Frigidaire 318200413 Ceramic Glass Cooktop some models, Types of heating units used

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Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models)

The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the ceramic glass surface. The design of the glass cooktop outlines the area of the surface heating unit below. Most importantly, make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the surface unit. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed pans should be used. The type and size of the cookware, number of surface units in use and the settings of the surface units are factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas surrounding the units. The areas surrounding the units may become hot enough to cause burns.

The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or work surface. Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it. Pans with rough bottoms may scratch the cooktop surface. Placing foods directly on the smoothtop surface (without cooking utensils) is not recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard. Never use the griddle or similar cooking sheet on the ceramic glass cooktop.

Types of heating units used

Depending on model, three types of heating units may be found under the ceramic glass cooktop:

Regular (single coil) radiant elements of various diameters or shapes.

Expandable type (double circuits) radiants elements of various diameters or shapes.

Bridge Expandable type (triple circuits) radiants elements of various diameters or shapes.

 

 

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Regular radiant elements (some models)

The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces.

Control knobs are used to set the heat power levels; knobs need first to be pressed in when at OFF position, then turned to the desired heat settings.

A glowing red surface unit extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil indicates the utensil is too small for the unit. The control knob does not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. The hot surface and surface indicator lights will glow.

Expandable radiant elements (some models)

This heating unit combines the characteristics of a small and a large regular radiant heating unit. Its principal advantage is to allow small and large utensils to be used on the same heating unit, therefore increasing the cooktop flexibility.

Heat power levels are adjusted by a special control knob that has a dual set of graduations; for small utensils use the small graduations; the inner surface only will be heating. For larger utensils use the larger graduations; the whole surface will be heating.

The hot surface and surface indicator lights will glow when the heating unit is turned ON.

Bridge Radiant elements (some models)

Its principal advantage is to allow you to create larger cooking zone for larger pan such as roaster, griddle or some other specialty pans.

To use the bridge element, turn the control knob on left side, to the bridge element settings.

For full bridge element operation turn on the rear element.

To use only the front element, turn the control knob on right side, to the front element settings.

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Contents Range Register Your Product Product RegistrationRecord Your Model and Serial Numbers Model Number Serial Number Date of PurchaseImportant Safety Instructions Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the oven Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of greaseListed in this owner’s guide. Before self-cleaning the oven Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven is ventedClearances and Dimensions Installation InstructionsLocation LevelingSurface Light Oven LightTo level the range To replace the light bulbModels with a self-cleaning oven only Setting Surface ControlsSetting Type of Cooking Circuit ProtectionCanning Tips & Infor- mation Specialty Pans & TrivetsPrevent damage to cooktop Baking Problems and Solutions Chart Indicator LightModels with Touch Pad Control only Oven Baking Convection Cooking some models Air Circulation in the OvenConvection Roasting some models Convection notesBenefits of Speed BakeTM Cooking System Speed BakeTM Cooking System some modelsGeneral Cooking Instructions To Set Speed BakeTM Cooking SystemBroiling Oven SettingsTypes of heating units used Ceramic Glass Cooktop some modelsRegular radiant elements some models Expandable radiant elements some modelsSetting Warm Zone controls some models Hot Surface Indicator Light some modelsThings to Remember Problem Cause To Prevent To RemoveUse and Care of Glass Surface Aluminum foilDo Use on Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning Materials for Ceramic Glass CooktopDo not Use on Ceramic Glass Cooktop To RemoveSteel/Aluminum Control Panel Cleaning the ApplianceGlass Control Panel Never immerse coil elements in waterDaily Cleaning Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Cleaning InstructionsFor heavy, burned-on soil For sugary spilloversPreparing the Oven for Self-Cleaning Cleaning the Regular Oven Non self-clean ovenTo Remove and Replace the Oven Door Setting the Controls for a Clean CycleUpswept lift cooktop some models Lock in normal position Lock engaged for door removalTo Remove/Replace Storage Drawer Removable Outer Door Glass Panel some modelsWarmer Drawer some models Setting Warmer Drawer ControlsArranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions Warmer Drawer General CleaningTo Remove and Replace Warmer Drawer To Remove Warmer Drawer To Replace Warmer DrawerBefore you call for service read this Avoid Service ChecklistInstallation Range does not OperateCeramic Glass Cooktop some models Surface UnitsBroiling Poor Baking ResultsAvoid Transportation Damage to your Range SELF-CLEANING Oven Some ModelsRange Warranty Cuisinières Enregistrez votre appareil Enregistrement du produitNuméro de modèle Numéro de série Date d’achat Mesures DE Sécurité Importantes Conservez CES Instructions Espaces prévus et dimensions Instructions d’installationEmplacement BranchementLampe du four Instructions d’installation suiteLampe de surface Pour remplacer la lampe Pour mettre la cuisinière de niveauCe bouton de commande est typique seulement Réglage des commandes des foyers de surfaceCoupe-circuit de protection Réglage Type de cuissonConseils et renseignements sur la mise en conserve Casseroles et sous-plats particuliersPour ne pas endommager la surface de cuisson Voyants lumineux Rôtissage par convection certains modèles Circulation d’air dans le fourConseils sur la convection Les avantages du système de cuisson rapide Système de cuisson rapide certains modèlesInstructions de cuisson générales Réglage du système de cuisson rapideRéglage du four Cuisson au grilTypes de foyers utilisés Surface de cuisson vitrocéramique certains modèlesÉléments radiants réguliers certains modèles Éléments radiants à surface variable certains modèlesSurface de cuisson vitrocéramique certains modèles suite Réglage de la commande de la zone réchaud certains modèlesVoyant avertisseur de surface chaude certains modèles Récipients en aluminium Papier d’aluminiumEntretien de la surface de cuisson Problème Causes Pour prévenir Pour enleverComment nettoyer la surface de cuisson vitrocéramique Entretien de la surface de cuisson suiteNe pas utiliser sur la surface de cuisson vitrocéramique Pour l’enleverNettoyage de l’appareil Tableau des commandesNettoyage extérieur Modèles avec panneau de verreNettoyage quotidien Pour la saleté normale Nettoyage de l’appareil suitePour la saleté tenace et les taches calcinées Pour les renversements sucrésNettoyage du four autonettoyant certains modèles Nettoyage du four régulier four non autonettoyantPréparation du four avant l’autonettoyage Réglage des commandes du four Enlever et réinstaller la porteTable de cuisson levable certains modèles Ce qui peut survenir durant l’autonettoyageRetirer/replacer le tiroir de rangement Porte avec vitre extérieure démontable certains modèlesRéglage des commandes du tiroir-réchaud Nettoyage général Disposition de la grille du tiroir-réchaudTiroir-Réchaudcertains modèles suite PlatListe des vérifications préventives Avant d’appeler un technicien de service lisez ce qui suitLA Cuisinière NE Fonctionne PAS LA Cuisinière NE Fonctionne Liste des vérifications préventives suiteSurface DE Cuisson Cuisson AU Four Vitrocéramique certains ModèlesCuisson AU Gril Évitez d’endommager l’appareil durant son transportGarantie DE LA Cuisinière

318200413 specifications

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