Setting Surface Controls - Frigidaire GCFE3060BF Use & Care Manual

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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Single radiant surface elements (all mod-
els)
To operate single radiant elements (including Sim-
mer to Boil elements):
1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface ele-
ment.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in
either direction (Figure 1) to the desired setting
(refer to the "Suggested radiant surface ele-
ment settings" in Table 1).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant
surface element OFF before removing the
cookware.
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting
and then turn to a lower setting to fi nish cook-
ing. The surface control knobs do not have to be
set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics
provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as
needed (see Figure 1).
A glowing red surface heating area extending be-
yond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates
the cookware is too small for the surface heating
area.
Suggested radiant surface element settings
The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are
based on cooking with medium-weight aluminum
pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other
types of pans.
Settings
High (HI - 9)
Medium High (7 - 8)
Medium (5 - 6)
Medium Low (2 - 4)
Low (1)
Low (LO)
Table 1: Suggested settings for radiant elements
Type of Cooktop
Start most foods, bring
water to a boil, pan
broiling
Continue a rapid boil,
fry, deep fat fry
Maintain a slow boil,
thicken sauces and
gravies or steam vege-
tables
Keep foods cooking,
poach, stew
Low temperature cook-
ing
Keep warm, melt
Figure 8: Radiant surface element
Simmer-to-boil elements
A Simmer to Boil element (some models) is de-
signed to quickly heat and cook large amounts of
food in large pots. Simmer to Boil elements are
clearly labeled on the cooktop.
CAUTION
Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off . The ele-
ment may still be hot and burns may occur if the
element is touched before it has cooled suffi -
ciently.
Do not place fl ammable items such as plastic salt
and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic
wrappings on top of the range when it is in use.
These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, tow-
els, or wooden spoons could catch fi re if placed
too close to the surface elements.
Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip
bowls or refl ector pans. Improper installation of
these liners may result in risk of electric shock or
fi re.
NOTES
• The size and type of utensil used and the
amount and type of food being cooked will
infl uence the setting needed for best cooking
results.
• The Element ON indicator lights will glow
when one or more elements are turned ON.
A quick glance at these indicator lights when
fi nished cooking is an easy check to be sure
all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Sur-
face indicator light will remain on AFTER the
control knob is turned to the "OFF" position
and will stay on until the heating surface area
has cooled suffi ciently.