Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils; Surface Cooking Setting Surface Controls (Some Models) - Frigidaire CMEF212ES Use & Care Manual

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
element. 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 in-
tended purpose. Follow manufacturer's
instructions. Some utensils were not
made to be used in the oven or on the
cooktop.
Surface Cooking
Setting Surface Controls
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 inmedium-
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 Type of Cooking
MAX Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
MEDIUM Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam
vegetables.
MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.
MIN Keep warm, melt, simmer.
DO NOT use the surface element in self-clean mode.
During the self-clean cycle, the surface elements, when used, are subjected to high heat. To ensure maximum element life,
do not use the surface element during a self-clean cycle.
*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 cookware requirements.
(some models)
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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.
Appearance and graphics of
controls may be differents
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.