Frigidaire Range Use & Care Manual page 11

Hot surface indicator light (Hodele)
The hot surface indicator light located on the cooktop
(Figure 2) will glow when any surface cooking area heats
up and will remain on until the glass cooktop has cooled
to a MODERATE level.
Figure 2 = Model B only
Hot surface indicator light location.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper
shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch
fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
The "Not Surface" indicator lights will glow when the
element is turned on and will continue to glow after the
control knob is turned to the "OFF" position. It will glow
until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.
The glass surface may still be hot and burns may
occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator
light has turned OFF. The message may remain on even
though the contro!s are turned OFF..................................................................................................................................
Surface cooking settings (All models)
Use the chart to determine the correct setting for the type
of food you are preparing.
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence
the setting needed for best cooking results.
Operating the Surface Elements
(All models)
To Operate the Surface Elements
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either
direction to the desired setting (Figure 1).
3. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if desired. Start
most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface
element provides a constant amount of heat at each
setting. Ceramic Glass Cooktop Only: A glowing
red surface heating area extending beyond the
bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware
is too small for the surface heating area.
4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface
control knob to OFF before removing the
cookware.
OFF
Lo
hi
8
3
HIGH (HI) Start most foods; bring water to a boil
and pan broiling.
MEDIUM HIGH Continue a rapid boil; frying, deep fat
(7-8) frying.
MEDIUM (4-6) Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces
and gravies; steaming vegetables.
MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking; poaching and
(2 - 3) stewing.
LOW (LO) Keep warm, melting and simmering.
reed
Figure :1 =Control knob shown is typical only.
See Recommended Setting for Surface Element table.