Frigidaire 316902315 Benutzerhandbuch

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The design pattern on the ceramic cooktop outlines the

area and size of the surface element located just below the

ceramic glass cooktop. Be sure to match the pan size with

the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and use

only quality flat-bottomed cookware.

The type and size of cookware, the number of surface

elements in use and their settings are all factors that will

affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond

the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements

may become hot enough to cause burns.

Your appliance is equipped with two different types of

radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on the

backguard — the element on indicator lights and the hot

surface indicator light (See Fig. 1).

When first turned on, the element temperature rises

gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element

will glow red. To maintain the selected power setting it is

normal for the element to cycle ON and OFF. The element

will retain enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent

heat during the off cycle.

For efficient cooking, turn the surface element OFF several

minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual

heat to complete the cooking process.

element on

indicator

light

hot

surface

indicator

light

Fig. 1

• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element

to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps

to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at

the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the

cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the

cookware bottom is not flat.

• Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic

glass cooktop care in the Care & Cleaning and Before

You Call checklist sections of this Use & Care Manual.

The element on indicator lights are located on the

control panel above each radiant element control knob and

will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A quick

glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check

to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF. The hot

surface indicator light located on the control panel will

glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will

  until the glass cooktop has cooled to a

MODERATE level.

The patterns provided on the ceramic glass surface outlines

the size, shape and type of element available at each

position on the cooktop. The single radiant element will

have a single round outline pattern.
The versatile dual radiant element (some models) will have

a dual ring pattern marked on the cooktop. This element

allows the user to set the smaller inner portion only or both

the inner and outer portions may be set to heat together.

The keep warm zone  (some models) should always be

used to keep already cooked foods warm. This element is

located at the center rear position (Fig. 2).

(some models)

(some models)

Fig. 2