Safety Instructions
Using the surface units.
Your new Profile Cooktop makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience, and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, assiduous attention to detail, or for both of these
This cooktop contains several new features such as pan detection and pan sizing. The touch controls give you precise control of the surface units. You can quickly switch between a steady low heat and full power or any setting in between. The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your cooktop properly.
NOTE: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions
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
Do not slide cookware across the control or cooktop surface because it can scratch the glass. The glass is
The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface.
Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of surface units that are on. With 3 or 4 units turned on, surface temperatures are high. Always use caution when touching the cooktop.
The ON/OFF indicator lights will come on next to the Bridge, Warmer and Dual burners when activated. Lights also activate for the Pan Detect and Control Lock features when they are turned on. The indicator lights will go off when the surface unit or feature is turned off.
The appropriate HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow when its corresponding radiant element is turned on and will remain on until the surface has cooled below 150°F.
NOTE:
Hot surface indicator light will:
■Come on when the surface unit is turned on.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.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass cooktop when the surface is cool. Never place cookware on the control area.
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.
Troubleshooting
| ■ Stay on even after the unit is turned off. | ■ Do not use the surface as a cutting board. |
| ■ Glow brightly until the unit has cooled |
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| below 150°F. |
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Radiant Surface Units
| The controls for the radiant surface units | NOTE: This cooktop has a rapid | |
| allow for 11 different heat settings: Low, | If the cooktop is cool when turned on, it will glow | |
red for a short period of time until the desired | ||
| not visibly glow at low heat settings. | power setting is reached. If the cooktop is already | |
warm, the rapid | ||
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Consumer Support
ON
OFF
OR
6
Single Surface Unit
To turn on a single surface unit:
Touch the ON/OFF pad, then touch the
Use the
To turn off a standard surface unit, touch the ON/OFF pad again.
