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Ceramic Glass Cooktop

 

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TYPE OF HEATING UNITS USED 

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REGULAR RADIANT HEATING UNITS  (some models)

The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces.

Control knobs are used to set the heat power levels; knobs need first to be pressed in when at OFF position,
then turned to the desired heat settings.

A glowing red surface unit extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil indicates the utensil is
too small for the unit.  The control knob does not have to be set exactly on a particular mark.  Use the marks
as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed.  The hot surface and surface indicator lights will glow.

EXPANDABLE RADIANT HEATING UNITS  (some models)

This heating unit combines the characteristics of a small and a large regular radiant heating unit.  Its principal
advantage is to allow small and large utensils to be used on the same heating unit, therefore increasing the
cooktop flexibility.

Heat power levels are adjusted by a special control knob that has a dual set of graduations; for small        utensils
use the small graduations; the inner 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 when the element is turned on.  Cook time is improved.

10-Step Halogen Element  (some models)

The control for this type of element can be set in 10 different heating positions.
Each position causes the element to operate continuously at a fixed power output
”MIN or 1“ is the lowest setting, ”MAX or HI“ is the highest.

Infinite Step Halogen Element  (some models)

The control for this type of element can be set anywhere between positions ”MIN
or 1“ and ”MAX or HI“

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HOT SURFACE INDICATOR LIGHT

 (some models)

Some models have an indicator light located on the ceramic glass cooktop that glows as soon
as the glass begins to warm up. When the heating unit is turned off, it will continue to glow
as long as the glass remains warm enough to cause burns. Other models have 4 hot surface
indicators (one per element) arranged in a cluster. Their location is as shown in the illustration.

Infinite Step

Halogen Control Knob

10-Step

Halogen Control Knob

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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