BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
About the ceramic glass cooktop
Located under the surface of the glass ceramic cooktop are radiant surface elements. The design patterns on the cooktop outlines the size of the heating area for each surface element. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and use only quality
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their power level 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.
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bridge element cooking zone
single element
bridge element
bridge element
keep single
warm element zone
triple
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About the surface elements
When activated, the surface element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected power setting the element will cycle ON and OFF. The element will retain enough heat to provide a uniform heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn the element OFF several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
IMPORTANT
•The HE (hot element) message will appear in the display windows once a heating element is turned OFF and will remain ON until the heating surface area or areas have cooled sufficiently.
•Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they can damage the ceramic cooktop.
Fig. 1
(surface element and cooking zone locations)
The right and left rear single radiant element positions will be marked on the cooktop with a round outline pattern shown (See Fig. 1).
The keep warm zone will keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the keep warm feature to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and
The Space Wise® Bridge Element feature allows the user to set the left front cooking element alone or along with the middle (bridge portion) and if desired add the left rear element into one combined cooking zone (Fig. 1). The left front and left rear elements may also be used as single independent heating elements whenever needed.
NOTES
•Radiant elements have a limiter that will make the element cycle ON and OFF, even at the high setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at the high setting is normal and will occur more frequently if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is warped.
•Be sure to read the detailed instructions for "Cooktop Maintenance" and "Cooktop Cleaning"in the Care & Cleaningsection.
Power Plus® Boil feature (some models)
Your appliance may be equipped with one or more surface elements on the cooktop marked power plus boil. Use this element position when bringing a large amount of liquid to temperature or when preparing larger amounts of food.
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