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Summary of Contents for FFEC3225LBA

Page 1: ...Congratulations i i iiiii ii Surface Cooking Before Setting Surface Controls Setting Surface Controls 8 www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i ...

Page 2: ...y We know you ll enjoy your new appliance and Thank You for choosing our product We hope you consider 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 graphi...

Page 3: ... not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance such as removal of panels wire covers or any other permanent part of the appliance Do not store items of interest to ...

Page 4: ...without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cooktop use Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers Ifan element isaccidentally turned on the decorative coverwill become hotand possibly melt Burnswill occur if thehotcoversaretouched Damage may alsobe done tothe appliance FOR COOKTOP WITH COIL ELEMENTS ONLY Do Not immerse or Soak Removable ...

Page 5: ...low heat conductor with uneven cooking results Is durable easy to clean and resists staining CORRECT INCORRECT 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 t t Flat bottom and straight sides Tight fitting lids Weight of handle does not tilt pan Pan is well balanced Pan sizes match the...

Page 6: ...ning Tips Information 1 Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefu ly Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information 2 Use fiat bottomed canners only Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat 3 Center canner on the burner grate 4 Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the ti...

Page 7: ...eneral Care Cleaning section and Before You Call checklist section of this Use and Care Guide About the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly As the temperature rises the element will glow red To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle ON and OFE The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the OFF cycle ...

Page 8: ...ating area 4 When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on cooktop when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material...

Page 9: ...ation is as shown in the illustration Hot Surface Indicator Lights Typical 30 cooktop shown Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Elel_ent specific ceramic Glass Cooktop models only The cooktop is equipped with one or two dual radiant surface element Symbols around the knob are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat The small digits on the control knob indicate that only th...

Page 10: ...els 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 Food Item Heating Level Breads Pastries LO Casseroles LO Dinner Plate with Food LO Eggs LO Gravies LO Meats NED Sauces NED Soups cream NED Stews NED Vegetables NED Fried Foods HI Hot Beverages HI Soups liquid HI Unlike the surface elements ...

Page 11: ...f the next time the element is used NEVER 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 ...

Page 12: ...not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop or they may crack it Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic g ass surface For light to moderate soil Apply a few dr...

Page 13: ...ents as they could be permanently damaged if turned on by accident To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and Drip Bowls some models Be careful not to bend terminal ends when replacing elements a_er c eaning 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...

Page 14: ...y fiat evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Voltage is incorrect Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power source Use only fiat bottom evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Pans having a fiat bottom heat better than warped pans Cookware material affects heating Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn eas...

Page 15: ...l top section in this Owner s Guide Drip bowls are Foods with acids such as tomatoes if allowed to stand in on bowls will cause corrosion pitting or rusting 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 bowls turning Bottom surface of cookware...

Page 16: ...vice companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIES WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein Claims based on implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose ar...

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