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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Safety
Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking.
How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want.
At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the power level you set.
The controls for the radiant surface units can be set anywhere between LO and HI for an unlimited number of heat settings. With the infinite switch the unit cycles on and off to maintain your selected control setting.
The control must be pushed in to set only from the OFF position. When the control is in any position other than OFF, it may be rotated without pushing it in.
The UNIT ON indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on.
A HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow when any radiant element is turned on and will remain on until the surface is cooled to approximately 150°F.
NOTE:
■It comes on when the unit is hot to the touch.
■It stays on even after the unit is turned off.■It glows brightly until the unit is cooled to approximately 150°F.
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.
DRAGGING
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 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 from the oven or surface on the glass cooktop when the surface is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To avoid overcooking, 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 Consumer
Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass. The glass is
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