Frigidaire FGIC3066TB Complete Owners Guide - Page 8
Before Setting Surface Controls
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS What is Electromagnetic Induction? Induction cooking uses electromagnets to create heat in compatible cookware. Below each cooking zone on an induction cooktop, there is a copper coil. When the cooking zone is turned on, the electricity turns the coil into a type of magnet that heats metal cookware in the cooking zone. Induction Features CAUTION Although induction cooking zones do not produce heat, they can become hot from contact with hot cookware. Burns may occur if a cooking zone or the surrounding area is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature. Because heat starts in the cookware instead of the cooktop, induction offers several advantages. Fast Heating: Cookware will heat up faster than on a conventional electric cooktop. Pay close attention to avoid scorching food when starting to cook. You may need to use a lower setting for cooking food than you are used to. Precise Control: The heat going into the cookware will change immediately when you change the setting of the cooking zone. Even Heating: Cookware will typically heat more evenly on an induction cooktop, so you are less likely to have hot or cool spots in the cookware. Cooler Cooktop: An induction cooktop will be cooler when you remove the cookware than a conventional electric cooktop would be. Because the cooktop doesn't get as hot, you are not as likely to get burned. Spills are also less likely to cook onto the surface, making clean-up easier. Energy Efficiency: Induction cooking wastes less energy than a conventional cooktop, so it uses less electricity. Preparation Before using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass that will make cleaning easier when the cooktop is soiled from cooking and help prevent scratches and abrasions. Sounds The magnetic field over the induction cooking zone may cause cookware to vibrate, creating a buzzing or humming noise. These sounds are not unusual, especially at high settings. Cookware that is not perfectly flat on the bottom may vibrate slightly against the cooktop. A loose handle may vibrate in its socket. Multi-material cookware may allow small vibrations in its structure. Figure 1: Induction sounds Sounds are less likely to occur with heavier, higher quality cookware. An induction cooktop may also produce faint clicking sounds from the electronic switches that maintain the desired cooking temperature. You may also hear a fan that cools the electronics inside the cooktop. NOTE Be sure to read detailed instructions for induction cooktop cleaning in the "Care and Cleaning" section and "Before You Call" checklist section of this Use and Care Guide. 8