Frigidaire FGES3065PF Element ON & hot surface indicator lights, Before Setting Surface Controls

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About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

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 under- neath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed 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 between the two radiant element control knob and will glow when a surface element is turned ON.

Figure 3: Element ON indicator light locations

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.

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Contents Care and Cleaning TABLE OF CONTENTSSetting Surface Controls WarrantyNeed Help? PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATIONProduct Registration Read this Use & Care ManualCAUTIONS AND WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTip Over Hazard IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVENSELF-CLEANING OVENS FOR GLASS COOKTOP ONLYFor models factory-equipped with a power cord For ovens to be wired into a junction boxGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Using Proper Cookware BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLSCookware Material Types Figure 1 Testing cookwareFigure 3 Element ON indicator light locations Element ON & hot surface indicator lightsAbout the Ceramic Glass Cooktop About the Radiant Surface ElementsThe available ESEC display settings The electronic surface element control ESEC some modelsESEC hot element indicator message HE Figure 6 Hot element indicator message ESEC power failure indicatorESEC error indicator message Er Cooktop Sabbath Day Feature and Sb MessageHome Canning Surface cooking settings SETTING SURFACE CONTROLSTable 1 Recommended settings for surface elements SettingSingle radiant surface elements all models Figure 8 Control knob shown is typical onlyTo Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements Dual Surface Radiant Element all models To Operate the Dual Surface ElementFigure 9 Inner coil operation L and inner/outer coil operation R SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Figure 10 Single L, double M, and Triple R Triple Surface Radiant Element some modelsTo Operate the Triple Surface Element Figure 11 Triple radiant elementSETTING SURFACE CONTROLS To Operate the Bridge Radiant Element Bridge surface radiant element some modelsTable 2 Warm zone recommended food settings Keep warm zone some modelsTo Set the keep warm zone control Keep warm zone temperature selectionOven vent location BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLSType of oven racks Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven racksrack connector bracket Effortless Oven Rack systemdoor connector bracket Figure 17 Connector arm/door connectionEnd should point up, as explained in Step connector arm Figure 19 Effortless oven rack after assemblyconnector door connectorOVEN CONTROLS Oven Controls Featuresbake convect broilSetting 12 or 24 Hour Time of Day Display Setting the ClockTable 3 Minimum and maximum control settings FeatureSetting Control for Silent Operation Setting Continuous Bake or 6 Hour Energy SavingSetting the Timer Temperature Display Fahrenheit/CelsiusSetting Preheat Setting Oven Lockout FeatureOven Light To activate the oven lockout featureTo set the bake temperature to 375F Setting BakeTo change the bake temperature example changing from 375F to 425F Baking Tips For best bake resultsFigure 23 Broil accessories Setting BroilTo set a broil of 500F Table 4 Broiling recommendationsConvection Cooking Setting Convection BakeBenefits of convection cooking Figure 24 Air circulation in convection functionSetting Convection Broil Setting Convection ConvertTo set a convection broil temperature of 500F Convection broiling tipsSetting Convection Roast To set a convection roast temperature of 375FConvection roasting tips Setting Bake Time Setting Delay Start8. Press delay start Setting My Favorites Recipe some models Setting WarmWarm tips To set warmFigure 27 Using the probe Cooking with Meat ProbeProper placement of probe in food Figure 28 Probe in thickest area of foodTo set probe Figure 32 Probe set to cancel cooking Probe too hot messageFigure 30 Probe set showing probe temperature Figure 31 Probe set to continue cookingTable 5 USDA recommended minimum internal cooking temperatures Setting Slow Cook some modelsFood Type Internal TempAdjusting Oven Temperature Restoring Factory Default SettingTo adjust the oven temperature lower To restore oven control to factory default settingsSetting the Sabbath Feature For use on the Jewish Power failure while using Sabbath featureSabbath and Holidays Figure 34 Downward position Warmer Drawer Indicator Light Warmer Drawer some modelsWarm & Ready Drawer Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack PositionsSetting Warmer Drawer Professional Model Table 6 Warmer drawer recommended food settingsKeep warm drawer temperature selection Figure 35 Removal procedures Removing and Replacing the Warmer Drawer To remove the warmer drawerTo replace keep warm drawer To set a steam clean cycle Steam CleanFigure 37 Steam clean selected 5. Press start Figure 38 Clean around the oven door gasketWhat to expect during self-cleaning Self-Cleaning OperationAdhere to the following cleaning precautions Figure 39 Clean around the oven door gasketSetting Self-Clean Cycle Duration When the self-clean cycle is completedTo stop or Interrupt a self-cleaning cycle Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range CARE AND CLEANINGSurface Type RecommendationControl panel Cooktop Cleaning Cooktop MaintenanceFigure 41 Cooktop cleaning Figure 40 Cooktop care For light to moderate soilFigure 42 Cleaning products to avoid General CleaningDo not use the following on the cooktop Aluminum foil and utensilsFigure 46 Replacement and location of hinge arm and roller pin Removing and Replacing the Oven DoorTo remove oven door To replace oven doorReplacing the oven light Replacing the oven interior light bulbFigure 47 Wall oven Halogen light Oven Baking BEFORE YOU CALLBaking Problems and Solutions Baking ProblemsSolutions to Common Problems ProblemSolution see “Cooktop Maintenance” on page information see “Cooktop Maintenance” on pagenance” on page Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for service WARRANTY