Frigidaire ES100 Range User Manual


 
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Setting Surface Controls
Fig. 1
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.
2. Push in & turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting
(See Fig.1). Start most cooking operations on a higher setting & 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 & adjust the control knob
as needed. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each
setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of
the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
3. When cooking is completed, turn the surface element OFF before removing the
cookware. Note: the Element ON indicator light will glow when one or more
elements are turned ON. A quick glance at the indicator light(s) when cooking is
finished is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot
Surface indicator light will continue to glow AFTER the control knob is turned to
the OFF position & will glow until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.
To Operate Radiant Surface Elements
Radiant surface
elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been
turned off. The glass surface
may still be hot and burns
may occur if the glass surface
is touched before it has cooled
sufficiently.
Suggested Surface Control Settings
The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-
weight metal pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. Note:
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.
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. Potholders, towels or
wooden spoons could catch fire
if placed too close to the
element.
Setting Type of Cooking
HIGH (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling
MEDIUM HIGH (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
MEDIUM (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces & gravies, steam
vegetables
MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
LOW (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer.
Surface Control Settings
Setting Oven Controls
To Set or Change the Temperature for Baking
The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature
from 170°F to 500°F.
To Set the Controls for Baking:
1. Press . "— — —°" appears in the display.
2. Within 5 seconds, press the or . The display
will show "350°F." By pressing and holding the or
, the temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F
increments.
3. When the or is released, the oven will begin
heating to the selected temperature. When the
displayed temperature reaches the desired baking
temperature, the control will beep once (1 time).
4. To cancel the baking function, press .
To Change the Oven Temperature after Baking has
Started:
1. Press and make sure the bake temperature is
displayed.
2. Press the or to increase or decrease the set
temperature.
Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven.