Dual Radiant Surface Elements (Some Models) - Frigidaire Electric Range Use & Care Manual

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Dual radiant surface elements
Symbols on the backguard will help choose which portion of
the dual radiant element to set. The
setting for the inner coil only. The
setting for both inner and outer coils.
To operate a dual radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on dual radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise
(See Fig. 1) to begin heating both the inner and outer
portions of the dual element. If only the inner heating
portion is needed for smaller cookware, push in and
turn the knob counter-clockwise to start (See Fig. 2).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the dual radiant surface
element OFF before removing the cookware.
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control
knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark.
Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as
needed. A glowing red surface heating area extending
beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the
cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
You may switch from either single or dual element setting
at any time during cooking. See Suggested radiant
surface element settings table on previous page.
CAUTION
• Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The glass surface
may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
• Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt
and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic
wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or
wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to
the surface elements.
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(some models)
symbol indicates a
symbol indicates a
Heating with both
elements
Fig. 1
IMPORTANT
• Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-
enamel coated cookware on a hot ceramic cooktop!
The melting point of some cookware may be reached if
left heating on the cooktop when empty. The cookware
can bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts
it will damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow all the
manufacturer's suggestions when using any type of
cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
• Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that
can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass
cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they can
damage the ceramic cooktop.
NOTES
• 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.
• The on indicator light will glow when one or more
elements are turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator
light when finished cooking is an easy check to be sure
all control knobs are turned OFF. The hot surface
indicator light will continue to glow AFTER the control
knob is turned to the OFF position and will remain on
until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.
Heating with inner (small)
element only
Fig. 2