Frigidaire PLEF489GC Use and Care Manual - Page 7

Setting Surface Controls Setting Surface Controls Element On Front Bridge Element Element OFF HI HI HI OFF LO Element On OFF HI HI OFF LO Element On Small Large Element Element OFF HI HI 56 4 89 7 89 7 56 6 6 2 2 4 543 LO 543 3 3 3 2 3 2 4 4 2 2 1 LO LO 1 56 MED 56 1 LO LO 1 Left Front Left Rear Warming Zone Right Rear Right Front Figure 1 NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning section and Before You Call checklist section of this Use and Care Guide. NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 12 under Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils). NOTE: Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn green when the element will be turned off. This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has completely cooled down. (White glass cooktops only). About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure 1). Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns. About the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle. For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process. Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Your range is equipped with radiant surface elements with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases. The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as follows: - One 6 inch radiant element at the right rear position; - A dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element at the right front position; - Two 7 inch radiant elements located at both the left front and rear positions. - Between left front and rear elements is a Bridge radiant element. The BRIDGE radiant element is controlled using the same knob that controls the left front radiant element position. Surface Cooking Settings Use the chart (see Figure 2) to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing. The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter. Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Recommended Settings for Surface Elements Setting Type of Cooking HIGH (Hi) MEDIUM HIGH (5-8) MEDIUM (5) MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4) LOW (Lo - 2) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables Keep foods cooking, poach, stew Keep warm, melt, simmer Figure 2 7