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Surface Cooking

Smoothtop Surface Notes:

•Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few
times the cooktop is used. This is normal.
•Smoothtop cooktops retain heat for a period of time
after the element is turned off. Turn the elements off
a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use
the retained heat to complete cooking. When the hot
surface light turns off, the cooking area will be cool
enough to touch. Because of the way they retain heat, the
smoothtop elements will not respond to changes in
settings as quickly as coil elements.
• In the event of a potential boilover, remove the pan from
the cooking surface.
•Never attempt to lift the cooktop.
• The smoothtop surface may appear discolored when it is
hot. This is normal and will disappear when the surface
cools.
Smoothtop Surface

Cooking Areas

The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent
circles on the smoothtop surface. For most efficient cooking,
fit the pan size to the element size.
Pans should not extend more than 1/2 to 1-inch beyond
the cooking area.
When a control is turned on, a glow can be seen through the
smoothtop surface. The element will cycle on and off to
maintain the preset heat setting, even on Hi.
For more information on cookware, refer to Cookware
Recommendations on page 6 .

Hot Surface Light

The Hot Surface indicator light is located at the front of the
cooking surface. The light will be illuminated when any
cooking area is hot. It will remain on, even after the control is
turned off, until the surface has cooled.
WARMING ZONE
DUAL
ELEMENT
SINGLE
ELEMENT
SINGLE
ELEMENT

Warming Zone

Use the Warming Zone to keep hot cooked foods warm, such as
vegetables and gravies.

Setting the Control:

1. Push in and turn the knob. Warming
temperatures are approximate and are
indicated on the control as Low, 2-10
and Warm. However, the control can
be set to any position between Low
and WARM.
2. When done, turn the control to OFF and
remove food. The Hot Surface indicator light
will go off when the Warming Zone surface has cooled.
Notes:
•Never warm food for longer than one hour (eggs for
30 minutes), as food quality may deteriorate.
• Do not heat cold food on the Warming Zone.
• Heat settings will vary depending on type and amount
of food. Always hold food at proper food temperatures.
USDA recommends food temperatures between
140°-170° F.

Warming Zone Notes:

• Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for
oven and cooktop use.
• Always use oven mitts when removing food from the
Warming Zone as utensils will be hot.
• All foods should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to
maintain food quality.
• When warming pastries and breads the cover should have
an opening to allow moisture to escape.
• Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plastic may melt
on to the surface and be very difficult to clean.
• Be very careful not to allow aluminum foil to touch the
cooktop. If foil melts, do not use the cooktop. Call an
authorized servicer.
Suggested Settings
Setting Type of food
Low - 3 Breads/Pastries Gravies
Casseroles Eggs
4 - 7 Sauces Soups (Cream)
Stews Vegetables
Meats
8 - Warm Fried Foods Hot Beverages
Soups (Liquid)