Hot Surface Indicator Light - Frigidaire MEF368CGS1 Owner's Manual

Ceramic Glass Cooktop
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HOT SURFACE INDICATOR LIGHT
(some models)
Some models have an indicator light located on the ceramic glass cooktop that glows
as soon as the glass begins to warm up, When the heating unit is turned off it will
continue to glow as long as the glass remains warm enough to cause burns, Other
models have 4 hot surface indicators (one per element) arranged in a cluster Their
location is as shown in the illustration above,
SETTING WARM ZONE CONTROLS (somemodels)
To Operate the Warm Zone
Your range is eq/Jipped with a warm zone, The p/Jrpose or the warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature Always start
with hot food, It is not recommended to heat cold food on the warm zone,
Usethe warm zoneto keepcooked foods hot suchas:vegetables,gravies,casseroles, s oups,stews, breads,pastriesandoven-safedinner
All food placed on the warm zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality For best results, when warming pastries
or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape Do not use plastic warp to cover food. Plastic may melt onto
the surface and be very difficult to clean.
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended tar oven and cooktop use on the warm zone,
Unlike the surface elements, the warm zone will not glow red when it is hot
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warm zone as cookware and plates will be hot
Indicator Lights
The surface indicator light is located below the warm zone control It turns on when the control isset, and
stays on until the control is turned off The hot surface indicator light, located under the glass cooktop,
will come on when the control is set and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to
a moderate level,
Warm & Serve Zone
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Hot Surface Indicator Light
To Set the Warm Zone Control
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To set the control, push in and turn the knob, The temperatures are approximate, and are designated by HIr MED
and LO However, the control can be set at any position between HI and LO for different levels of heating
When done, turn the control to OFF,The warm zone will remain warm until the hot surface indicator light goes
off
Temperature Selection
Refer to the chart for recommended heating levels, If a particular food is not listed, start
with the medium level, and adjust as needed, Most foods can be kept at serving
temperatures by using the medium level
Warm Zone Recommended Food Settings
Chart
Food Item Heating
Level
Breads/Pastries LO
Casseroles LO
Dinner Plates with Food LO
Eggs LO
Gravies LO
Meats MED
Sauces MED
Soups (cream) MED
Stews MED
Vegetables MED
Fried Foods HI
Hot Beverages HI
Soups (liquid) HI
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