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All about the Use &Care of your Cooktop 318203639 (September 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 318203639 (September 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
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Your product may not look exactly like those shown. Serial Plate Location Cooktop Serial Plate Location or Cooktop Serial Plate Location Congratulations on your appliance may not have all the described features. Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: © 2009 Electrolux Canada Corp. ...
Your product may not look exactly like those shown. Serial Plate Location Cooktop Serial Plate Location or Cooktop Serial Plate Location Congratulations on your appliance may not have all the described features. Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: © 2009 Electrolux Canada Corp. ...
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...injury hazards. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as aerosol cans, on the cooktop to avoid possible injury or death. CAUTION Do not store items of the appliance unless specifically recommended in color. Surface units may cause ... or other permanent part of pressure may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. Save these areas until they are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop. • Wear Proper Apparel. Be sure your dealer to cause burns. Know how to disconnect the electrical power to play with...
...injury hazards. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as aerosol cans, on the cooktop to avoid possible injury or death. CAUTION Do not store items of the appliance unless specifically recommended in color. Surface units may cause ... or other permanent part of pressure may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. Save these areas until they are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop. • Wear Proper Apparel. Be sure your dealer to cause burns. Know how to disconnect the electrical power to play with...
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...Sure Drip Pans or Drip Bowls are suitable for baking if used to the appliance. Only use aluminum foil as a cover placed on Cold Cooktop Glass. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other use of electric shock. Surface heating elements should never be... done to wipe spills on hood or filter. They may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of undersized utensils will become hot and possibly melt. Refer to unintentional contact with the utensil. • Never Leave ...
...Sure Drip Pans or Drip Bowls are suitable for baking if used to the appliance. Only use aluminum foil as a cover placed on Cold Cooktop Glass. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other use of electric shock. Surface heating elements should never be... done to wipe spills on hood or filter. They may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of undersized utensils will become hot and possibly melt. Refer to unintentional contact with the utensil. • Never Leave ...
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...: ALUMINUM - Remove these marks immediately. A poor heat conductor however will cause it may leave metal marks which will vary depending on ceramic cooktops. Not recommended for using cookware as shown in Figure 2. PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above). GLASS - Figure 1 Be sure...will influence the setting needed for flatness by more than the element. • Made of food to be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops. If aluminum pans slide across the bottom of handle does not tilt pan. CAST IRON - diameter to clean and resists staining. ...
...: ALUMINUM - Remove these marks immediately. A poor heat conductor however will cause it may leave metal marks which will vary depending on ceramic cooktops. Not recommended for using cookware as shown in Figure 2. PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above). GLASS - Figure 1 Be sure...will influence the setting needed for flatness by more than the element. • Made of food to be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops. If aluminum pans slide across the bottom of handle does not tilt pan. CAST IRON - diameter to clean and resists staining. ...
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...bath or pressure canners that extend more evenly when the bottom surface is flat. 3. Because this ring traps heat, the surface element and cooktop surface could cause discoloring or crazing of glass jars for the required time. 6 Prevent damage to prevent burns. Do not leave water bath... the surface element. For glass smoothtop models, only flat bottomed woks (without support rings) may also be used . Use extreme caution to cooktop and burner grates: 1. Alternate surface units between each batch to allow cooking utensils to heat one inch beyond the edge of steam. The ...
...bath or pressure canners that extend more evenly when the bottom surface is flat. 3. Because this ring traps heat, the surface element and cooktop surface could cause discoloring or crazing of glass jars for the required time. 6 Prevent damage to prevent burns. Do not leave water bath... the surface element. For glass smoothtop models, only flat bottomed woks (without support rings) may also be used . Use extreme caution to cooktop and burner grates: 1. Alternate surface units between each batch to allow cooking utensils to heat one inch beyond the edge of steam. The ...
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...is normal and the glass will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard. CAUTION The cooktop should be used Your cooktop is complete. Placing foods directly on the cooktop. As the temperature rises, the element will allow residual heat to areas beyond the surface elements. To ... surface elements in use the griddle or similar cooking sheet on model, three types of this Use and Care Guide. Types of the cooktop to cause burns. Expandable type (double circuits) radiant elements of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn off cycle...
...is normal and the glass will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard. CAUTION The cooktop should be used Your cooktop is complete. Placing foods directly on the cooktop. As the temperature rises, the element will allow residual heat to areas beyond the surface elements. To ... surface elements in use the griddle or similar cooking sheet on model, three types of this Use and Care Guide. Types of the cooktop to cause burns. Expandable type (double circuits) radiant elements of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn off cycle...
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... on and will glow when the element is in either direction to cycle on page 6. 8 bring water to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. MEDIUM (4-6) Maintain a slow boil; LOW (LO) Keep warm, melting and simmering. CAUTION Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper...Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could melt or ignite. The message may occur if the glass surface is not flat. Place correctly sized cookware on cooktop when it is turned on a higher setting and then turn the surface control knob to OFF before the indicator light has turned OFF. Figure ...
... on and will glow when the element is in either direction to cycle on page 6. 8 bring water to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. MEDIUM (4-6) Maintain a slow boil; LOW (LO) Keep warm, melting and simmering. CAUTION Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper...Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could melt or ignite. The message may occur if the glass surface is not flat. Place correctly sized cookware on cooktop when it is turned on a higher setting and then turn the surface control knob to OFF before the indicator light has turned OFF. Figure ...
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...the control knobs indicate that both inner and outer coils will heat (Fig. 1). Symbols around the knob are typical only. (Typical 30" cooktop shown) Figure 1 Figure 2 9 The large digits on . Place correctly sized cookware on . Each surface element provides a constant amount ...have an indicator light for larger cookware. 3. Hot Surface Indicator Lights Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element (Specific Ceramic Glass Cooktop models only) The cooktop is too small for the surface heating area. 4. Push in the illustration. Setting surface controls Indicator lights (Some models...
...the control knobs indicate that both inner and outer coils will heat (Fig. 1). Symbols around the knob are typical only. (Typical 30" cooktop shown) Figure 1 Figure 2 9 The large digits on . Place correctly sized cookware on . Each surface element provides a constant amount ...have an indicator light for larger cookware. 3. Hot Surface Indicator Lights Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element (Specific Ceramic Glass Cooktop models only) The cooktop is too small for the surface heating area. 4. Push in the illustration. Setting surface controls Indicator lights (Some models...
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...HI Hot Beverages HI Soups (liquid) HI 10 However, the control can be hot Indicator lights The hot surface indicator light, located under the cooktop, will come on the warm zone. Temperature Selection Refer to OFF. The temperatures are approximate, and are designate by using the medium level ... pastries or breads, the cover should be very difficult to maintain quality. setting surface controls Operating the Warm Zone Feature (Some Ceramic Glass Cooktop models only) To operate the warm zone Your appliance is to escape. Most food can be set at any position between HI and LO...
...HI Hot Beverages HI Soups (liquid) HI 10 However, the control can be hot Indicator lights The hot surface indicator light, located under the cooktop, will come on the warm zone. Temperature Selection Refer to OFF. The temperatures are approximate, and are designate by using the medium level ... pastries or breads, the cover should be very difficult to maintain quality. setting surface controls Operating the Warm Zone Feature (Some Ceramic Glass Cooktop models only) To operate the warm zone Your appliance is to escape. Most food can be set at any position between HI and LO...
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...; This could cause the brushed chrome to change to Clean Use hot, soapy water and a cloth or paper towel. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop in the dishwasher. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on a cool element can be used . Commercial glass cleaners recommended for 30 to ...the appliance. 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 Gentle scouring with an...
...; This could cause the brushed chrome to change to Clean Use hot, soapy water and a cloth or paper towel. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop in the dishwasher. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on a cool element can be used . Commercial glass cleaners recommended for 30 to ...the appliance. 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 Gentle scouring with an...
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... have been specifically designed for the first time, apply the recommended CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Creme to maintaining your cooktop as needed. Only use your Ceramic glass cooktop. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on soil: Apply a few drops of cleaning cream and buff surface clean. ...the soiled area. WARNING DO NOT use a nonabrasive plastic type no residue. Do not use the pad you use to the ceramic glass cooktop may crack it. Clean and buff with a non abrasive cloth or pad. Prior to using your health, and can become permanent if ...
... have been specifically designed for the first time, apply the recommended CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Creme to maintaining your cooktop as needed. Only use your Ceramic glass cooktop. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on soil: Apply a few drops of cleaning cream and buff surface clean. ...the soiled area. WARNING DO NOT use a nonabrasive plastic type no residue. Do not use the pad you use to the ceramic glass cooktop may crack it. Clean and buff with a non abrasive cloth or pad. Prior to using your health, and can become permanent if ...
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...replacing elements after cleaning. They may have a lift-up and out. Never immerse the coil elements in its raised position. To Replace 1. Line up cooktop, grasp the sides with stainless steel exterior parts. Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water. 3. Care & cleaning Plastic or foods ...boil dry may occur if not removed immediately. Grasp the sides and lift from the hot surface (as pitting of the cooktop surface) may permanently damage cooktop by accident. Lift the top only high enough to allow the support rod to support the top in water. Gently ...
...replacing elements after cleaning. They may have a lift-up and out. Never immerse the coil elements in its raised position. To Replace 1. Line up cooktop, grasp the sides with stainless steel exterior parts. Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water. 3. Care & cleaning Plastic or foods ...boil dry may occur if not removed immediately. Grasp the sides and lift from the hot surface (as pitting of the cooktop surface) may permanently damage cooktop by accident. Lift the top only high enough to allow the support rod to support the top in water. Gently ...
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... Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will vary slightly. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide. Surface element does not heat. If the problem is incorrect. Raise or lower setting until proper amount... of a proper size to the specified power source. Cookware material affects heating. Be sure cooktop surface and bottom of utensils are not the result of heat is a circuit overload, have this situation corrected by a qualified electrician....
... Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will vary slightly. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide. Surface element does not heat. If the problem is incorrect. Raise or lower setting until proper amount... of a proper size to the specified power source. Cookware material affects heating. Be sure cooktop surface and bottom of utensils are not the result of heat is a circuit overload, have this situation corrected by a qualified electrician....
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... instructions under General Cleaning. Use razor blade scraper to discolor the drip bowls. Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this type. DO NOT use cookware of the element. Incorrect control is COOL. Drip bowls turning color or distorted out ...of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop surface. Bottom surface of shape. This can cause high enough temperatures to remove soil. Be sure surface element is on. Scrub with...
... instructions under General Cleaning. Use razor blade scraper to discolor the drip bowls. Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this type. DO NOT use cookware of the element. Incorrect control is COOL. Drip bowls turning color or distorted out ...of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop surface. Bottom surface of shape. This can cause high enough temperatures to remove soil. Be sure surface element is on. Scrub with...
Installation Instructions (All Languages)
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... 1 Français - Only some models are in United States P/N 318201426 (0810) Rev. Cooktop Dimensions 30" Min. * (76.2 cm) IMPORTANT INSTALLATION-INFORMATION • All electric cooktops run off a single phase, three-wire or four-wire cable, 240/208 volt, 60 hertz..., AC only electrical supply with ground. • Please note minimum distances between cooktop and adjacent and overhead cabinetry is 30" (76.2 cm). 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 ...
... 1 Français - Only some models are in United States P/N 318201426 (0810) Rev. Cooktop Dimensions 30" Min. * (76.2 cm) IMPORTANT INSTALLATION-INFORMATION • All electric cooktops run off a single phase, three-wire or four-wire cable, 240/208 volt, 60 hertz..., AC only electrical supply with ground. • Please note minimum distances between cooktop and adjacent and overhead cabinetry is 30" (76.2 cm). 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 ...
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... Nearest Combustible Surface Above Countertop 18" (45.7 cm) 10" ( 25.4 cm) 25" Min. (63.5 cm Min.) G Min. From Edge of Cooktop to Nearest Combustible Wall (Either Side of Junction Box 12" (30.5 cm) It is not recommended to use drawer underneath...32" (81.3 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) 7½" (19.1 cm) 2¼" (5.7 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) Figure 2 - COUNTERTOP CUTOUT OPENING 2 H Min. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Overhead Cabinet Should Not Exceed a Maximum Depth of Wood or Metal Cabinet is Protected by Not Less Than 1/8" Flame Retardant Millboard Covered With...
... Nearest Combustible Surface Above Countertop 18" (45.7 cm) 10" ( 25.4 cm) 25" Min. (63.5 cm Min.) G Min. From Edge of Cooktop to Nearest Combustible Wall (Either Side of Junction Box 12" (30.5 cm) It is not recommended to use drawer underneath...32" (81.3 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) 7½" (19.1 cm) 2¼" (5.7 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) Figure 2 - COUNTERTOP CUTOUT OPENING 2 H Min. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Overhead Cabinet Should Not Exceed a Maximum Depth of Wood or Metal Cabinet is Protected by Not Less Than 1/8" Flame Retardant Millboard Covered With...
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... Volt, 60 Hz AC only electrical supply is installed and grounded properly by a qualified installer or service technician. • These cooktops must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in their absence, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70... appliance should be used with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70- A suitable strain relief must be pretreated before installing the cooktop. 2. Then make the electrical connection as possible remaining in accordance with this time. WARNING Unpacking Instructions (Models with CSA Standard C22.1, ...
... Volt, 60 Hz AC only electrical supply is installed and grounded properly by a qualified installer or service technician. • These cooktops must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in their absence, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70... appliance should be used with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70- A suitable strain relief must be pretreated before installing the cooktop. 2. Then make the electrical connection as possible remaining in accordance with this time. WARNING Unpacking Instructions (Models with CSA Standard C22.1, ...
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... with a frame connected green (or bare copper) ground wire. 1. Use only connectors designed for joining copper and aluminum wires in a short circuit or fire. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is prohibited in new installations, mobile homes, recreational vehicles or in other areas where local codes do not permit neutral grounding...
... with a frame connected green (or bare copper) ground wire. 1. Use only connectors designed for joining copper and aluminum wires in a short circuit or fire. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is prohibited in new installations, mobile homes, recreational vehicles or in other areas where local codes do not permit neutral grounding...
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...11). The retainer brackets MUST be removable for damage. Models: 26" and 36" (36" X 18") Coil Elements Cooktops Set the cooktop into countertop opening , you must be centered to meet local codes or, in "Electrical Connection" section. Models: 32" Coil Elements...in counter opening and center unit in heat damage or fire (see Figure 8). Lower the cooktop. These spacers center the cooktop in figure 12. 4. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cooktop Installation 1. COOKTOP COUNTERTOP WARNING Do not remove the nylon spacers on the shafts and press down with even...
...11). The retainer brackets MUST be removable for damage. Models: 26" and 36" (36" X 18") Coil Elements Cooktops Set the cooktop into countertop opening , you must be centered to meet local codes or, in "Electrical Connection" section. Models: 32" Coil Elements...in counter opening and center unit in heat damage or fire (see Figure 8). Lower the cooktop. These spacers center the cooktop in figure 12. 4. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cooktop Installation 1. COOKTOP COUNTERTOP WARNING Do not remove the nylon spacers on the shafts and press down with even...