Frigidaire FPCF3091LF Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 15

Cookware for induction cooking zones When purchasing pans, look for cookware specifically identified by the manufacturer for use with induction cooking or marked as "Induction Ready". If you are not sure, use a magnet to test whether the pan material type will work. If a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware, the material type is correct. (See Fig. 1). Fig. 1 Use quality cookware in good condition It is recommended to always use heavier high quality magnetic base cookware on induction zones. This will greatly reduce the possibility of developing scratches on the ceramic surface. Even high quality cookware can scratch the cooktop surface, especially if cookware is slid over the ceramic cooktop without being lifted up. Over time sliding ANY type of cookware over the surface will likely alter the overall appearance of the cooktop. Eventually the buildup of scratches will make cleaning the ceramic surface difficult and degrade the overall appearance of the cooktop. Be sure to follow all the manufacturer's recommendations when using cookware that was made for induction cooking. Pan sensing - induction cooking zones Both cooking zones may display a pan sensing message. If a cooking zone was activated and no pan is detected, the affected cooking zone display window will flash with the last power level setting (See Fig. 2). The cooking zone sensors located below the cooktop surface require that certain cookware conditions are met before they can operate. Fig. 2 The conditions that might generate an error message are illustrated in the "incorrect" column in Fig. 3. Be sure to check that the induction cookware has met all the "correct" conditions. If the problem(s) are not corrected the cooking zone will automatically deactivate after 3 minutes. NOTE It is recommended that you lower the requested power level setting before correcting the pan sensing message. INDUCTION COOKING ZONES IMPORTANT One or more incorrect cookware conditions may be detected by sensors located below the 2 induction cooking zones. If the cookware does not meet the correct conditions, the cooking zones may not heat. Use the checklist below to correct the problem(s) before attempting to reactivate cooking zones. Correct Incorrect • Cookware base material has • Cookware base material is good magnetic characteristics. non-magnetic. • Cookware centered correctly on cooking zone. • Cookware not centered on cooking zone. • Flat pan bottom and straight sides. • Curved or warped pan bottoms or sides. • Pan size meets or exceeds the recommended minimum size for cooking zone. • Pan does not meet the minimum size required (too small) for cooking zone. • Pan rests completely and is level on the cooktop surface. • Pan bottom rests on cooktop edge. • Pan is properly balanced. • Heavy handle tilts pan. Fig. 3 15