Frigidaire FPCF3091LF User manual

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Electric Range with Hybrid Cooktop
316902218 (Jan 2010)
Important Safety Instructions ........................... 3-6
Features at a Glance ......................................... 7
Before Setting Oven Controls ......................... 8-10
Before Setting Surface Controls ....................10-13
Cookware Recommendations ............................ 14
Induction Cooking Zones ...............................15-16
Setting Surface Controls...............................17-20
Oven Control Functions (540)............................ 21
Setting Oven Controls ..................................22-33
Keep Warm Drawer .....................................34-35
Self-cleaning...............................................36-37
Care & Cleaning ..........................................38-41
Before You Call............................................42-43
Major Appliance Warranty ................................ 44

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Contents
Serial plate location:
open keep warm drawer .
Serial
plate
location
Purchase date
Model number
Serial number
Record model & serial numbers here
Product Registration...................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ............................ 3-6
Features at a Glance .............................................. 7
Before Setting Oven Controls ............................. 8-10
Removing, replacing & arranging the oven racks........... 8
Effortless™ Oven Rack system and assembly ................ 9
Before Setting Surface Controls ....................... 10-13
Cooktop display windows.......................................... 13
Cookware Recommendations ................................. 14
Induction Cooking Zones ................................... 15-16
Pan Sensing........................................................15-16
Power Sharing ........................................................ 16
Setting Surface Controls .................................. 17-20
Single radiant elements and induction zones ..........17-18
Bridge radiant elements ........................................... 19
Home canning ......................................................... 20
Oven Controls Functions ........................................ 21
Setting Oven Controls ...................................... 22-33
Setting the clock...................................................... 22
Changing between continuous bake or 6-Hour
Energy Saving features ............................................ 22
Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes.......................... 22
Changing oven temperature display (F° or C°)............ 22
Setting a silent control panel..................................... 23
Setting oven lockout................................................. 23
Setting minute timer ................................................ 23
Add a minute feature ............................................... 23
Setting powerplus preheat ....................................... 24
Setting bake ........................................................... 24
Setting bake time .................................................... 24
Setting delayed timed bake ...................................... 25
Setting convect (convection) bake ............................. 26
Setting convect roast ............................................... 26
Setting convect broil (some models) .......................... 27
Setting convect (convection) convert.......................... 27
Setting broil ............................................................ 28
Setting pizza feature................................................ 29
Setting chicken nuggets feature ................................ 29
Setting keep warm .................................................. 29
Adjusting oven temperature ..................................... 30
Operating oven light................................................. 30
My favorite ............................................................. 31
Setting the Sabbath mode feature .........................32-33
Keep Warm Drawer .......................................... 34-35
Self-cleaning .................................................... 36-37
Care & Cleaning ............................................... 38-41
Cleaning recommendations table............................... 38
Cooktop maintenance and cleaning........................39-40
Replacing the oven light ........................................... 40
Removing & replacing oven door ............................... 41
Before You Call - Solutions to common problems... 42-43
Appliance Warranty .............................................. 44

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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you
have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety
items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING
or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in death
or serious injury.
Save these instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation,
maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard
related.
Definitions
Important Safety Instructions
This appliance has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This unit generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this unit does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the unit off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae.
•Increase the distance between the unit and receiver.
•Connect the unit into an outlet or a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should
exercise caution using or standing near an induction unit
while it is in operation, as the electromagnetic field may
affect the working of the pacemaker or similar medical
device. It would be advisable to consult your Doctor or the
pacemaker or similar medical device manufacturer about
your particular situation.
CAUTION
WARNING
• All ranges can tip.
• Injury to persons could result.
• Install anti-tip device packed
with range.
• See Installation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the
range must be secured by properly
installedanti-tipbracketprovidedwith
the range. To check if the bracket is
installedproperly,visuallycheckthat
rear leveling leg is inserted into and
fullysecured by theanti-tip bracket by
removing lower front panel or storage
drawer from the range.
For models equipped with a warmer drawer or lower
oven, grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully
attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to the installation
instructionsforproperanti-tipbracket installation.
• Proper installation—Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition and local
electrical code requirements. Installonlyper
installationinstructionsprovidedintheliteraturepackage
for this range.
• Remove all tape and packaging before using the
range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpackingtherange. Neverallowchildren toplaywith
packagingmaterial.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
• Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of
the range. Children climbing on the range to reach
items could be seriously injured.
• Do not touch surface heating units or surface
cooking elements, areas near these units or
elements, or interior surface of the oven. Both
surfaceheating andoven heating elementsmay behot
even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface
cookingunitsmaybecome hot enoughtocauseburns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
otherflammable materialstouch these areas until they
have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas
are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the
ovenventopeningsand surfacesneartheseopenings,
oven door and oven door window.
• Wear proper apparel—loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Donotletclothingorotherflammable
materialscontacthotsurfaces.
• Do not heat unopened food containers - buildup
of pressure may cause container to burst and
result in injury.
• Do not use water or flour on grease fires—
smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking
soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely.
Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too
hot.
• Use dry potholders - moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
Donotletpotholderstouchhotheatingelements.Do
not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a
potholder.
Do not attempt to operate the range during a
power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the
range. If the range is not turned off and the power
resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the
power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE —children
should not be left alone or unattended in the
area where appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance,
including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer,
warmer drawer or lower double oven.
• Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or
drawers of a range can result in serious injuries
and also cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT
allow children to climb or play around the range. The
weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the
range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
• Storage in or on appliance—flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven, warmer
drawer, near surface units or in the storage
drawer. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items,
such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as
flammableliquids. Donot storeexplosives, suchas
aerosol cans, on or near the range.
• Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxidepoisoning.
WARNING
• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it
is to be stored or discarded.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range
by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers,
anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the
range.
• User servicing—Do not repair or replace any part
of the appliance unless specifically recommended in
the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician. This may reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the range.
• Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and
an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in
case of an emergency.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
• Use care when opening oven door , lower oven
door or warmer drawer (if equipped)—Stand to the
side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven.
Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace
foodinthe oven.
• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent
is located under the left rear surface element if your
model is equipped with coil elements. The oven vent is
locatedbelowthe backguardformodelsequipped with
ceramic-glass cook tops. Touching the surfaces in this
area when the oven is operating may cause severe
burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items
on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or
ignite.
• Placement of interior oven racks. Always place oven
racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must
be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use
potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition.Donotletpotholderscontactthehotheating
elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack
beforemoving.
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The
broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and
be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. Do not
cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed
fat and grease could ignite.
• Protective liners—Donot usealuminum foil to line the
ovenbottom. Only usealuminumfoil asrecommendedin
thismanual. Improper installationof these linersmay
result in risk of electric shock, or fire.
•Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention
to the area around each surface element. Do not allow
greasetoaccumulate.
• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols—Always follow the
manufacturer’s recommended directions for use.
Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
mayignitecausingdamageandinjury.
• Clean ventilating hoods frequently—Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.
Followthemanufacturer’sinstructionsforcleaninghoods.
FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOK TOP MODELS
• Do not cook on broken cook top—Ifcook topshould
break,cleaningsolutionsandspilloversmaypenetrate
the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock.
Contactaqualifiedtechnicianimmediately.
• Clean cook top with caution—If a wet sponge or cloth
is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to
avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts
listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before self-cleaning
the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or
foodsfromtheoven.
• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners—Nocommercialoven
cleaneror oven linerprotective coatingof any kindshould
be used in or around any part of the oven.
• Do Not Clean Door Gasket—Thedoor gasketis
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the gasket.
•The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumesgiven offduringthe self-cleaningcycle ofany
range.Move birdstoanother well-ventilatedroom.
Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all
controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. The range
may be hot and can cause burns.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface heating
unit. Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on,
and turn the unit off before removing the pan.
• Use proper pan size (radiant portion of cooktop) —
This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units
of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large
enoughto coverthe surface unitheating element.The
use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the
heatingelement to directcontact andmay result in
ignitionofclothing.Proper relationship ofutensilto
elementwill also improveefficiency.
•Use proper pan size (induction portion of cooktop)
—This appliance is equipped with one or more induction
cooking zones of different sizes. Select utensils
specificallymanufacturedandapprovedforinduction
cookingthathaveflatbottomsthatmatchtheinduction
cookingzone size. Properrelationship ofutensil to
cookingzone willalso improveefficiency.
• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not
extend over adjacent surface elements—To reduce
the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillageduetounintentionalcontactwiththeutensil,the
handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is
turnedinward, anddoes notextend overadjacent
surfaceunits.
• Never leave surface elements unattended at high
heat settings — Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry
may melt.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Glazed cooking utensils—Onlycertaintypesofglass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking
dueto thesudden changein temperature.Check the
manufacturer’srecommendationsforcooktopuse.
• When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn
the fan on.

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FEATURES AT A GLANCE
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Note: The features shown for your
appliance may vary according to
model type & color.
Your electric range with hybrid cooktop
features include:
1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer.
2. Left front single and bridge radiant element keypad controls.
3. Left rear single radiant element keypad controls.
4. Keep warm drawer keypad controls & indicator lights (some
models).
5. Right rear single induction zone keypad controls.
6. Right front single induction zone keypad controls.
7. Oven interior halogen light with removable protective shield.
8. Automatic oven door light switch.
9. Self-cleaning porcelain oven interior.
10. Self-clean door latch.
11. Convection fan & cover.
12. Adjustable interior oven rack(s).
13. Effortless Oven Rack™ system (some models-not shown).
14. Full width oven door with large window.
15. Full width matching oven door handle.
16. Keep warm drawer.
17. Full width matching keep warm drawer handle.
18. Easy to clean upswept cooktop.
19. Ceramic smoothtop (elements, cooking zones, styles and color
will vary according to model).
20. Single 6” induction cooking zone.
21. Single 10” induction cooking zone.
22. SpaceWise™ bridge radiant elements.
23. 7” single radiant elements (when not set for bridge feature).
Be sure to visit us online at
www.frigidaire.com
for a complete line of accessories.
1
2 3 4 5 6
7
8
9
12 13
11
14
15
18
20
27
24. Broil pan (some models).
25. Broil pan insert (some models).
26. Keep warm drawer rack (some
models).
27. Leveling legs and anti-tip
bracket (included).
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19
22
23
16
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24
25
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BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Oven vent location
The oven vent is located under the left side of the
control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm
air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for
proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Do not block the oven vent.
oven vent location
Fig. 1
Only the Effortless™ Oven Rack should be used in
oven rack position 2. Placing any other rack in rack
position 2 will prevent the oven door from fully closing.
IMPORTANT
Removing, replacing & arranging racks
To remove - pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up
front of rack and slide out.
To replace - fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls.
Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into
place.
Arranging - always arrange the oven racks when the oven
is cool (prior to operating the oven).
Always use oven mitts when using the oven. When
using the appliance, oven racks and cooktop will become
very hot which can cause burns.
CAUTION
Recommended rack positions
Food type Position
Broilingmeats See broil
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 4 or 5
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast
bread, casseroles 2 or 3
Small cuts of meat or poultry 1 or 2
Turkey, roast or ham 1 or 2
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6
5
4
3
2
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Types of oven racks
flat
oven rack
flat handle
oven rack
bottom
oven rack
offset
oven rack
The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack (some
models) may be used for most cooking needs.
The half rack (some models) design comes with a
removablesection that allowsfor taller cooking utensils.
The offset oven rack (some models) is designed to place
the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than
normal.This rackdesign providesseveral additional
possiblepositionsbetweenthestandardpositions.
To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven
rack (some models) in the lowest rack position for baking
or roasting large cuts of meat.
The Effortless™ Oven Rack (some models) is described
later in this section.
half oven
rack

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Effortless™ Oven Rack system
Some models are equipped with a special oven rack system
thatautomaticallypartiallyextendstheovenrackfromthe
interior oven glides to assist in easier access to your food
items. This feature works whenever the oven door is
openedor closed.
CAUTION
REMOVE ALL OVEN RACKS and accessories before
starting a self-clean cycle. If the oven racks are left
in the oven during the self-clean cycle, the glide ability of
theEffortless™ Oven Rack system will be damagedand
will cause oven racks to loose their shiny finish and or
turn blue. Remove ALL oven racks and clean according
to instructions provided in the Care & Cleaning section of
thismanual.
Make sure the oven and oven racks are COMPLETLY cool
and safe to touch before attempting to assemble or
disassembletheEffortless™ Oven Racksystem. Never
pick up hot oven rack parts.
To assemble the Effortless™ Oven Rack system:
1. Locate all required parts. You will need the supplied
oven rack (Effortless™ Oven Rack is a flat rack with a
special dark coating on the left and right rack
sides) and the 2 supplied chrome connector arms.
2. Open the oven door. Be sure the oven is completely
coolbeforeproceeding.
3. Place the oven rack in positions 2, 3 or 4 only (see
previouspage to verifypositions).Besure therack
connector brackets are at the rear of the range and
pointing towards oven bottom (See Fig. 2).
4. Assemble one connector arm at a time. With the oven
door open and the oven rack in place, install one end of
the connector arm to the hole in the door connector
bracket (Fig. 1) and the other end in the hole in the
rack connector bracket (Fig. 2 and as in Fig. 3). The
oven rack may need to be adjusted in or out in the rack
positionto matchthe lengthofthe connectorarm.
5. While holding the connector arm in place, twist the
connector arm so the ends of the connector arm point
upwards (See Figs. 4 & 5). The connector arm should
nowbelocked intoposition.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other connector arm.
7. Once both connector arms are properly in place, be
sureto testthe ovenrack operationby gentlyclosing
the oven door. The oven rack should move in and out of
the oven freely when the door is opened or closed.
Fig. 6 - Effortless™ Oven Rack after assembly
left and right
door connector
brackets
with connector arm ends
shown in locked position
(pointing upwards)
connector
arm
connector
arm
Fig. 5
door
connector
bracket
rack connector
bracket
connector
arm
connector
arm
oven
rack
open oven
door
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Fig. 3 - assembly
of the Effortless™
Oven Rack
IMPORTANT
Only the Effortless™ Oven Rack system should be
used in oven rack position 2. Placing ANY other rack
in oven rack position 2 will prevent the oven door
from fully closing andmay damagetheovendoor,
ovencavityor thedoorconnectorbrackets.
If the rack system is not assembled with the connector
arms the Effortless™ Oven rack may be used in oven rack
positions 2 thru 6. Do not attempt to use the Effortless™
Oven rack in rack position 1.
Fig. 4
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

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Air circulation in the oven
For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and
cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or
back of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate
around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to
reacharoundthefood.
Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks
For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks,
place cookware on rack positions 2 & 5 (See Fig. 1). For
best results when using a single oven flat rack, place
cookware on rack positions 2, 3 or 4 (See Fig. 2).
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Using the cooktop - radiant and induction
Thehybridcooktopofferstwodifferentcookingmethods;
radiant heating elements on the left-hand side (Fig. 3) and
induction cookingzones ontheright-hand side(Fig.4).
Wheneverusing the cooktopitis veryimportantto
rememberthedifferencesbetweenradiantandinduction
types of cooking. The cookware you use and cooking results
will be different depending on the side of the cooktop you
choosewhen surface cookingor heating liquids.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Fig. 3 - Radiant heating elements
Fig.4-Induction cooking zones
Thegraphicsprovidedonthe ceramiccooktopoutlines
the areas to place cookware for the radiant elements
andtheinductioncookingzones.
IMPORTANT
Radiant element cooking - Cookware will absorb the heat
thatradiatesfromthe elementslocatedunderneaththe
cooktopglass.Cookingutensilsmanufacturedforusewith
ceramic radiant cooktops are available in many styles and
types of base materials.
Induction zonecooking-Heatscookwaredirectly.
Inductioncookingworksonly with cookwaremadeofa
magnetic base material, such as cast-iron or in most
stainlesssteel pans.Rememberthat inductioncookingwill
initiallyheatthecookingutensilveryquickly.

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
About the ceramic glass cooktop About the radiant surface elements
Radiantelement temperatures willrise graduallyand
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.
The SpaceWise™ bridge feature (See Fig. 1) allows the
user to set the left front element along with the left middle;
and if desired add the left rear single elements into one
combinedcookingarea.
The left front and left rear radiant elements may also be
usedassingleindependentradiantheatingelements
wheneverneeded.
NOTE
Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element
to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps to
preventdamage tothe ceramicsmoothtop. Cycling atthe
HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the
cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookwarebottom is notflat.
•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.
•Unlike radiant surface elements, the induction zones
will not glow red when they are hot. The glass
surface may be hot from residual heat transferred
from the cookware and burns may occur.
• Do not touch hot cookware or pans directly with
hands. Always use oven mitts or pot holders to protect
hands from burns.
• Do not slide cookware across cooktop surface. Doing
so may permanently damage the appearance of the
ceramic cooktop.
CAUTION
Fig. 1
left
rear
single
element
left middle element
SpaceWise™
bridge radiant elements
left
front
single
element
The type and size of cookware, cooking duration, the
number of surface elements or cooking zones in use and
their power level settings are all factors that will affect the
amount of heat that will spread beyond the surface
elementsor cookingzones.
The areas surrounding the elements or cooking zones may
become hot enough to cause burns. Be sure to read
all cautions.
IMPORTANT
For efficient cooking, turn OFF the radiant elements several
minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual
heattocompletethecookingprocess.
front of cooktop
Formoreinformationaboutthecooktopsee“Cooktop
maintenance” and “Cooktop cleaning” in the Care &
Cleaning section.
• Whether using the radiant element or induction cooking
zone portions of the ceramic cooktop, sliding cookware
on any portion of the glass surface can mark and
scratch the ceramic glass.
• Any cookware that has rough or dirty bottoms can
mark and scratch the ceramic glass surface.

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About the induction cooking zones
Induction cookingdirectlyheatsthepan; heatingwillonly
begin when cookware is placed on the zones. Two induction
cooking zones are available (See Fig. 1).
Operational noises
Theelectronicprocessesinvolvedwithinductioncooking
maycreatesomeunusualbackgroundnoises.Youcould
hear a slight “buzz” sound when cooking. These noises are
normal and are a part of the induction cooking process.
Some cookware will “buzz” louder depending on the
material. The “buzz” sound may be more noticeable if the
contents of the pan are cold; as the pan heats up, the
sound will decrease. If the power level setting is reduced,
the sound level will also decrease.
Induction cooking works only with cookware made with
magnetic base material such as cast-iron or most stainless
steel cookware. When purchasing cookware for induction
cooking, look for cookware specifically identified by the
manufacturer for use with induction cooktops or marked
“Induction Ready”. If you are not sure, use a magnet to test
whether the pan material type will work. If a magnet sticks
to the bottom of the cookware, the material type is correct.
NOTE
Whenusingtheinductioncooktop,operationalnoises
are more noticeable while cooking at the “Pb” level. Very
loudnoises arenot partof normalinductioncooking.
•Unlike radiant surface elements, the induction zones
will not glow red when they are hot. The glass
surface may be hot from residual heat transferred
from the cookware and burns may occur.
• Do not touch hot cookware or pans directly with
hands. Always use oven mitts or pot holders to protect
hands from burns.
• Do not slide cookware across cooktop surface. Doing
so may permanently damage the appearance of the
ceramic cooktop.
CAUTION
Use cookware with magnetic based material
induction
cooking
zone
induction
cooking
zone
front of cooktop
Benefits of induction cooking zones:
Fast and efficient - The induction cooking zones heat
faster while using less energy. Induction power levels are
quick to boil and efficient when simmering.
A cooler cooktop - A unique feature of the induction
cooking zones are whether turned on or off, the cooking
zones remain cooler than radiant elements. Virtually no
wasted heat is produced since the heat begins with the
presence of cookware.
Easy cleanups - The cooler cooking zone (when compared
to radiant elements) makes cleanups easier. Spills resist
sticking or burning so they wipe up easier.
Magnetic detector - The cooking zone has a sensor that
automatically detects whether cookware is magnetic. This
will reduce accidental “turn-ons”, such as setting down
utensils on a hot element like spatulas or spoons.
Pan size detection - The pan size recognition sensor
automatically detects and adapts the induction cooking zones
to the pan sizes in use for consistent, more even cooking.
More responsive - The induction cooking zones are more
responsive than their electric or gas counterparts because
only the pan heats. This type of cooking heats easier and
will be just as responsive when reducing to a simmer.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Fig. 1

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Cooktop power level display windows
The cooktop power level display features provide a digital
display for each of the heating positions located on the
cooktop. Power levels are easily controlled and monitored
usingthewindow displays incombinationwiththe
correspondingcontroltouchpads.
Available power level settings
Thecooktop controlwill displayheat levelsranging from Hi
(Fig. 1) to Lo (Fig. 5) and OFF (Fig. 6).
The settings between 9.5 (Fig. 2) and 3.0 (Fig. 3) decrease
or increase in .5 increments. The settings between 3.0 (Fig.
3) and 1.2 (Fig. 4) are simmer settings which decrease or
increase in increments of .2 for more precision at lower
heatlevels. Use the“Suggested power level settings
table” providedlater inthis section to determine the
correct setting for the type of food you are preparing.
Hot surface window message (HE)
After using a radiant element or induction cooking zone the
cooktopmay bevery hot.After turningany ofthese
elements OFF, the cooktop may remain HOT for some time.
The corresponding HE (hot element - Fig. 8) message will
remain ON and turn OFF once that element position on the
cooktophascooledsufficiently(Fig.6).
Lockout window message ( - - )
The (- -) message will appear whenever the lockout
feature is active (See Fig. 9). Refer to the lockout
instructions for more details. When the Sabbath Day
feature is activated, the cooktop displays will show the
cooktop lockout “ - - ” messages.
Power level settings-induction cooking zones only
Whensettingeitherinductioncookingzonetothehighest
level, the display will show Pb (Power Boost) power level
for up to 10 minutes (See Fig. 7). After 10 minutes the
cookingzone willautomatically lowerto theHi setting.The
Pb settingis only availableimmediatelyafter activatinga
cookingzone and pressingthe powerlevel keypad.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
Fig. 9
When setting the size for all 3 bridge elements to heat
together, both the display windows for the left front and
left rear elements will display the set power level & hot
element message (for models with a bridge surface
elementfeatureonly).
Fig. 4
The induction cooktop will not operate when the oven is
set for Sabbath mode. To set the Sabbath Day feature
forthe oven, seeSetting Oven Controls section.
IMPORTANT
NOTE

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Fig. 1
Use quality cookware
Cookwareshould haveflat
bottomsthatmakegoodcontact
withtheentire heating element
orinduction zone. Check for
flatness by rotating a ruler
acrossthe bottom of the
cookware (See Fig. 1).
When using radiant elements or cooking zones:
• Use cookware with flat bottom and straight sides.
• Check that pan rests completely on ceramic cooktop and is
level.
• Be sure pan is properly balanced and does not tilt from
heavy handle.
• Be sure that the pan size matches the amount of food to
be prepared.
• Always use clean cookware. Also use cookware that is
easy to maintain.
• Use quality cookware with heavier bottoms for better heat
distribution allowing for more even cooking results.
• Do not let pans boil dry. This may cause permanent
damage in the form of breakage, fusion, or marring that
can affect the ceramic cooktop. This type of damage is
not covered by your warranty.
The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to read the
followingrecommendationsforcookware.
Cookware recommendations -
radiant elements
IMPORTANT
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food
will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists
staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic
cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble
scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
Radiant elements
on cooktop marked
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May
leave metal marks on ceramic glass.
Stainless steel - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - Slow heat conductor however will retain heat
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.
Do not slide cast iron cookware on cooktop; will scratch glass
cooktop.
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. Ideal when used with lower
heat levels. Do not slide cookware on cooktop; may scratch
glass cooktop.
Induction
cooking zones
on cooktop marked
Cookware recommendations -
induction cooking zones
Stainless steel* - Generally, excellent for induction cooking.
Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - Good for induction cooking. Cooks evenly. Do
not slide cast iron cookware on cooktop; will scratch ceramic
cooktop.
When using the induction cooking zones:
• Be sure to use cookware made with a magnetic base
material.
• Use cookware that meets the minimum and maximum size
requirements (See p. 16).
Before using the induction zones, be sure to carefully
read and follow any cookware recommendations and
thesectionaboutpansensing.
When using radiant elements:
• The pan size used must closely fit the radiant element
circle pattern graphics on the cooktop and should match
the amount of food being prepared.
• The cookware should be made of material that conducts
heat well.
COOKWARE RECOMMENDATIONS
Porcelain-enamel on ferrous metal - Heating
characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-
enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic
cooktop.
IMPORTANT
*Not all stainless steel is readily magnetizeable; being made
of stainless steel does not mean that cookware is “Induction
Ready”. Use cookware specifically identified by the
manufacturer for use with induction cooking or marked as
“Induction Ready”. If you are not sure, use a magnet to test
whether the pan material type will work.
Do not use aluminum, copper, glass or non-ferrous
metal cookware on induction cooking zones.

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Use quality cookware in good condition
When purchasing pans, look for
cookware specifically identified
by the manufacturer for use
with induction cooking or
marked as “Induction Ready”. If
you are not sure, use a magnet
to test whether the pan material
type will work. If a magnet
sticks to the bottom of the
cookware, the material type is
correct. (See Fig. 1).
It is recommended to always use heavier high quality
magnetic base cookware on induction zones. This will
greatly reduce the possibility of developing scratches on the
ceramic surface. Even high quality cookware can scratch the
cooktop surface, especially if cookware is slid over the
ceramic cooktop without being lifted up.
Over time sliding ANY type of cookware over the surface
will likely alter the overall appearance of the cooktop.
Eventually the buildup of scratches will make cleaning the
ceramic surface difficult and degrade the overall appearance
of the cooktop. Besure to follow all the manufacturer’s
recommendations when using cookware that was made for
inductioncooking.
Cookware for induction cooking zones
INDUCTION COOKING ZONES
Fig. 1
The cooking zone sensors located
below the cooktop surface require
that certain cookware conditions are
met before they can operate.
Pan sensing - induction cooking zones
One or more incorrect cookware conditions may be
detected by sensors located below the 2 induction cooking
zones. If the cookware does not meet the correct
conditions, the cooking zones may not heat. Use the
checklist below to correct the problem(s) before
attempting to reactivate cooking zones.
IMPORTANT
Correct Incorrect
• Cookware centered correctly
on cooking zone.
• Flat pan bottom and straight
sides.
• Pan size meets or exceeds
the recommended minimum
size for cooking zone.
• Pan rests completely and is
level on the cooktop
surface.
• Pan is properly balanced.
• Pan does not meet the minimum
size required (too small) for
cooking zone.
• Pan bottom rests on cooktop
edge.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Cookware not centered on
cooking zone.
• Curved or warped pan bottoms
or sides.
• Cookware base material has
good magnetic characteristics. • Cookware base material is
non-magnetic.
Both cooking zones may display a
pan sensing message. If a
cooking zone was activated and
no pan is detected, the affected
cooking zone display window will
flash with the last power level
setting (See Fig. 2).
It is recommended that you lower the requested power
level setting before correcting the pan sensing message.
The conditions that might generate an error message are
illustrated in the “incorrect” column in Fig. 3. Be sure to
check that the induction cookware has met all the “correct”
conditions. If the problem(s) are not corrected the cooking
zone will automatically deactivate after 3 minutes.
Fig. 2
NOTE
Fig. 3

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Induction zone minimum cookware size
The two induction cooking zones available on the cooktop
require a minimum pan size to be used at each location.
The smaller inner ring on each cooking zone (See Fig. 1) is
your guide to the correct minimum pan size for that zone.
The pan bottom must fully cover the inner ring for proper
cooking to occur.
If a pan made of correct material is centered properly on
any of the active cooking zones but is too small, the
affected cooking zone display will flash and the pan will not
heat until a larger pan that covers the inner ring is used.
125mm
5”
min.
Cookware bottom should
not exceed ½” (13mm)
from outer cooking zone
rings.
180mm
7 ¼”
min.
Pan sensing-induction cooking zones (cont’d)
Induction zone maximum cookware size
The thicker outer ring at each cooking zone is helpful to
determine the pan maximum size. After centering the
cookware on the cooktop induction zone, be sure the
cookware does not extend more than 1/2” (13mm) beyond
the outer circle for the zone (See Fig. 1). The pan must
make full contact on the ceramic surface without the bottom
of the pan touching the metal cooktop edges.
Induction cooking zones minimum pan size requirements
Fig. 2
Power sharing - induction cooking zones
Yourcooktophastwo induction cookingzonesthatshare
the same power inverter. If the user places cookware on
bothinduction cookingzones andattempts to sethi power
levelsforboth, onecookingzoneposition will automatically
lowerslightly.
For example, if you are heating items using both cooking
zones at the same time, the last cooking zone power level
set will be maintained, while the first cooking zone set may
experience a slight reduction in the power level setting (See
Fig. 2). This is called power sharing.
To avoid a power level change due to power sharing,
always set the power level for the cooking zone you
would prefer to maintain last.
IMPORTANT
Fig. 1
Induction
cooking
zones
only
INDUCTION COOKING ZONES

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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Setting radiant elements and induction zones
•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.
•Unlike radiant surface elements, the induction zones
will not glow red when they are hot. The glass
surface may be hot from residual heat transferred
from the cookware and burns may occur.
• Do not touch hot cookware or pans directly with
hands. Always use oven mitts or pot holders to protect
hands from burns.
• 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
1. Place correctly sized cookware on
radiantelementor cookingzone.
2. Activate the element or zone.
Press and hold the on-off
forthedesiredposition
untilatonesounds.
3. Set the power level.
Press lo, med (5.0)orhi.
Each touch of the lo or hi pad will
decrease or increase the power
level by .5 increments from 9.5
through 3.0. Simmer power levels
between 3.0 and 1.2 will decrease
or increase by .2 increments.
lo is the lowest power level available.
4. Oncecookingis
complete,presson-off.
Step Press
To operate single radiant element or induction zone:
, ,
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
set to a lower setting to finish cooking. Suggested power
level settings are shown in Fig. 1. The suggested settings
mayvary slightlydepending on thepan materialtype and
amountoffoodbeing prepared.
For induction cooking be sure to use cookware that is
constructedwith magneticbase materialand meetsthe
minimumand maximumpan sizerequirements.
Suggested power level settings table (for radiant
and induction cooking zones)
Settings Type of cooking
Powerboost (Pb) Availableoninductionzonesonly.
Use to start heating pans that
contain large amounts of food or to
bring large pans of water to boil
High(8.0-Hi) Start most foods, bring water to a
boil,panbroiling
Medium high (5.0 - 8.0) Continuearapidboil,fry,deepfatfry
Medium (3.0 - 5.0) Maintainaslowboil,thickensauces
and gravies or steam vegetables
Medium low (2.0 - 4.0) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
(2.8 or lower is a simmer setting)
Low (Lo - 2.0) Keep warm, melt, simmer (2.8 or
lower is a simmer setting)
Fig. 1
The power level settings shown in Fig. 1 are based on
cooking with medium sized pans with lids. Settings may
varywhen using othertypes ofpans.
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and
typeoffoodbeing cookedwillinfluencethesetting
neededfor bestcookingresults
NOTES

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IMPORTANT
Pan preheat recommendations
Whenpreheating a panon thecooktop always watchvery
carefully. Wheneverusing the cooktopthe user should
alwayspay attentiontoany pananditems cookingand
remainattentive until thecookingprocess iscomplete.
Keepinmindthatinductioncookingmaydecrease the
amountof timerequired topreheat acooking utensil.
•The HE (hot element) message may appear in the
display windows once a heating element or cooking
zone is turned OFF and will remain ON until the
heating surface area or areas have cooled sufficiently.
• 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 may damage the ceramic cooktop.
• Induction cooking zones only - If the cookware is
moved from the center of any active induction cooking
zone, the pan sensor will detect the situation and the
cookware will no longer heat. The affected cooking
zone display window will flash until the cookware is
moved back to center of cooking zone. If the
cookware is placed back properly centered on the
cooking zone the zone will resume heating. The
cooking zone will remember the power level setting
for up to 3 minutes before the cooking zone will
automatically shut OFF.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Setting radiant elements and induction zones
(cont’d)

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Bridge radiant elements
The 3 left radiant cooking elements may also be used
together as a single cooking area when setting for the
Bridgefeature.TheSpaceWise™ bridge radiantelements
are marked on your cooktop. This feature also provides the
flexibilitytocookwithlargeroblong cookware.
Indicatorlightslocated onthebackguardfor the bridge
show which portions of the bridge element are set to heat.
The symbol indicates only the left front element will
heat (Fig. 1). The symbol indicates both the left front
and left middle elements will heat together (Fig. 2).
The indicates that all 3 elements (left front, middle and
rear) will heat together (Fig. 3).
1. Place correctly sized cookware on
thebridge radiantsurface cookingzone.
2. Press and hold the on-off
forthe bridge elementposition
until a beep is heard.
3. Press the desired element size
(once for left front, twice for
left front and left middle,
3 times for left front, middle and
rear).
4. Press lo, med (5.0) orhi.
Each touch of the lo or hi pad will
decrease or increase the power
level by .5 increments from 9.5
through 3.0. Simmer power levels
between 3.0 and 1.2 will decrease or
increase by .2 increments. lo is the
lowest power level available.
5. Oncecookinghas
completed,presson-off.
Step Press
To operate one or more of the bridge radiant
surface elements:
, ,
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
If all 3 bridge zones are in use with the bridge feature
and you need the left rear as a single element for a
different reason, change the bridge size to or
andthensettheleftrearpositionindependently.
NOTES
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
touchedbeforeithascooledsufficiently.
Do not place flammable items suchasplasticsaltand
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
top of the range when it is in use.These items could melt
orignite. Potholders, towelsor wooden spoons could
catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
See the Suggested power level settings table
(providedinthe instructions forthesingleradiant
elements). The size and type of utensil used, and the
amountand typeof foodbeing cookedwill influencethe
settingneeded for bestcookingresults.
•The HE (hot element) message may appear in the
display windows once a heating element is turned
OFF and will remain ON until the heating surface area
or areas have cooled sufficiently.
• 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 may
damage the ceramic cooktop.
indicator light indicator light indicator light
Shaded areas show elements that will heat.
Fig. 1 (left front) Fig. 2 (left front &
middle) Fig.3 (left front, middle & rear)

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Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when
home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA
(United States Department of Agriculture) website and be
sure to read all the information they have available as well
as follow their recommendations for home canning
procedures.
• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.
Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom (see
Cookware Recommendations section).
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no
ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home
canning using a ceramic cooktop.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not
exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element
markings or burner. It is recommended to use smaller
diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass
cooktops.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more
quickly.
• Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water
to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest
possible setting to maintain that boil.
IMPORTANT
NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different
surface cooking areas at the same time. This may cause
the ceramic cooktop to fracture.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
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