Frigidaire FPEF4085KF Before Setting Surface Controls, About the ceramic glass cooktop

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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 underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottom 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 (Figure 1) between the two radiant element control knob and will glow when a surface element is turned ON.

Element ON indicator

light location.

Figure 1

The hot surface indicator light located on the cooktop (Figure 2) will glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will remain on until the glass cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level.

Figure 2

Hot surface indicator

 

light location.

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 glass cooktop. 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.

Surface Cooking Settings

Use the chart 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 Surface Elements

Setting

Type of Cooking

HIGH (Hi)

Start most foods, bring water to a

 

boil, pan broiling.

MED HIGH (5-8)

Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry.

MED (5)

Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces

 

and gravies, steam vegetables.

MED LOW (2-4)

Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.

LOW (Lo - 2)

Keep warm, melt, simmer.

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Contents Use &Care Register Your Product Welcome & CongratulationsPlease Carefully Read and Save These Instructions Definitions Important Safety InstructionsKnow which knob controls each surface heating unit Important Instructions for Using Your CooktopImportant Safety Instructions for Cleaning Your Oven Important Safety Instructions for Using Your OvenFor Glass Cooktop only Your built-in range Features Features AT a GlanceAbout the ceramic glass cooktop Before Setting Surface ControlsElement on & hot surface indicator lights Surface Cooking SettingsCookware material types Using proper cookwareSingle radiant surface elements Setting Surface ControlsTo Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements Figure To Operate the Dual Surface Element Dual Surface Radiant ElementTo Operate the Bridge Surface Element Bridge surface radiant elementKeep warm zone Keep warm zone recommended food settings table Food ItemArranging oven racks Before Setting Oven ControlsOven vent location Air circulation in the ovenControl pad features Setting Main Oven ControlsFeature Minimum TEMP. /TIME Maximum TEMP. /TIME Minimum and Maximum Control PAD SettingsSetting the Clock Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy SavingSetting Temperature Display Fahrenheit or Celsius Setting Minute TimerSetting Lockout Feature Setting Silent Control OperationSetting Convection Bake Setting BakeStart Convection Roasting Tips Setting Convection RoastSetting Convection Convert To set a Convection Roast Temperature of 375FPress START. TIMED, Bake and 350 will remain in the display Setting Bake TimeSetting Delay Start When the timed bake finishesElectric Oven Broiling Table Recommendations Setting BroilCancel Broiling TipsTo set Keep Warm Setting Keep WarmSetting MY Favorite Keep Warm TipsSetting the Sabbath Feature To toggle the Oven Lights on and OFF Adjusting Oven TemperatureTo adjust the oven temperature higher To adjust the oven temperature lowerAdhere to the following cleaning precautions SELF-CLEANINGWhat to Expect during Cleaning To Start the Delayed SELF-CLEAN Cycle Setting SELF-CLEAN Cycle Time LengthWhen the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed Rack Position From Top Food Setting Auxiliary Oven ControlsTo Bake To BroilSurfaces How to Clean Cleaning various parts of your appliancePorcelain enamel oven Cleaning auxiliary oven Care & CleaningFor heavy, burned on soil Ceramic glass cooktop cleaning & maintenanceCleaning recommendations for the ceramic glass cooktop For light to moderate soilTo Remove Oven Door Care and cleaning of stainless steelPlastic or foods with a high sugar content Aluminum utensilsBe Sure Oven is Cool Changing oven lightTo Replace the Light Bulb To remove and replace storage drawer with extendible glide Oven baking Occurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION Discoloration with Self-cleaning cycleSoil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle AreasExclusions This warranty does not cover the following Major Appliance WarrantyDisclaimer of Implies Warranties Limitation of Remedies
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