Frigidaire FCRE3052BS Complete Owners Guide - Page 16

16 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements (all models) To operate single radiant elements (including Simmer to Boil elements): 1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Figure 5) to the desired setting (refer to the Table 1). 3. When cooking is complete, turn the 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 spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed (see Figure 5). 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. Suggested radiant surface element settings The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are based on cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. Settings Type of Cooktop High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling Medium High (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies or steam vegetables Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew Low (1) Low temperature cooking Low (LO) Keep warm, melt Table 1: Suggested settings for radiant elements Figure 5: Surface control knob CAUTION Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The element may still be hot and burns may occur if the element 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. Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip bowls or reflector pans. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fi re. 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 Element ON indicator lights will glow when one or more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at these indicator lights when finished cooking is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light will remain on AFTER the control knob is turned to the "OFF" position and will stay on until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.