Frigidaire CFEH2411UW, Use & Care Manual

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Using Proper Cookware

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of 
the cookware (

Figure 2

). Cookware should have flat 

bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface 
heating element (

Figure 3

). For detailed information about 

the ceramic cooktop, refer to the

“General Cleaning” 

on 

page 28

.

Cookware Material Types

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 and 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 (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.

The size and type of 
cookware used will influ-
ence the radiant element 
power level setting 
needed for best cooking 
results. Be sure to follow 
the recommendations for 
using proper cookware 
as illustrated in 

Figure 2

and 

Figure 3

.

Figure 2:

Testing cookware

Figure 3:

Proper cookware placement

• Flat bottom and straight

sides.

• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does

not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced

.

• Pan sizes match the

amount of food to be
prepared and the size
of the surface element.

• Made of material that

conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.
• Always match pot

diameter to element
size.

• Curved and warped pans.

• Cookware larger than

cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Pan is smaller than the

heating area marked on
cooktop.

Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel 
coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting 
point of cookware made with these materials may be 
reached quickly especially if left empty, and they may 
bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will 
damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow all the cookware 
manufacturer’s suggestions when using any type of 
cookware on the ceramic cooktop.

IMPORTANT

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS