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Electric
Cooktop
Owner's
Guide
CONTENTS
Versión en español ..................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ................... 3-4
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils ............. 4
Setting Surface Controls ............................. 5
Indicator Lights (Coil Elements Models) ..... 5
Ceramic Glass Cooktop (Some Models)
Types of Heating Units Used ............... 5-6
Hot Surface Indicator Light .................... 6
Special Caution for Aluminum Foil
and Aluminum Cooking U
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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 and returned to the Frigidaire Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Company. Record in the space provided below the
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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. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause b
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Glazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass, glass/ Make Sure Drip Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place. Absence of these ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components suitable for range top service without breaking due to the underneath to damage. sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use. FOR GLASS COOKTOP ONLY Do Not Use D
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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 Setting Type of Cooking the chart below are based on cooking in medium-weight alu- MAX or HI Start most foods, bring water to a minum pans with lids. Sett
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Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) (continued) TYPE OF HEATING UNITS USED (continued) REGULAR RADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models) The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces. Control knobs are used to set the heat power levels; knobs need first to be pressed in when at OFF position, then turned to the desired heat settings. A glowing red surface unit extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil indicates the utensil is too small for the unit. The control knob
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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. Do not use under any circumstances. 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 affe
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Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) (continued) USE AND CARE OF GLASS SURFACE (continued) CLEANING MATERIALS FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP Some cleaning materials may contain an ingredient which can damage the cooktop. Use recommended materials only (see below). Cleaner creme should be used regularly. First use recommended products listed below, then use cleaner creme. Use only recommended cleaning products and follow these basic cleaning suggestions. 1. BEFORE THE COOKTOP IS USED. Thoroughly clean
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General Cleaning Prior to cleaning the coil elements make sure they are cold and that control knobs are set at OFF. Never immerse the coil elements in water. Never leave covers on the coil elements as they could be permanently damaged if turned on by accident. 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
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General Cleaning (Continued) To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and Drip Bowls Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the Be careful not cooktop is COOL. to bend terminal ends when replacing elements after cleaning. To Remove 1. Lift up edge of surface element across from terminal end just enough to clear the edge of the drip bowl. 2. Gently slide the surface element out of the terminal plug. 3. Lift the drip bowl up and out. To Replace 1. Line up the openi
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Avoid Service Checklist (continued) OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION Surface element too hot or not hot Use only flat bottom, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware. Pans having a flat enough. (continued) bottom heat better than warped pans. Cookware material affects heating. Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily. Food not heating evenly. Improper cookware. Select flat-bottomed cookware of a proper size to fit element
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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 Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this WARRANTY purchase date. appliance which prove to be defective in materials or RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.* workmanship. LIMITED 2ND - 5TH
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WARRANTY (for Canada) ELECTRIC COOKTOP WARRANTOR: For service under this warranty, contact your local dealer/retailer, authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE depot or: FRIGIDAIRE CANADA 7075 Ordan Drive FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE Mississauga, Ontario 7075 Ordan Drive L5T 1K6 Mississauga, Ontario Tel: (905) 565-9200 This cooktop is a branded product of Frigidaire Canada. Fax: (905) 565-0937 WARRANTY PERIOD: WARRANTOR WILL, THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPOT: For the first year after purchase
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Table de cuisson électrique Guide de l’utilisateur CONTENU Enregistrement de l’appareil ........................ 2 Mesures de sécurité importantes .............. 3-4 Choix des ustensiles de cuisine pour la cuisson sur les foyers ..................... 4 Réglage des commandes des foyers de surface ................................... 5 Voyants lumineux ....................................... 5 Surface de cuisson vitrocéramique Types de foyers utilisés ....................... 5-6 Voyant avertisseur
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Nous vous remercions d'avoir choisi cet appareil. Les informations contenues Enregistrement de dans ce guide de l'utilisateur vous indiqueront comment utiliser correctement votre l'appareil appareil et comment en prendre soin. Veuillez lire tous les renseignements contenus dans votre documentation pour mieux connaître votre nouvel appareil. Enregistrez votre appareil La CARTE D'ENREGISTREMENT doit Enregistrez les numéros de modèle et de série de votre appareil être remplie avec soin, puis signée
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LISEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D'UTILISER L'APPAREIL. MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES CONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES POUR RÉFÉRENCE FUTURE. Ce guide contient des instructions et symboles de sécurité importants. Veuillez faire particulièrement attention à ces symboles et suivre les instructions données. Voici une brève explication de ces symboles. Ce symbole vous prévient des situations qui risquent d'entraîner de graves blessures, la mort ou des dommages matériels. Ce symbole vous prévient des situat
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MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES (suite) Ne laissez jamais les éléments de surface sans surveillance. Assurez-vous que les cuvettes de propreté sont en place, sinon Les débordements peuvent causer de la fumée, les éclaboussures les fils ou pièces se trouvant en dessous risquent d'être de graisse sont susceptibles de prendre feu et les ustensiles dont endommagés par la cuisson. le contenu s'est évaporé peuvent fondre. Protecteurs: N'utiliser pas de papier d'aluminium pour recouvrir POUR SURF
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Réglage des commandes des foyers de surface NOTE : Le bouton de commande montré est typique seulement. 1. Placez le plat sur le foyer. 2. Enfoncez et tournez le bouton de commande du foyer au réglage désiré. 3. La/les lampes témoins des foyers s'allument lorsqu'un ou plusieurs foyers sont utilisés. Éteignez toujours le foyer avant d'en retirer le plat. Réglage Type de cuisson Les réglages suggérés dans le Haut (MAX ou HI) Pour débuter la cuisson, pour faire bouillir tableau ont été obtenus en de
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Surface de cuisson vitrocéramique (certains modèles) (suite) TYPES DE FOYERS UTILISÉS (Certains modèles) (suite) FOYERS À ÉLÉMENT RADIANT RÉGULIER (certains modèles) Un motif épousant la forme du foyer radiant apparaît sur la surface vitrocéramique et vous permet de le situer. Le niveau de chaleur est ajusté à l’aide d’un bouton de commande que vous devez enfoncer à fond en premier, s’il est à la position ARRÊT. Tournez ensuite le bouton au niveau de chaleur désiré. Si la surface chauffante de l
