Frigidaire FEFB78DSL, Use & Care Manual

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Setting Surface Controls

Single Radiant Surface Elements (all models)

Fig. 3

To Operate a Single Radiant Element:
1.

Place correctly sized cookware on radiant surface element.

2.

Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Refer to
the Suggested Radiant Surface Element Settings Table, Figs. 3 & 4). Start most cooking
operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface
control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide
and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element provides a constant amount
of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge
of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

3.

When cooking is complete, turn the surface element OFF before removing the cookware.

Note: The Element  On indicator lights will glow when one or more elements are turned ON. A
quick glance at these indicator lights when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all
control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light will continue to glow AFTER the
control knob is turned to the “OFF” position and will glow until the heating surface area has cooled
sufficiently.

The suggested settings found in Fig. 4 are
based when cooking with medium-weight
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary
when using other types of pans.

Suggested Radiant Surface
Element Settings Table

Using proper cookware

Fig. 1

The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating
element (See Fig. 1). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 2).

Be sure to follow the
recommendations for using
proper cookware as illustrated in
Figs. 1 & 2. For more information
about the ceramic cooktop see
“Cooktop Cleaning &
Maintenance” in the General
Care & Cleaning section.

Fig. 2

Fig. 4

 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 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.

SINGLE AND DUAL RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS
Setting

Type of Cooking

HIGH (HI - 9)

Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling

MEDIUM HIGH (7 - 8)

Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry

MEDIUM (5 - 6)

Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies or
steam vegetables

MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4)

Keep  foods  cooking,  poach,  stew

LOW (LO - 1)

Keep warm, melt, simmer

Note: The size and type of utensil used, and
the amount and type of food being cooked will
influence the setting needed for best cooking
results.