Control Guide

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Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches, pitting,
abrasions and to condition the glass surface. Baking soda and a
non scratch heavy duty scrub sponge are also recommended for
stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads, or
harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop Care Kit contains all of
the items needed to clean and condition your ceramic glass
cooktop. Refer to the “Range Maintenance and Care” section in
the Owner’s Manual for additional information.
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface
and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop after each
use to remove all soils.
� Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop.
� To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the
cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped
between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could
break when the lid is removed.
� For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills
are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and
can cause pitting and permanent marks.
� To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across
the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes
on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on
the cooktop.
� Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on
the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be
removed completely.
� To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that
could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part
of the entire cooktop.
� To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a
cutting board.
� Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than 1⁄2" (1.3 cm)
outside the area.
A. Surface cooking area
B. Cookware/canner
C. 1/2" (1.3 cm) maximum overhang
� Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed, or
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking
results.
� Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler,
no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
� Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
� Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
� To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on
the cooktop.
Cooktop On Indicator Light
The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel.
When any control knob/cooktop element on the console panel is
turned on, the Cooktop On indicator light will glow.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
On ceramic glass models, the hot surface indicator light is located
on the console panel.
The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface
cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking
area is turned off.
Triple Zone Cooking Element
The Triple Zone cooking element offers flexibility depending on
the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way
as a regular element. The dual and triple sizes combine the single,
dual, and outer element and is recommended for larger cookware,
larger quantities of food and home canning.
A. Triple
B. Dual
C. Single
NOTE: Settings are marked on the control knob.
Rapid Boil Element (Right Front Element)
The Rapid Boil cooking element offers additional cooking
flexibility. The Rapid Boil cooking element can be used to boil
liquids faster. The lowest melt setting can be used to prepare
sauces, to brown or sauté foods, and to keep foods at a low
temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Rapid Boil
cooking element.
A. Rapid boil option
B. Lower heat option
NOTE: Settings are marked on the control knob.