Frigidaire 318203860 Surface cooking, Before Setting Oven Controls, Cookware Material types

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Surface cooking

Selecting Surface Cooking 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 Fig. 1). Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Fig. 2.

Note: The size and type of cookware used
will influence the setting needed for best	Fig. 1
cooking results.	Fig. 1

Cookware Material types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is
transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most	Fig. 2
popular materials available are:	Fig. 2

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.

Before Setting Oven Controls

Air Circulation in the Oven

For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not
touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot	1 Oven Rack
air must circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat
to reach around the food.

Multiple Oven Racks

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Contents Before You Call Before Setting Oven Controls 14-1516-17 28-29Register Your Product Welcome & CongratulationsQuestions? Important Safety Instructions SLIDE-IN Models onlyImportant Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Know which knob controls each surface heating unitImportant Instructions for Using Your Oven Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objectsBridge Features At a GlanceDual Models with Coil Surface Elements Setting Surface ControlsSetting Type of Cooking About the Radiant Surface Elements Models with Ceramic Glass CooktopAbout the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and ControlsRecommended Settings for Single, Bridge Surface Cooking Settings Models with Ceramic Glass CooktopAvailable Esec Display Settings Electronic surface element control EsecEsec Lockout Feature Hot Surface Indicator LightsEsec Error Indicator Message Er To Operate the Single Surface ElementsTo Operate the Dual Surface Element Model aOperating the Bridge Surface Radiant Element Model E To Operate the Bridge Surface ElementOperating the Warmer Warm & Ready Zone Model D Warmer Zone Temperature SelectionWarmer Zone Recommended Food Settings Table Food Item To Set the Warmer Zone ControlSelecting Surface Cooking Cookware Before Setting Oven ControlsSurface cooking Cookware Material typesOven Vent Location -Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop Setting Oven ControlsArranging Oven Racks Removing and Replacing Oven RacksWarmer Drawer Recommended Food Settings Food Item Setting Warmer Drawer Control If EquippedWarmer Drawer Temperature Selection Arranging Warmer Warm & Ready Drawer Rack PositionsTo Set the Warmer Drawer Controls Baking Problems and Solutions Chart Cooking InformationsTo Broil Broiler Clean-Up TipsPreheating Determining Broiling TimesSurfaces How to Clean Care & CleaningCleaning Various Parts of Your Range Cooktop Insert Control Panel Cooktop Cleaning Coil Surface Element Models OnlyCooktop, surface under Porcelain enamel cooktop cleaning instructions some models Cooktop Cleaning- Coil Surface Element Models OnlyCooktop Cleaning Porcelain enamel Cooktop Models For light to moderate soil Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass CooktopPlastic or foods with a high sugar content For heavy, burned on soilAluminum utensils Oven CleaningCleaning the Regular Oven non self-clean oven, some models Cleaning the Self-Clean Oven some models Changing Oven Light Removing and Replacing the Oven DoorTo Remove the Hidden Bake Cover some models Storage Drawer with extendible glides some models Adjusting Your Oven TemperatureTo Remove and Replace Warmer Drawer some models Storage Drawer some modelsSolutions to Common Problems Before you callAvoid Transportation Damage to your Range Warranty Information Range Warranty