Frigidaire PLEFMZ99GC Use and Care Manual - Page 7

Setting Surface Controls Cooktop radiant areas that heat Models with a Bridge Element Models with 4 Dual Elements Fig. 1 LeLfteFfrtofnrot nt Left RLeeaftr rear RighRtigRhetarrear RRigighht tFfrroonntt About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Fig 1). Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and the settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns. About the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle. For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process. Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases. NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the Care & Cleaning section and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use and Care Manual. Fig. 2 (Bridge Element on some models) NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic cooktop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 13 for using correct cookware instructions with the cooktop). 7