Circuit Protection; Setting Surface Controls; Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils - Frigidaire 318200413 Use & Care Manual

Circuit Protection

As a protection against surcharge, a 15 amp, 120 volt fuse is provided for each of the electric outlet(s) (2 max.) located on top of
the control panel. To access the fuse(s) raise the control panel cover. Models with no electric outlet have no fuse.

Setting Surface Controls

OFF
MIN MAX
1 9
2 8
3 7
4 6
MED
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top
of the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the element.
AUTOMATIC LOCK OFF
OF THE SURFACE ELEMENTS
(30" models with a self-cleaning oven only)
During the self-clean cycle, the surface ele-
ments, when used, are subjected to high heat.
To ensure maximum element life, a safeguard
locks off the use of the surface elements during
the self-clean cycle. Once the oven cleaning
cycle is complete and the oven door can be
opened, the surface elements can be utilized.

Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils

For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics:
Pans should have flat bottoms that make
good contact with the entire surface ele-
ment. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler
across the bottom. There should be no
gaps between the pan and ruler.
Note: Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Some utensils were not made to be
used in the oven or on the cooktop.
1. Place the pan on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.
3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. Always turn the
element off before removing the pan.
The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-weight
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked
will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
Setting
MAX
MEDIUM
MEDIUM LOW
MIN
*GOOD
• Flat bottom and straight sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan
is well balanced.
• Pan sizes match the amount of food to
be prepared and the size of the surface
element.
• Made of material that conducts heat
well.
• Easy to clean.
* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles
and pressure cookers may be used but must
conform to the above recommended cook-
ware requirements.
NOTE: Control knob shown is typical only.
Type of Cooking
Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies,
steam vegetables.
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.
Keep warm, melt, simmer.
7
POOR
• Curved and warped pan bottoms.
• Pan overhangs unit by more than 2.5
cm (1").
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Pan is smaller than element.