Before Setting Surface Controls
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure
1).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the
cookware. Only
areas beyond the surface elements.
Figure 1
The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle. For ef_clenf cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and
Controls
Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.
The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as follows:
-Two 6 inch radiant elements located at both right & left rear positions.
-One dual 9 or 12 inch radiant element located at the right front position.
-One 9 inch radiant elements located at the left front position.
-a Warmer Zone located at the center rear position.
Note: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care & aeanlng section and Before You Caff checklist section of this Use and Care Guide. Note: Radiant elements have a Iimiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent
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Note: (White glass cooktops only) Due to the high intensity of heat generated will turn to a pale green when the element is first turned off. This phenomenon its original white color after it has completely cooled down.
by the surface elements, the glass surface is normal and the glass will come back to
Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may stiff be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sumcienfly.
Do not place plastlc items such as saff and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plasflc wrappings on fop of the range when if is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too
close to the surface elements.
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