CleaningVarious Parts of your Cooktop ....9 Venturi (open) Burner Models ........10 Sealed Burner Models ........11-14 Avoid Service Checklist ..........15 Warranty ................ 16 Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at: http://www.frigidaire.com READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 318200658 (0111) Rev. C...
Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this Product Registration Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your cooktop. Pleaseread through the information contained in your literature pack to Register Your Product learn more about your new appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pleasepay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend • Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers. If a burner is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become hot and Over Adjacent Surface Burners--To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials,...
Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion Severe shock or damage to the cooktop may occur if the cooktop is not installed by a qualified installer or electrician. This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas. It is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas.
Setting Surface Controls Venturi (opened) Burner Models The surface control knobs shown below To Adjust Low or "Simmer" Setting (some models) may not look identical to the Surface Con- The burner flame, at low setting, can be adjusted if it istoo high or too low; refer to trols Knobs on your range;...
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics: *GOOD POOR • Curved and warped pan bottoms. • Pan overhangs unit by more than • Flat bottom and straight sides. 2.5 cm (1 "). •...
Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Canning Tips & Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for Information the latest canning information. Use flat-bottomed canners only. Heat is spread more evenly when the Canning can generate bottom surface is flat.
General Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFFand the cooktop is COOL. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the number of major cleaning later. Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum (Trim Pieces) &...
General Cleaning (continued) Venturi (open) Burner Models (some models) To Raise and Lower the Top for Cleaning The cooktop is hinged and can be raised to clean the area underneath. Be sure all cooktop controls are turned to OFFand burner grates are cool.
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General Cleaning (continued) Sealed Burner Models (somemodels) Unlike the standard gas range, THIS COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop. Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop.
General Cleaning (continued) Sealed Burner Models (some models) (continued) To Clean the Ceramic-glass Cooktop (some models) (continued) Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils 1) Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not use under any circumstances. 2) Aluminum utensils The melting point of aluminum being much lower than that of other metals, care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used.
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General Cleaning (continued) Sealed Burner Models (some models) (continued) To Clean the Ceramic-glass Cooktop (some models) (continued) Use and Care of Glass Surface (continued) Cleaning Materials for Ceramic-Glass Cooktop Some cleaning materials may contain an ingredient which can damage the cooktop. Use recommended cleaning products only (see below).
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General Cleaning (continued) Sealed Burner Models (some models) (continued) To Clean Burner Grates, Contoured Burner Pans, Burner Cap and Burner Base The burner grates, contoured burner pans, burner capsand burner baseshould be routinelycleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. See instructionsbelow. To Clean the Burner Grates Be sure burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder, cleaningclothsor other material on them.
Avoid Service Checklist Beforeyou call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE.Push in and turn the Surface burners do not light.
COOKTOP WARRANTY Your cooktop is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLEFOR: PERIOD WE WILL: FULL ONE-YEAR Costs service calls that listed under NORMAL One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIESOF THE CONSUMER.