O w n e r s G u i d e CONTENTS Versión en español ... 2 Product Registration ... 2 Important Safety Instructions ... 3-4 Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils ... 4 Setting Surface Controls ... 5 Indicator Lights (Coil Element Models) ... 5 Ceramic Glass Cooktop (Some Models) Types of Heating Units Used ...
Product Registration Register Your Product The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to the Frigidaire Company. This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your cooktop and feature information for several models. Your cooktop may not have all the described features.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
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.
Setting Surface Controls Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the cooktop when it is in use.
Ceramic Glass Cooktop TYPE OF HEATING UNITS USED REGULAR RADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models) The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces. Control knobs are used to set the heat power levels; knobs need first to be pressed in when at OFF position, then turned to the desired heat settings.
Ceramic Glass Cooktop SPECIAL CAUTION FOR ALUMINUM FOIL AND ALUMINUM COOKING UTENSILS Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not use under any circumstances. Aluminum utensils The melting point of aluminum being much lower than that of other metals, care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used.
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Ceramic Glass Cooktop USE AND CARE OF GLASS SURFACE CLEANING MATERIALS FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP Some cleaning materials may contain an ingredient which can damage the cooktop. Use recommended materials only (see below). Cleaner creme should be used regularly. First use recommended products listed below, then use cleaner creme. Use only recommended cleaning products and follow these basic cleaning suggestions.
General Cleaning Prior to cleaning the coil elements make sure they are cold and that control knobs are set at OFF. Never immerse the coil elements in water. Never leave covers on the coil elements as they could be permanently damaged if turned on by accident.
General Cleaning (Continued) To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and Drip Bowls Be careful not cooktop is COOL. to bend terminal ends when replacing elements after To Remove cleaning. 1. Lift up edge of surface element across from terminal end just enough to clear the edge of the drip 2.
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Avoid Service Checklist OCCURRENCE Surface element too hot or not hot enough (continued) Food not heating evenly. Scratches or abrasions on ceramic glass cooktop surface. Metal marks on ceramic glass cooktop surface. Brown streaks and specks on ceramic glass cooktop surface. Areas of discoloration on ceramic glass cooktop surface.
Your appliance is warranted by Frigidaire Company, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Frigidaire Company Consumer Services or an authorized Frigidaire servicer.