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P/N 318132200 (9912) Rev. B

Product Registration

Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODUCT

REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to

Frigidaire Company.

Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this

Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your cooktop. The Cooking Guide will help you to receive favorable results during cooking and baking. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers found on the serial plate located under the lift-up cooktop.

Model Number: ____________________________________________________

Serial Number: _____________________________________________________

Date Purchased: ____________________________________________________

Contents

This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your cooktop and feature information for several models. Your cooktop may not have all the described features.

Versión en español

Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del Usuario, sírvase escribir a la dirección que se incluye a continuación.

Solicite la P/N 318137900.

Spanish Owner's Guides

Frigidaire Company

P. O. Box 9061

Dublin, Ohio 43017-0961

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Product Registration

Versión en español

Important Safety Instructions

Grounding Instructions (electric ignition models)

Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion

Flame Size

Proper Burner Adjustments

Setting Surface Controls

General Cleaning

Avoid Service Checklist

Notes

Warranty

Note: The instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

© 1996 White Consolidated Industries

All rights reserved

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:

• 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 neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

• 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 serial plate attached to 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.

• 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 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.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, GRATES, AREAS NEAR

THESE BURNERS. Surface burners may be hot even though the flames are not visible. Areas 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.

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.

• 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.

• User Servicing—Do 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 use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

• 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.

• Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by removing panels, wire covers, or any other part of the product.

• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

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.

• Use Only Dry Potholders—Moist or damp potholders on hot

surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the potholders touch the flame or burners. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

• 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.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers—Buildup of pressure may cause the 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.

Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the cooktop.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• 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.

• 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.

• 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. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in the

Cooking Guide. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may interfere with heat and air distribution, and combustion.

Damage to the cooktop or personal injury may result.

• 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Grounding Instructions

(electric ignition models only)

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.

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.

For personal safety, this cooktop must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the plug must be plugged into a 120V—60 Hz. outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.

If a two-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded threeprong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD ROUND

GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG. SEE THE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH THIS OVEN FOR COMPLETE INSTALLATION

AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN USING A

TWO-PRONG ADAPTER OR AN EXTENSION CORD.

Liquefied Petroleum

(Propane) Gas

Conversion

Severe shock or damage to the cooktop may occur if the cooktop is not installed by a qualified installer.

This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas. It is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas.

If you wish to convert your cooktop for use with propane gas, see the information in the Installation Instructions.

The conversion must be performed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.

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Flame Size

Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil. A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame.

RIGHT

WRONG

For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the chart 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 cooking.

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 undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly.

*Flame Size

High Flame

Medium Flame

Low Flame

Type of Cooking

Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling

Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steam

Keep foods cooking; poach; stew

* These settings are based on using medium-weight aluminum pans with lids.

Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Proper Burner

Adjustments

Setting Surface

Controls

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 sharply defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange. To clean burner, see instructions under General Cleaning.

Each burner lights automatically from an electric ignitor each time a control knob is turned to the LITE position. Two ignitors (one per set of burners) are supplied.

To operate the surface burner:

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Place cooking utensil on burner.

2.

Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE. Only the burner you are turning on will ignite.

3.

Visually check that the burner has lit.

4.

After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired flame size. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular mark. Use the guides and adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the control knob in the LITE position. (The electronic ignitor will continue to click if left in the LITE position, causing premature wear.)

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. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually.

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 wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame.

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General Cleaning

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range

Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS LATER.

Surfaces

Aluminum (Trim Pieces) &

Vinyl

How to Clean

Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.

Glass, Painted and Plastic

Body Parts, Control Knobs and Decorative Trim Pieces

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.

Control Panel

Porcelain Enamel

Burner Grates, Cooktop

Surface, Below Cooktop

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 as instructed above. 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(s) into place.

Clean burner grates, broiler pan and insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.

Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clean 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, then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.

Stainless Steel, Chrome Parts,

Drip Pans

Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Cover stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30-40 minutes. Rinse. Cleaners made especially for stainless steel are recommended. Be sure to rinse the cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.

Surface Burners The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and a complete, even flame. Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wire or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes.

To remove and replace burner units per your model, see "To Remove and Replace Burners" under General Cleaning. To clean, soak the burners in a 1:1 solution of ammonia and water for 30 to 40 minutes. For stubborn stains, scrub with soap and water or a mild abrasive cleanser and a damp cloth. Dry the burners thoroughly in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then replace them, making sure they are properly seated and level. DO NOT wash burner units in the dishwasher.

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General Cleaning

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When lowering the top, grasp the sides with fingertips only. Be careful not to pinch fingers. Also, DO NOT drop or bend the cooktop when raising or lowering. This could damage the surface.

DO NOT turn the burners on when the cooktop is raised for cleaning. Be sure that the top is completely lowered and securely in place before turning on the burners.

To Raise and Lower the Top for Cleaning

1.

Remove burner grates and spillover bowls. Set aside.

2.

Grasp the front of the cooktop and then lift.

3.

Lift the top high enough to fully raise the support rods. The Lift-up rods will support the top in its raised position.

4.

Clean underneath using hot, soapy water and a clean cloth; then dry.

5.

Lower the top gently after lowering the support rod.

To Remove and Replace Burners for Cleaning

Your model will have one of the two burners types shown below. Follow the instructions that correspond with the burners on your cooktop.

Figure 1 Figure 2

To Remove Burners (Figure 1)

1.

Remove shipping screws with a Phillips® Head screwdriver. See illustration for screw locations.

2.

Tilt the burner at the end closest to the support bar until the locator tab is released (front burners tilt right, rear burners tilt left). Move it toward the back of the cooktop. This will separate it from the gas valve at the front of the cooktop.

To Remove Burners (Figure 2)

1.

Remove shipping screws with a Phillips® Head screwdriver. See illustration for screw locations.

2.

Lift burner pair straight up and out.

To Replace Burners (Figure 1)

1.

Slide the burner tube over the gas valve at the front of the cooktop (front burners fit over the right valve, rear burners fit over the left valve on each side of the cooktop).

2.

Tilt burner so that the locating tab will slide into the slot on the support bar. Make sure burners are properly seated on support bar and are level.

3.

Replace shipping screws if desired.

To Replace Burners (Figure 2)

1.

Place burner pair over mounting bracket. Make sure burners are positioned over gas valves and are properly positioned and level.

2.

Replace shipping screws if desired.

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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.

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Surface burners do not light.

Surface burner flame burns half way around.

Surface burner flame is orange.

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 the surface control knob to the desired flame size.

Burner ports are clogged. Clean burners. See "To Clean the Burner Grates, Contoured

Burner Pans, Burner Cap Assembly, and Burner Base" under General Cleaning. With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean ports.

Electrical Power outage (Electric Ignition models only). Check house lights to be sure.

Call your local electric company for service. Surface burners can be lit manually. See

Setting Surface Controls in this Owner's Guide.

Gas supply is turned off. Turn gas supply on.

Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean by using a small-gauge wire or needle to clean ports.

Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow the burner to operate until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under

General Cleaning.

Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue.

Salt air in coastal areas. A slightly orange flame is unavoidable.

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Notes

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Notes

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WHITE-WESTINGHOUSE COOKTOP WARRANTY

Your White-Westinghouse product is protected by this warranty

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

WARRANTY

PERIOD

WHITE-WESTINGHOUSE, THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED

SERVICERS, WILL:

THE CONSUMER WILL BE

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

One year from original purchase date.

Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship.

Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.*

LIMITED WARRANTY

(Applicable to the

State of Alaska)

Time period listed above.

All of the provisions of the full warranty above and the exclusions listed below apply.

Costs of the technician's travel to the home and any costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance required because of service.

Your appliance is warranted by Frigidaire Company, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Frigidaire Company

Consumer Services or an authorized White-Westinghouse servicer.

*NORMAL

RESPONSIBILITIES

OF THE CONSUMER

This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below:

1.

Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.

2.

Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes.

3.

Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring.

4.

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 was shipped from the factory.

5.

Damages to finish after installation.

6.

Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features).

EXCLUSIONS

IF YOU NEED

SERVICE

This warranty does not cover the following:

1.

CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING

FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.

Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

2.

Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material, or for appliances not in ordinary household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.

3.

Damages caused by services performed by persons other than authorized White-Westinghouse servicers; use of parts other than Frigidaire Company Genuine Renewal Parts; obtained from persons other than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of God.

4.

Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined.

Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Service under this warranty must be obtained by following these steps, in order:

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Contact Frigidaire Company Consumer Services or an authorized White -Westinghouse servicer.

2.

If there is a question as to where to obtain service or parts, call or write our Consumer Relations Department at:

White-Westinghouse

P.O. Box 7181

Dublin, Ohio 43017

(800) 944-9044

Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. All warranties are made by White Consolidated Industries, Inc. This warranty applies only in the 50 states of the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico.

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