Frigidaire CFEF272DC3 Use & Care Manual page 12

Surface Cooking (continued)
Ceramic Glass Cooktop (somemodels) (continued)
Models with Electronic Surface Element Controls (ESEC)
The Electronic Surface Element Control ("ESEC") feature includes 4 digital
display windows. The ESECfeature provides a numeric digital setting for 4
of the radiant surface element positions on the cooktop, including shared
settings at the left front knob control position for both the left front radiant
element and the "Bridge" radiant element. Also the right front control
knob position shares settings for the dual radiant element. These settings
work the same way as normal knob setting indicators work except the set-
tings are displayed in digital windows (figures 1 thru 4).
The available ESEC Display Settings
The ESECcontrol provides various heat levels from Hi (Fig. 2) to Lo (Fig.
4) and OFF (Fig. I). The settings from Hi to 3,0 decrease in increments of
.B. The settings from 3,0 to Lo (Simmer settings) decrease in increments
of .2 for more precise settings of lower heat levels.
Use the chart (Fig. 5) to determine the correct setting for the kind of food
you are preparing. The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep
larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The lower Sim-
mer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butten
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results.
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Figure 3 Figure 4
Radiant surface elements may ap-
pear to have cooled after they have been turned
off. The glass surface may still be hot and
burns may occur if the glass surface istouched be-
fore it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such
as saltand pepper shakers, spoon holders or
plastic wrappings on top of the range 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.
Surface Cooking Settings
Setting Type of Cooking
MAX Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
MEDIUM Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies,
steam vegetables.
MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.
MIN Keep warm, melt, simmer.
Figure 5
NOTE: Pleaseread detailed instructions for ce-
ramic glass cooktop cleaning in the Ceramic
Glass cooktop section and Avoid Service
Checklist section of this Use and Care Guide.
NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that al-
lows the element to cycle on and off, even at
the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to
the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the Hi set-
ting is normal and can occur if the cookware is
too small for the radiant element or if the cook-
ware bottom is not flat (Refer to Surface Cook-
ing Utensils section on page 9 for using correct
cookware instructions with the cooktop).
ESEC Error Indicator Message (Er)
An error message will be displayed (flashing "Er") at power (or after a power failure) if ANY of
the surface control knobs were left in the ON positions. If a power failure should occur, be sure to
set all of the 4 surface control knobs to the OFF position (see figure 6). This will reset the surface
controls.
Be sure to reset the clock. Once the surface controls have been set to the OFF positions and the
clock has been set with the correct time of day, the surface controls should return to normal op-
eration. If the surface controls do not function and the "Er" message remains in any display after
following these produces, contact an authorized Electrolux servicer.
Figure 6
ESEC Lockout Feature (- -)
The self-clean feature will not operate whenever a radiant surface element is ON. The ESECfea-
ture will not operate during a self-clean cycle or when the Oven Lockout feature is active. When-
ever the ESEClockout feature is active, "- -" may appear in any display window (see figure 7). If
any of the surface elements are still hot during active Lockout, "HE" will appear in the window in-
stead of the "- -" message.
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Figure 7