Frigidaire GCCE3070AS User manual

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ELECTRIC
COOKTOP
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . .3
Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . . 9
Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . 14
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
use
&
care
A01704203/A (09/2022)

2INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Read all the safety instructions in the front of
your Use & Care Manual.
Remove all packaging materials from your ap-
pliance before cooking.
Confirm that the electrical power to the appli-
ance is turned on.
Test all cooking zones to make sure they are
working properly (page 9).
Remember to complete your product registra-
tion!
Installation Checklist
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3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert of potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this ap-
pliance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Please pay at-
tention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.
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.
Warnings and important instructions ap-
pearing in this guide are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution,
and care must be exercised with installing,
maintaining, or operating your appliance.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation or main-
tenance information which is important
but not hazard-related.
NOTE
Indicates a short, informal reference –
something written down to assist the
memory or for future reference.

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT
Read and follow the below instructions
and precautions for unpacking, installing,
and servicing your appliance.
Remove all tape and packaging before us-
ing the appliance. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the appliance.
Never allow children to play with pack-
aging material. Do not remove the wiring
label and other literature attached to the
appliance. Do not remove model/serial
number plate.
Cold temperatures can damage the elec-
tronic control. When using this appliance
for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period
of time, be sure the appliance has been in
temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least
3 hours before turning on the power to the
appliance.
All materials used in construction of cab-
inets, enclosures, and supports surround-
ing the product must have a temperature
rating above 200°F (94°C).
Never modify or alter the construction of
the appliance by removing the leveling
legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and easi-
ly accessible located near the appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
• Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock.
Failure to follow this warning may
cause serious injury, fire, or death.
• Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock.
Do not use an adapter plug, use an
extension cord, or remove grounding
prong from the power cord. Failure to
follow this warning may cause serious
injury, fire, or death.
Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance
is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. In the United States,
install in accordance with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No. 54,
latest edition and National Electrical Code
NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and local elec-
trical code requirements. In Canada, install
in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and
CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest
editions and local electrical code require-
ments. Install only per installation instruc-
tions provided in the literature package for
this appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety,
the power cord must be securely connect-
ed to an electrical outlet or junction box
that is the correct voltage, is correctly
polarized and properly grounded, and pro-
tected by a circuit breaker in accordance
with local codes.

5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
It is the personal responsibility of the
consumer to have the appropriate outlet
or junction box with the correct, proper-
ly grounded wall receptacle installed by
a qualified electrician. It is the responsi-
bility and obligation of the consumer to
contact a qualified installer to assure that
the electrical installation is adequate and
is in conformance with all local codes and
ordinances.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installa-
tion and grounding instructions.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
• Storage In or On Appliance—Flamma-
ble materials should not be stored in
an oven or microwave, near surface
burners or elements, or in the stor-
age or warmer drawer (if equipped).
This includes paper, plastic, and cloth
items, such as cookbooks, plastic
ware, and towels, as well as flammable
liquids. Do not store explosives, such
as aerosol cans, on or near the appli-
ance.
WARNING
• Do not leave children alone - Children
should not be left alone or unattend-
ed in the area where appliance is in
use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the appli-
ance, including the storage drawer,
lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer,
or lower double oven.
• Do not store items of interest to chil-
dren in the cabinets above the appli-
ance or on the backguards of ranges.
Children climbing on or near the ap-
pliance to reach items could be seri-
ously injured.
• Do not allow children to climb or play
around the appliance. The weight of
a child on an open oven door may
cause the appliance to tip, resulting
in serious burns or other injury. An
open drawer when hot may cause
burns. Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of this appliance
can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the appliance.
• Never cover any slots, holes or pas-
sages in the oven bottom or cover
and entire rack with materials such
as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil lin-
ings may also trap heat, causing a fire
hazard.
• Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if
equipped) for storage.
• Never use your appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room.
Doing so may result in carbon monox-
ide poisoning and overheating of the
appliance.

6IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
• When heating fat or grease, watch it
closely. Grease may catch fire if it be-
comes too hot.
• Do not use water or flour on grease
fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Cover the fire with a pan lid or use
baking soda.
• Use dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let pot-
holders touch hot cooking areas. Do
not use towels or other bulky cloths.
• Do not heat unopened food contain-
ers - Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
• Wear proper apparel - Loose-fitting
or hanging garments should never be
worn while using the appliance. Do
not let clothing or other flammable
materials contact hot surfaces.
• Do not touch surface burners or ele-
ments, areas near these burners or el-
ements, interior surfaces of the oven,
or the warmer drawer (if equipped).
Surface burners and elements may be
hot even though they appear cool.
• Areas near surface burners and ele-
ments may become hot enough to
cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or oth-
er flammable materials touch these
areas until they are cool. These areas
may include the cooktop, surfaces
facing the cooktop, oven vent areas,
oven door, and oven window.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP
Know which knob or key controls each
surface heating area. Place cookware with
food on the cooking area before turning it
on. Turn the cooking area o before re-
moving the cookware.
Cookware handles should be turned in-
ward and not extend over adjacent surface
elements — To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and spill-
age due to unintentional contact with the
utensil, the handle of the cookware should
be positioned so that it is turned inward,
and does not extend over other cooking
areas.
Use proper pan size - This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of dierent sizes. Select cookware with flat
bottoms that match the surface unit size.
Using the proper cookware on the cooking
area will improve eciency.
Glazed cooking utensils— Only certain
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceram-
ic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils
are suitable for cooktop service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cooktop use.
CAUTION
• Do not attempt to operate the ap-
pliance during a power failure. If the
power fails, always turn o the appli-
ance. If the appliance is not turned
o and the power resumes, electric
surface elements may resume opera-
tion when power is restored. Once the
power resumes, reset the clock and
the oven function.

7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Improper cookware may break due to
sudden changes in temperature. Check the
cookware manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions for cooktop use.
Never leave surface elements unattend-
ed. Boil-overs may cause smoking and
greasy spills that may ignite. A pan that
has boiled dry could be damaged and may
damage the cooktop.
Do not use a searing grill meant for use
with a broiler pan on the cooktop. The
searing grill is not designed for use on the
cooktop. Doing so may result in a fire.
When you are flaming foods under a venti-
lating hood, turn on the fan.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS
AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS
Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cook-
top. If cooktop should break, cleaning
solutions and spillovers may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of elec-
tric shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
Clean cooktop glass 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
harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with
sharp objects.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE
CAUTION
Before manually cleaning any part of the
appliance, be sure all controls are turned
o and the appliance is cool. Cleaning a
hot appliance can cause burns.
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all
parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire.
Always follow the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended directions for use of kitchen
cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that ex-
cess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently -
Grease should not be allowed to accumu-
late on hood or filter. Follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions for cleaning vent
hoods.

8IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommend-
ed in the manuals. All other servicing
should be done only by a qualified tech-
nician. This reduces the risk of personal
injury and damage to the appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not under-
stand.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair ser-
vice. Know how to disconnect the power
to the appliance at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with
a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the
bulb to break. Handle halogen lights
(if equipped) with paper towels or soft
gloves. Disconnect the appliance or shut
o the power to the appliance before re-
moving and replacing the bulb.
WARNING
California Residents: for cancer and re-
productive harm information, visit
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

9
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and even-
ly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow
red. To maintain the selected setting the element
will cycle on and o. The heating element retains
enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent
heat during the o cycle.
For ecient cooking, turn the element o several
minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow
residual heat to complete the cooking process.
CAUTION
Surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned o. The element sur-
face may still be hot, and burns may occur if the
element or surrounding area is touched before it
has cooled to a safe temperature.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt
and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic
wrapping on top of the range when it is in use.
These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, tow-
els, or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface elements.
Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip
bowls or reflector pans. Improper installation of
these liners may result in risk of electric shock or
fire.
IMPORTANT
Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that
can melt, to make contact with the cooking el-
ement. If these items melt on the cooktop, they
will damage the cooktop.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements
below a smooth glass surface. The designs on the
ceramic cooktop outline the areas of the surface
elements underneath. Always match the pan size
with the diameter of the element outline on the
cooktop. Only flat-bottomed cookware should be
used.
Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply
a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in
most hardware, grocery and department stores)
to the ceramic surface. Clean and bu with a clean
paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when
soiled from cooking. Cooktop cleaning creams
leave a protective finish on the glass to help pre-
vent scratches and abrasions.
The type and size of cookware, the number of
surface elements in use, and their settings will all
aect the amount of heat that will spread to areas
beyond the surface elements. The areas surround-
ing the elements may become hot enough to cause
burns.
IMPORTANT
• The cooktop should not be used as a cutting
board or work surface.
• Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cook-
top may crack it.
• Placing food directly on the smoothtop sur-
face (without a cooking utensil) is not recom-
mended, as dicult cleaning will result, and
foods may smoke and cause potential fire
hazard.
• Always lift cookware before moving on the ce-
ramic glass cooktop. Any cookware that has a
rough or dirty bottom can scratch the ceramic
cooktop. Always start with clean cookware.
NOTE
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows
the element to cycle on and o, even at the HI
setting.
• Be sure to read detailed instructions for coil
cooktop cleaning in the “Care and Cleaning”
section and “Before You Call” checklist section
of this Use and Care Guide.

10 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
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 illustrated in “Figure 1: Testing
cookware” and “Figure 2: Proper cookware”.
Figure 1: Testing cookware
Check for flatness by ro-
tating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware
(see “Figure 1: Testing
cookware”). Cookware
should have flat bot-
toms that make good
contact with the entire
surface of the heating
element.
•F
lat bottom and straight
sides.
•T
ight fitting lids.
•W
eight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
•P
an sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size
of the surface element.
•M
ade of material that
conducts heat well.
•E
asy to clean.
•A
lways match pot
diameter to element
size.
•C
urved and warped pans.
•Cookware larger than
element by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
•Heavy handle tilts pan.
•Pan is much smaller
than the element.
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and
quickly heat is transferred from the surface ele-
ment to the pan bottom. The most popular materi-
als available are:
• Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some
types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized
aluminum cookware resists staining and pit-
ting).
• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discol-
ors easily (see Aluminum).
• Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven
cooking results. Durable, easy to clean, and
resists staining.
• Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor, but will re-
tain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking
temperature is reached.
• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating character-
istics will vary depending on base material.
• Glass - Slow heat conductor.
IMPORTANT
Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porce-
lain-enamel coated cookware on the element.
The melting point of cookware made with these
materials may be reached quickly, especially if left
empty. If the cookware melts it will damage the
cooktop. Follow all the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations for use and care of cookware.
IMPORTANT
NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over
two dierent surface cooking areas at the same
time. Incorrect use may damage the cooktop.
Figure 2: Proper cookware