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. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figs. 1 to 4).

Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. 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.

Locations of the surface radiant elements

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

The radiant surface elements are located on the 30” cooktop as follows:

Model A

One 12 inch radiant element located at the left front position.

One 7 inch radiant element located at the right rear position.

One 6 inch radiant element located at the left rear position.

One dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element located at the right front position.

Fig. 1 - 30” Model

Cooktop Appearance

Fig. 3 - 30” Model

Cooktop Appearance

Fig. 2 - 36” Model

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Fig. 4 - 36” Model

Cooktop Appearance

Model A

Model B

• One dual 9 or 12 inch radiant element located at the

left front position.

• One 7 inch radiant element located at the right rear position.

• One 6 inch radiant element located at the left rear

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.

position.

• One dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element located at the

right front position.

Model B

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Frigidaire FGEC3665KB Before Setting Surface Controls, About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop, About the Radiant Surface Elements

FGEC3665KS, FGEC3065KW, FGEC3065KB, FGEC3045KW, FGEC3067MS specifications

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