Before Setting Surface Controls

Frigidaire FPCS3085LF manual Before Setting Surface Controls, About the ceramic glass cooktop

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About the ceramic glass cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has inductors and 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.

NOTE

Please 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.

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.

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.

Cooktop ON & Element ON indicator lights

Your appliance is equipped with two different types of surface indicator lights (see Feature at a Glance section for locations) that will glow on the control panel; the Cooktop ON indicator light and the Element ON indicator lights.

The Cooktop ON indicator light is located on the control panel between the warmer zone touch pads and the upper left radiant element control knob and will glow when any surface element is turned ON.

The Element ON indicator lights are located between the control knobs, on each side of the control panel. It will glow when its associated surface element is turned ON. On the induction (right side) controls, the Element ON indicator light will turn green if the Power Sharing feature is activated (see the Setting Induction Surface Controls section for more informations).

Locations of the surface radiant & induction elements

Your cooktop is equipped with radiant and induction surface elements with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.

•Two 7 inch radiant elements are located at the left front and rear positions.

•One mid-position radiant element located between left front and rear element. Connects with front element to form Bridge element.

•One 6 inch induction element located at the right rear position.

•One 10 inch induction element located at the right front position.

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Contents

Use &Care Register Your Product Welcome & CongratulationsPlease Carefully Read and Save These Instructions Definitions Important Safety InstructionsImportant Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Important 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 radiant surface elements Before Setting Surface ControlsCooktop on & Element on indicator lights About the ceramic glass cooktopCookware material types for radiant elements Using proper cookware with radiant elementsSelecting surface cooking cookware for induction elements Cookware recommendations for inductions elementsAlso remember to Use the correct cookware size for induction elements Use the correct cookware type for induction elementsOperational Noise Hot element indicator message HE Available Esec display settingsPower Boost Indicator Message Pb Power failure indicator message PFSingle radiant surface element Setting Radiant Surface ControlsTo Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements To Operate the Bridge Surface Element Bridge surface radiant elementOperating the induction surface elements Setting Induction Surface ControlsTo Operate the Induction Surface Elements Keep warm zone Setting Warm Zone ControlsArranging oven racks Before Setting Oven ControlsOven vent location Air circulation in the ovenTypes of oven racks To assemble the Effortless Oven Rack system Effortless oven rack systemNever pick up hot oven rack parts Function follow later in this Use & Care Guide Setting Oven ControlsControl PAD Features Temperature Visual DisplayChanging Between 12 or 24 Hour Time of DAY Display Minimum and Maximum Control PAD SettingsSetting the Clock Feature Minimum TEMP. /TIME Maximum TEMP. /TIMESetting Temperature Display Fahrenheit or Celsius Setting Continuous Bake or 6 Hour Energy SavingSetting Silent Control Operation Setting ADD 1 Minute Feature Setting Minute TimerSetting Lockout Feature To set the Bake Temperature to 375F Setting Powerplustm PreheatSetting Bake To set the Preheat temperature for 375FConvection Baking Tips Setting Convection BakeBeneﬁts of Convection Bake Convection Roasting Tips Setting Convection ConvertSetting Convection Roast To set a Convection Roast Temperature of 375FElectric Oven Convection Broiling Table Recommendations Setting Convection BroilTo set a Convection Broil Temperature of 500F Convection Broiling TipsPress Delay Start Setting Bake TimeSetting Delay Start BAKE, Convection BAKE, Bake Time and DelayCancel Setting Keep WarmSetting Pizza Delayed Bake TimeSetting MY Favorite Setting Chicken NuggetsTo set a Broil of 500F Setting BroilBroiling Tips Electric Oven Broiling Table RecommendationsSetting Oven Controls Oven Light 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 When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed Setting SELF-CLEAN Cycle Time LengthStopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle To set the keep warm drawer controls Keep warm drawer temperature selectionKeep warm drawer rack positions Operating the keep warm drawerCleaning various parts of your appliance Care & Cleaning Cleaning ChartFor light to moderate soil Care & CleaningCeramic glass cooktop cleaning & maintenance Cleaning recommendations for the ceramic glass cooktopTo Remove Oven Door Care and cleaning of stainless steelRemoving and replacing the lift-off oven door Aluminum utensilsTo Replace the Light Bulb To remove the hidden bake cover some modelsChanging oven light Be Sure Oven is CoolTo remove and replace keep warm drawer some models Oven baking Occurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION Color or distorted Self-cleaning cycleSoil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle Drip bowls turningExclusions This warranty does not cover the following Major Appliance WarrantyDisclaimer of Implies Warranties Limitation of Remedies

Frigidaire FPCS3085LF manual Before Setting Surface Controls, About the ceramic glass cooktop