Frigidaire FPCC3685KSA Use & Care Manual page 6

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has inductors and radiant surface
elements located below the surface of the glass. The
design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the
surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of
the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on
the cooktop (See Figs. i to 4).
Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type
and size of cookware, the number of surface elements
in use and their settings are all factors that will affect
the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the
surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements
may become hot enough to cause burns,
Figure 1 = 30" Model
Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning
section and Before You Call checklist section of this
Use and Care Guide.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly.
As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To
maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle ON
and OFF. The heating element retains enough heat to
provide a uniform and consistent heat during the OFF
cycle. For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several
minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow
residual heat to complete the cooking process.
Locations of the Surface Radiant &
Induction Elements
Your cooktop is equipped with radiant surface radiant
elements with different wattage ratings. The ability to
heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the
element wattage increases.
The surface elements are located on the 30" cooktop as
follows (Figure 1):
- Two 7 inch radiant elements are located at the left front
and rear positions.
- One mid-position radiant element located between left
front and rear element. Connects with front element to
form Bridge element.
- One 6 inch induction element located at the right rear
position.
- One 10 inch induction element located at the right front
position.
The surface elements are located on the 36" cooktop as
follows (Figure 2):
- Two 7 inch radiant elements are located at the left front
and rear positions.
One mid-position radiant element located between left
front and rear element. Connects with front element to
form Bridge element.
One 6 inch radiant element located at the center rear
position.
One 6 inch induction element located at the right rear
position.
One 10 inch induction element located at the right front
position.
Figure 2 = 36" Model