Frigidaire FFEC3025US Complete Owners Guide - Page 12

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Single radiant surface elements (all models) To operate the single radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Figure 12) to the desired setting (refer to the "Suggested radiant surface element settings" in Table 1). 3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed (see Figure 12). A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area. Suggested radiant surface element settings The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are based on cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. Settings Type of Cooking High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling Medium High (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies or steam vegetables Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew Low (1) Low temperature cooking Low (LO) Keep warm, melt Table 1: Suggested radiant surface element settings IMPORTANT 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. Figure 12: Single element knob CAUTION • 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 flammable items such as plastic salt and 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. NOTE • The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. • The Element ON indicator lights will turn on when one or more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at these indicator lights when finished cooking is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light will remain on AFTER the control knob is turned to the "OFF" position and will stay on until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently. 12