Owner's Guide

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
About the 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 the element off several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights
The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or
more elements are turned on.
A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is
finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements
are turned off.
The HOT SURFACE indicator light will turn on when the
burner is hot enough to cause burns and will remain on after
the burner is turned off until the surface has cooled to a safe
temperature.
• Surface elements may appear to have cooled after
they have been turned off. The element surface may
still be hot, and burns may occur if the element or
surrounding area is touched before it has cooled to a
safe temperature.
• Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt
and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic
wrapping on top of the range when it is in use. These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels, or
wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to
the surface elements.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip bowls or
reflector pans. Improper installation of these liners
may result in risk of electric shock or fire.
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the
element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
• Be sure to read detailed instructions for coil cooktop
cleaning in the
“Care and Cleaning” section and
“Before You Call” checklist section of this Use and
Care Guide.
Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that can melt,
to make contact with the cooking element. If these items
melt on the cooktop, they will damage the cooktop.
CAUTION
NOTE
IMPORTANT
Figure 3: On indicator light
Figure 4: Hot surface indicator light