Before Setting Surface Controls - Frigidaire 318203628 Use & Care Manual

about the ceramic glass cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has 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. 1 to 4).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop
to the cookware. 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.
Fig. 1 - 30" Model
Cooktop Appearance
Fig. 3 - 30" Model
Cooktop Appearance
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note
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.

BeFore setting surFace controls

Fig. 2 - 36" Model
Cooktop Appearance
Fig. 4 - 36" Model
Cooktop Appearance
locations of the surface radiant
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 radiant surface elements are located on the 30"
cooktop as follows:
model a
• One 12 inch radiant element located at the left front
position.
• One 7 inch radiant element located at the right rear position.
• One 6 inch radiant element located at the left rear
position.
• One dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element located at the
right front position.
model a
model B
• One dual 9 or 12 inch radiant element located at the
left front position.
• One 7 inch radiant element located at the right rear position.
• One 6 inch radiant element located at the left rear
position.
• One dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element located at the
right front position.
model B
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