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Using Proper Cookware, Cookware Material, The Magnet Test

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware The Magnet Test 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 2 and Figure 4. To see if a piece of cookware will work on your induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see Figure 4). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (see Figure 2). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the cooking zone (see Figure 6 on page 10). Figure 2: Ruler test Cookware Material Cookware material is especially important when using an induction cooktop. The cookware must contain magnetic iron or steel to work on an induction cooktop. Common materials for induction cookware include the following: • Stainless Steel - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Durable, easy to clean, and resists staining. Some types of stainless steel will not work on an induction cooktop. Use the magnet test (Figure 4) to check stainless steel cookware. • Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor that retains heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. • Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on the base material. Porcelainenamel on a compatible metal will work on an induction cooktop. Use the magnet test (Figure 4) to check porcelain-enamel cookware. Magnet Sticks Magnet Falls Figure 4: Magnet test If the magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the cookware, it will work on your induction cooktop. If the magnet clings weakly or not at all, the cookware will not heat up on your induction cooktop. CAUTION Proper cookware on an operating induction cooking zone will heat up very quickly. If an empty piece of cookware is left on an operating induction cooking zone, the rapid change in temperature may warp or damage the cookware. Cookware sold as induction-ready will often have a symbol printed on the bottom by the manufacturer. Figure 3: Induction symbol 9

Section	Page
Table of contents	1
Questions?	2
Record model & serial numbers here	2
Serial Plate Location	2
Need Help?	2
Visit the Frigidaire web site at www.frigidaire.com	2
Read this Use & Care Manual	2
If You Received a Damaged Cooktop...	2
Save Time and Money	2
Product Record and Registration	2
Important Safety Instructions	3
What is Electromagnetic Induction?	8
Induction Features	8
Preparation	8
Sounds	8
Figure 1: Induction sounds	8
Using Proper Cookware	9
Figure 2: Ruler test	9
Cookware Material	9
Figure 3: Induction symbol	9
The Magnet Test	9
Figure 4: Magnet test	9
Pan Sensing	10
Figure 5: Flashing indicator	10
Figure 6: Pan sensing conditions	10
Figure 7: Good cookware size	10
Figure 8: Cookware too small	10
Figure 9: Cookware too large	10
Induction Controls	11
Cooking Zone Setting Display	11
Figure 10: Setting displays (left)	11
Hot Surface Indicator	11
Figure 11: Hot surface indicator	11
Cooktop Controls	12
1	12
1. Lock: Lock the cooktop controls to prevent accidental activation of cooking zones.	12
2. Power: Press to turn on or turn off the cooktop.	12
3. Cooking Zone Power Boil Indicator: Lights when the Power Boil feature is in use on the cooking zone.	12
4. Cooking Zone Setting Indicator: Shows the setting of the Cooking Zone when it is running. Flashes when the Cooking Zone does not detect proper cookware. Shows a Hot Cooktop message (H) when the Cooking Zone is off but still hot.	12
5. Cooking Zone On/Off: Activates the cooking zone when the cooktop is on.	12
6. Cooking Zone Minimum (1): Sets the cooking zone to the minimum power level.	12
7. Cooking Zone Set: Press or slide your finger on the wedge to select the desired cooking zone setting.	12
8. Cooking Zone Maximum (P): Sets the cooking zone to Power Boil.	12
9. Timer Indicator: Shows the time currently left on the timer.	12
10. Reduce Time (-): Reduce the amount of time on the timer.	12
11. Timer On/Off: Turn the countdown timer on or off.	12
12. Increase Time (+): Increase the amount of time on the timer.	12
Figure 12: Induction cooking zone control	13
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the cooking zone.	13
2. Activate the cooking zone.	13
3. Set the cooking zone to the desired level (refer to the “Suggested induction cooking zone settings” in Table 1).	13
4. When cooking is complete, turn the induction cooking zone OFF by pressing its On/Off key or the Main Power key before removing the cookware. If all of the zones are off, the cooktop will automatically power off in 20 seconds.	13
Suggested induction cooking zone settings	13
Frigidaire Induction Recommendations	13
Low	13
1	13
Keep foods warm	13
Medium	13
Low	13
2-4	13
Continue cooking, poach, stew	13
Medium	13
5-6	13
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steaming, cooking	13
Medium	13
High	13
7-8	13
Continue a rapid boil, fry, or deep fry	13
High	13
9	13
Start most foods, maintain water at a boil, pan frying, searing	13
Power	13
Boil	13
P	13
Start heating pans that contain large amounts of food or to bring pots of water to boil	13
Table 1: Suggested induction cooking zone settings	13
Moving Cookware on a Smooth Cooktop	14
Figure 13: Do not slide cookware on cooktop	14
Power Management	14
Figure 14: Power management (30” cooktop)	14
Figure 15: Power management (36” cooktop)	14
Setting the Timer	15
Figure 16: Cooktop Timer	15
1. Press the Timer On/Off key to activate the timer. The timer will show “00” flashing.	15
2. Press + and - to set the desired number of minutes. The flashing will stop. You can press and hold the + or - key to change the number of minutes faster.	15
Lock or Unlock the Cooktop	15
1. Set the cooking zones to the desired settings.	15
2. Press the Lock key.	15
1. Press the Power key to turn the cooktop on.	15
2. Press the Lock key and hold it for 4 seconds. The lock will activate, and L will display in all of the cook zone setting indicators.	15
3. Press the Power key to turn the cooktop off.	15
1. Press the Power key to turn the cooktop on.	15
2. Press the Lock key and hold it for 4 seconds. The lock will deactivate.	15
3. Press the Power key to turn the cooktop off.	15
1. Press the Power key to turn the cooktop on.	15
2. Hold the lock key for 4 seconds.	15
3. Set the cooking zones.	15
4. When the cooking process is finished and the cooktop is turned off, the Lock function will be still active.	15
Key-Stuck Function	16
Home Canning	16
Cooktop Maintenance	17
Figure 1: Cooktop care	17
Figure 2: Use cleaners with caution	17
Cooktop Cleaning	18
Figure 3: Cooktop cleaning	18
d Cleaning	19
Before You Call	19

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Using Proper Cookware

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 illus-

trated in

Figure 2

and

Figure 4

Cookware Material

Cookware material is especially important when using an

induction cooktop. The cookware must contain magnetic

iron or steel to work on an induction cooktop. Common

materials for induction cookware include the following:

•

Stainless Steel

- Slow heat conductor with uneven

cooking results. Durable, easy to clean, and resists

staining. Some types of stainless steel will not work on

an induction cooktop. Use the magnet test (

Figure 4

) to

check stainless steel cookware.

•

Cast Iron

- A slow heat conductor that retains heat very

well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is

reached.

•

Porcelain-enamel on metal

- Heating characteristics

will vary depending on the base material. Porcelain-

enamel on a compatible metal will work on an induction

cooktop. Use the magnet test (

Figure 4

) to check

porcelain-enamel cookware.

The Magnet Test

To see if a piece of cookware will work on your induction

cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see

Figure 4

If the magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the cookware, it

will work on your induction cooktop. If the magnet clings

weakly or not at all, the cookware will not heat up on your

induction cooktop.

Check for flatness by rotating

a ruler across the bottom of

the cookware (see

Figure 2

Cookware should have flat

bottoms that make good

contact with the entire surface

of the cooking zone (see

Figure 6

page 10

Figure 2:

Ruler test

Cookware sold as

induction-ready will often

have a symbol printed on

the bottom by the

manufacturer.

Figure 3: Induction symbol

Figure 4:

Magnet test

Proper cookware on an operating induction cooking zone

will heat up very quickly. If an empty piece of cookware is

left on an operating induction cooking zone, the rapid

change in temperature may warp or damage the

cookware.

Magnet

Sticks

Magnet

Falls

CAUTION