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WARMER GUIDE
| SETTING | FOOD |
(Low) | Bread/Pastries |
(Medium) | Chocolate/Butter |
(Medium) | Sauces, Stews, |
| Cream Soups |
(Medium) | Vegetables |
(High) | Soups (liquid) |
(High) | Tea or Coffee |
The Warmer Guide is for reference only and the SETTING that you need will depend on the amount and type of food, the starting temperature of the food and the length of the holding time.
Using the Warming Zone
The WARMING ZONE, located in the back center of the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving temperature.
Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food. Placing uncooked or cold food on the WARMING ZONE could result in
Push and turn the control knob to any desired setting.
For best results, all foods on the WARMING ZONE should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming pastries or breads, the cover should be vented to allow moisture to escape.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the WARMING ZONE, as cookware and plates will be hot.
CAUTION: Do not warm food on the WARMING ZONE for more than two hours.
NOTE: The surface warmer will not glow red like the cooking elements.
A HOT surface indicator light will glow when the glass surface is hot and will remain on until the surface is cool enough to touch. Lower settings may not heat the glass surface enough to cause the HOT surface indicator light to come on.
A WARMING ZONE indicator light will glow when the unit is on.
■Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.
■Use only cookware recommended for
Instructions Operating Instructions Care
SURFACE
COOKING
Never cook directly on the glass. Always use cookware.
OFF CENTER
Always place the pan in the center of the surface unit you are cooking on.
About the radiant surface units…
The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time.
NOTE: On models with light colored glass cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to change color when hot or cooling down. This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools to room temperature.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware on the glass surface even when the cooktop is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To avoid over- cooking, remove pans from the surface units when the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled completely.
■Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable using the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar.
■Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning cream will remove this discoloration.
■Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop. If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause damage.
■Do not use the surface as a cutting board.and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips
Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the
DRAGGING | |
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| not scratch proof. |
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