Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils - Frigidaire FEC3X5XHCA Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Glazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for range top service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for cooktop use.
• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers. If an element
is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become hot and
possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched.
Damage may also be done to the appliance.
FOR COOKTOP WITH COIL ELEMENTS ONLY
• Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Surface Heating
Elements. Surface heating elements should never be immerse in
water. Heating elements clean themselves during normal
operation.
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Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils

For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics:
Pans should have flat bottoms that make good
contact with the entire surface element.
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across
the bottom. There should be no gaps between
the pan and ruler.
Note: Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Some utensils were not made to be used in the
oven or on the cooktop.
• Make Sure Drip Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place. Absence of these
pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components
underneath to damage.
FOR GLASS COOKTOP ONLY
• Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately.
• Clean Cooktop 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 harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface.
• Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass. This could
cause glass to break.
*GOOD
• Flat bottom and straight sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does not tilt pan.
Pan is well balanced.
• Pan sizes match the amount of food to be
prepared and the size of the surface element.
• Made of material that conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles
and pressure cookers may be used but must
conform to the above recommended cookware
requirements.
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POOR
• Curved and warped pan bottoms.
• Pan overhangs unit by more than 2.5 cm (1").
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Pan is smaller than element.