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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Moving cookware on smoothtop
It is recommended to always use heavier gauge high quality
cookware on the cooking zones. Even high quality cookware
can still scratch the cooktop surface. Do not slide cookware
on the ceramic cooktop.
Sliding any type of cookware over the surface will scratch
the cooktop over time. Scratches will make cleaning the
ceramic cooktop difficult and degrade the appearance of the
cooktop.
For more detailed information about the cooktop see
“Cooktop maintenance” and “Cooktop cleaning” in the Care
& Cleaning section.
When using the cooking zones
• Be sure to use cooktop cookware made with a magnetic
base material.
• Use quality cooktop cookware with heavier bottoms for
better heat distribution, allowing for more even cooking
results.
• Check that cookware bottom rests level on cooktop
surface. Cookware should have flat bottoms that make
good contact with the entire induction cooking zone area.
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of
the cookware (See Fig. 1).
• Be sure cookware is properly balanced and does not tilt
from a heavy handle.
• Be sure that the pan size matches the amount of food to
be prepared. The size and type of cookware used will
influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
• Never let cookware boil dry. This may cause permanent
damage such as breakage, fusion, or marring that can
affect the cooktop.
• Use cookware that meets the minimum and maximum
cookware size requirements for each cooking zone.
Fig. 1
IMPORTANT
• Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic
glass smoothtop.
• Any cookware that has rough or dirty bottoms can
mark and scratch the ceramic glass surface. Always
start with clean cookware.
Fig. 2