FRIGIDAIRE 318200830 - Manuel (Page 7)

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Setting Surface Controls
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 beside 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. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch
fire if placed too close to the element.
Ceramic Glass Cooktop
(some models)
The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the ceramic glass surface. The design of the glass cooktop
outlines the area of the surface heating unit below. Most importantly, make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter
of the surface unit. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed pans should be used. The type
and size of the cookware, number of surface units in use and the settings of the surface units are factors that will affect the amount
of heat that will spread to areas surrounding the units. The areas surrounding the units may become hot enough to cause burns.
The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or work surface. Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it.
Pans with rough bottoms may scratch the cooktop surface. Placing foods directly on the smoothtop surface (without cooking
utensils) is not recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard. Never use the
griddle or similar cooking sheet on the ceramic glass cooktop.
NOTE: Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn green when the element will
be turned off. This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has completely cooled
down. (White glass cooktops only)
NOTE: All knobs shown in this owner's Guide are
typical only.
Setting Type of cooking
MAX (HI) Start most foods, bring water to a boil,
pan broiling
MEDIUM (5) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces
and gravies, steam vegetables.
MEDIUM - LOW Keep food cooking, poach, stew.
(2-4)
MIN (1-SIM) Keep warm, melt, simmer.