Frigidaire fes355esa User Guide
8
Setting Surface Controls
Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop
Model B shown Only - Figure 2
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath.
Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the
element outline on the cooktop (See Figure 1).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the
cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. 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.
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath.
Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the
element outline on the cooktop (See Figure 1).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the
cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. 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.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the
temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the
selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The heating
element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent
heat during the off cycle. For efficient cooking, turn off the
element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will
allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the
selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The heating
element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent
heat during the off cycle. For efficient cooking, turn off the
element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will
allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and
Controls
Controls
Your range is equipped with radiant surface elements with
different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in
larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.
different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in
larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.
The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as
follows:
follows:
Model A (See Figure 1):
- Two dual 5 or 7 inch radiant element at the right and left rear
- Two dual 5 or 7 inch radiant element at the right and left rear
position;
- Two dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element at the right and left front
position;
Model B (see Figures 1 and 2) and Model C (Figure 1):
- One 6 inch radiant element at the right rear position;
- One 6 or one 8 inch radiant element at the left rear position
- One 6 inch radiant element at the right rear position;
- One 6 or one 8 inch radiant element at the left rear position
(varies with models);
- A dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element at the right front position;
- A 6 or one 9 inch radiant element located at the left front
- A 6 or one 9 inch radiant element located at the left front
position (varies with models);
NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic
glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning
section and Before You Call checklist section of this
Use and Care Guide.
glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning
section and Before You Call checklist section of this
Use and Care Guide.
NOTE: 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 smooth top.
Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the
cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 12 under
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils).
element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This
helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top.
Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the
cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 12 under
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils).
NOTE: Due to the high intensity of heat generated
by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn
green when the element will be turned off. This
phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back
to its original white color after it has completely
cooled down. (White glass cooktops only).
by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn
green when the element will be turned off. This
phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back
to its original white color after it has completely
cooled down. (White glass cooktops only).
Cooktop radiant areas that heat
Your appliance may have one of these configurations
Figure 1
Model A
Model B
OFF
med
4
3
hi
2
lo
sim
8
7
6
lo
lo
......
hi
hi
OFF
.....
.
Large
Grand
Small
Petit
6
6
4
4
2
2
OFF
med
4
3
hi
2
lo
sim
8
7
6
OFF
med
4
hi
lo
3
2
sim
8
7
6
Model C