Setting surface controls, Caution, Important – FRIGIDAIRE FFEF3050LS User Manual

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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Keep Warm Zone

(some models)

The purpose of the keep warm zone is to keep hot cooked

foods at serving temperature. Use the keep warm feature

to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies,

casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe

dinner plates.

Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat

cold food on the keep warm zone. All food placed on the

warming zone should be covered with a lid 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.

Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended

for oven and cooktop use on the keep warm zone.

Setting the Keep Warm zone

1. Push in the keep warm control knob in either direction

(See Fig 1). The temperatures are approximate, and

are designated by hi and 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 keep

warm zone indicator light will remain ON until the

keep warm zone surface area has cooled sufficiently.

Unlike the surface elements, the keep warm zone will not

glow red when it is hot.

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food

from the keep warm zone as cookware and plates will

be hot.

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 flammable items such as plastic salt and

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.

CAUTION

Temperature selection - Refer to the keep warm zone

recommended food settings table (See Fig. 2). 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.

Keep warm 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)

Fig. 2

Fig. 1 (with approximate setting for medium shown)

IMPORTANT

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.

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