Information YOU NEED TO KNOW

ABOUT the Cooktop

•Glass ceramic cooktop - Make sure the surface and the pan bottom are clean before turning on. Do not use the cooktop if the glass is broken or if metal melts on it.

•Radiant surface units - The radiant surface heating units are beneath the smooth glass ceramic cooktop. The design on the cooktop outlines the area of the surface unit underneath. When the cooktop is on, the cooktop-on indicator, next to the surface cooking control knob, comes on even if the cooktop unit doesn’t look red. The areas around the units may become hot enough to cause burns.

•Hot surface indicator - An indicator light, on the cooktop, comes on when the surface unit is turned on and the cooktop temperature increases. The indicator will remain on until the surface has cooled below 150˚F even after the unit is turned off.

•Temperature limiter - The radiant surface units have a temperature limiter that allows the unit to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. It protects the glass ceramic cooktop from damage. Cycling at the HI setting can occur when improper cookware is used.

Note:

•Never leave any items on the cooktop. Hot units may ignite flammable items, melt or soften plastics or increase pressure in closed containers causing them to burst.

•Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop as they can cause damage if they drop on to the cooktop.

•Never cook directly on the cooktop. Always use cookware.

COOKtop Use

ABOUT COOKING UTENSILS

For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils as below.

•Bottom of pan- Pans should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface unit. Check for flatness by using a straight edge. Pans with curved or warped bottoms are not recommended.

•Size of pan - Pan size should match the amount of food and the size of the surface unit. Do not use canners or frypans that exceed the width of the radiant surface units.

•Material of pan - Always use a utensil for its intended purpose. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Some utensils were not made to be used on the cooktop.

•Position of pan - Always place the pan in the center of the surface unit you are using.

•Wok Cooking - Only a flat-bottomed wok is recommended. Do not use round-bottom wok or a wok with a support ring.

Note:

•Do not slide cookware across the cooktop surface because it can scratch the glass or may leave marks which need to be removed promptly.

•Never allow a pan to boil dry. This could damage the pan and the countertop.

•Do not use aluminum foil on the cooktop surface.

•Do not use cooktop as a cutting board.

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