Ceramic Glass
(on some models)
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It may cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat level.
It is normal for the surface of light colored ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass cools, it will return to its original color.
Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating. On cooktops with light colored ceramic glass, soils and stains may be more visible, and may require more cleaning and attention. Cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are recommended. For more information, see “General Cleaning” section.
■Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop.
■To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.
■For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause pitting and permanent marks.
■To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the cooktop.
■Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be removed completely.
■To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.
■To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
■Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the area.
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■Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.
■Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when heated.
■To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
Coil Elements and Burner Bowls
Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also help catch spills.
Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) over the coil element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce excess heat, causing the burner bowl to change color. For more information, see the “General Cleaning” section.
NOTE: Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls, make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the Off position.
To Remove:
1.Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle. Then lift it enough to clear the burner bowl.
2.Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle.
3.Lift out the burner bowl.
To Replace:
1.Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element receptacle.
2.Holding the coil element as level as possible, slowly push the coil element terminal into the receptacle.
3.When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle.
Grill Use
Before the first use, wash the grill grates and dry. See the “Cooktop Use” section. Then “season” the surface by wiping on a thin coating of cooking oil. Remove excess oil by wiping with paper towel. This procedure should be repeated after the grill grates are cleaned in the dishwasher (detergent may remove seasoning) or anytime a
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