Frigidaire FEF369HS Use and Care Manual - Page 9

Setting Surface Controls (cont'd) To Operate Dual Radiant Surface Elements (some models) Symbols on the backguard are used to indicate which coil of the Dual Radiant element will heat. The symbol indicates the inner coil only. The symbol indicates both inner and outer coils will heat (See Figs. 1, 2 & Suggested Radiant Surface Element Settings Table). You may switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking. Push in & turn the control knob in either direction to the desired setting as instructed above. Note: Surface areas that heat are shown in black. Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently. DO NOT place plastic items such as salt & pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements. DO NOT allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop. Heating withinner (small) element only Heating with both elements Setting the Warming Zone (some models) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 The purpose of the Warming Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the Warming Zone. All food placed on the Warming Zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean from the cooktop surface. Use only dishware, utensils & cookware recommended for oven and ceramic cooktop use on the Warming Zone. Warming Zone Recommended Food Settings Table Food Item Heating Level Fig. 3 Breads/Pastries Casseroles Dinner Plates with Food Eggs Gravies Meats Sauces Soups (cream) Stews Vegetables Fried Foods Hot Beverages Soups (liquid) Fig. 4 LO (Low) LO (Low) LO (Low) LO (Low) LO (Low) MED (Medium) MED (Medium) MED (Medium) MED (Medium) MED (Medium) HI (High) HI (High) HI (High) Unlike the surface elements, the Warming Zone will not glow red when it is HOT. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the Warming Zone as cookware and plates will be HOT. Setting the Warming Zone Control: 1. Push in either direction and turn the knob (See Fig. 3). The temperatures are approximate, and are designated by HI, MED & LO. However, the control can be set at any position between HI and LO for different levels of warming. 2. When ready to serve, turn the control to OFF. The Warming Zone will remain warm until the indicator light goes OFF. Temperature Selection - Refer to the Warming Zone Recommended Food Settings Table (See Fig. 4). If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as needed. Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level. Note: Use the Warming Zone to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. 9