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Surface elements will not |
| Improper cookware | • Use pans which are absolutely flat and match | |
maintain a rolling boil |
| being used. | the diameter of the surface element selected. | |
or cooking is slow |
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Surface elements do |
| Cooktop controls | • Check to see the correct control is set for the surface | |
not work properly |
| improperly set. | element you are using. | |
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Scratches on cooktop |
| Incorrect cleaning methods | • Use recommended cleaning procedures. See the | |
glass surface |
| being used. | Cleaning the glass cooktop section. | |
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| Cookware with rough bottoms | • To avoid scratches, use the recommended cleaning | |
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| being used or coarse particles | procedures. Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean | |
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| (salt or sand) were between | before use, and use cookware with smooth bottoms. | |
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| Cookware has been slid |
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Areas of discoloration |
| Food spillovers not cleaned | • See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section. | |
on the cooktop |
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| Hot surface on a model | • This is normal. The surface may appear discolored | |
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| with a | when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear | |
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| cooktop. | as the glass cools. | |
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Plastic melted to |
| Hot cooktop came into | • See the Glass surface – potential for permanent damage | |
the surface |
| contact with plastic placed | section in the Cleaning the glass cooktop section. | |
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Pitting (or indentation) |
| Hot sugar mixture spilled | • Call a qualified technician for replacement. | |
of the cooktop |
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Frequent cycling |
| Improper cookware | • Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling. | |
off and on of |
| being used. | See the Radiant surface elements section. | |
surface elements |
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Unresponsive keypad |
| Keypad is dirty. | • Clean the keypad. | |
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| A fuse in your home may be | • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. | |
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Pan detection/sizing |
| Improper cookware | • Use a flat, metallic pan that is 4.0″ or larger. | |
not working properly |
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| Pan is improperly placed. | • Make sure the pan is centered on the corresponding | |
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| Cooktop control | • Check to see that the control is set properly. | |
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