All about the Use & Care of your Induction Cooktop TABLE OF CONTENTS www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 A01704802 Rev C (Oct2017) Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .
PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Product Record and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Need Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What is Electromagnetic Induction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Induction Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. DEFINITIONS This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance: Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove the wiring label and other literature attached to the appliance. Do not remove model/ serial number plate.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or microwave, near surface burners or elements, or in the storage or warmer drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Do not attempt to operate the appliance during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the appliance. If the appliance is not turned off and the power resumes, electric surface elements may resume operation when power is restored. Once the power resumes, reset the clock (if equipped).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE CAUTION 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. Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS What is Electromagnetic Induction? Induction cooking uses electromagnets to create heat in compatible cookware. Below each cooking zone on an induction cooktop, there is a copper coil. When the cooking zone is turned on, the electricity turns the coil into a type of magnet that heats metal cookware in the cooking zone. CAUTION Although induction cooking zones do not produce heat, they can become hot from contact with hot cookware.
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 and Figure 4. To see if a piece of cookware will work on your induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see Figure 4). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (see Figure 2).
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Pan Sensing Minimum and Maximum Pan Size Sensors beneath the cooktop surface require that certain cookware conditions be met before an induction cooking zone will operate. If a cooking zone is turned on and conditions are wrong, the setting in the zone display will flash. Induction cooking zones require pans of proper size in order to activate. The cooktop graphics are guides to minimum and maximum pan size for each cooking zone.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Induction Controls CAUTION 1 P 1 P 1 P 1 • 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.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Cooktop Controls 9 3 1 1 P 10 12 11 2 P 1 4 5 6 7 1 P 1 P 8 1. Lock: Lock the cooktop controls to prevent accidental activation of cooking zones. 7. Cooking Zone Set: Press or slide your finger on the wedge to select the desired cooking zone setting. 2. Power: Press to turn on or turn off the cooktop. 8. Cooking Zone Maximum (P): Sets the cooking zone to Power Boil. 3.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Induction surface cooking zones Suggested induction cooking zone settings Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. 1 P 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 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 the cooktop when it is in use. Heat radiating from cookware could cause these items to melt or ignite.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Setting the Timer Lock or Unlock the Cooktop The cooktop has a timer function to remind you when food has been cooking for a specified amount of time. The lock function deactivates most of the controls on the cooktop to keep cooking zones from being changed by accident or to keep children from activating the cooktop. To lock the controls while cooking: Figure 16:Cooktop Timer To set the timer: 1. Press the Timer On/Off key to activate the timer.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Key-Stuck Function Home Canning The cooktop has an automatic switch-off function to prevent unintended operation that could cause the cooktop to increase zone settings or activate zones unattended. Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance.
CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Maintenance CAUTION Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. 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. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.
CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Cleaning WARNING Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface. CAUTION Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool. The glass surface could be hot from contact with hot cookware, and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Problems: Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed. Problem Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not operate. Power is not connected. Check your fuse box or breaker box to make sure the circuit is active. Wiring is not complete. Contact installer or dealer. Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure.
BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause / Solution The number in the setting indicator is flashing. Incorrect cookware used. See “Using Proper Cookware” on page 9. The letter E appears in a setting indicator An error has occurred. This may happen because cookware has boiled dry. Remove cookware and turn off the cooktop. After 30 seconds, turn on the cooktop. If the cookware was the problem, E will no longer display. Cookware is the wrong size or incorrectly positioned in the cooking zone.
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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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
