Before You Call
OCCURRENCE |
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Entire | cooktop | does not | House fuse has blown or circuit breaker | has tripped. Check/reset breaker or replace |
operate. |
| fuse. If the problem is a circuit overload, | have this situation corrected by a qualified | |
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| electrician. |
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| Wiring connection is not complete. Call | |
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| cover). |
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| Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for | |
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Surface | element | does not | No power to the appliance. Check steps under"Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate" in | |
heat. |
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Too low heat setting. Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes on.
Incorrect control is on. Be sure to use correct control for the element to be used.
Surface element too hot or not hot enough.
Food not heating evenly.
Scratches or abrasions on Ceramic glass cooktop surface.
Metal marks on Ceramic glass cooktop surface.
Brown streaks and specks on Ceramic glass cooktop surface.
Areas of discoloration on
Ceramic glass cooktop surface.
Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained. Dial markings are an indicator of relative heat settings and will vary slightly.
Voltage is incorrect. Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power source. If you are not sure about this requirement call
Lightweight or warped pans were used. Be sure to use proper cookware. Use only flat bottom, evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware. Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.
Lightweight or warped pans were used. Be sure to use proper cookware. Use only flat bottom, evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware. Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.
Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained.
Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time.
Cleaning materials not recommended for
Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use smooth,
Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Use a
Boilovers have cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. See General Care & Cleaning section in this Use and Care Guide.
Cleaning materials not recommended for
Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a
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