INDUCTION COOKTOP use & care Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 3 Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . 9 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . 15 Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 Frigidaire.
INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION Welcome to our family Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together. This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product. Please read it before using your appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting section will help you with common issues.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death. • Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, use an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death. Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance or on the backguards of ranges. Children climbing on or near the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured. • Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance. The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the appliance to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury. An open drawer when hot may cause burns.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR INDUCTION COOKTOP WARNING If an oven installed underneath is performing self-clean, then the surface cooking unit must be turned off. CAUTION Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should exercise caution using or standing near an induction unit while it is in operation, as the electromagnetic field may affect the working of the pacemaker or similar medical device.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE 7 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important: This appliance has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC rules (United States) and ICES001 (Canada). These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 9 How does induction work? Most cooking uses radiant heat that must pass through the cookware to get food hot. Induction is a process that induces heat with an energy reaction. When each cooking zone is turned on, power goes to a coil under the cooktop. The powered coil creates an electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field reacts with compatible materials in cookware, creating heat in the cookware itself.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware The Magnet Test The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 2. To see if a piece of cookware will work on your induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see Figure 2). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (see Figure 1).
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 11 Pan Sensing Minimum and Maximum Pan Size When the cooktop is on, the cooking zones automatically detect when cookware is placed on the zone. The control for that zone will light up, making it easy to know which section of the control to use for that cooking zone. The cooktop graphics are guides to minimum and maximum pan size for each cooking zone. For best results, use cookware that matches the size of the cooking zone.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Hot Surface Indicator When a cooking zone is turned off, it may remain hot due to contact with hot cookware. The Hot Surface Indicator (H) will come on and remain visible until the cooking zone cools to a safe temperature. Figure 10: Hot Surface indicator Key-Stuck Function If a control key is held for more than 10 seconds, the cooktop will sound an alert of 5 tones. If the key is still held after the alert sound, the cooktop will switch off.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 13 Power Management CAUTION • Although induction cooking zones do not directly generate heat, they can become hot from contact with hot cookware. Burns may occur if a cooking zone or the surrounding area is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature. • Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrapping on top of the range when it is in use.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures. • Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 15 Cooktop Controls 7 8 ON OFF 2 LOCK 1 Timer 9 P 8a 8c ON/OFF 1 ON OFF POWER 4 3 5 1 8b 9 P ON OFF 6 1 9 P 9 Timer LOCK POWER 1. ON OFF 1 9 P ON OFF 1 9 P ON OFF 1 9 P ON/OFF ON OFF 1 9 P ON OFF 1 Power: Press to turn on or turn off the cooktop. 2. Lock: Lock the cooktop controls to prevent accidental activation of cooking zones. 3. Cooking Zone Indicator: The LEDs (4 or 5 depending on the model) indicate cook zones.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Suggested induction cooking zone settings Setting induction cooking zones LOCK POWER ON OFF 1 9 P ON OFF 1 9 P Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are based on cooking with medium-weight stainless steel pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 17 TempLock TempLock uses a temperature sensor to maintain a consistent temperature when cooking. When cool batter, liquid, or food is added to a hot pan, the pan cools down a little. TempLock senses this change and will use extra power to maintain the desired temperature setting. The feature also lets you know when your cookware is preheated, so making pancakes or sautéing fresh food has better results.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Bridge Function Serve Warm The Bridge function allows you to use an extra-long piece of cookware such as a griddle on the left side of your cooktop. Serve Warm allows you to keep cooked food warm for serving. When you activate Serve Warm, all active cooking zones will be set to a low setting. If one of the left cook zones is active and cookware is detected in both of the left zones, the bridge function becomes available and the Bridge Indicator will light up.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Setting the Timer (36” Model Only) The cooktop has a timer function to remind you when food has been cooking for a specified amount of time. Timer ON/OFF Figure 21: Cooktop Timer To set the timer: 1. Press the Timer On/Off key ( ) to activate the timer. The countdown timer and the + and - keys will become visible. The timer will show 00. 2. Press + and - to set the desired number of minutes. You can press and hold the + or - key to change the number of minutes faster.
CARE AND CLEANING Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later. CAUTION Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer’s instructions and provide adequate ventilation.
CARE AND CLEANING 21 Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation Porcelain-enameled broiler pan and insert Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, non-abrasive scouring pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or future heating could damage the porcelain.
CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Cooktop Cleaning CAUTION Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking.
BEFORE YOU CALL 23 Let us help you troubleshoot your concern! This section will help you with common issues. If you need us, visit our website, chat with an agent, or call us. We may be able to help you avoid a service visit. If you do need service, we can get that started for you! 1-800-374-4432 (United States) Frigidaire.com 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Frigidaire.ca Problem Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not operate Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet.
WARRANTY WARRANTY 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.
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