Frigidaire DGEF3041KF Use and Care Guide - Page 10
Before Setting Surface Controls, Important
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Types of cooktop elements The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available. The single radiant element will have one round outline pattern shown (keep warm zone is designed to keep food warm only). The dual radiant element is flexible because you may set just the smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner and outer portions can be set to heat together (See Fig. 1). Using proper cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figs. 2 & 3. Keep warm zone surface control (some models) Single radiant surface control Fig. 1 Cookware material types Dual radiant surface control (some models) The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are: Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately. Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum). Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining. Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops. Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops. Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass. Curved and warped pan. Flat bottom and straight sides. Tight fitting lids. Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced. Pan larger than cooking area marked on cooktop by more than one-half inch or 12mm. Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element. Heavy handle tilts pan. Made of a material that conducts heat well. Easy to clean. Pan is smaller or larger Always match pot than heating area marked diameter to element size. on cooktop. Fig. 2 Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 2). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 3). Fig. 3 IMPORTANT Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting point of some cookware may be reached if left on the cooktop empty and then can bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer's suggestions when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop. 10