FRIGIDAIRE FGEF3032MB - Manual (Page 10)

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel
coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting
point of some cookware types may be reached if left
empty on the cooktop while heating. If the cookware
melts it could bond to and damage the cooktop! Be sure
to follow all the cookware manufacturer’s suggestions
when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
IMPORTANT
Fig. 1
• Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Curved or warped
cookware.
• Handle tilts cookware.
• Cookware larger than
cooking are marked on
cooktop by more than one-
half inch or 12mm.
• Cookware smaller than
cooking are marked on
cooktop.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Pan size matches the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size of
the surface element.
• Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Always match cookware
diameter to element
marking on cooktop.
• Easy to clean.
Fig. 2
Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using proper cookware as
illustrated.
Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact
with the entire surface element (See Fig. 1). Check for
flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (Fig. 2). For additional information about the
ceramic cooktop see "Cooktop Cleaning" and "Cooktop
Maintenance" in the Care & Cleaning section.
Cookware material types for the cooktop
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly
heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan
bottom. The most popular materials available are:
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food
will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware
resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the
ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will
resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May
leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast iron - A slow 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 cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.