Before Setting Surface Controls; Cookware Material Types - Frigidaire LGEF3045KFP Use & Care Manual

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Types of cooktop elements
The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements
located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on
the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element
available. The single radiant element will have one round
outline pattern shown (keep warm zone is designed to
keep food warm only). The versatile dual radiant element
allows the user to set the smaller inner portion as a single
element or both inner and outer portions may be set to
heat together (See Fig. 1).
Keep warm zone
Single radiant
surface control
surface control
(some models)

Cookware material types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly
heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan
bottom. The most popular materials available are:
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of
food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware
resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across
the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which
will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.
May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain
heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics
will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel
coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic
cooktops.
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
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Dual radiant
surface control
(some models)
Fig. 1
Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using proper cookware as
illustrated in Figs. 2 & 3.
Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good
contact with the entire surface heating element (See
Fig. 2). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 3). For more information
about the ceramic cooktop see "Cooktop Cleaning &
Maintenance" in the Care & Cleaning section.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3