Before Setting Surface Controls
The ceramic glass cooktop
The element graphics of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath the cooktop (See Figs. 1 & 2 ).
Turbo Boil
The Turbo Boil feature (some models) offers a higher wattage surface radiant element. Turbo Boil will bring food items to boil much quicker and may be used when preparing larger quantities of food. The cooktop graphics will be clearly marked if this feature is available on your cooktop (Fig. 3).
Fig. 1 | Fig. 2 |
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. The type and size and condition of the cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. Please note that areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.
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 efficient cooking, turn off the radiant elements several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow any remaining heat to complete the cooking process.
Important notes:
•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic cooktop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.
•Pressing a cooktop keypad only activates or deactivates the element but will not start the heating process. Activating and powering any surface cooking element
requires pressing two keys - the 
keypad first and then a power level section must be added before the element will begin heating.
•Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the Care & Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use & Care Guide.
Fig. 3
Cooktop Lockout
Use the Cooktop Lockout to lock all surface elements from being accidentally turned ON (including Warmer Zone). This feature will only lockout the cooktop features.
To turn the Cooktop Lockout feature ON:
1.Be sure all surface element controls are OFF.
2.Press and hold Cooktop Lockout keypad until acceptance tone sounds (about 3 seconds).
When the cooktop is locked, the cooktop locked indicator icon will appear in the oven control display window (Fig. 4 ).
Fig. 4
If a triple beep sounds (entry error tone) instead, check and be sure all surface elements are turned OFF before activating the Cooktop Lockout feature.
To turn the Cooktop Lockout feature OFF:
Press and hold Cooktop Lockout keypad until acceptance tone sounds (about 3 seconds). The cooktop locked indicator light will turn OFF and the cooktop may be used for normal cooking operations.
Important notes:
•If Cooktop Lockout is active and a power failure occurs, when power is restored the cooktop will remember the setting and remain locked.
•Starting a Flex Clean cycle will automatically turn ON the Cooktop Lockout feature. The cooktop will remain locked until the Flex Clean cycle is finished and the oven door has unlocked.
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