Frigidaire 316135917 Setting Surface Controls for Models with Coil Elements

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Setting Surface Controls for Models with Coil Elements

Surface Unit Control

Simmer Select Surface Unit Control

To Operate the Surface Element

1.Place cooking utensil on the surface element.

2.Push in and turn the Surface Control knob in either direction to the desired setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed.

3.When cooking is completed, turn the surface element off before removing the pan. Note: The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. A quick glance at the signal light(s) when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned off.

To Operate Simmer Select Surface Unit (If equipped)

The right side of the control knob allows you to use the Simmer Select unit as you would any normal surface unit on the medium to high settings.

The left side of the control knob is used to operate the Simmer Select feature. This feature allows the element to heat at a much lower temperature than when used as a normal surface unit. This allows you to precisely simmer delicate foods.

You may switch between normal cooking and Simmer Select at any time during the cooking process. Be sure to set the knob indicator between MAX and MIN for simmering or between MED and HI for normal cooking.

NOTE: The unit will not operate if the knob is positioned in the space between MAX and MED.

The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

 

STANDARD SURFACE UNITS

 

 

Setting

Type of Cooking

 

 

HIGH (HI - 9)

Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling

 

MEDIUM HIGH (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry

 

 

MEDIUM (5 - 6)

Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies,

 

steam vegetables

 

MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

 

 

LOW (LO - 1)

Keep warm, melt, simmer

 

SIMMER SELECT SURFACE UNIT

 

 

MAX

Larger quantities of food, stews and soups

 

 

MIN

Smaller quanitites of food, delicate foods, melting

 

chocolate or butter

Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the element.

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