Frigidaire CFGS365FC3, CFGS365EB5, CFGS365ES5 important safety instructions RSurfaceControls

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OFF Operating the Gas Surface Controls:

t.Place cooking utensil on surface burner.

2.Push the surface control knob down and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position.

3.Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position (see figure 1). Note: All four

hi	Io	electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the burner you
		are turning on will ignite.
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	4.	Visually check that the burner has a flame.
	5.	Turn the control knob counterclockwise	to the desired flame size. The	control
		knobs do not have to be set at a particular	setting. Use the knob indicator	settings
		to adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the surface control knob in the
reed		LITE position. (The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the
		LITE position.)

Figure 1

Do not place plastic top of the range when it is in use. if placed too close to a flame.

items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire

In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowlytu m the surface control knob to LITE. After burner lights turn the knob to desired setting. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually.

Setting Proper Surface	Burner	Flame Size
		For most cooking	- start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower
		one to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for
		determining proper	flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of
	Correct	utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed.

*Flame Size

High Flame

Medium Flame

Low Flame

Type of Cooking

Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling. Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steaming. Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.

Incorrect

For deep fat frying - use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the

fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked. Never extend the flame beyond the outer] Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown edge of the utensil. A higher flame simply / nor cook properly.

wastes heat and energy, and increases /

the risk of being burned by the gas flame. /

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*Note: Settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum pans. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well- lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.