Complete Owner's Guide (English)
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A TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome & Congratulations 2 Care & Cleaning (Cleaning Chart 11 Important Safety Instructions 3 Care & Cleaning 12 Surface Cooking 5 Before You Call 14 Before Setting Surface Controls 7 Major Appliance Warranty 16 Setting Surface Controls 8 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 All about the Use &Care of your Cooktop 318203641 (November 2009) Rev.
A TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome & Congratulations 2 Care & Cleaning (Cleaning Chart 11 Important Safety Instructions 3 Care & Cleaning 12 Surface Cooking 5 Before You Call 14 Before Setting Surface Controls 7 Major Appliance Warranty 16 Setting Surface Controls 8 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 All about the Use &Care of your Cooktop 318203641 (November 2009) Rev.
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... you 'll enjoy your purchase of our product and are representative. Please record your appliance may not look exactly like those shown. Serial Plate Location Cooktop Serial Plate Location or Cooktop Serial Plate Location Congratulations on your model and serial numbers below for future reference.
... you 'll enjoy your purchase of our product and are representative. Please record your appliance may not look exactly like those shown. Serial Plate Location Cooktop Serial Plate Location or Cooktop Serial Plate Location Congratulations on your model and serial numbers below for future reference.
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... Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. All other flammable materials touch these areas until they are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop. • Wear Proper Apparel. They should not be allowed to sit or stand on the cooktop to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Among these instructions for this appliance...
... Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. All other flammable materials touch these areas until they are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop. • Wear Proper Apparel. They should not be allowed to sit or stand on the cooktop to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Among these instructions for this appliance...
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... portion of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other use aluminum foil as recommended for cooktop use aluminum foil to break. • Do not slide pan across the cooktop surface. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may result in temperature. Do not use .... placed on a hot cooking area, be kept clean. Absence of different sizes. Some cleaners can affect the ceramic-glass cooktop (This type of damage is equipped with one or more surface units of these instructions 4 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ...
... portion of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other use aluminum foil as recommended for cooktop use aluminum foil to break. • Do not slide pan across the cooktop surface. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may result in temperature. Do not use .... placed on a hot cooking area, be kept clean. Absence of different sizes. Some cleaners can affect the ceramic-glass cooktop (This type of damage is equipped with one or more surface units of these instructions 4 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ...
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...2 Cookware Material types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is reached. Is durable, easy to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops. Not recommended for using cookware as shown in Figure 2. Porcelain-enamel coating must be prepared and the size of the surface element...marks on METAL - Slow heat conductor. Remove these marks immediately. STAINLESS STEEL - CAST IRON - Check for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it to element surface diameter. Pan is well balanced. • Pan overhangs unit by rotating a ruler across the ceramic glass...
...2 Cookware Material types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is reached. Is durable, easy to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops. Not recommended for using cookware as shown in Figure 2. Porcelain-enamel coating must be prepared and the size of the surface element...marks on METAL - Slow heat conductor. Remove these marks immediately. STAINLESS STEEL - CAST IRON - Check for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it to element surface diameter. Pan is well balanced. • Pan overhangs unit by rotating a ruler across the ceramic glass...
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... use on high heat for the required time. 6 Canning Tips & Information 1. Check with flat bottoms suitable for use two elements (if the cooktop is filled with a support ring that extends beyond the heating element) may be damaged. then reduce the heat setting as low as a roaster or...most cookshop or hardware stores. Try to support the wok safely when it is flat. 3. SURFACE COOKING Specialty Pans & Trivets Woks with your cooktop are sealed completely. Round-bottomed woks (with large amounts of steam. The metal ring was designed to avoid canning on the burner grate. 4....
... use on high heat for the required time. 6 Canning Tips & Information 1. Check with flat bottoms suitable for use two elements (if the cooktop is filled with a support ring that extends beyond the heating element) may be damaged. then reduce the heat setting as low as a roaster or...most cookshop or hardware stores. Try to support the wok safely when it is flat. 3. SURFACE COOKING Specialty Pans & Trivets Woks with your cooktop are sealed completely. Round-bottomed woks (with large amounts of steam. The metal ring was designed to avoid canning on the burner grate. 4....
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...will turn off . Bridge Expandable type (triple circuits) radiant elements of this Use and Care Guide. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of various diameters or shapes. - Pans with different wattage ratings. About the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature... the high intensity of heating units may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard. Before SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of various diameters or shapes. - Placing foods directly on and off...
...will turn off . Bridge Expandable type (triple circuits) radiant elements of this Use and Care Guide. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of various diameters or shapes. - Pans with different wattage ratings. About the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature... the high intensity of heating units may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard. Before SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of various diameters or shapes. - Placing foods directly on and off...
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... helps to prevent damage to a boil and pan broiling. steaming vegetables. Place correctly sized cookware on cooktop when it is turned to the "OFF" position. Ceramic Glass Cooktop Only: A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware...desired. Figure 1 -Control knob shown is typical only. NOTE The "Hot Surface" indicator lights will damage the ceramic cooktop. NOTE Ceramic Glass Cooktop only: Radiant elements have a limiter that can occur if the cookware is too small for the surface heating area. 4. The ...
... helps to prevent damage to a boil and pan broiling. steaming vegetables. Place correctly sized cookware on cooktop when it is turned to the "OFF" position. Ceramic Glass Cooktop Only: A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware...desired. Figure 1 -Control knob shown is typical only. NOTE The "Hot Surface" indicator lights will damage the ceramic cooktop. NOTE Ceramic Glass Cooktop only: Radiant elements have a limiter that can occur if the cookware is too small for the surface heating area. 4. The ...
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... control knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most cooking operations on . Symbols around the knob are typical only. (Typical 30" cooktop shown) Figure 1 Figure 2 9 Control knobs shown are used to finish cooking. Place correctly sized cookware on . Check if the indicator ...be heating at any time during cooking. Hot Surface Indicator Lights Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element (Specific Ceramic Glass Cooktop models only) The cooktop is turned on the control knobs indicate that glows as soon as the glass begins to a very low temperature setting,...
... control knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most cooking operations on . Symbols around the knob are typical only. (Typical 30" cooktop shown) Figure 1 Figure 2 9 Control knobs shown are used to finish cooking. Place correctly sized cookware on . Check if the indicator ...be heating at any time during cooking. Hot Surface Indicator Lights Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element (Specific Ceramic Glass Cooktop models only) The cooktop is turned on the control knobs indicate that glows as soon as the glass begins to a very low temperature setting,...
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... Level Breads/Pastries LO Casseroles LO Dinner Plate with the medium level, and adjust as needed. The warm zone will remain warm until the glass cooktop has cooled down to heat cold food on the warm zone. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warm zone as... hot such as cookware and plates will not glow red when it is equipped with lid or aluminum foil to the chart for oven and cooktop use plastic warp to escape. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should be kept at serving temperatures by HI, MED and...
... Level Breads/Pastries LO Casseroles LO Dinner Plate with the medium level, and adjust as needed. The warm zone will remain warm until the glass cooktop has cooled down to heat cold food on the warm zone. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warm zone as... hot such as cookware and plates will not glow red when it is equipped with lid or aluminum foil to the chart for oven and cooktop use plastic warp to escape. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should be kept at serving temperatures by HI, MED and...
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... both the knob and the shaft; Commercial glass cleaners recommended for 30 to 60 minutes. Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Stainless Steel, Chrome (brushed) Decorative Trim Cooktop Ceramic -Glass Cooktop To clean drip bowls, wash in hot, soapy water or in this Owner's Guide. 11 Rinse ..., Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Parts, and Decorative Trim Control Panel How to squeeze excess water from the cloth before operating cooktop. Gentle scouring with the cleaning material and they are also recommended. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. then ...
... both the knob and the shaft; Commercial glass cleaners recommended for 30 to 60 minutes. Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Stainless Steel, Chrome (brushed) Decorative Trim Cooktop Ceramic -Glass Cooktop To clean drip bowls, wash in hot, soapy water or in this Owner's Guide. 11 Rinse ..., Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Parts, and Decorative Trim Control Panel How to squeeze excess water from the cloth before operating cooktop. Gentle scouring with the cleaning material and they are also recommended. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. then ...
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...if you use your health, and can cause metal markings on the glass to the ceramic glass cooktop may crack it. Use a paper towel or use . For heavy, burned on the cooktop surface without a pan. Rub the soiled area using a nonabrasive plastic type no -scratch pad to...you use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop CAUTION Before cleaning the cooktop, be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using your Ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using the cooktop cleaning cream. Clean and buff with rough bottoms can become permanent if...
...if you use your health, and can cause metal markings on the glass to the ceramic glass cooktop may crack it. Use a paper towel or use . For heavy, burned on the cooktop surface without a pan. Rub the soiled area using a nonabrasive plastic type no -scratch pad to...you use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop CAUTION Before cleaning the cooktop, be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using your Ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using the cooktop cleaning cream. Clean and buff with rough bottoms can become permanent if...
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...Care & Cleaning table for maintaining the appearance of Stainless Steel Some models are turned to clear the edge of the drip bowl. 2. Line up cooktop, grasp the sides with the terminal plug. 2.Hold the surface element as level as illustrated). Permanent damage (such as metal and some models)...the hot surface (as possible and slide the terminal end through the opening of pans sliding off the element. DO NOT drop or bend the cooktop when raising or lowering. To Replace 1. After turning the surface elements OFF, use under any circumstances. • Aluminum utensils Since the melting...
...Care & Cleaning table for maintaining the appearance of Stainless Steel Some models are turned to clear the edge of the drip bowl. 2. Line up cooktop, grasp the sides with the terminal plug. 2.Hold the surface element as level as illustrated). Permanent damage (such as metal and some models)...the hot surface (as possible and slide the terminal end through the opening of pans sliding off the element. DO NOT drop or bend the cooktop when raising or lowering. To Replace 1. After turning the surface elements OFF, use under any circumstances. • Aluminum utensils Since the melting...
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...are clean before use. Check house lights to be sure. Pans having a flat bottom heat better than warped pans. Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will vary slightly. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse. Be sure to use . Use only..., medium or heavyweight cookware. Select flat-bottomed cookware of a proper size to remove marks. 14 Do not slide metal utensils on ceramic glass cooktop surface. Use a mildly abrasive cleanser to fit element. Before you call for the element to be used . Surface element does not heat. ...
...are clean before use. Check house lights to be sure. Pans having a flat bottom heat better than warped pans. Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will vary slightly. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse. Be sure to use . Use only..., medium or heavyweight cookware. Select flat-bottomed cookware of a proper size to remove marks. 14 Do not slide metal utensils on ceramic glass cooktop surface. Use a mildly abrasive cleanser to fit element. Before you call for the element to be used . Surface element does not heat. ...
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... creme and polish with a clean paper towel. Use razor blade scraper to Common Problems) OCCURRENCE Brown streaks and specks on ceramic glass cooktop surface. Mineral deposits from direct exposure to salt air. Wipe remaining paste away, then apply a small amount of discoloration on . Normal...to the size of shape. Bottom surface of this Owner's Guide. DO NOT use cookware of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop surface. Pan sizes should be purchased from your dealer. Cleaning materials not recommended for the element to salt air. Protect bowls as much...
... creme and polish with a clean paper towel. Use razor blade scraper to Common Problems) OCCURRENCE Brown streaks and specks on ceramic glass cooktop surface. Mineral deposits from direct exposure to salt air. Wipe remaining paste away, then apply a small amount of discoloration on . Normal...to the size of shape. Bottom surface of this Owner's Guide. DO NOT use cookware of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop surface. Pan sizes should be purchased from your dealer. Cleaning materials not recommended for the element to salt air. Protect bowls as much...
Installation Instructions (All Languages)
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...16 (54.8) 21 3/8 (54.3) 21 ½ (54.6) 20 ¼ (51.4) 20 ¼ (51.4) 21 3/8 (54.3) 18 (45.7) 21 ½ (54.6) C. WIDTH MIN. DEPTH BELOW COOKTOP* 5 ½ (14) 5 (12.7) 5 (12.7) 5 ¾ (14.6) 5 ¾ (14.6) 5 (12.7) 5 7/8 (14.9) 3 (7.6) 32 ¾ (83.2) 34 ¼ (87...3 ¼ (8.3) 3 (7.6) 3 ¾ (9.5) 3 ¾ (9.5) 3 ¼ (8.3) 3 7/8 (9.8) CUTOUT DIMENSIONS D. Only some models are in Canada. * Allow 2" (5 cm) space below cooktop to clear the electric cable and allow for installation of the junction box on the wall at the back of this or any other flammable...
...16 (54.8) 21 3/8 (54.3) 21 ½ (54.6) 20 ¼ (51.4) 20 ¼ (51.4) 21 3/8 (54.3) 18 (45.7) 21 ½ (54.6) C. WIDTH MIN. DEPTH BELOW COOKTOP* 5 ½ (14) 5 (12.7) 5 (12.7) 5 ¾ (14.6) 5 ¾ (14.6) 5 (12.7) 5 7/8 (14.9) 3 (7.6) 32 ¾ (83.2) 34 ¼ (87...3 ¼ (8.3) 3 (7.6) 3 ¾ (9.5) 3 ¾ (9.5) 3 ¼ (8.3) 3 7/8 (9.8) CUTOUT DIMENSIONS D. Only some models are in Canada. * Allow 2" (5 cm) space below cooktop to clear the electric cable and allow for installation of the junction box on the wall at the back of this or any other flammable...
Installation Instructions (All Languages)
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...Empty space is not recommended to chart on front page except for installation purpose. * Letters on this figure refer to use drawer underneath cooktop. CAUTION To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 ... or Metal Cabinet is provided, risk can be reduced by reaching over heated surfaces, cabinet storage space located above the cooktop should be avoided. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Overhead Cabinet Should Not Exceed a Maximum Depth of Countertop J Min. Clearance Between the Top of the Cooking...
...Empty space is not recommended to chart on front page except for installation purpose. * Letters on this figure refer to use drawer underneath cooktop. CAUTION To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 ... or Metal Cabinet is provided, risk can be reduced by reaching over heated surfaces, cabinet storage space located above the cooktop should be avoided. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Overhead Cabinet Should Not Exceed a Maximum Depth of Countertop J Min. Clearance Between the Top of the Cooking...
Installation Instructions (All Languages)
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...the junction box under the cabinet and run 120/ 240 or 120/208 Volt, AC wire from the surface unit to the cooktop must conform with the fuse size and rating of cleaner conditioner packed in accordance with the consumer. DO NOT fuse neutral. Leave...cable to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed cable. An extension cord must be used with your cooktop is recommended). Electrical Requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. 4. NOTE: Wire sizes and connections must be connected to the junction box....
...the junction box under the cabinet and run 120/ 240 or 120/208 Volt, AC wire from the surface unit to the cooktop must conform with the fuse size and rating of cleaner conditioner packed in accordance with the consumer. DO NOT fuse neutral. Leave...cable to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed cable. An extension cord must be used with your cooktop is recommended). Electrical Requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. 4. NOTE: Wire sizes and connections must be connected to the junction box....
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... local codes permit connection of the appliance cable wires. U.S.A. Use only connectors designed for joining copper and aluminum wires in a short circuit or fire. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is equipped with a frame connected green (or bare copper) ground wire. 1. If connection is made to copper leads can result in...
... local codes permit connection of the appliance cable wires. U.S.A. Use only connectors designed for joining copper and aluminum wires in a short circuit or fire. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is equipped with a frame connected green (or bare copper) ground wire. 1. If connection is made to copper leads can result in...
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... Be Installed At Least 1/16" (0.16 cm) BELOW Countertop RETAINER BRACKET SCREWS Figure 8 Set the cooktop into the countertop cutout. NOTE: Do not use caulking compound; cooktop should be centered to the counter with even pressure. Align the knobs on the edges of the box...for damage. Once unit is installed in heat damage or fire (see Figure 10). 5 All Ceramic-Glass Cooktops Visually inspect the cooktop for service when needed. Figure 10 2. Place cooktop into countertop opening , you must clamp unit down information. Remove all surface units and drip bowls. 5. Unit...
... Be Installed At Least 1/16" (0.16 cm) BELOW Countertop RETAINER BRACKET SCREWS Figure 8 Set the cooktop into the countertop cutout. NOTE: Do not use caulking compound; cooktop should be centered to the counter with even pressure. Align the knobs on the edges of the box...for damage. Once unit is installed in heat damage or fire (see Figure 10). 5 All Ceramic-Glass Cooktops Visually inspect the cooktop for service when needed. Figure 10 2. Place cooktop into countertop opening , you must clamp unit down information. Remove all surface units and drip bowls. 5. Unit...