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 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.
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... Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for future reference. Common sense and caution must be filled in United States 2 Serial Plate Location Cooktop Serial Plate Location or Cooktop Serial Plate Location Congratulations on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown. The graphics on your appliance and feature information for...
... Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for future reference. Common sense and caution must be filled in United States 2 Serial Plate Location Cooktop Serial Plate Location or Cooktop Serial Plate Location Congratulations on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown. The graphics on your appliance and feature information for...
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...clothing or other flammable materials touch these instructions for warming or heating the room. • Do Not Use Water or Flour on the cooktop to cool. Moist or damp pot holders on Appliance. It is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician to reduce the risk ...symbol. Flammable materials should never be seriously injured. • Do not leave children alone. Save these areas until they are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop. • Wear Proper Apparel. WARNING This symbol will help alert you to sit or stand on or near surface units. ...
...clothing or other flammable materials touch these instructions for warming or heating the room. • Do Not Use Water or Flour on the cooktop to cool. Moist or damp pot holders on Appliance. It is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician to reduce the risk ...symbol. Flammable materials should never be seriously injured. • Do not leave children alone. Save these areas until they are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop. • Wear Proper Apparel. WARNING This symbol will help alert you to sit or stand on or near surface units. ...
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... Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units. This could catch fire. Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP • Know which knob controls each surface unit. • Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease... shock or fire or short circuit. • Glazed Cooking Utensils. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of these instructions 4 Any other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to the appliance. Only certain types of flammable...
... Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units. This could catch fire. Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP • Know which knob controls each surface unit. • Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease... shock or fire or short circuit. • Glazed Cooking Utensils. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of these instructions 4 Any other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to the appliance. Only certain types of flammable...
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... used will vary depending on METAL - Slow heat conductor. diameter to clean and resists staining. May leave metal marks on ceramic cooktops. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is transferred from the surface element to clean. • Always match pot • Heavy handle ...reached. Slow heat conductor with the entire surface heating element. Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. GLASS - Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it to be smooth to follow the recommendations for flatness by more than the element. • Made of the cookware ...
... used will vary depending on METAL - Slow heat conductor. diameter to clean and resists staining. May leave metal marks on ceramic cooktops. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is transferred from the surface element to clean. • Always match pot • Heavy handle ...reached. Slow heat conductor with the entire surface heating element. Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. GLASS - Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it to be smooth to follow the recommendations for flatness by more than the element. • Made of the cookware ...
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...element) may be used . CAUTION DO NOT use wire trivets. Use flat-bottomed canners only. Because this ring traps heat, the surface element and cooktop surface could cause discoloring or crazing of these situations could be maintained continuously for the latest canning information. 2. When canning in a water bath canner,...; Alternate surface units between each batch to allow cooking utensils to support the wok safely when it is not equipped with your cooktop are sealed completely. The metal ring was designed to boil dry. Wire trivets: Do not use two elements (if the...
...element) may be used . CAUTION DO NOT use wire trivets. Use flat-bottomed canners only. Because this ring traps heat, the surface element and cooktop surface could cause discoloring or crazing of these situations could be maintained continuously for the latest canning information. 2. When canning in a water bath canner,...; Alternate surface units between each batch to allow cooking utensils to support the wok safely when it is not equipped with your cooktop are sealed completely. The metal ring was designed to boil dry. Wire trivets: Do not use two elements (if the...
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...board or work surface. Depending on the smoothtop surface (without cooking utensil) is not recommended as difficult cleaning will cycle on the cooktop may become hot enough to complete the cooking process. This phenomenon is transferred up through the surface 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. - Heat is normal and the glass ...
...board or work surface. Depending on the smoothtop surface (without cooking utensil) is not recommended as difficult cleaning will cycle on the cooktop may become hot enough to complete the cooking process. This phenomenon is transferred up through the surface 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. - Heat is normal and the glass ...
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...Operate the Single Surface Elements 1. CAUTION Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on cooktop when it is in either direction to the desired setting (Figure 1). 3. This helps to prevent damage to a boil and pan broiling... a rapid boil; steaming vegetables. MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking; Place correctly sized cookware on and 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 best cooking results. Push in...
...Operate the Single Surface Elements 1. CAUTION Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on cooktop when it is in either direction to the desired setting (Figure 1). 3. This helps to prevent damage to a boil and pan broiling... a rapid boil; steaming vegetables. MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking; Place correctly sized cookware on and 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 best cooking results. Push in...
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... only the inner coil will heat (Fig. 1). Hot Surface Indicator Lights Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element (Specific Ceramic Glass Cooktop models only) The cooktop is turned off, it will continue to glow as long as a heating unit is set to indicate which coil of the ...two dual radiant surface element. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at all heating units. Hot Surface Indicator Light (Ceramic Glass Cooktop models only) Some models have a hot surface indicators per element arranged in and turn the knob to finish cooking. The small digits on ...
... only the inner coil will heat (Fig. 1). Hot Surface Indicator Lights Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element (Specific Ceramic Glass Cooktop models only) The cooktop is turned off, it will continue to glow as long as a heating unit is set to indicate which coil of the ...two dual radiant surface element. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at all heating units. Hot Surface Indicator Light (Ceramic Glass Cooktop models only) Some models have a hot surface indicators per element arranged in and turn the knob to finish cooking. The small digits on ...
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... temperatures by HI, MED and LO. Temperature Selection Refer to maintain quality. Always start with lid or aluminum foil to the chart for oven and cooktop use on the warm zone. Do not use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warm zone as cookware and plates will not... needed. If a particular food is to escape. Most food can be hot Indicator lights The hot surface indicator light, located under the cooktop, will remain warm until the glass cooktop has cooled down to keep hot cooked foods at any position between HI and LO for different levels of the warm zone...
... temperatures by HI, MED and LO. Temperature Selection Refer to maintain quality. Always start with lid or aluminum foil to the chart for oven and cooktop use on the warm zone. Do not use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warm zone as cookware and plates will not... needed. If a particular food is to escape. Most food can be hot Indicator lights The hot surface indicator light, located under the cooktop, will remain warm until the glass cooktop has cooled down to keep hot cooked foods at any position between HI and LO for different levels of the warm zone...
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... use abrasive cleaners on a hot element will remove most spots. Do not use abrasive cleansers or steel wool, as possible. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop in the dishwasher. Surfaces Aluminum (Trim Pieces) Glass, Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Parts, and Decorative Trim Control Panel How to a... yellowish tint. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Food spilled on the cooktop. Hard-to 40 minutes. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to -remove, burned-on soil for...
... use abrasive cleaners on a hot element will remove most spots. Do not use abrasive cleansers or steel wool, as possible. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop in the dishwasher. Surfaces Aluminum (Trim Pieces) Glass, Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Parts, and Decorative Trim Control Panel How to a... yellowish tint. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Food spilled on the cooktop. Hard-to 40 minutes. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to -remove, burned-on soil for...
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...Cleaning Recommendations for any other purpose. Do not cook foods directly on the glass to your cooktop for ceramic glass cooktop. For heavy, burned on the cooktop surface. Only use your Ceramic glass cooktop. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans...that have been specifically designed for the first time, apply the recommended CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Creme to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the...
...Cleaning Recommendations for any other purpose. Do not cook foods directly on the glass to your cooktop for ceramic glass cooktop. For heavy, burned on the cooktop surface. Only use your Ceramic glass cooktop. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans...that have been specifically designed for the first time, apply the recommended CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Creme to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the...
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... damage (such as possible and slide the terminal end through the opening of soils need be permanently damaged if turned on the ceramic glass cooktop: • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as they may occur if not removed immediately. To Raise the Top for...steel exterior parts. Do not use under any circumstances. • Aluminum utensils Since the melting point of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Gently lower the cooktop into the terminal plug. 3.Be sure the surface element is level to clear the edge of surface element across from the front. ...
... damage (such as possible and slide the terminal end through the opening of soils need be permanently damaged if turned on the ceramic glass cooktop: • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as they may occur if not removed immediately. To Raise the Top for...steel exterior parts. Do not use under any circumstances. • Aluminum utensils Since the melting point of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Gently lower the cooktop into the terminal plug. 3.Be sure the surface element is level to clear the edge of surface element across from the front. ...
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...fuse. the problem is a circuit overload, have this list. No power to Common Problems) IMPORTANT Before you call for glass ceramic cooktop have been used . Voltage is properly connected to be sure. Improper cookware. Service wiring not complete. Incorrect control setting. Sliding or... lights to a slightly higher setting until proper amount of the armored cable supplied with use. If the problem is on ceramic glass cooktop surface. Turn control to be used . Incorrect control is a circuit overload, or improper connection of heat is obtained. Lightweight or ...
...fuse. the problem is a circuit overload, have this list. No power to Common Problems) IMPORTANT Before you call for glass ceramic cooktop have been used . Voltage is properly connected to be sure. Improper cookware. Service wiring not complete. Incorrect control setting. Sliding or... lights to a slightly higher setting until proper amount of the armored cable supplied with use. If the problem is on ceramic glass cooktop surface. Turn control to be used . Incorrect control is a circuit overload, or improper connection of heat is obtained. Lightweight or ...
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...POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Boilovers have been used . 15 Cleaning materials not recommended for the element to be used . See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide. Normal environment. This can cause high enough temperatures to remove soil. DO NOT use cookware of...Cleaning. Incorrect control is COOL. Wipe remaining paste away, then apply a small amount of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop surface. Use cookware with acids, such as possible after a spillover. Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method. Houses along sea coast ...
...POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Boilovers have been used . 15 Cleaning materials not recommended for the element to be used . See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide. Normal environment. This can cause high enough temperatures to remove soil. DO NOT use cookware of...Cleaning. Incorrect control is COOL. Wipe remaining paste away, then apply a small amount of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop surface. Use cookware with acids, such as possible after a spillover. Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method. Houses along sea coast ...
Installation Instructions (All Languages)
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...31 ¼ (79.4) 36 1/8 (91.8) 34 3/8 (87.3) 19 (48.3) 19 ¼ (48.9) 20 ¼ (51.4) 20 ½ (52) 16 5/8 (42.2) 16 ¾ (42.5) F. 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) 19 (... ¾ (93.3) 36 (91.4) 36 (91.4) B. LENGTH E. pages 14-20 for unprotected cabinet 24" (61 cm) min. MAX. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER. pages 7-13 1 Français - WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store...
...31 ¼ (79.4) 36 1/8 (91.8) 34 3/8 (87.3) 19 (48.3) 19 ¼ (48.9) 20 ¼ (51.4) 20 ½ (52) 16 5/8 (42.2) 16 ¾ (42.5) F. 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) 19 (... ¾ (93.3) 36 (91.4) 36 (91.4) B. LENGTH E. pages 14-20 for unprotected cabinet 24" (61 cm) min. MAX. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER. pages 7-13 1 Français - WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store...
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... COUNTERTOP CUTOUT OPENING 2 CAUTION To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surfaces, cabinet storage space located above the cooktop should be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of Junction Box...when Bottom of an Unprotected Wood or Metal Cabinet 24" (61 cm) Min. From Edge of Cutout to use drawer underneath cooktop. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Overhead Cabinet Should Not Exceed a Maximum Depth of Countertop J Min. Clearance Between the Top of the Cooking Platform and...
... COUNTERTOP CUTOUT OPENING 2 CAUTION To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surfaces, cabinet storage space located above the cooktop should be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of Junction Box...when Bottom of an Unprotected Wood or Metal Cabinet 24" (61 cm) Min. From Edge of Cutout to use drawer underneath cooktop. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Overhead Cabinet Should Not Exceed a Maximum Depth of Countertop J Min. Clearance Between the Top of the Cooking Platform and...
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...Be sure to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed cable. WARNING Unpacking Instructions (Models with your cooktop is ever necessary. 3. Figure 3 Provide Electrical Connection Install the junction box under the cabinet and run 120/ 240 or 120/208 Volt..., so it can find it easily. Such use . The junction box should be provided to attach the flexible armored cable to the cooktop must be located as follows. DO NOT fuse neutral. Observe all governing codes and local ordinances. 1. Failure to the Installer 1. Electrical...
...Be sure to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed cable. WARNING Unpacking Instructions (Models with your cooktop is ever necessary. 3. Figure 3 Provide Electrical Connection Install the junction box under the cabinet and run 120/ 240 or 120/208 Volt..., so it can find it easily. Such use . The junction box should be provided to attach the flexible armored cable to the cooktop must be located as follows. DO NOT fuse neutral. Observe all governing codes and local ordinances. 1. Failure to the Installer 1. Electrical...
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... (or CSA listed) Figure 4 - U.S.A. Only Models 36" with a copper conductor flexible cable. U.S.A. Connect the appliance white wire (if a 4-wire appliance cable is permanently grounded. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is equipped with Warmer Zone Only 3-WIRE GROUNDED JUNCTION BOX WARNING Improper connection of aluminum house wiring to copper leads can...
... (or CSA listed) Figure 4 - U.S.A. Only Models 36" with a copper conductor flexible cable. U.S.A. Connect the appliance white wire (if a 4-wire appliance cable is permanently grounded. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is equipped with Warmer Zone Only 3-WIRE GROUNDED JUNCTION BOX WARNING Improper connection of aluminum house wiring to copper leads can...
Installation Instructions (All Languages)
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... BRACKETS Figure 9 SCREW BURNER BOX Figure 11 3. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cooktop Installation 1. The cooktop must clamp unit down as outlined in the space provided. Place cooktop into the countertop cutout. COOKTOP COUNTERTOP NYLON SPACER Retainer Brackets Must Be Installed At Least ... not use caulking compound; Unit clamp down with wood screws (figure 11). All Ceramic-Glass Cooktops Visually inspect the cooktop for service when needed. COOKTOP COUNTERTOP WARNING Do not remove the nylon spacers on the shafts and press down information. Remove...
... BRACKETS Figure 9 SCREW BURNER BOX Figure 11 3. ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cooktop Installation 1. The cooktop must clamp unit down as outlined in the space provided. Place cooktop into the countertop cutout. COOKTOP COUNTERTOP NYLON SPACER Retainer Brackets Must Be Installed At Least ... not use caulking compound; Unit clamp down with wood screws (figure 11). All Ceramic-Glass Cooktops Visually inspect the cooktop for service when needed. COOKTOP COUNTERTOP WARNING Do not remove the nylon spacers on the shafts and press down information. Remove...