Frigidaire 318203821 Electronic Surface Element Control Esec some models, Dual Surface Elements

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Setting Surface Controls

Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (continued)

Surface Cooking Settings (Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop)

Use the chart (Figure 1) to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing. The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.

Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

 

Recommended Settings for Single, Bridge and

 

 

Dual Surface Elements

 

 

 

Setting

 

Type of Cooking

 

 

 

HIGH (Hi)

 

Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling

MEDIUM HIGH (5-8)

Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry

MEDIUM (5)

 

Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables

MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4)

Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

LOW (Lo - 2)

 

Keep warm, melt, simmer

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. A hot surface indicator light will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned off.

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holdersorplasticwrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towelsorwoodenspoonscould catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) (some models)

The Electronic Surface Element Control (“ESEC”) feature includes digital display windows. The ESEC feature provides a numeric digital setting for the radiant surface element positions on the cooktop. These settings work the same way as normal knob setting indicators work except the settings are displayed in digital windows (Figs. 2 thru 5).

The available ESEC Display Settings

The ESEC control provides various heat levels from Hi (Fig. 3) to Lo (Fig. 4) and OFF (Fig. 2).

Use the chart (on top of page) to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing. The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.

Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The Hot surface indicator light will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

OFF

hi hi

Figure 2

OFF

hi hi

Figure 4

OFF

hi hi

Figure 3

OFF

hi hi

Figure 5

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

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Contents Care & Cleaning 18-25 Adjusting Your Before Setting Oven Controls 13-14Warranty Back Cover WelcomeQuestions? Welcome & CongratulationsVersión en español Register Your ProductSLIDE-IN Models only Important Safety InstructionsKnow which knob controls each surface heating unit Important Instructions for Using Your CooktopAvoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp ob- jects Important Instructions for Using Your OvenFeatures At a Glance BridgeDual Setting Surface Controls Setting Type of CookingModels with Coil Elements About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models with Ceramic Glass CooktopAbout the Radiant Surface Elements Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and ControlsAvailable Esec Display Settings Surface Cooking Settings Models with Ceramic Glass CooktopRecommended Settings for Single, Bridge Electronic Surface Element Control Esec some modelsEsec Error Indicator Message Er Hot Surface Indicator LightsEsec Lockout Feature To Operate the Single Surface ElementsTo Operate the Dual Surface Element Small Element LargeTo Operate the Bridge Surface Element Model a Only Surface cooking Before Setting Oven ControlsSelecting Surface Cooking Cookware Cookware Material typesArranging Oven Racks Setting Oven ControlsOven Vent Location -Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop Removing and Replacing Oven RacksWarmer Drawer Temperature Selection Setting Warmer Drawer Control If EquippedArranging Warmer Warm & Ready Drawer Rack Positions Operating the Warmer DrawerCooking Informations Baking Problems and Solutions ChartPreheating Broiler Clean-Up Tips some modelsTo Broil Determining Broiling TimesCare & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your RangeSurfaces How to Clean Porcelain enamel Cooktop Cleaning Coil Surface Element Models OnlyCooktop, surface under Cooktop Insert Control PanelCooktop Cleaning- Coil Surface Element Models Only Cooktop Cleaning Porcelain enamel Cooktop ModelsPorcelain enamel cooktop cleaning instructions some models Plastic or foods with a high sugar content Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass CooktopFor light to moderate soil For heavy, burned on soilOven Cleaning Cleaning the Regular Oven non self-clean oven, some modelsAluminum utensils Cleaning the Self-Clean Oven some models Removing and Replacing the Oven Door To Remove the Hidden Bake Cover some modelsChanging Oven Light To Remove and Replace Warmer Drawer some models Adjusting Your Oven TemperatureStorage Drawer with extensible glides some models Storage Drawer some modelsBefore you call Solutions to Common ProblemsAvoid Transportation Damage to your Range Exclusions Major Appliance Warranty Information
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