Frigidaire Gallery Professional Series Electric Cooktop Owner’s Manual

Frigidaire Gallery Professional Series Electric Cooktop

About Frigidaire
Frigidaire is a brand of home appliances that are owned by the Electrolux Group. It was founded in the United States in 1918 and is now a global brand, offering a wide range of products including refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dishwashers, ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, washers and dryers, and more.

Frigidaire is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and design, and offers products in a range of styles and price points to meet the needs of different consumers. If you’re in the market for a new appliance, Frigidaire is a reputable brand that offers a wide selection of high-quality products that can help make your home more comfortable and convenient.

Setting Surface Controls

1. Place the pan on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.
3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. Always turn the element off before removing the pan.

NOTE: The control knob shown is typical only.

The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Setting	Type of Cooking
MAX or HI	Start most foods, bring water to a boil, and pan broiling.
MEDIUM	Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, and steam vegetables.
MEDIUM-LOW	Keep foods cooking, poaching, and stewing.
MIN or 1	Keep warm, melt, and simmer.

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.

CAUTION
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the cooktop 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 the element.

USE AND CARE OF GLASS SURFACE

Problem	Cause	To Prevent	To Remove
Fine ”brown lines“ (tiny scratches or abrasions which have collected soil)	Coarse particles (salt, sand, sugar or grit) between bottom of cookware and cooktop that are not removed before cooking.   Using incorrect cleaning materials.	Clean cooktop after every use.         Daily use of cleaner cream.	Tiny scratches are not removable. They can be minimized by continual use of cleaner cream. Such scratches do not affect cooking.
Metal marking (mark or black marks).	Sliding or scraping metal utensils or oven shelves across cooktop.	Do not slide cookware across cooktop.	Apply cleaner cream with dampened paper   towel to a cooled surface.
Brown streaks and specks.	Cleaning with a sponge or dishcloth that has been used   for other kitchen tasks.	Use cleaner creme   with clean, damp paper towel.	Use a small amount of cleaner cream with clean, damp paper towel.

NOTE: Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn green when the element will be turned off. This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has completely cooled down. (White glass cooktops only).

APPROVED CLEANER FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP

1. Baking soda.
2. Non-impregnated plastic and nylon pads.
3. For burned on material, scrape with a single-edged razor blade, held at a 30° angle.
4. Ceramic glass cleaning cream.

DO NOT USE ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP

1. Avoid pads, that can leave marks and scratches.
2. Avoid heavy-duty cleansing powders, these can scratch, depending on their abrasiveness and cleaning pressure applied.
3. Avoid chemical oven cleaners. These can etch the cooktop surface and are caustic.
4. Avoid rust stain removers containing hydrofluoric acid.
5. Avoid using bleach and do not use ammonia.

SPECIAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MINERAL DEPOSITS AND DISCOLORATIONS

Problem: A gray-brown stain that is not removed when using cleaner cream.
Cause: Condensation, when cooking, often collects and drips from cookware. The minerals found in water supply and foods may cause a gray or brown film to develop on cooktop. This film is so thin that it cannot be felt and appears to be under the cooktop.
To Prevent: Daily and proper use of cleaner cream.
To Remove:

• Wet the surface with water and sprinkle on cleaner cream.
• Scrub with a clean, damp paper towel until the stain disappears.
• Clean the remaining paste away with a damp paper towel.
• Apply a dab of cleaner cream and polish with a clean paper towel.

CLEANING MATERIALS FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP

Some cleaning materials may contain an ingredient that can damage the cooktop. Use recommended materials only (see below). Cleaner cream should be used regularly. First use recommended products listed below, then use cleaner cream. Use only recommended cleaning products and follow these basic cleaning suggestions.

1. BEFORE THE COOKTOP IS USED. Thoroughly clean and saturate the cooktop with cleaner cream.
   • a) Dampen clean paper towel and clean unit.
   • b) Wipe off with another clean, damp paper towel; then wipe dry.
2. For normal daily cleaning, apply a dab of cleaner cream in the center of each unit area to be cleaned. Start with approximately 1/8 teaspoon. (Apply more if needed). Then, proceed as stated above in (a and b).
3. Make sure the bottom of the cookware and cooking areas are clean and dry.
4. Select heat settings and cookware large enough for food and liquid. This stops boilovers and spattering.
5. Wipe up food spills and spatters before they burn to the surface.

IMPORTANT:
Regularly use cleaner cream. If you run out of cleaner cream, use one of the cleansers listed. Be sure to get a new supply of cleaner cream.

CAUTION
Never mix cleaning products! Mixtures may interact, with damaging or hazardous results.

General Cleaning

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
Glass, Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Parts, and Decorative Trim	For general cleaning, use hot soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch or dull the finish. Commercial glass cleaners recommended for glass cooktops may also be used.
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	Cover stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30-40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Cleaners made especially for stainless steel, chrome, or copper are also recommended. Rinse all cleaners before operating the cooktop. Bluish stains may result due to heat combined with the cleaning material and they cannot be removed.
Ceramic -Glass   Cooktop	See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop in this Owner’s Guide.

Avoid Service Checklist

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.

FAQs Frigidaire Gallery Professional Series

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