Frigidaire FCRG3015AB Complete Owners Guide - Page 13

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Install burner grates Using Proper Cookware To install burner grates, place the grates flat-side down and align them into the cooktop recess. The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 5 and Figure 6. Figure 5: Testing cookware Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 5). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See Figure 6). Figure 4: Proper grate installation IMPORTANT • Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop before using the surface burners (Figure 4). The grates are designed to rest inside the recess on the cooktop. • Grates should rest flush against each other and against the sides of the recess. • Do not line the area underneath the grates or any part of the cooktop with aluminum foil or with any other lining. • 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. • Made of material that conducts heat well. • Easy to clean. • Curved and warped pan bottoms. • Pan overhangs grate by more than 1" (2.5 cm). • Heavy handle tilts pan. • Flame extends beyond pan. Figure 6: Proper cookware 13