Frigidaire FCCI3627AB Complete Owners Guide - Page 16

16 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Setting induction cooking zones LOCK ON OFF 1 9P POWER ON OFF 1 9P Figure 15: Induction cooking zone control To operate an induction cooking zone: 1. Turn the cooktop on by pressing the Power key. 2. Place correctly sized cookware on the cooking zone. The controls for a zone won't activate unless cookware is detected. 3. Press the On/Off key for the active cooking zone. The indicator will turn red. 4. Set the cooking zone to the desired level (refer to Table 1) by pressing the number of the desired setting or P. 5. When cooking is complete, turn the induction cooking zone OFF by pressing its On/Off key or the Power key before removing the cookware. If all of the zones are off, the cooktop will automatically power off in 30 seconds. At any time, you can change the setting for an active cook zone by pressing the number of the new setting. IMPORTANT Suggested induction cooking zone settings Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are based on cooking with medium-weight stainless steel pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. Electrolux Induction Recommendations Temp Range Pow- Description er Level Low 1 Keep foods warm Medium 2-4 Continue cooking, Low poach, stew Keep Warm 145°- 160°F Simmer 185 - 200°F Medium 5-6 Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steaming, cooking Medium 7-8 Continue a rapid High boil, fry, or deep fry High 9 Start most foods, maintain water at a boil, pan cooking, searing Power Boil P Start heating pans that contain large amounts of food or to bring pots of water to boil Table 1: Suggested induction cooking zone settings Do not leave empty cookware on an operating cooking zone. Cookware will heat very quickly and may be damaged or warped if left on the cooking zone empty. NOTE A cooking zone will not become active without proper cookware in position. See "Key-Stuck Function" on page 12page 11. If the cooktop does not detect cookware within 30 seconds, it will turn off. NOTE: • The size and type of the cookware used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. • The Max setting is available after activating a cooking zone by pressing the MAX key. The cooktop will remain on Max for up to 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the cooking zone will automatically change to the high (9) setting. • The Hot Surface indicator (Hot) will show in the setting indicator when heat is detected in a cook zone that has been turned off. The indicator will remain on until the heated surface area has cooled sufficiently.