Using the surface elements.
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Dual Surface Element (on some models)
The right front surface element has 2 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the element to the size of the cookware you are using.
To use the large surface element, turn the SELECTOR knob to 
. Push in and turn the control knob to the desired setting. The element will heat the entire area contained by the larger circle.
To use the small surface element, turn the SELECTOR knob to 
. Push in and turn the control knob to the desired setting. The element will only heat the area inside the smaller circle.
Bridge Surface Element (on some models)
You can create an oblong heated area by using the left rear element in addition to the front element bridge combination.
Make sure the pan rests flat on the glass cooktop.
When the SELECTOR knob points to 
, the control knob controls both the left front surface element and the bridge area.
Choose pans that match the circle/bridge area as closely as possible.
When the SELECTOR knob points to 
, the control knob controls the left front surface element only.
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Tri-Ring Surface Element (on some models)
The rear center surface element offers 3 cooking areas to match the size of the cookware you are using.
To use the largest cooking area, push in
and turn the SELECTOR knob to 
. Push and turn the control knob
to the desired setting.
To use the medium cooking area, press and turn the SELECTOR knob to 
.
Push down and turn the control knob to the desired setting.
To use the smallest cooking area, turn the SELECTOR knob to 
. Push and turn the control knob to the desired setting. This will activate only the smallest inside heating area.
Surface Elements Cycle On and Off
Surface elements will cycle on and off to maintain the temperature you have selected.
All radiant surface elements have a temperature limiter that protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle the elements off while cooking if:
■The pan boils dry.
■The pan bottom is not flat.
■The pan is
■There is no pan on the element.
Consumer Support Troubleshooting
Control Lock-Out
To lock the cooktop and prevent unwanted use, turn the control lock knob to LOCK. An indicator light will glow to show that the cooktop is locked.
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To unlock, press and turn the knob to
UNLOCK.
In the locked position, the cooktop will produce an audible sound if any control knob is set to a position other than OFF.