Frigidaire FFES3027LS Before Setting Surface Controls, About the ceramic glass cooktop

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

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.

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.

Element ON & hot surface indicator lights

Your appliance is equipped with two different types of radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on the backguard- the Element On indicator light and the hot surface indicator lights.

The element ON indicator lights are located on the control panel (Figure 1) between the two radiant element control knob and will glow when a surface element is turned ON.

The hot surface indicator light located on the cooktop (Figure 2) will glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will remain on until the glass cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level.

Hot surface indicator light location

Figure 2

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.

Element ON indicator light location

Figure 1

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Contents Use &Care Register Your Product Welcome & CongratulationsDefinitions Important Safety InstructionsImportant Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Important Safety Instructions for Cleaning Your Oven Important Safety Instructions for Using Your OvenFor Glass Cooktop only Your built-in range Features Features AT a GlanceAbout the radiant surface elements Before Setting Surface ControlsElement on & hot surface indicator lights About the ceramic glass cooktopCookware material types Using proper cookwareSurface cooking settings Recommended Setting for Surface Element Type of CookingSingle radiant surface elements Setting Surface ControlsTo Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements To Operate the Dual Surface Element Dual Surface Radiant ElementArranging oven racks Before Setting Oven ControlsOven Vent Location Air circulation in the ovenControl pad features To SET the Clock Setting Oven ControlsTo SET the Minute Timer Press Timer on-offTo SET Control for Oven Lockout Setting Temperature Display Fahrenheit or CelsiusTo set the Lockout feature To SET Control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy SavingSetting Keep Warm Setting BakeTo program the oven for a delayed bake start time Setting Bake TimeSetting Start Time When the timed bake finishesTo set a Broil Setting BroilBroiling Tips Electric Oven Broiling Table RecommendationsTo toggle the Oven Lights on and OFF Press Oven Light Adjusting Oven TemperatureTo adjust the oven temperature Oven LightWhat to Expect during Cleaning SELF-CLEANINGSELF-CLEANING Adhere to the following cleaning precautionsWhen the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed SELF-CLEAN Time LengthStopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle Cleaning various parts of your appliance Care & Cleaning Cleaning ChartFor light to moderate soil Care & CleaningCeramic glass cooktop cleaning & maintenance Cleaning recommendations for the ceramic glass cooktopRemoving and replacing the lift-off oven door Care and cleaning of stainless steelChanging oven light To remove and replace storage drawerOven baking Range is not level Be accessible forService Code error ex. F11Abrasions on Self-cleaning cycleSoil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle Scratches orExclusions This warranty does not cover the following Major Appliance Warranty
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