Frigidaire 318200407 manual Circuit Protection, Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils, Good

Circuit Protection

As a protection against surcharge, a 15 amp, 120 volt fuse is provided for each of the electric outlet(s) (2 max.) located on top of the control panel. To access the fuse(s) raise the control panel cover. Models with no electric outlet have no fuse.

Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils

For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics:

Pans should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom. There should be no gaps between the pan and ruler.

Note: Always use a utensil for its intended purpose. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Some utensils were not made to be used in the oven or on the cooktop.

*GOOD			POOR
			•	Curved	and warped			pan bottoms.
			•	Pan overhangs		unit	by	more than 2.5 cm (1”).
•	Flat bottom and straight sides.
•	Tight fitting	lids.
•	Weight of handle does not tilt pan.
	Pan is well balanced.		•	Heavy	handle	tilts	pan.
•	Pan sizes match the amount of food to be
	prepared and the size of the surface element.
•	Made of material that conducts heat well.
•	Easy to clean.
			•	Pan is	smaller	than	element.
* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles
and pressure cookers may be used but must
conform to the above recommended cookware
requirements.

Setting Surface Controls

NOTE: Control knob shown is typical only.

1. Place the pan on the surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.

3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. Always turn the element off before removing the pan.

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.

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 cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Pot holders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed

too close to the element.

AUTOMATIC LOCK OFF

OF THE SURFACE ELEMENTS

(30” models with a self-cleaning oven only)

During the self-clean cycle, the surface ele- ments, when used, are subjected to high heat. To ensure maximum element life, a safeguard locks off the use of the surface elements during the self-clean cycle. Once the oven cleaning cycle is complete and the oven door can be opened, the surface ele- ments can be utilized.

Setting	Type of Cooking
MAX	Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
MEDIUM	Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam
	vegetables.
MEDIUM LOW	Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.
MIN	Keep warm, melt, simmer.

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