Frigidaire FPCS3085LFA Use & Care Manual page 11

The electronic surface element control
(ESEC)
The Electronic SurfaceElementControl (ESEC)feature includes
digital display windows. The ESECfeature 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.
The available ESEC display settings
The ESECcontrol provides various heat levels from Hi (Figure
2) to Lo (Figure 5) and OFF (Figure 1). The settings between
3,0 and 9,5 increase or decrease in increments of .5 (1/2).
The settings between 1,2 and 3,0 are Simmer settings which
decrease or increase in increments of .2 (1/5) to Lo (Figure 5;
lowest Simmer setting) for more precise settings at lower heat
levels.Usethe Recommended Surface Setting Chart to determine
the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing.
Power Boost Indicator Message (Pb)
When an induction zone is first set at Hi, the Power Boost
feature will turn on (see Fig. 6). The Power Boost feature
is used to bring large quantities of water or food to cooking
temperature at the fastest speed possible. The Power Boost
feature will give you up to 139% power output for a set
amount of time (approx. 10 min).
Power failure indicator message (PF)
When the range is first plugged in or when the power supply to
the range has been interrupted, the ESECcontrol will display the
message "PF" (Power Failure; Figure 7). After a few seconds
the "PF" message will disappear from the display.
Hot element indicator message (HE)
After using any ofthe element positions the cooktopwill become
very hot. Evenafter turning the controlknob to OFF,the cooktop
will remain hot for some time. The ESECcontrolmonitors the
temperature of the cooktop and displays the message "HE"
(hot element) warning when the cooktop is still too hot to
touch (Figure 4). If the HE message appears in the window,
the control can still be turned ON again for use.
Error indicator message (Er)
An error message will be displayed (glowing "Er") at power up
(or after a power failure) if ANY of the surface control knobs
were left in the ON positions (Figure 8). 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.
Also, if the induction sensors cannot detect a pan made of the
correct material or if the pan is not centered properly or if the
pan is too small, the power level will flash in the digital display
and the pan will not heat. After 3 minutes, an "Eft' error code
will be displayed until the controls are set to OFF.
Lockout Feature ( - - )
The ESECfeature will not operate during a Self=Clean cycle
or when the Lockout feature is active. Whenever the Lockout
feature is active," - -" will appear in any ESECdigital display
windows (See Figure 9) to show that all surface elements can
not be activated.
OFF OFF OFF
M to hi |o hi |_)
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3
OFF OFF OFF
hi [o hi Lo hi [o
Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6
Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9
Control knobs shown are typical only,
Surface cooking settings
Use the chart to determine the correct setting for the type
of food you are preparing.
Note" The size and type of cookware used will influence
the setting needed for best cooking results.
POWER BOOST Start most foods; bring water to a boil
(Pb) and pan broiling.
HIGH (8-Hi) Continue a rapid boil; frying, deep fat
frying.
and gravies; steaming vegetables.
MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking; poaching and
LOW (LO) Keep warm, melting and simmering.
The elements have a limiter that allows the element to
cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to
prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at
the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware
is too small for the element or if the cookware bottom
is not fiat.