Setting Surface Controls - Frigidaire PLEF489ACD Use And Care Manual

Setting Surface Controls

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OFF
Regular Radiant
Element Control Dial
OFF
Expandable & Bridge Radiant
Element Control Dial
Indicator Lights
Ceramic Glass Cooktop
Types 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.
A glowing red surface extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil
indicates the utensil is too small for the unit. The control knob does not have to be
set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control
knob as needed. The hot surface and surface indicator lights will glow.
NOTE: Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the
glass surface will turn green when the element will be turned off. This phenomenon
is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has com-
pletely cooled down. (White glass cooktops only).
Note: A built-in protector will automatically turn off the radiant and expandable
radiant element if the ceramic-glass temperature exceeds the set limit.
EXPANDABLE RADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)
This heating unit adapts to both small and large heating utensils. The unit control
dial has a dual set of graduations. For small utensils use the left side of the control
dial; for large utensils the right. Only the inner surface of the unit heats when using
it for small utensils; the whole surface heats for large utensils. The hot surface and
surface indicator lights will glow when the heating unit is turned ON.
Note: During any heat setting of the outer radiant element, the inner radiant ele-
ment cycles on and off with the outer element.
BRIDGE RADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)
Its principal advantage is to allow you to create larger cooking zone for larger pan
suchs as roaster, griddle or some other specialty pans.
To use the bridge element, turn the control knob on right side, to the bridge burner
graduations.
For full bridge element operation turn on the left rear burner.
To use only the front element, turn the control knob on left side, to the front burner
graduations.
Two different surface control lights will glow on your range: Surface Indicator Lights
and Hot Surface Indicator Lights.
• The surface indicator lights, located on the control panel, glow when any
surface unit is turned on. A quick glance at the lights after cooking is an easy
check to be sure all surface controls are turned off.
• The hot surface indicators lights, located under the glass cooktop, will
come on as the surface cooking area heats up and will continue to glow until the
glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The lights may remain on
even though the controls are turned to OFF.
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