Frigidaire FFEC2605L Use & Care Manual Download Page 10

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setting surFace controls

operating the Warm Zone Feature 

(some ceramic glass cooktop models only)
to operate the warm zone

Your appliance is equipped with a warm zone. The 

purpose of the warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at 

serving temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not 

recommended to heat cold food on the warm zone.

Use the warm zone to keep cooked foods hot such 

as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, 

breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plate.

All food placed on the warm zone should be covered 

with lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality. For best re-

sults, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should 

have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not 

use plastic warp to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the 

surface and be very difficult to clean.

Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended 

for oven and cooktop use on the warm zone.

caution

Unlike  the  surface  elements,  the  warm  zone  will  not 

glow red when it is hot. Always use potholders or oven 

mitts when removing food from the warm zone as cook-

ware and plates will not be hot

indicator lights

The hot surface indicator light, located under the cooktop, 

will come on when the control is set and will continue to 

glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to moderate 

level.

to set the Warm Zone control

1.  To  set  the  control,  push  in  and  turn  the  knob.  The 

temperatures are approximate, and are designate by 

HI, MED and LO. However, the control can be set at 

any position between HI and LO for different levels of 

heating.

2.  When done, turn the control to OFF. The warm zone 

will remain warm until the hot surface indicator light 

goes off.

temperature selection

Refer  to  the  chart  for  recommended  heating  levels.  If  a 

particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, 

and adjust as needed. Most food can be kept at serving 

temperatures by using the medium level

Warm Zone recommended Food settings chart

Food item

Heating level

Breads/Pastries

LO

Casseroles

LO

Dinner Plate with Food

LO

Eggs

LO

Gravies

LO

Meats

MED

Sauces

MED

Soups (cream)

MED

Stews

MED

Vegetables

MED

Fried Foods

HI

Hot Beverages

HI

Soups (liquid)

HI

Summary of Contents for FFEC2605L

Page 1: ...l about the Use Care of your Cooktop Welcome Congratulations 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Surface Cooking 5 Before Setting Surface Controls 7 Setting Surface Controls 8 318203641 November 2009 Rev A Care Cleaning Cleaning Chart 11 Care Cleaning 12 Before You Call 14 Major Appliance Warranty 16 ...

Page 2: ...ider us for future purchases please CAREFULLY read and save these instructions This Use Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models Your product may not have all the described features The graphics shown are representative The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown These instructions are not meant to co...

Page 3: ...appliance Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces WARNING Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires Smother the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot Use Only Dry Pot ho...

Page 4: ...den change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cooktop use Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers If an element is accidentally turned on the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched Damage may also be done to the appliance FOR COOKTOP WITH COIL ELEMENTS ONLY Do Not immerse or Soak Removable Surface Heating Elem...

Page 5: ...nd resists staining CAST IRON A poor 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 co...

Page 6: ...ipped CAUTION Canning can generate large amounts of steam Use extreme caution to prevent burns Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you Prevent damage to cooktop and burner grates 1 Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one inch beyond the edge of the burner grate 2 Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time 3 Alternate...

Page 7: ...ing turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Types of the heating elements used Your cooktop is equipped with radiant surface radiant elements with different wattage ratings The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases Depending on model three types of heating u...

Page 8: ... foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop NOTE See Recommended Setting for Surface Element table on page 6 Operating the Single Surface Elements All models To Operate the Single Surface Elements 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the surface element 2 Push in and turn the surface contr...

Page 9: ... turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware Figure 1 Figure 2 Control knobs shown are typical only Indicator lights Some models Some models have an indicator light for each heating unit other models have an indicator light for each pair of heating units also some other models have an indicator light for all heating units The indicator light glows as soon as a heating unit is...

Page 10: ...s hot Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warm zone as cook ware and plates will not be hot Indicator lights The hot surface indicator light located under the cooktop will come on when the control is set and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to moderate level To Set the Warm Zone Control 1 To set the control push in and turn the knob The temp...

Page 11: ...ls 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 water A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking DO NOT use abrasive cleansers or steel wool as they will scratch the surface Always rinse with clean water and polish and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel To replace drip bowls and surface elements ...

Page 12: ...aned thoroughly leaving no residue For heavy burned on soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the soiled area Rub the soiled area using a non abrasive plastic type no scratch pad applying pressure as needed Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose WARNING DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and c...

Page 13: ...care and cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts Refer to the General Care Cleaning table for detailed cleaning instructions Prior to cleaning the coil elements make sure they are cold and that control knobs are set at OFF Never immerse the coil elements in water To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and Drip Bowls some models To Remove 1 Lift up edge of surface el...

Page 14: ...tly 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 Use only flat bottom evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Pans having a flat bottom heat better than warped pans Cookware material affects heating Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly Because ...

Page 15: ...clean dry bottoms See Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Owner s Guide Drip bowls are pitting or rusting Foods with acids such as tomatoes if allowed to stand in on bowls will cause corrosion Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spillover Normal environment Houses along sea coast are exposed to salt air Protect bowls as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air Drip bo...

Page 16: ... warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law but not less than one year Electrolux shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damages such as property damage and incidental expenses resulting from any breach of this written limited warranty or any implied warranty Some states and provinc...

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