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OCCURRENCE

Entire cooktop does not operate.

Surface element does not heat.

Surface element too hot or not hot
enough.

Avoid Service Checklist

Before you call for service, 

review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of

defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse.
If the problem is a circuit overload, have this situation corrected by a qualified electrician.

Service wiring not complete. Contact installation agent or dealer.

Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call local electric company.

No power to appliance. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse. If the problem is a circuit
overload, or improper connection of the armored cable supplied with the appliance, have
this situation corrected by a qualified electrician.

Too low heat setting. Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes on.

Incorrect control is on. Be sure to use correct control for the element to be used.

Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained. Dial
markings are an indicator of relative heat settings and will vary slightly.

Lightweight or warped pans being used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or
heavyweight cookware.

Voltage is incorrect. Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power source.

General Cleaning

 (Continued)

To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and Drip Bowls

 Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to 

OFF

 and the

cooktop is COOL.

To Remove

1. Lift up edge of surface element across from terminal end just enough to clear the edge of the drip

bowl.

2. Gently slide the surface element out of the terminal plug.
3. Lift the drip bowl up and out.

To Replace

1. Line up the opening of the drip bowl with the terminal plug.
2. Hold the surface element as level as possible and slide the terminal end through the opening and

into the terminal plug.

3. Be sure the surface element is level to reduce the hazard of pans sliding off the element.

To Raise the Top for Cleaning

1.

Grasp the sides and lift from the front. Some models may have a lift-up rod to support the top in its raised position. Lift the top only high
enough to allow the support rod to fit into place, then gently lower the cooktop onto the raised rod.

2.

Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water.

3.

Gently lower the cooktop into the frame. If your model has a support rod, lower the support rod, then gently lower the cooktop into the
frame.

 When lowering the lift-up cooktop, grasp the sides with fingertips only. Be careful not to pinch fingers. 

DO NOT 

drop or

bend the cooktop when raising or lowering. This could damage the surface.

 Be careful not

to bend terminal ends when
replacing elements after
cleaning.

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Summary of Contents for FEC3X5XHCA

Page 1: ...Lights Coil Element Models 5 Ceramic Glass Cooktop Some Models Types of Heating Units Used 5 6 Hot Surface Indicator Light 6 Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils 7 Things to Remember 7 Use and Care of Glass Surface 7 8 General Cleaning 9 10 Avoid Service Checklist 10 11 Warranty 12 Electric Cooktop P N 318200602 9909 Rev C the LOOK of better performance ...

Page 2: ...____________ Register Your Product ThePRODUCTREGISTRATIONCARD should be filled in completely signed and returned to the Frigidaire Company 1998 White Consolidated Industries All rights reserved This Owner s Guide contains general operating instructions for your cooktop and feature information for several models Your cooktop may not have all the described features Note The instructions appearing in...

Page 3: ...iners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance Never allow children to play with packaging material Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Co...

Page 4: ...tely Clean Cooktop with Caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid a steam burn Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass This could cause glass to break SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils For best results and energy conservation choose cooking ut...

Page 5: ...he control knobs have been turned OFF Ceramic Glass Cooktop some models The ceramic glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the ceramic glass surface The design of the glass cooktop outlines the area of the surface heating unit below Most importantly make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the surface unit Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop O...

Page 6: ...r surface only will be heating For larger utensils use the larger graduations the whole surface will be heating The hot surface and surface indicator lights will glow when the heating unit is turned ON HALOGEN HEATING UNITS some models The halogen element is similar to the radiant element with the addition of a halogen lamp to the heating coil The lamp immediately heats up and glows bright red whe...

Page 7: ...s below a Turn off all surface units and remove all pans immediately b Wearing an oven mitt use a razor blade scraper to scrape the hot spill out of the cooking zone to a cooler area on the cooktop c Allow the cooktop to cool USE AND CARE OF GLASS SURFACE Problem Cause To Prevent To Remove Fine brown Coarse particles salt Clean cooktop after Tiny scratches are not removable lines tiny sand sugar o...

Page 8: ...ay interact with damaging or hazardous results DO USE ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP 1 Baking soda 2 Non impregnated plastic and nylon pads 3 For burned on material scrape with single edged razor blade held at a 30 angle 4 Ceramic glass cleaning cream DO NOT USE ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP 1 Avoid pads that can leave marks and scratches 2 Avoid heavy duty cleansing powders these can scratch depending on th...

Page 9: ... IMMERSE A SURFACE ELEMENT IN WATER To remove surface elements and drip bowls follow the instructions under General Cleaning To clean drip bowls wash in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher Rinse and dry while still warm Hard to remove burned on soils can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution made of equal parts ammonia and wa...

Page 10: ...avyweight cookware Voltage is incorrect Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power source General Cleaning Continued To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and Drip Bowls Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL To Remove 1 Lift up edge of surface element across from terminal end just enough to clear the edge of the drip bowl 2 ...

Page 11: ...face Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface Use a mildly abrasive cleanser to remove marks Boilovers have cooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil See Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Owner s Guide Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method See Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Owner s ...

Page 12: ...ES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY Note Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 2 Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material or for appliances not in ordinary household us...

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