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& CAUTION

NEVER use cooktopif the smoothtopis cracked,broken, or if metal meltsonto the top. Call an authorized servicer. Do notattempt to repair it yourself.

SMOOTHTOP COOKTOP,select models

•Canadian models only:

•Freestandingranges:The right front surface element willnot operateduring a self-cleanoperation,

•Slide-inand drop-in ranges: The cooktopwill net operateduringa self-cleanoperation.

•Cooktopmay emit a light smoke and odor the first few times cooktop is used. This is normal.

•Element under smoothtopcycles on and off to maintain the presetheat setting. Elementwill glow red when it cycles ON.

•SrnoothtopRETAINSheat for a period of time after the unit is turned off. When the HOT SURFACElight turns off, cooktopwill be cool enough to touch.

•Before usingcooktopfor the first time, cleanit thoroughly as directed in the cleaning chart on page 22. This will protect the smoothtop and will guarantee a clean cooktop when the elements are turned on.

Aluminum foil will damagethe smoothtop if it meltsonto the top. Never use aluminum foil or foil-type disposable containerssuch as popcorn poppers.They may leave metal marks or may permanentlymelt onto the smoothtop.

Important: Watch sugaryor starchysolutions carefully to avoid boilovers.If a sugar solution (jam,jelly, candy) or a starch solution (potatoes, rice) boils over, it may pit or discolorthe smoothtop.Turn element to LOW and clean

believerimmediately. See page 22 for cleaning instructions.

HOT SURFACE LIGHT

HOT SURFACElightwillturn on whensmoothtopcooktop is hot. Light willturn off when top cools. Hot surface light is locatedeither on the backguard or at the back centerol the cooktop.

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TO PROTECT SMOOTHTOPfrom scratching, chipping, etching, or metal marks:

•Clean smoothtop after each use.

•Never letpan boildry as this will permanently damagetop.

•Never use smoothtopas a work surface or cutting board,

•Never cookfood directlyon smoothtop.

•Never placetrivet or wok ring betweentop and pan. These itemscan mark or etchthe top.

•Never placeplastics on warm or hot smoothtop.

Plastic may melt onto top. Top maychip or pit in attemptingto removeplastic.

•Never leave sugar,salt, sand, soil,shortening, or fat on smoothtop.They may scratch or damagetop.

•Only use flat-bottom pans that are free of soil, rough areas,nicks or scratchesas these may soil or scratchthe top.