Frigidaire 318200710 Use & Care Manual page 8

Setting Surface Controls
(continued)
Griddle Control Knob
Knob may look different
Regular Radiant
Element Control Dial
Knob may look different
Note: Due to the high intensity of heat
generated by the surface elements, the glass
surface will turn green when the element
will be turned off. This phenomenon is nor-
mal and the glass will come back to its origi-
nal white color after it has completely
cooled down. (White glass cooktops only).
To Operate the Griddle
Foods can be placed directly on the griddle for cooking. To remove the griddle for
cleaning the burner box underneath, grasp the griddle in the front and gently pull
away from plug terminal, then lift up and out. To reinstall, grasp the griddle with
both hands at the end opposite the terminals and using the middle rod at the
terminal end as a guide, push the griddle into place.
1. Push in and turn the griddle control in either direction to the desired setting.
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting; then turn to a lower setting
to finish cooking.
2. The control does not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the
marks as a guide and adjust the control as needed.
3. The griddle indicator light glows when the griddle is on. A quick glance at the
light when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure the control is turned
off.
4. Preheat for a few minutes (until butter melts or beads of water dance on the
griddle).
5. Use only nylon or plastic spatulas, spoons, etc. Metal can scratch the non-stick
finish.
6. Make sure the griddle is turned OFF when cooking is finished. Leaving the
griddle ON will damage it.
Approximate Griddle Settings
Bacon
Grilled Sandwiches
Pancakes
Hamburgers
Eggs
Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models)
The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the ceramic
glass surface. The design of the glass cooktop outlines the area of the surface
heating unit below. Most importantly, make sure the diameter of the pan matches
the diameter of the surface unit. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the
cooktop. Only flat-bottomed pans should be used. The type and size of cookware,
number of surface units in use and the settings of the surface units are factors that
will affect the amount of the heat that will spread to areas surrounding the units.
The areas surrounding the units may become hot enough to cause burns.
The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or work surface. Dropping heavy
or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it. Pans with rough bottoms may scratch
the cooktop surface. Placing foods directly on the smoothtop surface (without
utensils) is not recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke
and cause a potential fire hazard. Never use the griddle or similar cooking sheet on
the ceramic glass cooktop.
Types of Heating Units Used
REGULAR RADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)
The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces.
Control knobs are used to set the heat power levels. Knobs need first to be pressed
in when at OFF position, then turned to the desired heat settings.
A glowing red surface extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil
indicates the utensil is too small for the unit. The control knob does not have to be
set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control
knob as needed. The hot surface and surface indicator lights will glow.
Note: A built-in protector will automatically turn off the radiant and expandable
radiant element if the ceramic-glass temperature exceeds the set limit.
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