Product Brochure

Why You Should Choose
Certified Cooktops
In 2018, Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
introduced a new safety regulation requiring
electric coil cooktops and ranges to have a
feature that limits high temperatures in order
to reduce the risk of stovetop fires caused by
cooking oil and grease. Cooking accidents
are the primary cause of household fires
and burn injuries in North America, with data
showing cooking is responsible for nearly
half of all home fires. The new UL858
standard includes a test to check for ignition
of cooking oil. For an electric coil cooktop or
range to be approved for sale in the United
States, it must pass this new test by April
2019. Basically, this test involves turning an
electric coil stovetop to maximum heat with a pan of oil on the element and letting it run for 30 minutes
or until the oil catches fire, whichever happens first. If the oil ignites, the product fails and cannot be
sold in North America. All cooking appliances marketed in North America must be tested and meet
established safety standards. Until now, there has never been a test to help prevent stovetop cooking
fires, especially when the cooktop is left unattended (the main cause of these fires).
The safety shut-off device works by automatically turning off the burner when it senses the pan
temperature is nearing the limit. Once the pan cools to a safer temperature, the device will resume
heating the burner. This will not affect normal cooking, since the automatic shut-off is temporary and
only occurs at extremely high temperatures.
During the Temporary Automatic Shut-Off:
• The burner will cycle ON (bright red) and OFF (dark) to maintain safe cooking temperatures.
• When OFF, the burner retains enough heat to keep cooking. It will automatically cycle back ON.
• This ON/OFF cycling will continue while cooking.
*To prevent overcooking, remove pans from the burner when the food is ready. Allow the burner to completely cool before placing anything on it.
Dont Let a Quick Decision
Fail Your Family or
Pocket in Inspections