Frigidaire FFEF3011LB Cookware material types, Element on indicator lights, Home Canning

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

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).

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (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.

Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material.

Glass - Slow heat conductor.

Element on indicator lights

Your range is equipped with one or more element on indicator lights located on the control panel just above the surface control knobs (See Fig. 1). The element on indicator light will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF.

element on indicator light

Home Canning

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.

•Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom (see “Cookware material types” in the Before setting surface controls section).

•Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning using a ceramic cooktop.

•Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops.

•Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.

•Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.

IMPORTANT

NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different surface cooking elements at the same time. This can cause uneven heating results. This can also cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture (for Ceramic cooktop models only).

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Contents Use&Care Contents Product Record and RegistrationImportant Safety Instructions DefinitionsImportant Instructions for Using Your Oven Important Instructions for Cleaning Your Range Before Setting Oven Controls Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookwareHome Canning Element on indicator lightsCookware material types Setting Surface Controls Suggested surface element settingsOperating surface elements To operate surface elementsSetting Oven Controls Setting the clockChanging the temperature display mode F or C Oven Control FunctionsSetting the minute timer Setting bakeSetting broil To set BroilOperating oven light some models Adjusting oven temperatureTo adjust oven temperature Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation tableCleaning dripbowls To raise the cooktop for cleaningSurface elements and drip bowls To remove the surface elements and drip bowlsTo replace the oven light bulb Cleaning under lower element some modelsReplacing the oven light To replace oven door Removing and replacing the lift-off oven doorTo remove oven door Problem Solution Solutions to common problems Before YOU Call Major Appliance Warranty Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following
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