Frigidaire PGLEF385EB3 Use & Care Manual page 8

Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop and Electronic Surface Element
Control (ESEC) (some models)
The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) feature includes digital
display windows. The ESEC feature provides a numeric digital setting
for the radiant surface element positions on the cooktop. These settings
work the same way as normal knob setting indicators work except the
settings are displayed in digital windows (Figures. 1 thru 4).
The available ESEC Display Settings
The ESEC control provides various heat levels from Hi (Figure 2) to Lo
(Figure 3) and OFF (Figure 1). The settings from Hi to 3.0 decrease in
increments of .5. The settings from 3.0 to Lo (Simmer settings)
decrease in increments of .2 for more precise settings of lower heat
levels.
Use the chart (on page 10) to determine the correct setting for the kind
of food you are preparing. The Simmer settings are used to simmer and
keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The
lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate
or butter.
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results.
Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The HE message will come on and will
stay in the display until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a
moderate level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may
occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper
shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when
it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or
wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface
elements.
Hot Element Indicator Message (HE)
After using any of the radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot. Even after turning the
control knob to OFF, the cooktop will remain hot for some time. The ESEC control monitors the tempera-
ture of the cooktop and displays the message "HE" (hot element) warning when the cooktop is still too hot
to touch (Figure 5). If the HE message appears in the window, the control can be turned on again for use.
ESEC Error Indicator Message (Er)
An error message will be displayed (flashing "Er") at power up (or after a power failure) if ANY of the surface
control knobs were left in the ON positions (See Figure 6). If a power failure should occur, be sure to set all
of the surface control knobs to the OFF position. This will reset the surface controls.
Once the surface controls have been set to the OFF positions, the surface controls should return to normal
operation. If the surface controls do not function and the "Er" message remains in any display after following
these procedures, contact an authorized servicer for assistance.
ESEC Lockout Feature ( - - )
The ESEC feature will not operate during a Self-Clean cycle. Whenever the ESEC Lockout feature is active,
" - - " will appear in any display window (See Figure 7).
Setting Surface Controls
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Element configuration, appearance and graphics of
cooktops may be differents -
Dual Surface Radiant Element shown below
Small Large
Small
Petit Grand Petit
OFF
hi hi
Figure 1
Small Large Small
Petit Grand Petit
OFF
hi hi
Figure 3
Large
Grand
OFF
hi hi
Figure 2
Large
Grand
OFF
hi hi
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7