Frigidaire FGGF3685TS Complete Owner s Guide - Page 11

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Installing Burner Grates Using Proper Cookware Do not use surface burners without burner caps and grates properly installed. Missing pieces or improper installation may lead to spills, burns, or damage to your range and cookware. Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop before using the surface burners. The grates are designed to rest inside the recess on the cooktop. To install burner grates, place grates flat-side down and align into the cooktop recess. Grates should rest flush against each other and against the sides of the recess (See Figure 2). Important: For best cooking results, cookware should have flat bottoms that rest level on the burner grate. Before using cookware, check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (Figure 3). Do not straddle cookware over two cooking surfaces unless the cookware is designed for that purpose (as griddles). Figure 3: Check for flat bottom cookware Please note: The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the burner flame setting needed for best cooking results. CORRECT Figure 2: How to properly place burner grates Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop 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 range cooktop. Do not place aluminum foil, or any material that can melt on the cooktop. If these items melt they may damage the cooktop. • Flat bottom and straight sides. • Tight fitting lids. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced. • Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared. • Made of material that conducts heat well. • Easy to clean. INCORRECT • Curved and warped pan bottoms. • Pan overhangs unit by more than 1" (2.5 cm). • Heavy handle tilts pan. • Flame extends beyond unit. 11