Surface Elements - Frigidaire FGEF301DNBA Use & Care Manual

ABOUT THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP
The ceramiccooktophas radiant surface elements
located below the surface ofthe glass. The designofthe
ceramiccooktopoutlines t hearea ofthe surface element
underneath. Be sure to match the pan sizewiththe
diameterofthe elementoutline o n the cooktopand only
flat-bottom cookware shouldbe used.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements in use and their settings, are all factors that
will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas
beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the
elements may become hot enough to cause burns.
ABOUT THE RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly.
As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To
maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and
off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a
uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat
to complete the cooking process.
Radiant elements have a limiter that allows 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 setting is normal and can occur if the
cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookware bottom is not fiat.
Be sure to read detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning
section and Before You Call checklist section of this
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Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the
surface elements, the glass surface will turn light 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 completely cooled down. (White
glass cooktops only).
SURFACE COOKING SETTINGS
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.
HIGH (HI)
MEDIUM HIGH Continuea rapid boil; f rying, d eep fat
(8-10) frying.
MEDIUM (6) Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces
and gravies; steaming vegetables.
MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking; poaching and
(2 - 4) stewing.
LOW (LO) Keep warm, melting and simmering.
Do not allow aluminum foB, or ANY material that
can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass
cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they will
damage the ceramic cooktop.
Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned OFF. The
hot @ surface indicator light will turn ON and will
continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled
down to a moderate level. 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
indicator light may remain on even though the controls
are turned OFF.