User manual FRIGIDAIRE ELECTRIC COOKTOP REV F

[. . . ] Electric Cooktop CONTENTS Page Versión en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Specialty Pans & Trivets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] When the heating unit is turned off, it will continue to glow as long as the glass remains warm enough to cause burns. Other models have a hot surface indicators per element arranged in a cluster. Their location is as shown in the illustration. 1 12 (Typical 30" cooktop shown) 7 Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) Warm Zone Feature (some models) To operate the warm zone Your appliance is equipped with a warm zone. The purpose of the warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the warm zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plate. All food placed on the warm zone should be covered with lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the warm zone. Unlike the surface elements, the warm zone will not glow red when it is hot. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warm zone as cookware and plates will not be hot. Indicator lights The hot surface indicator light, located under the cooktop, will come on when the control is set and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to moderate level. To Set the Warm Zone Control 1. The temperatures are approximate, and are designate by HI, MED and LO. However, the control can be set at any position between HI and LO for different levels of heating. The warm zone will remain warm until the hot surface indicator light goes off. Temperature Selection Refer to the chart for recommended heating levels. If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as needed. Most food can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level Warm Zone Recommended Food Settings Chart Food Item Breads/Pastries Casseroles Dinner Plate with Food Eggs Gravies Meats Heating Level LO LO LO LO LO MED Food Item Sauces Soups (cream) Stews Vegetables Fried Foods Hot Beverages Soups (liquid) Heating Level MED MED MED MED HI HI HI 8 Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) (continued) Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils 1) Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. 2) Aluminum utensils The melting point of aluminum being much lower than that of other metals, care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used. If allowed to boil dry, not only will the utensil be ruined, but also permanent damage in the form of breakage, fusing or marking may affect the ceramic glass surface. Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream. Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface. Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen. Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop, they may cause it to crack. Things to Remember 1. [. . . ] Be sure to use the correct control for the element to be used. Drip bowls are pitting or rusting. 14 Notes 15 Major Appliance Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined. Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada. [. . . ]