Complete Owner's Guide
Table Of Contents
- CTable of contents
- Questions?
- Product Record and Registration
- Important Safety Instructions
- Before Setting Surface Controls
- Single radiant surface elements (all models)
- 1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element.
- 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Figure 12) to the desired setting (refer to the “Suggested radiant surface element settings” in Table 1).
- 3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware.
- Suggested radiant surface element settings
- Dual radiant surface elements (some models)
- 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the surface element.
- 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer elements. If only the inner element is needed for smaller cookware, push in and turn the knob counter-clockwise (see Figure 13).
- 3. When cooking is complete, turn the knob to OFF before removing the cookware.
- Figure 13: Dual element knob settings
- Keep warm (some models)
- 1. Push in the knob and turn in either direction (see Figure 14). The temperatures are designated by hi and lo. However, the control can be set at any position between Hi and Lo for different levels of warming.
- 2. When ready to serve, turn the control to OFF. The hot surface indicator light will remain on until the warm zone cools.
- Figure 14: Keep warm knob
- Table 2: Recommended keep warm zone settings
- Home Canning
- Single radiant surface elements (all models)
- Setting Surface Controls
- Care and Cleaning
- Before You Call
9
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements below a
smooth glass surface. The designs on the ceramic cooktop
outline the areas of the surface elements underneath.
Always match the pan size with the diameter of the element
outline on the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed cookware should
be used.
Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a
ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most
hardware, grocery and department stores) to the ceramic
surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel. This will
make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. Cooktop
cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass to
help prevent scratches and abrasions.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements in use, and their settings will all affect the amount
of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface
elements. The areas surrounding the elements may
become hot enough to cause burns.
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.
• The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or
work surface.
• Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may
crack it.
• Placing food directly on the smoothtop surface
(without a cooking utensil) is not recommended, as
difficult cleaning will result, and foods may smoke and
cause potential fire hazard.
• Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic
glass cooktop. Any cookware that has a rough or dirty
bottom can scratch the ceramic cooktop. Always start
with clean cookware.
White glass cooktops only - Due to the high intensity of
heat generated by the surface elements, the glass
surface may discolor when the element is turned off. This
is normal and the glass will return to its original white
color after it has completely cooled down.
IMPORTANT
NOTE
• 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 allow aluminum foil, or any material that can
melt, to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop.
If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage
the ceramic cooktop.
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 smooth top. Cycling at the
HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too
small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is
not flat.
Be sure to read detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop cleaning in the
“Care and Cleaning” section and
“Before You Call” checklist section of this Use and Care
Guide.
CAUTION
NOTE