Frigidaire Gallery GCFI306CBF Owner's manual

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A26582002/A (May 2023)
use
&
care
INDUCTION
RANGE
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . 3
Cooking Recommendations. . . . . . . . 10
Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . 13
Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . 19
Before Setting Oven Controls. . . . . . . 23
Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

2INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to our family
Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home!
We see your purchase as the beginning of a long
relationship together.
This manual is your resource for the use and care
of your product. Please read it before using your
appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If
something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting
section will help you with common issues.
FAQs, helpful tips and videos, cleaning products, and
kitchen and home accessories are available at www.
frigidaire.com.
We are here for you! Visit our website, chat with an
agent, or call us if you need help. We may be able
to help you avoid a service visit. If you do need
service, we can get that started for you.
Let’s make it ocial! Be sure to register your prod-
uct.
Keep your product info here so it’s easy to find.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
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.
Wipe out the inside of the oven cavity with a
damp cloth.
Apply a thin layer of cooking oil to the sides of
the oven racks to keep them gliding smoothly.
Set the clock. See (page 24) for instructions.
Test all surface elements/burners to make sure
they are working properly (page 19).
Before cooking, set the oven to bake at 350°F
(177ºC) for 30 minutes (page 24). Some
noise and odors are normal on the first cooking
cycle.
Remember to complete your product registra-
tion!
Installation Checklist
9
Serial Number Location

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
Indicates installation, operation or main-
tenance information which is important
but not hazard-related.
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.
NOTE
Indicates a short, informal reference –
something written down to assist the
memory or for future reference.
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip
the range and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device
has been installed to floor
or wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is
re-engaged to floor or wall when the
range is moved.
• Do not operate the range without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to
children and adults.
Range
leveling
leg Anti-tip
bracket
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
properly, use both arms to grasp the rear edge
of the range back. Carefully attempt to tilt
range forward. When properly installed, the
range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instruc-
tions supplied with your range for proper
installation.

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.
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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
is in conformance with all local codes and
ordinances.
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.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installa-
tion and grounding instructions.
240V grounded
wall receptacle
Power supply
cord with 4-prong
grounding plug
This appliance is equipped with a 4-prong
grounding plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged di-
rectly into a properly grounded receptacle.
Do not cut or remove the grounding prong
from this plug.

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.
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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR INDUCTION COOKTOP
CAUTION
• Persons with a pacemaker or similar
medical device should exercise cau-
tion using or standing near an induc-
tion unit while it is in operation, as the
electromagnetic field may aect the
working of the pacemaker or similar
medical device. It would be advisable
to consult your doctor or the pace-
maker or similar medical device man-
ufacturer about your particular situa-
tion.
• Do not place metallic objects such as
knives, forks spoons, and lids on the
cooktop surface, since they can get
hot.
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,

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 USING
YOUR OVEN
Protective liners—Do not use aluminum
foil, aftermarket oven liners, or any other
materials or devices to line oven bottom,
oven racks, or any other part of the appli-
ance. Only use aluminum as recommend-
ed for baking, such as lining cookware or
as a cover placed on food. Any other use
of protective liners or aluminum foil may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a
short circuit.
Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some mod-
els). Stand to the side of the appliance
when opening the door of a hot oven. Let
hot air or steam escape before you remove
or replace food in the oven.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
Touching surfaces in this area when the
oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not
place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or
near the oven vent. These items can melt
or ignite.
Placement of oven racks - Always place
oven racks in desired location while oven
is cool. If rack must be moved while oven
is hot, do not let potholder contact hot
burner or element in oven. Use potholders
and grasp the rack with both hands to re-
position. Remove all cookware and utensils
before moving the rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat
to drain away from the high heat of the
broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Al-
ways cook in proper cookware and always
use the oven racks.
and does not extend over other cooking
areas.
Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain
types of cookware are suitable for cook
top service and must be magnetic to work
properly on the induction zones. Check
the manufacturer’s recommendations for
cook top use to ensure that the cookware
is compatible with induction cooking.
Improper cookware may break due to
sudden changes in temperature. Check the
cookware manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions for cooktop use.
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.
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.
When you are flaming foods under a venti-
lating hood, turn on the fan.

8IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF
CLEANING OVENS
CAUTION
Before using self clean, remove the broil-
er pan, any food, utensils, and cookware
from the oven, storage drawer or warm-
ing drawer (if equipped). Remove oven
racks unless otherwise instructed.
Do not clean the oven door gasket. The
door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken not to rub, damage,
or move the gasket.
Do not use a protective coating to line
the oven and do not use commercial
oven cleaner unless certified for use in a
self-cleaning oven.
Use the self clean cycle to clean only the
parts listed in this manual.
Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given o during the self clean cy-
cle of any oven. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.

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IMPORTANT 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
Important: 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 (United States) and ICES-
001 (Canada). These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This unit 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 tele-
vision reception, which can be determined
by turning the unit o and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
tennae.
• Increase distance between unit and
receiver.
• Connect the unit into an outlet or a
circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.

10 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Bakeware
The material of bakeware aects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.
Material Attributes Recommendation
Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coat-
ed bakeware is the best for even
heating. It is suitable for all baked
goods.
Recommended cooking temperatures
and times are based on shiny metal
bakeware.
Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than
shiny bakeware.
Reduce the cooking temperature by
25° F (13-14° C) when using dark bake-
ware.
Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter
than shiny bakeware.
Glass is convenient, as the same
piece of bakeware can be used
for cooking, serving, and storing
food.
Reduce the cooking temperature by
25° F (13-14° C) when using glass bake-
ware.
Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler
than shiny bakeware.
Insulated bakeware is designed
for baking in gas ovens.
Reduce the cooking temperature by
25° F (13-14° C) when using glass bake-
ware.
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS

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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Cooking Conditions
Conditions in your kitchen can aect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.
Condition Attributes Recommendation
Aging cookware As pans age and become
discolored, cooking times may
need to be reduced slightly.
If food is too dark or overcooked, use the
minimum cook time in the recipe or packag-
ing.
If food is too light or undercooked, use the
middle to maximum cook time in the recipe
or packaging.
High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is
lower.
Water boils at a lower tem-
perature, and liquids evapo-
rate faster.
Foods may take longer to
bake.
Doughs may rise faster.
Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or
recipes as needed.
Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes.
Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes
to reduce evaporation.
Increase bake time or oven temperature.
Reduce amount of baking soda or baking
powder in recipe. Reduce rising time or
punch down dough and allow it to rise twice.
Cooking Results
Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like.
Result Recommendation
Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Cooking Tips
Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.
Situation Recommendation
Baking
Rack placement Follow the instructions in “Setting Oven Controls” starting on page 20.
When using only one rack, place the rack so the food is in the center of the
oven.
Preheat Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and
breads. Insert food immediately after the beep.
Checking food Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may
reduce baking performance.
Bake or Convection Bake Convection bake is the best function to use for baking on multiple racks. For
best performance, see “Convection Bake” on page 25.
Food placement Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air cir-
culation.

12 COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Material Recommendation
Broiling / Roasting
Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert de-
signed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smok-
ing. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent
grease splatters.
If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be
purchased from Frigidaire.com.
Convection Cooking
Convection attributes Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and
food. It browns food more evenly and reduces hot spots in the oven.
Convection saves time when using multiple racks or cooking several food
items at once.
Convection bake Reduce cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) from the recipe unless the
recipe is written for convection baking.
Preheat the oven for best results.

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
CAUTION
Although induction cooking zones do not pro-
duce heat, they can become hot from contact
with hot cookware. Burns may occur if a cooking
zone or the surrounding area is touched before it
has cooled to a safe temperature.
NOTE
Be sure to read detailed instructions for induction
cooktop cleaning in the “Care and Cleaning” sec-
tion and “Before You Call” checklist section of this
Use and Care Manual.
Sounds
The magnetic field over the induction cooking zone
may cause cookware to vibrate, creating a buzzing
or humming noise. These sounds are not unusual,
especially at high settings.
Cookware that is not
perfectly flat on the
bottom may vibrate
slightly against the
cooktop.
A loose handle may
vibrate in its socket.
Multi-material cookware
may allow small vibra-
tions in its structure.
Figure 1: Induction sounds
Sounds are less likely to occur with heavier, higher
quality cookware.
An induction cooktop may also produce faint click-
ing sounds from the electronic switches that main-
tain the desired cooking temperature. You may
also hear a fan that cools the electronics inside the
cooktop.
How does induction work?
Most cooking uses radiant heat that must pass
through the cookware to get food hot. Induction is
a process that induces heat with an energy reac-
tion. When each cooking zone is turned on, power
goes to a coil under the cooktop. The powered
coil creates an electromagnetic field. The electro-
magnetic field reacts with compatible materials in
cookware, creating heat in the cookware itself. The
power level controls the heating level, delivering
precise results.
Induction Benefits
Because heat starts in the cookware instead of the
cooktop, induction oers several advantages.
Cleaner cooking: Because induction works by
heating the cookware and not the cooktop, spills
don’t cook or stick to the surface.
Cooler Cooktop: An induction cooktop will be
cooler when you remove cookware than a con-
ventional cooktop would be. The only radiant heat
produced in induction is from the cookware itself,
so the kitchen stays cooler, too.
Fast Heating: Cookware will heat up faster than on
a conventional electric cooktop. Pay close atten-
tion to avoid scorching food when starting to cook.
You may need to use a lower setting for cooking
food than you are used to.
Precise Control: The heat going into the cookware
will change immediately when you change the set-
ting of the cooking zone.
Even Heating: Cookware will typically heat more
evenly on an induction cooktop, so you are less
likely to have hot or cool spots in the cookware.
Energy Eciency: Because induction creates heat
directly in the pan, it uses less electricity than a
conventional cooktop.
Before Using Your Cooktop
Before 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. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a
protective finish on the glass that will make clean-
ing easier when the cooktop is soiled from cooking
and help prevent scratches and abrasions.

14 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 2.
Figure 2: Testing cookware
Check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the cook-
ware (see Figure 2).
Cookware should have
flat bottoms that make
good contact with the
entire surface of the
heating element (see
Figure 3).
Cookware Material Types
Cookware material is especially important when
using an induction cooktop. The cookware must
contain magnetic iron or steel to work on an in-
duction cooktop. Common materials for induction
cookware include the following:
• Stainless Steel - Slow heat conductor. Durable,
easy to clean, and resists staining. Some types
of stainless steel will not work on an induction
cooktop. Use the magnet test (see “Figure 4:
Magnet test”) to check stainless steel cookware.
• Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor that retains
heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking tem-
perature is reached.
• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating charac-
teristics will vary depending on the base ma-
terial. Porcelain-enamel on a compatible metal
will work on an induction cooktop. Use the
magnet test to check porcelain-enamel cook-
ware.
To see if a piece of cookware will work on your
induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it. If the
magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the cook-
ware, the cookware will work on your induction
cooktop
Cookware sold as induc-
tion-ready will often have a
symbol printed on the bottom
by the manufacturer.
Figure 3: Induction symbol
The Magnet Test
To see if a piece of cookware will work on your
induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see
Figure 4).
If the magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the
cookware, it will work on your induction cooktop.
If the magnet clings weakly or not at all, the cook-
ware will not heat up on your induction cooktop.
Magnet
Sticks
Magnet
Falls
Figure 4: Magnet test
CAUTION
Proper cookware on an operating induction cook-
ing zone will heat up very quickly. If an empty
piece of cookware is left on an operating induc-
tion cooking zone, the rapid change in tempera-
ture may warp or damage the cookware.

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Pan Sensing
Figure 5: Pan sensing conditions
• Cookware centered correctly
on cooking zone.
• Flat pan bottom and straight
sides.
• Pan rests completely and is
level on the cooktop
surface.
• Pan is properly balanced.
• Pan bottom rests on cooktop
edge.
• Cookware not centered on
cooking zone.
• Curved or warped pan bottoms
or sides.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Cookware base material has
good magnetic characteristics.
• Cookware base material is
non-magnetic.
Magnet
Sticks
Magnet
Falls
Figure 5 shows conditions that can prevent pan
detection.
Minimum and Maximum Pan Size
The cooktop graphics are guides to minimum and
maximum pan size for each cooking zone. For best
results, use cookware that matches the size of the
cooking zone.
The inner ring on each cooking zone indicates the
smallest pan size for the zone (Figure 6).
The outer ring on the cooktop graphic indicates the
largest pan size for that zone.
Cookware that is too small for a zone may not acti-
vate the cookware detection sensor. Cookware that
is much larger than a cooking zone will still cook,
but may be slower and uneven. If your cookware is
not a perfect match, it is best to use a zone a little
smaller than the bottom of the cookware.
Figure 6: Min / max pan size
When the cooktop is on, the cooking zones auto-
matically detect when cookware is placed on the
zone. The control for that zone will light up, making
it easy to know which section of the control to use
for that cooking zone.
If you remove a pan from an active cooking zone,
the zone will turn o after 30 seconds.
If the cooktop does not detect cookware in any
zone for 30 seconds, the whole cooktop will turn
o.
Figure 7: Cookzone sizes

16 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Hot Surface Indicator
When a cooking zone
is turned o, it may re-
main hot due to contact
with hot cookware. The
Hot Surface Indicator
will come on and remain
visible until the cooking zone cools to a safe tem-
perature.
Lock or Unlock the Cooktop
The control can be programmed to
lockout the oven control keys and
the oven door.
To activate the oven lock-
out features:
1. Press and hold the lock key for 3 seconds.
2. The door lock mechanism will lock the door in
about 15 seconds. Do not attempt to open door
while the mechanism is active.
3. Once the controls are locked the with a lock
icon will appear in the display.
To cancel the oven lockout feature:
1. Press and hold the lock key for 3 seconds.
2. The door lock mechanism will lock the door in
about 15 seconds. Do not attempt to open door
while the mechanism is active.
3. When the lock icon no longer displays, the oven
control keypad will be available for use.
NOTE: If a control key is pressed when OVEN
LOCKOUT is active, the control will triple beep
indicating the key action is not available when the
OVEN LOCKOUT feature is active.
Figure 9: Lock key
Figure 8: Hot Surface
indicator
HOT SURFACE
CAUTION
• Although induction cooking zones do not
directly generate heat, they can become hot
from contact with hot cookware. Burns may
occur if a cooking zone or the 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. Heat radiating from cookware could
cause these items to melt or ignite. Pothold-
ers, towels, or wooden spoons could catch
fire if placed too close to hot cookware.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of
the cooktop. Improper installation of these
liners may result in risk of electric shock or
fire. If these items melt on the cooktop, they
will damage the cooktop.

17
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Moving Cookware on a Smooth Cooktop
It’s best to lift cookware before moving it on the
ceramic glass cooktop. Cookware that has a rough
or dirty bottom can mark and scratch the ceramic
glass surface. Always start with clean cookware.
Figure 10: Move cookware carefully on cooktop
Power Management
Your induction cooktop has 2 generators and 4
cooking zones, depending on the model. Each
generator powers 2 cooking zones. If you use
more than one cooking zone on high power at the
same time and they are on the same generator,
the cooktop may need to manage power to the
two cooking zones.
Figure 11: Power management
To get the best performance from your cooktop,
start cooking on only one cooking zone. After the
first piece of cookware has reached cooking tem-
perature, then start cooking on the second cooking
zone.

18 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.

19
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
1. Power: Press to turn on or turn o the cooktop.
2. Lock: Lock the cooktop controls to prevent ac-
cidental activation of cooking zones (see page
26).
3. Cooking Zone Power Button: The rectangu-
lar controls (4 or 5 depending on the model)
indicate cook zones. The circle indicates which
cooking zone the control activates.
4. Zone Indicator: The box corresponding to the
cooking zone lights when the cooking zone is
on and cookware is present.
5. Power Level Adjust/Indicator: Displays 1-9 to
show the selected power level of the cooking
zone.
6. Bridge: The two left cooking zones have the
Bridge feature. The Bridge indicator is available
on the front left cooking zone if both left cook-
ing zones detect cookware. The Bridge func-
tion makes the two left cooking zones work
together to heat a long piece of cookware, like
a griddle.
7. Timer Indicator: Shows the time currently left
on the timer.
8. Hot Surface Indicator: Displays when either of
the cooking zones on the same side is hot.
Cooktop Controls
NOTE
Most of the cooktop controls are not visible until
the cooktop is turned on using the Power key.
Controls for a cooking zone will not be visible
until the zone detects cookware.
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
7
8
10
9. Temp Lock: The right front cooking zone has
the Temp Lock function. Temp Lock adjusts
the power to the cooking zone to maintain
temperature when cool food is added to the
pan.
10. Keep Warm: Sets all active cooking zones to
the lowest setting to keep food warm.

20 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Setting induction cooking zones
To operate an induction cooking zone:
1. Turn the cooktop on by pressing the Power key.
2. Place correctly sized cookware on the front
right cooking zone. The zone will become ac-
tive, and the OFF indicator will light up.
Figure 12: Induction cooking zone control
5. When cooking is complete, turn the induction
cooking zone o by pressing its ON-OFF key or
the Power key before removing the cookware.
If all of the zones are o, the cooktop will auto-
matically power o in 30 seconds.
At any time, you can change the setting for an
active cook zone by setting the number to the new
setting.
To activate Power Boost, press the POWER BOOST
3. Press the ON-OFF key for the front right cook-
ing zone. The Power Level Indicator for the
cooking zone will show “0”.
4. Press 4on the power level selection bar. The
power level indicator will show 4.
indicator.
IMPORTANT
Do not leave empty cookware on an operating
cooking zone. Cookware will heat very quickly
and may be damaged or warped if left on the
cooking zone empty.
NOTE
A cooking zone will not become active without
proper cookware in position. See “Pan Sensing”
on page 15.
If the cooktop does not detect cookware within
30 seconds, it will turn o.