Frigidaire FGEF304DKF, FGEF304DKW Using proper cookware, About the radiant surface elements

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Using proper cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figures 1 & 2.

Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (Figure 1). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (Figure 2).

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.

Figure 1

Figure 2

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. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and 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.

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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.

Be sure to 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.

Cookware material types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:

Aluminum- Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic glass cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

Copper- Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above).

Stainless steel- Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast iron- A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.

Porcelain-enamel on metal- Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.

Glass- Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

NOTE

Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn light 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).

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Contents Use &Care Please Carefully Read and Save These Instructions Welcome & CongratulationsRegister Your Product Important Safety Instructions DefinitionsImportant Instructions for Using Your Cooktop For Glass Cooktop only Important Safety Instructions for Using Your OvenImportant Safety Instructions for Cleaning Your Oven Features AT a Glance Your built-in range FeaturesBefore Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware About the radiant surface elementsAbout the ceramic glass cooktop Cookware material typesTo Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements Setting Surface ControlsSingle radiant surface elements Dual Surface Radiant Element To Operate the Dual Surface ElementKeep warm zone recommended food settings table Food Item Keep warm zoneBefore Setting Oven Controls Types of oven racks Never pick up hot oven rack parts Effortless oven rack systemTo assemble the Effortless Oven Rack system Setting Oven Controls Control pad featuresMinimum and Maximum Control PAD Settings Temperature Visual DisplayFeature Minimum TEMP. /TIME Maximum TEMP. /TIME BAKE, Convection BAKE, Convection Roast and PizzaSetting the Clock Setting Continuous Bake or 6 Hour Energy SavingSetting Temperature Display Fahrenheit or Celsius Changing Between 12 or 24 Hour Time of DAY DisplaySetting Lockout Feature Setting Minute TimerSetting Silent Control Operation Setting ADD 1 Minute FeatureSetting Quick Preheat Setting BakeTo set the quick preheat with an oven temperature of 375F To set the Bake Temperature to 375FSetting Convection Bake lower oven only Convection Baking TipsBenefits of Convection Bake Air circulation during Convection BakeSetting Convection Convert lower oven only Setting Convection Roast lower oven onlyTo set a Convection Roast Temperature of 375F Convection Roasting TipsElectric Oven Convection Broiling Table Recommendations To set a Convection Broil Temperature of 500FConvection Broiling Tips Setting Bake Time Setting Delay StartWhen the timed bake finishes BAKE, Convect BAKE, Bake Time and DelaySetting Broil CancelBroiling Tips To set a Broil of 500FSetting Chicken Nuggets Setting PizzaSetting Keep Warm Delayed Bake TimeKeep Warm Tips To set Keep WarmOven will turn on and begin heating Adjusting Oven Temperature Oven LightSELF-CLEANING SELF-CLEANINGAdhere to the following cleaning precautions What to Expect during CleaningStopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle Setting SELF-CLEAN Cycle Time LengthWhen the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed Care & Cleaning Cleaning Chart Cleaning Various Parts of Your ApplianceCare & Cleaning Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & MaintenanceCleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop For light to moderate soilBe Sure Oven is Cool Care and Cleaning of Stainless SteelChanging Oven Light Removing and Replacing the Lift OFF Lower Oven DoorFirmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door To Remove Oven DoorRemoving and Replacing the LIFT- OFF Upper Oven Door Oven baking Occurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION Self-cleaning cycle Soil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycleScratches or Abrasions onPage Disclaimer of Implies Warranties Limitation of Remedies Major Appliance WarrantyExclusions This warranty does not cover the following

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