Do not use pans extending more than one inch beyond element, except while canning. See figure 8.
Figure 8
Small diameter pans waste energy and spillage can flow onto element. This increases chance of fire and burns.
Use non-stick coated cookware, for easier clean up. Glass or pyroceram pans should be used only as the manufacturer describes.
Pressure cookers, deep fat fryers, canners, etc. must be of the correct size and have flat bottoms to work properly.
Energy Tips
Use cookware with tight-fitting lids, and flat bottoms which completely cover the heated portion of the element. Watch foods when bringing them to cooking temperatures at high heat. When food reaches cooking temperature, reduce heat to lowest setting that will keep it cooking.
Use residual heat with surface cooking. For example, when cooking eggs in the shell, bring water to a boil, then turn element off, and allow heat in water to complete cooking.
When boiling water for tea or coffee, heat only the amount needed. Do not use a wire trivet or any other kind of heat retarding pad between the pan and the element.
Things Not To Do On A Ceramic Cooktop
•Do not leave pots unattended or elements ON for extended periods of time. If an element is mistakenly left on for an extended period of time the built in thermal limiter will ensure that the heat build-up is insufficient to cause any adverse effects.
•Do not cook directly on the ceramic cooktop. The surface of the cooktop can be damaged, and will be more difficult to clean.
•Do not use wire trivets mats or aluminum foil. They offer no cooking advantages and can damage the ceramic glass surface. Never place plastic or any other material which might melt on any part of the cooktop.
•Do not use the cooktop as a chopping board or cutting surface. This type of use can scratch the surface.
•Do not leave heavy spills during cooking. Turn heat off and allow surface to cool down. Remove the spills with a clean, damp cloth (no detergent), taking care to avoid burning fingers. If there is detergent in the cloth, you may leave a layer of soil-laden film on the cooktop surface, which can result in discolouration next time the element is switched “on”. If a detergent film builds up, use a ceramic glass cleaner-conditioner.
Care and Cleaning
To keep the exterior chrome trim in spotless condition, wipe with a warm soapy cloth. Do not clean hot ceramic surface with a soapy cloth, use automotive chrome cleaner on cool surface.
See page 28 for complete cleaning guide.
Caution - Product Damage Hazard
Before using any cleaners, ensure that it is suitable for application on chrome trim.
Make sure that the glass ceramic surface has cooled down before applying any cleaning materials.
1. Saving on Cleaning Time
•Make sure the bottom of pots and pans and cooking area are clean and dry.
Select correct heat settings and use saucepans large enough to accommodate food and liquid to eliminate boilovers and splattering.
•Wipe up food spills and splatters from adjacent heating areas before cooking.
•Do not drag or slide pots along the surface.
2. Daily Care
•Use a ceramic glass cleaner-conditioner, available at supermarkets and major department stores. As the cleaner-conditioner cleans, it leaves a protective coating of silicone on the smooth surface, which helps prevent scratches and abrasions in which food particles can collect. It also helps prevent the build-up of mineral deposits, and will make future cleaning easier.
•Apply a dab of cleaner-conditioner in the center of each heated area to be cleaned.
•For normal cleaning start with about 1 ml (1/8 tsp) of cleaner-conditioner, and apply more if needed.
•Clean unit with a damp clean paper towel. To remove more stubborn spots, use a slightly dampened non- impregnated plastic or nylon pad specially made for non- stick utensils.
•Wipe off this application with another clean, damp paper towel, and wipe dry.
•Use liquid cleansers to remove any discoloration, especially in hard water areas. A non-impregnated plastic or nylon pad specially made for non-stick utensils may also be used with these cleaners. Do not apply excessive pressure while rubbing. This could cause scratches over time.
•Apply cleaner-conditioner and polish with paper towel or a soft dry cloth.
•Any smearing or hazing on the surface may be removed with a lightly dampened paper towel, and polished with a soft dry cloth.
•Do not use a sponge or a dishcloth. They may leave a film of soil-laden detergent on the heating area which may turn brown and resemble a discolouration the next time the area is heated. If that should happen, cleaner- conditioner will remove it.
Warning
Personal Injury Hazard
•NOTE: If a wet paper towel is used to remove spillovers from warm cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns.
•Never mix different household cleaning products. Chemical mixtures may interact, with objectionable or even hazardous results.
Do Use
Ceramic glass cleaner-conditioner should be used regularly to clean and protect glass-smooth top cooking surface. If you run out, you may temporarily use baking soda as a cleaning powder.
Do Not Use
1.Household detergents and bleaches.
2.Impregnated plastic or nylon pads.
3.Soap pads; these will scratch and mark.
4.Household abrasive powders except where specified; these may scratch depending on the pressure applied in use.
5.Chemical oven cleaners, e.g. aerosols and oven pads. These are caustic cleaners, and may etch the surface.
6.Rust stain or bath and sink stain removers, as these will mark and etch the surface.
7.Metal scrubbers.
How To Deal With Burned-On Spots
1.Make sure area to be cleaned is warm to the touch.
2.The careful use of a stainless steel razor blade held at approximately 30 degrees to the surface can be used to remove stubborn burned-on spots from the surface.
3.Use cleaner-conditioner, and finally wipe the cooktop clean with a paper towel or damp cloth.
If after the use of recommended materials there are some persistent stains or marks on the cooktop, the unit should be cleaned using a liquid cleanser. This will remove any accumulated residue of cleaner-conditioner, and if applied with a non-impregnated plastic or nylon pad for non-stick pans, for at least three to four minutes, it will also take off the film caused by salts and minerals before it has an opportunity to discolor or develop into a problems. Finish off with a touch of cleaner-conditioner, polish to a high lustre.
Any smearing or streaking on the surface may be removed with lightly dampened paper towel and polished with a soft dry cloth.
Metal Marks
Certain metal pots, especially those with aluminum bottoms may leave marks on the surface, especially if the pan is allowed to slide. Use the cleaner-conditioner before the unit is used again to prevent the mark from baking on the surface.
Caution
Product Damage Hazard
Ceramic glass cleaner-conditioner should be applied regularly after use of other cleaners, otherwise over a period of time the surface of the ceramic glass may roughen, and cleaning will become progressively more difficult. Staining may also occur.
Important Notes
1.In the event of the cooktop being scratched, soil will collect and appear as fine lines. These are not fully removable, but can be minimized by the daily use of cleaner-conditioner. These scratches do not affect cooking performance.
2.Soil from sugar solutions must be removed from the cooktop before the syrup has set, otherwise it can permanently bond to the ceramic surface.
GRIDDLE OPTION
OPTIONAL
GRIDDLE
Griddle for Smoothtop (glass top)
Set griddle over a back/front burner combination. Turn both burners on MAX for a couple of minutes or until griddle reaches frying temperature. Temperatures may be adjusted as required.
Griddle for gas burners
Set griddle on the left over the back/front burner combination. Lock the notches of the griddle onto the back
&front grate fingers. First make sure that grates are positioned on burners correctly. Turn both front & back burners on to correct frying temperature.
Warning: Do not use two griddles on a range as damage to the top can occur.
CANNING
For best results, use a flat bottom, heavy gauge canner. Canners with rippled bottoms will not work on electric burners because the bottom does not make enough contact with the element.
GAS COOKTOP
Gas cooktops are more forgiving than electric cooktops. Most cookware will work, although tight fitting lids are recommended for efficient cooking on both. Always adjust the burner controls so that flames do not extend past the edges of pots or pans.
