Frigidaire FFIC3626TB - User Manual

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE Storage In or On Appliance —Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or microwave, near surface burners or elements, or in the storage or warmer drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic, and cloth ite...

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR INDUCTION 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 off before removing the cookware. Cookware handles should be tur...

7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE 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 recommended direct...

8 What is Electromagnetic Induction? Induction cooking uses electromagnets to create heat in compatible cookware. Below each cooking zone on an induction cooktop, there is a copper coil. When the cooking zone is turned on, the elec-tricity turns the coil into a type of magnet that heats metal cookwa...

9 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 illus-trated in Figure 2 and Figure 4 . Cookware Material Cookware material i...

10 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Pan Sensing Figure 6 shows conditions that can generate a flashing message. Figure 6: Pan sensing conditions Minimum and Maximum Pan Size Induction cooking zones require pans of proper size in order to activate. The cooktop graphics are guides to minimum and maximu...

11 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Induction Controls When turned on, an induction cooking zone will not get hot. The induction cooking zone creates heat in the cookware, not in the cooktop. Heat is not created unless there is an iron or steel object on the cooking zone. Cooking Zone Setting Display...

12 Cooktop Controls 1. Lock: Lock the cooktop controls to prevent accidental activation of cooking zones. 2. Power: Press to turn on or turn off the cooktop. 3. Cooking Zone Power Boil Indicator: Lights when the Power Boil feature is in use on the cooking zone. 4. Cooking Zone Setting Indicator: Sho...

13 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Induction surface cooking zones To operate an induction cooking zone: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the cooking zone. 2. Activate the cooking zone. • If the cooktop is not on, press the Main Power key. • Press the On/Off key for the desired cooking zone. If you jus...

14 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Moving Cookware on a Smooth Cooktop Always lift cookware before moving 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 13: Do not slide cookware on cooktop Pow...

15 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Setting the Timer The cooktop has a timer function to remind you when food has been cooking for a specified amount of time. Figure 16:Cooktop Timer To set the timer: 1. Press the Timer On/Off key to activate the timer. The timer will show “00” flashing. 2. Press + and - t...

16 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Key-Stuck Function The cooktop has an automatic switch-off function to prevent unintended operation that could cause the cooktop to increase zone settings or activate zones unattended. Examples could include a child playing with the controls, a pet stepping on the control...

17 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 buff wit...

18 CARE AND CLEANING Cooktop Cleaning 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 cooktop surface. Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue. Do not use ...

19 Solutions to Common Problems: Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed. Problem Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not operate. Power is not connected. Check your fuse box or breaker box t...

WARRANTY Yo u r a p p l i a n c e i s c o ve re d b y a o n e y e a r l i m i t e d wa r ra n ty. Fo r o n e ye a r f ro m y o u r o r i g i n a l d a t e o fpurchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that proveto be defective in materials or workm...