Frigidaire FPEH3077RF-SS Manuel Du Propriétaire

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of 
the cookware (See 

). Cookware should have flat 

bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface 
heating element (See 

). For detailed information 

about the ceramic cooktop, refer to the

on 

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly 
heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan 
bottom. The most popular materials available are:

Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of 
food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum 
cookware resists staining and pitting). If aluminum pans 
slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal 
marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these 
marks immediately.

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily 
(See Aluminum).

Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking 
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain 
heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature 
is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic 
cooktops.

Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will 
vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel 
coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic 
cooktops.

Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for 
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the 
glass.

The size and type of cook-
ware used will influence the 
radiant element power level 
setting needed for best cook-
ing results. Be sure to follow 
the recommendations for 
using proper cookware as 
illustrated in 

 and 

.

• Flat bottom and straight

sides.

• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does

not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced

.

• Pan sizes match the

amount of food to be
prepared and the size
of the surface element.

• Made of material that

conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.
• Always match pot

diameter to element
size.

• Curved and warped pans.

• Cookware larger than

cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Pan is smaller than the

heating area marked on
cooktop.

Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel 
coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting 
point of cookware made with these materials may be 
reached quickly especially if left empty, and they may 
bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will 
damage the cooktop. Be sure to follow all the cookware 
manufacturer’s suggestions when using any type of 
cookware on the ceramic cooktop.

(White glass cooktops only). Due to the high intensity of 
heat generated by the surface elements, the glass 
surface will turn green when the element is turned off. 
This phenomenon is normal and the glass will return to its 
original white color after it has completely cooled down.