Radiant surface
Using Your Cooktop
Radiant Cooktop
The radiant cooktop features heating elements
beneath a smooth glass surface.SURFACE
COOKING
elements
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 a white glass cooktop, it is normal for the surface to appear discolored when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools.
The surface heating element 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 elements are turned off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To avoid overcooking, remove pans from the surface elements when the food is cooked. Avoid placing utensils that could become hot or plastics that could melt on the surface element 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.
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware
OFF CENTER
Always center the pan on the element you are using.
DRAGGING
Do not slide cookware across the cooktop
because it can scratch the glass.
The glass is
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