Frigidaire FGEF3041KF manual Before Setting Surface Controls, Using proper cookware

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Using proper cookware

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

Fig. 1

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 Figure 2.

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 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).

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

Cast Iron - A slow 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.

IMPORTANT

Flat bottom and straight sides.

Tight fitting lids.

Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.

Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element.

Made of a material that conducts heat well.

Easy to clean.

Always match pot diameter to element size.

Curved and warped pan.

Pan larger than cooking area marked on cooktop by more than one-half inch or 12mm.

Heavy handle tilts pan.

Pan is smaller or larger than heating area marked on cooktop.

Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting point of some cookware may be reached if left on the cooktop empty and then can bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer’s suggestions when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.

Fig. 2

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Contents Use&Care Contents Product Record and RegistrationDefinitions Tip Over HazardImportant Instructions for Using Your Oven Important Safety Notice When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan onBefore Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookwareCookware material types About the radiant surface elements Element on & hot surface indicator lightsAbout the ceramic glass cooktop Types of cooktop elementsSingle radiant surface elements all models Setting Surface ControlsSuggested radiant surface element settings To operate the single radiant elementDual radiant surface elements some models To operate a dual radiant elementMed Home Canning Removing, replacing & arranging racks Before Setting Oven ControlsOven vent location Types of oven racksRead the Instructions Carefully Before Using the Oven Oven Control FunctionsChanging temperature display F or C Setting Oven ControlsSetting the clock Setting a silent control panelTo set the oven lockout feature Setting oven lockoutSetting the minute timer To change the timer while it is in useTo set bake Setting bakeTo change the oven temperature after bake has started For best baking resultsSetting timed bake and delayed timed bake features When the set bake time runs outTo set speed bake Benefits of speed bake convection cookingHow speed bake works RoastingSetting broil Suggested broil settings tableTo set Broil Adjusting the oven temperature To adjust oven temperatureOperating the oven light SELF-CLEANING Self-CleaningRead before starting self-clean Stopping or interrupting a self-clean cycle Setting a self-clean cycleWhen the self-clean cycle has completed Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation tableCooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaningTo maintain the cooktop appearance do not Aluminum foil and oven liners cont’d Cooktop cleaning cont’dAluminum foil and oven liners Replacing interior oven lightRemoving and replacing the lift-off oven door To remove oven doorTo replace oven door Problem Solution Setting Oven Controls sectionControls section Before YOU Call Solutions to common problems Cleaningsection Page Page Major Appliance Warranty Disclaimer of Implied Warranties Limitation of Remedies
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