Using Your Cooktop
Tips to Protect Your Cooktop
Before first use, clean the cooktop. (See page 6.)
Make sure bottom ofpanis clean before placing on cooktop, (Soil from the pan may be transferred to the cooktop surface.)
Do not use a small pan on a large element. Not only does
thiswasteenergy, butitcanalsoresultinspilloversburning onto the cooking area which requires extra cleaning,
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Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop or use the
cooktop as a cutting board.
_,Do not allow a pan to boil dry as this could damage the cooktop and the pan.
Do not slide heavy metal or glass pans across the surface since these may scratch,
Do not use a trivet, fire ring or metal stand between pans and the elements.
_ Do not use foil or
*Do not allow plastic, sugar or foods with high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop. Melted materials left on the cooktop can cause permanent damage.
If you accidentally melt these items on the cooktop, immediately scrape the melted material to a cooler area on the cooktop using a razor blade scraper held carefully with a potholder. When the element has cooled, scrape off the remaining soil and clean as indicated on page 6.
*Make it a practice to wipe the cooktop surface with a clean damp cloth or paper towel before each use. Invisible
grease spatters, water spots, etc., can cause stains after the element is heated.
_ Ifa spillover occurs while cooking, clean the spill from the cooking area while it is hot to prevent a tough cleaning chore later. Using extreme care, wipe spill with a clean dry towel.
Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the cooktop trim for a long period of time.
