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

11
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements
Your cooktop is equipped with radiant surface ra-
diant elements with dierent wattage ratings. The
ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes
increases as the element wattage increases.
Figure 3: 5-zone Cooktop 30” Figure 4: 4-zone Cooktop 30”
Figure 5: 5-zone Cooktop 36”

12 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Element On and Hot Surface Backlit Knobs
Each control knob features a backlight that indi-
cates whether a cooktop surface element is ON or
HOT.
• A white glow means the element is ON.
• A red glow means the element is HOT. The red
backlight will glow when the element is still hot
enough to cause burns and will remain on after
the element is turned o until the surface has
cooled to a safe temperature.
Types of Ceramic Cooktop Elements
The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline
the size and type of element underneath. The ele-
ments on your cooktop depend on the model.
• A single radiant element has one circle.
• A dual radiant element (some models) has two
circles. The dual radiant element may be set us-
ing only the smaller inner element or both inner
and outer elements may be set to heat togeth-
er for a larger surface.
• Dual elements allow more flexibility with the
size of cookware.
• A Simmer to Boil element (some models) is de-
signed to quickly heat and cook large amounts
of food in large pots. Simmer to Boil elements
are clearly labeled on the cooktop.
Figure 6: Single and Dual elements
Figure 7: Simmer to Boil element
Figure 8: Control Knob

13
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
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 Agri-
culture) Web site and be sure to read all the infor-
mation they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with
no ridges that radiate from the bottom cen-
ter when home canning. Heat is spread more
evenly when the bottom surface is flat. Use a
straight-edge to check canner bottom.
• 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 can-
ners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops
and to center canners on the burner grates.
• 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 main-
tain that boil.
• Use tested recipes and follow instructions care-
fully. Check with your local Cooperative Agri-
cultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of
glass jars for the latest canning information.
• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on
high heat for an extended amount of time.

14 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Single radiant surface elements (all mod-
els)
To operate the single radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface ele-
ment.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in
either direction (Figure 9) to the desired setting
(refer to the “Suggested radiant surface element
settings” in Table 1).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant sur-
face element OFF before removing the cookware.
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 ex-
actly on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided
as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed
(see Figure 9).
A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond
the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cook-
ware is too small for the surface heating area.
Suggested radiant surface element settings
The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are
based on cooking with medium-weight aluminum
pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other
types of pans.
Settings Type of Cooktop
High Start most foods, bring
water to a boil, pan
broiling
Medium High Continue a rapid boil,
fry, deep fat fry
Medium Maintain a slow boil,
thicken sauces and
gravies or steam vege-
tables
Medium Low Keep foods cooking,
poach, stew
Low Low temperature cook-
ing
Low Keep warm, melt
Table 1: Suggested settings for radiant elements
Figure 9: Control Knob
CAUTION
• Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned o. The
element may still be hot and burns may occur
if the element is touched before it has cooled
suciently.
• 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.
• 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.
NOTES
• 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.
• The Element ON indicator lights will glow
when one or more elements are turned ON.
A quick glance at these indicator lights when
finished cooking is an easy check to be sure
all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Sur-
face indicator light will remain on AFTER the
control knob is turned to the “OFF” position
and will stay on until the heating surface area
has cooled suciently.
IMPORTANT
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
will damage the ceramic cooktop.

15
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Dual radiant surface elements (some
models)
Symbols on the backguard will help choose which
portion of the dual radiant element to set. The
symbol indicates a setting for the inner element
only. The symbol indicates a setting for both inner
and outer elements.
To operate a dual radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob
clockwise to begin heating both the inner and
outer elements. If only the inner element is
needed for smaller cookware, push in and turn
the knob counter-clockwise (see Figure 10).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the knob to
OFF before removing the cookware.
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.
A glowing red surface heating area extending be-
yond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates
the cookware is too small for the surface heating
area.
You may switch from either single or dual element
setting at any time during cooking. See “Suggested
radiant surface element settings” on page 14.
CAUTION
• Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned o. The
element may still be hot and burns may occur
if the element is touched before it has cooled
suciently.
• 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.
• 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 ceramic glass
cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop, they
will damage the ceramic cooktop.
NOTES
• 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.
• The Element ON indicator lights will glow
when one or more elements are turned ON.
A quick glance at these indicator lights when
finished cooking is an easy check to be sure
all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Sur-
face indicator light will remain on AFTER the
control knob is turned to the “OFF” position
and will stay on until the heating surface area
has cooled suciently.
Figure 10: Dual Element knob settings

16 CARE AND CLEANING
Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as
possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the diculty
of major cleaning later.
Figure 11: Use cleaners with caution
Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation
Aluminum and vinyl Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water. Rinse
with clean water, dry and polish with a soft, clean cloth.
Painted and plastic control knobs
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trims
Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a
50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry and
polish with a soft, clean cloth. Glass cleaners may be used, but do
not apply directly to surface; spray onto cloth and wipe.
Control panel Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a
50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Do not spray liquids directly on
the oven control and display area. Do not use large amounts of water
on the control panel - excess water on the control area may cause
damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive
cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels - they will damage the fin-
ish.
Control knobs Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a
50/50 solution of vinegar and water. (Do not wash knobs in dish-
washer or allow to soak - doing so may result in damage to knob
parts.) Knobs must be removed from the knob shaft for cleaning. To
remove control knob: turn to the OFF position, grasp firmly, and pull
o the shaft. To replace knob: line up the OFF marking and push the
knob into place. See page 19 for further information about reinstall-
ing the control knobs.
IMPORTANT: the knob installed for the SIMMER TO BOIL element
and DUAL element must be reinstalled to their same respective knob
shafts. Placing either of the knobs onto a dierent shaft may result in
damage to the knob or shaft.
CAUTION
Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure
all controls are turned o and the appliance is
cool.
If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they
must be removed and the appliance must be
thoroughly rinsed before operating. Follow man-
ufacturer’s instructions and provide adequate
ventilation.
IMPORTANT
Do not wash the control knobs in the dishwasher
or allow to soak - doing so may damage knob
parts.

17
CARE AND CLEANING
Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation
Stainless Steel Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a
50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry with
a soft clean cloth. Do not use cleaners containing abrasives, chlo-
rides, chlorine, or ammonia.
Smudge Proof™ Stainless Steel
Black Stainless Steel
Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a
50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water, dry with
a soft clean cloth. Do not use appliance cleaner, stainless steel clean-
er, or cleaner containing abrasives, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia.
These cleaners may damage the finish.
Ceramic cooktop See “Cooktop Cleaning” on page 18.

18 CARE AND CLEANING
Cooktop Maintenance
Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to
maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop.
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.
Sliding pans on the cooktop can cause metal mark-
ings on the cooktop surface. These marks should
be removed immediately after the cooktop has
cooled using cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks
can become permanent if not removed prior to
future use.
Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic, or glass) with
rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop
surface.
Do not:
• Slide anything metal or glass across the cook-
top.
• Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on the
bottom; always use clean cookware.
• Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work
surface in the kitchen.
• Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface
without a pan.
• Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic
glass cooktop; they may cause it to crack.
Figure 12: Cooktop care
For light to moderate soil:
For light to moderate soil: Apply a few drops of
cooktop cleaning cream directly to the cooktop.
Use a clean paper towel to clean the entire cook-
top surface. Make sure the cooktop is cleaned
thoroughly, leaving no residue. Do not use the
towel you use to clean the cooktop for any other
purpose.
For heavy, burned on soil:
Apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning cream di-
rectly to the soiled area. Rub the soiled area using
a non-abrasive cleaning tool, applying pressure as
needed. Do not use the pad you use to clean the
cooktop for any other purpose.
If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal
razor blade scraper held at a 30 degree angle to
the surface. Finish cleaning with cooktop cleaning
cream.
30°
Figure 13: Cooktop cleaning
Cooktop Cleaning
IMPORTANT
Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur
if you use an abrasive type cleaning pad. Only
use cleaning products that have been specifically
designed for ceramic glass cooktops.
CAUTION
Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls
are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool. The
glass surface could be hot from contact with hot
cookware, and burns may occur if the glass sur-
face is touched before it has cooled suciently.
WARNING
Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop.
The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and
can chemically damage the ceramic-glass sur-
face.

19
CARE AND CLEANING
Cooktop Control Knob Reinstallation
To remove a knob: turn to the OFF position, grasp
firmly, and pull o the shaft.
To replace a knob: line up the OFF marking and
push the knob into place.
For information about cleaning the knobs, see
page 17.
IMPORTANT
Each cooktop surface element type (single, dual,
and simmer-to-boil) has its own specific type of
control knob. These knobs are NOT interchang-
able among the dierent element types. Rein-
stalling knobs to a dierent element type and
shaft type may result in damage to the knob and
shaft.
Figure 14: Single Element Knob
KNOB ON COOKTOP
BACK OF KNOB
KNOB SHAFT
Figure 15: Dual Element Knob
KNOB ON COOKTOP
BACK OF KNOB
KNOB SHAFT
Figure 16: Simmer to Boil Element Knob
KNOB ON COOKTOP
BACK OF KNOB
KNOB SHAFT

20 BEFORE YOU CALL
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Frigidaire.ca
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Frigidaire.com
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need service, we can get that started for you!
Problem Cause / Solution
Entire appliance does not
operate Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet. Check your fuse box or breaker box to make sure the circuit is active.
Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local elec-
tric company for service outage information.
Cooktop Problems
Problem Cause / Solution
Surface element is too hot
or not hot enough. Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting.
Surface element does
not heat or does not heat
evenly.
Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for the element need-
ed.
Cookware is light weight or warped. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium
or heavyweight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cook-
ware materials and weight of the material aect heating. Heavy and medi-
um-weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods
may burn easily.
Areas of discoloration with
metallic sheen on cooktop
surface.
Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove them using cooktop clean-
ing creme applied to the ceramic surface. Bu with a non-abrasive cloth or
sponge.
Scratches or abrasions on
cooktop surface. Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and uten- sils can cause scratches. Be sure the cooktop surface and bottoms of uten-
sils are clean before use. Small scratches do not aect cooking and will
become less visible with time.
Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been
used. Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface. Bu with a
non-abrasive cloth or sponge.
Cookware with a rough bottom was used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cook-
ware.
Metal marks on the cook-
top. Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on the cooktop surface. Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ce-
ramic surface. Bu with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. For more informa-
tion, see “Cooktop Maintenance” on page 18.
Brown streaks or specks
on cooktop surface. Boil overs are cooked onto the surface. When cooktop is cool, use a razor blade scraper to remove soil. For more information see “Cooktop Mainte-
nance” on page 18.