Frigidaire ES40 manual Electronic Surface Element Control Esec, Available Esec Display Settings

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Setting Surface Controls

The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC)

The Electronic Surface Element Control (“ESEC”) feature includes 4 digital display windows. The ESEC feature provides a numeric digital setting for 4 of the radiant surface element positions on the cooktop, including shared settings at the left front knob control position for both the left front radiant element and the “Bridge” radiant element. Also the right front control knob position shares settings for the dual radiant element. These settings work the same way as normal knob setting indicators work except the settings are displayed in digital windows (Figures 1 thru 4).

The available ESEC Display Settings

The ESEC control provides various heat levels from Hi (Fig. 2) to Lo (Fig. 4) and OFF (Fig. 1). The settings from Hi to 3.0 decrease in increments of .5. The settings from 3.0 to Lo (Simmer settings) decrease in increments of .2 for more precise settings of lower heat levels.

Use the chart (Fig. 5) 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.

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 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.

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Recommended Surface Cooking Settings

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR SINGLE, BRIDGE & DUAL SURFACE ELEMENTS

Setting

Type of Cooking

 

 

 

 

HIGH (8 - Hi)

Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling

 

MEDIUM HIGH (5 - 8)

Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry

 

MEDIUM (3 - 5)

Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam

 

vegetables

 

MEDIUM LOW (2 - 3)

Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

 

LOW (Lo - 2)

Keep warm, melt, simmer

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Contents Page Welcome & Congratulations Register Your ProductImportant Safety Instructions Read and Save These Instructions Features At a Glance Features At a Glance Setting Surface Controls About the Ceramic Glass CooktopAbout the Radiant Surface Elements Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and ControlsElectronic Surface Element Control Esec Available Esec Display SettingsRecommended Surface Cooking Settings Esec Hot Element Indicator Message HE Esec Error Indicator Message ErEsec Lockout Feature Single Radiant Surface ElementsTo Operate the Dual Surface Element Bridge Surface Radiant ElementDual Surface Radiant Element To Operate the Bridge Surface Element Using Proper CookwareSurface Cooking To Set the Warming Zone Control Temperature SelectionOperating the Warming Zone Before Setting Oven Controls Arranging the Oven RacksAir Circulation in the Oven Oven Vent LocationSetting Warming Drawer Controls Control Pad Features SettingsMinimum and Maximum Control Pad Function follow later in this Use & Care ManualSetting Oven Controls Setting the ClockTo set the clock example below for Changing between 12 or 24 hour time of day displaySetting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving Setting Kitchen TimerTo set the Kitchen Timer example for 5 minutes To cancel the Kitchen Timer before the set time has run outSetting Oven Lockout Feature To activate the Oven Lockout featureSetting Temperature Display Fahrenheit or Celsius To reactivate normal oven operationSetting Silent Control Operation Setting Preheat To set the Preheat temperature for 350FSetting Bake To set the Bake Temperature to 350FConv Roast or Conv Bake pads Setting Timed BakeWhen the timed bake time runs out Setting Delayed Time Bake When the set bake time runs outTo set the oven to broil at the default setting 550F Broiling TimesSetting Convection Roast Convection Roasting InstructionsSetting Convection Bake To set the oven for Convection Bake and temperature to 350FGeneral Convection Bake Instructions Benefits of Convection BakeSelf-Cleaning Preparing for the Self-Clean CycleStopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle To Start Self-Clean CycleWhen the Self-Clean Cycle has completed To Start Delayed Self-Clean Cycle Adjusting Oven Temperature To Start Delayed Self-Clean Cycle cont’dTo adjust the oven temperature higher To adjust the oven temperature lowerStainless Steel, Chrome Care & CleaningSurfaces How to Clean Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass CooktopPlastic or foods with a high sugar content For light to moderate soilTo Replace Oven Door Removing and Replacing the Oven Door all modelsTo Remove Oven Door Removing and Replacing the Warming Drawer some models Operating and Replacing the Oven LightSolutions to Common Problems Before You CallSolutions to Common Problems cont’d Cooking Tables Decrease Normal cook time byPage Page Range Warranty
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