FRIGIDAIRE 318203624 - Manual (Page 5)

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setting surFace controls
about the ceramic glass cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath.
make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter
of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figs. 1 & 2).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to
the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements in use and their settings are all factors that will
affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond
the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements
may become hot enough to cause burns.
Fig.1 - 30” Model - Cooktop Appearance
Fig. 2 - 36” Model - Cooktop Appearance
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 OFF.
The heating element retains enough heat to provide a
uniform and consistent heat during the OFF cycle. For
efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
locations of the surface radiant
elements
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.
The radiant surface elements are located on the 30”
cooktop as follows:
• One 9 inch radiant element located at the right front
position.
• One dual 5 or 7 inch radiant element located at the
right rear position.
• Two 7 inch radiant elements located at both the left
front and rear positions.
• One mid-position radiant element located between left
front and rear elements. Connects with front element to
form Bridge element.
30” cooktop
The radiant surface elements are located on the 36”
cooktop as follows:
• One small 6 inch radiant element located at the center
rear position.
• One dual 5 or 7 inch radiant element located at the
right rear position.
• One 9 inch radiant element located at the left front
position.
• Two 7 inch radiant elements located at both the left
front and rear position.
• One mid-position radiant element located between left
front and rear elements. Connects with front element to
form Bridge element.
36” cooktop
 note
Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop cleaning in the general care & cleaning
section and Before You call checklist section of this
Use and Care Guide.