Frigidaire 318203657E User Manual

All about the  
Use&Care  
of your Cooktop  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Welcome & Congratulations ...................................2  
Important Safety Instructions.................................3  
Before Setting Surface Controls..............................6  
Setting Surface Controls ........................................7  
Care & Cleaning (Cleaning Chart) ...........................8  
Care & Cleaning....................................................8  
Before You Call ....................................................9  
Major Appliance Warranty....................................10  
imPortant saFetY instructions  
read all instructions before using this appliance.  
save these instructions for future reference.  
remove all tape and packaging wrap before  
using the cooktop. destroy the carton and  
plastic bags after unpacking the cooktop. Never  
allow children to play with packaging material. Do not  
remove the model/serial plate attached to the cooktop.  
Proper installation—Be sure your appliance is  
properly installed and grounded by a qualified  
technician in accordance with the national Fuel  
gas code ansi Z223.1 latest edition and can/  
cga B149.2, and the national electrical code  
ansi/nFPa no. 70—latest edition, and local  
code requirements. Install and/or adjust only per  
installation instructions provided in the literature  
package for this cooktop.  
Warning  
if the information in this manual is not followed  
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing  
property damage, personal injury or death.  
For Your saFetY  
do not store or use gasoline or other  
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of  
this or any other appliance.  
— WHat to do iF You smell gas:  
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and  
an authorized repair service. Know how to shut off gas  
supply at the meter and disconnect the electrical power  
to the cooktop at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case  
of an emergency.  
Do not try to light any appliance.  
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use  
any phone in your building.  
Immediately call your gas supplier from a  
neighbors phone. Follow the gas suppliers  
instructions.  
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the  
fire department.  
user servicingdo 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  
cooktop.  
never modify or alter the construction of a  
cooktop by removing panels, wire covers, or any  
other part of the product.  
— installation and service must be performed  
by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas  
supplier.  
deFinitions  
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.  
Warning  
stepping or leaning on this cooktop can result  
in serious injuries and may also cause damage  
to the cooktop. do not allow children to climb or  
play around the cooktop.  
Warning  
this symbol will help alert you to situations  
that may cause serious bodily harm, death or  
property damage.  
storage on appliance—Flammable materials  
should not be stored on the cooktop, near  
surface burners. This includes paper, plastic and cloth  
items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as  
well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives,  
such as aerosol cans, on the cooktop. Flammable  
materials may explode and result in fire or property  
damage.  
caution  
this symbol will help alert you to situations that  
may cause bodily injury or property damage.  
caution  
imPortant  
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or  
maintenance information which is important but not  
hazard-related.  
do not store items of interest to children in the  
cabinets above the cooktop.  
do not leave children alone—children should not  
be left alone or unattended in the area where an  
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to  
sit or stand on any part of the appliance.  
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imPortant saFetY instructions  
do not toucH surFace Burners, grates, or  
areas near tHese Burners. Surface burners may  
be hot even though the flames are not visible. Areas  
Warning  
do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas  
burners. if you use a stove top grill on a sealed  
gas burner, it will cause incomplete combustion  
and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide  
levels above allowable current standards. this  
can be hazardous to your health.  
near surface burners may become hot enough to cause  
burns. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing  
or other flammable materials touch these areas until  
they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas  
are the cooktop and the surfaces facing the cooktop.  
• 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.  
utensil Handles should Be turned inward and  
not extend over adjacent surface Burners—To  
reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable  
materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact  
with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be  
positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not  
extend over adjacent surface burners.  
never leave surface Burners unattended at High  
Heat settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy  
spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry  
may melt.  
Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line  
surface burner pans. Protective liners or aluminum  
foil may interfere with heat and air distribution, and  
combustion. Damage to the cooktop or personal injury  
may result.  
glazed cooking utensils—Only certain types of glass,  
glass/ceramic, ceramic, 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.  
do not use decorative surface Burner covers. If  
a burner is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover  
will become hot and possibly melt. You will not be able  
to see that the burner is on. Burns will occur if the  
hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to  
the cooktop or burners because the covers may cause  
overheating. Air will be blocked from the burner and  
cause combustion problems.  
Warning  
never use this appliance as a space heater to  
heat or warm the room. doing so may result in  
carbon monoxide poisoning.  
• 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 Only Dry Pot holders—Moist or damp pot  
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from  
steam. Do not let the pot holders touch the flame  
or burners. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth  
instead of a pot holder.  
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers—  
Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst  
and result in injury.  
• Know which knob controls each surface burner.  
Always turn the knob to the LITE position when igniting  
the burners. Visually check that the burner has lit. Then  
adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge  
of the utensil.  
Warning  
Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust flame size so it  
does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.  
the use of undersized utensils will expose a  
portion of the burner flame to direct contact  
and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper  
relationship of utensil to flame will also improve  
efficiency.  
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.  
use proper pan size—This appliance is equipped  
with one or more surface burners of different sizes.  
Select utensils having flat bottom large enough to cover  
the surface burner. The use of undersized utensils  
will expose a portion of the surface burner to direct  
contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper  
relationship of utensil to the surface burner will also  
improve efficiency.  
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imPortant saFetY instructions  
grounding instructions  
conversion to liqueFied Petroleum  
gas (or l.P. gas)  
This natural gas range is designed to allow for conversion  
to Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.  
For personal safety, the cooktop must be properly  
grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be  
plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized  
and properly grounded.  
do not operate the cooktop using a 2-prong adapter or  
an extension cord. If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only  
available outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the  
consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded  
3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.  
If L.P. conversion is needed, contact the service center  
for assistance. The L.P. Conversion Kit is provided with  
this cooktop and is located in the literature envelope.  
Before installing the kit be sure to follow the L.P.  
Installation Instructions carefully.  
See the installation instructions packaged  
with this cooktop for complete installation and grounding  
instructions.  
Warning  
Personal injury or death from electrical shock may  
occur if the range is not installed by a qualified installer  
or electrician.  
Warning  
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding  
plug for your protection against shock hazard and  
should be plugged directly into a properly grounded  
receptacle. do not cut or remove the grounding  
prong from this plug.  
caution  
Any additions, changes or conversions required in order  
for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application  
needs must be made by an authorized Service Center.  
grounding  
do not, under any  
type wall  
circumstances,  
receptacle  
cut, remove,  
or bypass the  
grounding prong.  
Power supply cord with  
3-prong grounding plug  
Warning  
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. do not use an  
adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding  
prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this  
warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.  
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BeFore setting surFace controls  
locations oF tHe gas surFace  
assemBlY oF tHe surFace Burner  
Burners  
caPs and Burner grates  
It is very important to make sure that all of the Surface  
Burner Caps and Surface Burner Grates are installed  
correctly and at the correct locations.  
The SIMMER burner is best used for simmering delicate  
sauces, etc. This burner is located at the right rear burner  
position.  
1 Remove all packing material from cooktop area.  
2 Discard all packing material (if applicable).  
3 Unpack Burner Grates and position on the cooktop.  
The STANDARD sized burners are used for most surface  
cooking needs. This burner is located at the left rear  
positions on the 30" & 36" cooktop (and there is one  
more standard burner located at the right front position  
on the 36" cooktop models).  
REMEMBER — do not alloW sPills, Food,  
cleaning agents or anY otHer material  
to enter tHe gas oriFice Holder oPening.  
Always keep the Burner Caps and Burner Heads in place  
whenever the surface burners are in use.  
The POWER burner is best used for bringing large  
quantities of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when  
preparing larger quantities of food. Those burners are  
located at the right and left front positions on the 30"  
cooktop (and there is another power burner located at  
the center position on the 36" cooktop).  
Figure 1 - 30" Model  
(your model may not look exactly like this one)  
Figure 2 - 36" Model  
(your model may not look exactly like this one)  
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setting surFace controls  
oPerating tHe gas surFace controls  
1 Place cooking utensil on surface burner.  
setting ProPer surFace Burner  
Flame siZe  
2 Push the surface control knob down and turn  
counterclockwise out of the OFF position.  
3 Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position (see  
figure 1). Note: All four electronic surface ignitors will  
spark at the same time. However, only the burner you  
are turning on will ignite.  
4 Visually check that the burner has a flame.  
5 Turn the control knob counterclockwise to the  
desired flame size. The control knobs do not have to  
be set at a particular setting. Use the knob indicator  
settings to adjust the flame as needed. do not cook  
with the surface control knob in the LITE position.  
(The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the  
knob is left in the LITE position.)  
For most cooking - start on the highest control  
setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the  
process. Use the recommendations below as a guide  
for determining proper flame size for various types  
of cooking. The size and type of utensil used and the  
amount of food being cooked will influence the setting  
needed.  
For deep fat frying - use a thermometer and adjust the  
surface control knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the  
food will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too  
hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be  
under cooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much  
food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook  
properly.  
caution  
*Flame size type of cooking  
High Flame  
Start most foods; bring water to a boil;  
pan broiling.  
do not place plastic items such as 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. Pot holders, towels  
or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a  
flame.  
Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces,  
gravies; steaming.  
Low Flame  
Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.  
caution  
do not operate the burner for an extended period  
of time without cookware on the grate. The finish  
on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the  
heat.  
correct  
incorrect  
imPortant  
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the  
utensil. A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy,  
and increases the risk of being burned by the gas  
flame.  
note  
*Note: Settings are based on using medium-  
weight metal or aluminum pans. settings may  
vary when using other types of pans. The color  
of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A  
good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-  
lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and  
sharp. Clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.  
Figure 1  
imPortant  
In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface  
burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner,  
hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn  
the surface control knob to LITE. After burner lights  
turn the knob to desired setting. Use caution when  
lighting surface burners manually.  
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care & cleaning (cleaning chart)  
CLeANING VArIOUS PArtS OF YOUr COOKtOP  
Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. REMOVE  
SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF  
MAJOR CLEANING LATER.  
surfaces  
How to clean  
aluminum (trim Pieces) & Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.  
vinyl  
glass, Painted and Plastic  
Control Knobs, Body  
Pieces, and decorative  
trim  
Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of  
vinegar and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a  
soft cloth. Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. do not spray  
liquids directly on the control pad 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  
some paper towels - they will damage the finish.  
control Panel  
Wipe the control panel clean after each use. Before cleaning the control panel, turn  
all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight  
off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a cloth. Be sure to squeeze excess  
water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the  
controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance.  
To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft;  
then push the knob into place.  
stainless steel, chrome  
decorative trim (some  
models)  
Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water  
and a cloth. do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or  
chlorine. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are  
especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners  
from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.  
Porcelain enamel  
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a  
1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with  
an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and  
a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry  
with a clean cloth or paper towel. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become  
damaged during future heating. do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.  
Burner Grates, Burner Rings  
(some models), Cooktop  
Surface (some models)  
care & cleaning  
CLeANING tHe COOKtOP, BUrNer CAPS  
caution  
& grates  
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because  
the gas Burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when  
spillovers are cleaned up immediately.  
Pay attention to not damage electrodes. Damaged  
electrodes may cause a delayed ignition or prevent the  
burner from igniting.  
The cooktop, Burner Heads and Caps should be routinely  
cleaned. Keeping the Burner Head Ports clean will  
prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. Refer to  
the following instructions:  
caution  
Any additions, changes or conversions required in order  
for this appliance to perform satisfactorily must be  
made by an authorized Service Center.  
imPortant  
tHe COOKtOP IS NOt reMOVABLe. Do not  
attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.  
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care & cleaning  
do not remove any parts from the cooktop  
until they have completely cooled and are safe  
to handle. do not operate the surface Burners  
without the Burner caps and Burner Heads  
properly in place.  
To remove burned on food, place the grates in a covered  
container or plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and soak for  
30 minutes. Wash, rinse well and dry. An abrasive cleaner  
can be used for stubborn stains.  
to clean the cooktop and contoured areas of the  
cooktop- If a spill occurs on the porcelain cooktop,  
blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean,  
damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use harsh abrasive  
cleaners on the cooktop. They can scratch the porcelain.  
Completely rinse any mild cleaners used from the surface  
or the porcelain cooktop may become damaged during  
future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the  
cooktop.  
to clean the surface Burner caps and Burner  
Heads- Use a soap-filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive  
cleanser to clean the surface Burner Caps. The ports  
(or slots) around the Burner Heads must be routinely  
checked. If residue remains in these ports (or slots), use  
a small-gauge wire or needle to clean the slots or holes.  
For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner—do  
not alloW sPills, Food, cleaning agents  
or anY otHer material to enter tHe gas  
oriFice Holder oPening. alWaYs keep the  
surface Burner Caps in place whenever the gas Burners  
are in use or not.  
care and cleaning oF stainless  
steel (Stainless Steel models only)  
Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior  
parts. Special care and cleaning are required for  
maintaining the appearance of stainless parts. Please  
refer to the table provided at the beginning of the  
general care & cleaning section in this Use & Care  
Guide.  
to Clean the Burner Grates- Be sure burners and  
grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot  
holder, cleaning cloths or other material on them. The  
cast iron burner grates can be washed in hot soapy  
water. Rinse thoroughly and dry the grates with a cloth -  
don't put them on the cooktop while still wet. Be sure the  
grates are positioned securely over the burners.  
BeFore You call (solutions to common Problems)  
imPortant  
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common  
occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.  
occurrence  
PossiBle cause/solution  
surface burners do  
not light.  
Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface  
Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired flame size.  
Be sure gas supply valve is open.  
Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or needle to  
clean ports or slots.  
Power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models). Be sure cord is plugged  
securely into outlet.  
Electrical power outage (electric ignition models). Burners can be lit manually. See Setting  
Surface Controls in this Owner’s Guide.  
surface burner  
Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports with a small-gauge wire  
flame burns half way or needle to clean ports or slots.  
around.  
Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame  
is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General Cleaning.  
Surface burner flame Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns  
is orange.  
blue.  
In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air.  
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maJor aPPliance WarrantY  
Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux  
will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or  
workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.  
exclusions this warranty does not cover the following:  
1
Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily  
determined.  
2
Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the  
USA or Canada.  
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4
5
6
7
Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.  
Products purchased "as-is" are not covered by this warranty.  
Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.  
Products used in a commercial setting.  
Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for  
appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided  
instructions.  
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Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.  
Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards,  
shelves, etc., which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.  
10 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumable, or  
knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts.  
11 Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry  
trip charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.  
12 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to  
floors, cabinets, walls, etc.  
13 Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than  
genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies; or  
external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fires, or acts of God.  
DISCLAIMer OF IMPLIeS WArrANtIeS; LIMItAtION OF reMeDIeS  
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or  
replacement as provided herein. Claims based on implied warranties, including warranties of  
merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period  
allowed by law, but not less than one year. Electrolux shall not be liable for consequential or  
incidental damages such as property damage and incidental expenses resulting from any breach  
of this written limited warranty or any implied warranty. Some states and provinces do not allow  
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration of  
implied warranties, so these limitations or exclusions may not imply to you. This written warranty  
gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state.  
if You  
need  
service  
Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period  
should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.  
Service under this warranty must be obtained contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers  
below.  
This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major  
Appliances North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by  
Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty.  
Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service  
company. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.  
usa  
canada  
1.800.265.8352  
electrolux canada corp.  
5855 terry Fox Way  
mississauga, ontario, canada  
l5v 3e4  
1.800.944.9044  
electrolux major appliances  
north america  
P.o. Box 212378  
augusta, ga 30907  
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