FRIGIDAIRE 316423411 - Manual (Page 9)

Heating withinner (small)
element only
Heating with both
elements
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
To Operate Dual Radiant Surface Elements (some models)
Symbols on the backguard are used to indicate which coil of the Dual
Radiant element will heat. The
symbol indicates the inner coil only. The
symbol indicates both inner and outer coils will heat (See Figs. 1, 2 &
Suggested Radiant Surface Element Settings Table). You may switch
from either coil setting at any time during cooking. Push in & turn the control
knob in either direction to the desired setting as instructed above. Note:
Surface areas that heat are shown in black.
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Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after
they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns
may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
DO NOT place plastic items such as salt & pepper
shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range 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 that can
melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items
melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop.
Setting the Warming Zone (some models)
The purpose of the Warming 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 Warming Zone.
All food placed on the Warming Zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality. For best results, when
warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic wrap to cover
food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean from the cooktop surface.
Use only dishware, utensils & cookware recommended for oven and ceramic cooktop use on the Warming Zone.
Note: Use the Warming Zone to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads,
pastries and oven-safe dinner plates.
Fig. 3
Setting the Warming Zone Control:
1.
Push in either direction and turn the
knob (See Fig. 3). The temperatures
are approximate, and are
designated by HI, MED & LO.
However, the control can be set at
any position between HI and LO for
different levels of warming.
2. When ready to serve, turn the
control to OFF. The Warming Zone
will remain warm until the indicator
light goes OFF.
Temperature Selection - Refer to the
Warming Zone Recommended Food
Settings Table (See Fig. 4). If a
particular food is not listed, start with
the medium level, and adjust as needed.
Most foods can be kept at serving
temperatures by using the medium
level.
Warming Zone Recommended Food Settings Table
Food Item
Heating Level
Breads/Pastries LO (Low)
Casseroles LO (Low)
Dinner Plates with Food LO (Low)
Eggs LO (Low)
Gravies LO (Low)
Meats MED (Medium)
Sauces MED (Medium)
Soups (cream) MED (Medium)
Stews MED (Medium)
Vegetables MED (Medium)
Fried Foods HI (High)
Hot Beverages HI (High)
Soups (liquid) HI (High)
Unlike the surface elements, the Warming Zone will not glow red
when it is HOT.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from
the Warming Zone as cookware and plates will be HOT.
Fig. 4
Setting Surface Controls (cont’d)