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Gas
Cooktop
Open Burner Units
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
Owner's
Guide
318068140 (0006) Rev. B
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Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this Product Registration Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your cooktop. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to Register Your Product learn more about your new appliance. The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed Record Your Model and Serial Numbers and returned to Frigidaire Company. Record in the space provided below the mod
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Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions for future reference. This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. WARNING This symbol will help alert you to situations that m
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust flame size WARNING Settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt. use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line surfa
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Grounding Instructions (electric ignition models only) Avoid fire hazard or elec- WARNING IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. trical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug, an extension cord or remove grounding This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your WARNING prong from electrical power cord. Failure protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly to follow this warning can cause srous in- grounded receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove
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L I T E HI LO Proper Burner Adjustments The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharply defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange. To clean burner, see instructions under General Cleaning. Setting Surface Controls To Adjust Low or "Simmer" Setting (some models) The burner flame, at low setting, can be adjusted if it is too high or too low; refer to
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Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics: *GOOD POOR Curved and warped pan bottoms. Flat bottom and straight sides. Pans should have flat bottoms. Check Tight fitting lids. for flatness by rotating a ruler across Pan overhangs unit by more than one inch or 2.5 cm. the bottom. There should be no gaps Weight of handle does not tilt between the pan and ruler. pan. Pan is well balanced. Note: Always use a ute
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1. Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Canning Tips & Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for Information the latest canning information. 2. Use flat-bottomed canners only. Heat is spread more evenly when the Canning can generate bottom surface is flat. large amounts of steam. Use extreme 3. Center canner on the burner grate. caution to prevent burns. Always raise 4. Start with hot water and a high heat setting to r
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General Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the number of major cleanings later. Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Vinyl Glass, Painted and Plastic For general cleaning, use hot soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils a
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General Cleaning (continued) To Raise and Lower the Top for Cleaning The cooktop is hinged and can be raised to clean the area underneath. Be sure all cooktop controls are turned to OFF and burner grates are cool. 1. Remove controls knobs, burner grates and spillover bowls. Set aside. 2. Grasp the front of the cooktop and lift. Some models have a swing-up rod to support the cooktop in its raised position. 3. Clean under the cooktop. 4. Lower the top gently after lowering the support rod (some mo
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Avoid Service Checklist Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Surface burners do not light. Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired flame size. Be sure gas supply valve is open. G
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FRIGIDAIRE COOKTOP WARRANTY Your Frigidaire product is protected by this warranty (for United-States) WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE, THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED THE CONSUMER WILL BE PERIOD SERVICERS, WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL ONE-YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL WARRANTY purchase date. appliance which prove to be defective in materials or RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.* workmanship. LIMITED WARRANTY C
