Frigidaire FFED3026TSA, Use & Care Manual

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Using Proper Cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat 
setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow 
the recommendations for using proper cookware as illus-
trated in 

Figure 1

 and 

Figure 2

.

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 that will retain heat 

very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is 
reached. If cast iron pans slide across the ceramic 
cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will 
resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

•

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.

Check for flatness by rotat-
ing a ruler across the bottom 
of the cookware (see 

Figure 1

). Cookware should 

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

Figure 2

).

Figure 1:

 Testing cookware

Figure 2:

Proper cookware 

• 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. Follow all the cookware manufac-
turer’s recommendations for use and care of cookware.

IMPORTANT

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS