Instructions
Using the surface units.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Operating Instructions Safety
How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want.
At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the power level you set.
The control must be pushed in to set only from the OFF position. When the control is in any position other than OFF, it may be rotated without pushing it in.
The ON indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on.
Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking.
Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of surface units that are on. With 3 or 4 units turned on, surface temperatures are high, so be careful when touching the cooktop.
A HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow when any radiant element is turned on and will remain on until the surface is cooled to approximately 66°C (150°F).
NOTE:
■It comes on when the unit is hot to the touch.
■It stays on even after the unit is turned off.
■It glows brightly until the unit is cooled to approximately 66°C (150°F).
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning
SURFACE
COOKING
Never cook directly on the glass. Always use cookware.
OFF CENTER
Always place the pan in the center of the surface unit you are cooking on.
About the radiant surface units…
The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time.
NOTE: On models with
The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass cooktop when the surface is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To avoid overcooking, remove pans from the surface units when the food is cooked. Avoid placing utensils that could become hot or plastics that could melt on the surface element until it has cooled completely.
■Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable using the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar.
■Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning cream will remove this discoloration.
■Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop. If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause damage.
■Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
| Do not slide |
DRAGGING | cookware across |
the cooktop |
because it can scratch the glass—
the glass is
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