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318068140 (0006) Rev. B

Gas

Cooktop

Open Burner Units

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop

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Page 1: ...O w n e r s G u i d e 318068140 0006 Rev B Gas Cooktop OpenBurnerUnits Porcelain Enamel Cooktop ...

Page 2: ...ndserialnumbersfoundontheserial plate located on the underside of the burner box or under the lift up cooktop ModelNumber _____________________________________________________ Serial Number ______________________________________________________ Date of Purchase ___________________________________________________ FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in ...

Page 3: ... Storage on Appliance Flammable materials should notbestoredonthecooktop nearsurfaceburners This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plasticware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on the cooktop Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in the cabine...

Page 4: ...gnition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent surface burners SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt ...

Page 5: ...ermometer and adjust the Surface Control knob accordingly If the fat is too cool the food will absorb the fat and be greasy If the fat is too hot the food will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly These settings are based on using medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may ...

Page 6: ...ace cooking utensil on burner 2 Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE Note All electronic ignitors will click at the same time However only the burner you are turning on will ignite 3 Visually check that the burner has lit 4 After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired flame size The control knobsdonothavetobesetataparticularmark Usetheguidesandadjusttheflame asneeded D...

Page 7: ... 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 Made of a material that conducts heat well Easy to clean DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with a metal ring that extends beyond the burner unit Because this ring traps heat the surface unit and cooktop surface could be damaged Specialty Pans Triv...

Page 8: ...nd light loads 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 surface units between each batch to allow the units and surrounding surfaces to cool down Try to avoid canning on the same burne...

Page 9: ...atch Before cleaning the control panel turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs To remove pull each knob straight off the shaft Clean using hot soapy water and a cloth Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel especially when wiping around the controls Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance To replace knobs after cleaning ...

Page 10: ...illustrations for location of screws 2 Grasp the burner head and tilt it to the right to release the tab from the burner support A in Figure 1 3 Lift the end of the burner assembly Then pull away from the front of the cooktop to free the air shutter from the gas valve orifice B in Figure 1 If your cooktop is equipped with a standing gas pilot use caution when removing burner The flash tube may be ...

Page 11: ...are clogged With the burner off use a small gauge wire or needle to clean ports Power cord is disconnected from outlet Be sure cord is plugged securely into outlet Electrical power outage electric ignition models Burners can be lit manually See Setting Surface Controls Burner ports are clogged With the burner off clean ports with a small gauge wire or needle Moisture is present after cleaning Ligh...

Page 12: ... calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material or for appliances not in ordinary household use The consumer shall pay for such service calls 3 Damages caused by services performed by persons other than authorized Frigidaire servicers use of parts other than Frigidaire Home Products Genuine Renewal Parts obtained from persons other than such servicers or external caus...

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