Electrolux Electric Cooktop ABOUT THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP, ABOUT THE RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS

Setting Surface Controls

ABOUT THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the

surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the

area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the

pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See

Figure).

Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the

cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and

size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their

settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will

spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding

the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.

ABOUT THE RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element

will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The heating

element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.

For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This

will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI

setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic glass cooktop. Cycling at the HI

setting is normal and can also occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or

if the cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 12 for using correct cookware instructions

with the cooktop).

Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care

& Cleaning section and Solutions to Common Problems section of this Use and Care

Guide.

Cooktop Appearance

Cooktop radiant areas that heat