions (540)............................ 2 1
Setting Oven Controls ..................................22-33
Keep Warm Drawer .....................................34-35
Self-cleaning...............................................36-37
Care & Cleaning ..........................................38-41
Before Y ou Call............................................42-43
Major Appliance Warranty ................................ 44
316902218 (Jan 2010)
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PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION
Contents
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™ 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 ............................................... 38-41
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... 42-43
Appliance Warranty .............................................. 44
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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
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 particular situation.
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
IMPORT ANT indicates installation, operation,
maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard
related.
WARNING
• All ranges can tip.
• Injury to persons could result.
• Install anti-tip device 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 check that
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.
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This unit generates, 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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• 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 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.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
WARNING
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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 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.
• 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.
• Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning.
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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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
• 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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE
CAUTION
Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all
controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. 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 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.
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—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.
• 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.
• 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 SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 (radiant portion of cooktop) —
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 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.
• 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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2 3 4 5 6
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™ 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™ 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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FEATURES AT A GLANCE
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7
15
14
17
16
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9
12 13
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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.
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BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
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.
oven vent location
Fig. 1
Types of oven racks
flat
oven rack
flat handle
oven rack
half oven
rack
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
is cool (prior to operating the oven).
CAUTION
Always use oven mitts when using the oven. When
using the appliance, oven racks and cooktop will become
very hot which can cause burns.
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6
5
4
3
2
1
offset
oven rack
bottom
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™ Oven Rack (some models) is described
later in this section.
Recommended rack positions
Food type Position
Broiling meats See broil
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 4 or 5
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast
bread, casseroles 2 or 3
Small cuts of meat or poultry 1 or 2
Turkey, roast or ham 1 or 2
IMPORTANT
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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BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Effortless™ 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 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
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™ Oven Rack system will be damaged and
will cause oven 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™ Oven Rack system. Never
pick up hot oven rack parts.
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
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BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
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).
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
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.
IMPORTANT
The graphics provided on the ceramic cooktop outlines
the areas to place cookware for the radiant elements
and the induction cooking zones.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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 heat the cooking utensil very quickly.
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Fig. 4 - Induction cooking zones
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
About the ceramic glass cooktop About the radiant surface elements
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.
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.
The areas surrounding the elements or cooking zones may
become hot enough to cause burns. Be sure to read
all cautions.
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.
• 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.
NOTE
Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element
to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps to
prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at the
HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the
cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookware bottom is not flat.
SpaceWise™
bridge radiant elements
left
rear
single
element
left middle element
left
front
single
element
IMPORTANT
• 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.
front of cooktop
Fig. 1
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 as single independent radiant heating elements
whenever needed.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
About the induction cooking zones
Induction cooking directly heats the pan; heating will only
begin when cookware is placed on the zones. Two induction
cooking zones are available (See Fig. 1).
induction
cooking
zone
induction
cooking
zone
front of cooktop
Fig. 1
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 cookware 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.
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 cookware.
Easy cleanups - The cooler cooking zone (when compared
to radiant elements) makes cleanups easier. Spills resist
sticking or burning so they wipe up easier .
Magnetic detector - The cooking zone has a sensor that
automatically detects whether cookware is magnetic. This
will reduce accidental “turn-ons” , such as set ting 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.
NOTE
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.
CAUTION
• 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.
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
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 lower
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.
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
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
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 HE (hot element - Fig. 8) message will
remain ON and turn OFF once that element position on the
cooktop has cooled sufficiently (Fig. 6).
Lockout window message ( - - )
The (- -) message will appear whenever the lockout
feature is active (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.
power level keypad.
IMPORTANT
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
NOTE
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).
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.
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COOKWARE RECOMMENDATIONS
IMPORTANT
Before using the induction zones, be sure to carefully
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
bottoms that 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).
Fig. 1
When using radiant elements or cooking zones:
• 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 boil 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
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
Stainless steel* - Generally, excellent 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 closely fit the radiant element
circle pattern 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).
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Porcelain-enamel on ferrous metal - Heating
characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelainenamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic
cooktop.
IMPORTANT
*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, copper, glass or non-ferrous
metal cookware on induction cooking zones.
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