IKEA FORVALLA Manual page 9

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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 el-
ements underneath. Always match the pan size with
the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop.
Only fl at-bottomed cookware should be used.
Prior to using your cooktop for the fi rst 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 pro-
tective fi nish on the glass to help prevent scratches
and abrasions.
The type and size of cookware, the number of sur-
face 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.
IMPORTANT
• 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 recommend-
ed, as diffi cult cleaning will result, and foods
may smoke and cause potential fi re hazard.
• Always lift cookware before moving on the ce-
ramic glass cooktop. Any cookware that has a
rough or dirty bottom can scratch the ceramic
cooktop. Always start with clean cookware.
NOTE
White glass cooktops only - Due to the high inten-
sity 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.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and even-
ly. 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 effi cient cooking, turn the element off several
minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow
residual heat to complete the cooking process.
CAUTION
• 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 fl ammable items such as plas-
tic 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 fi re if placed too close to the surface ele-
ments.
• Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material
that can melt, to make contact with the ce-
ramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on
the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic
cooktop.
NOTE
Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the
element to cycle on and off, even at the HI set-
ting. 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 radi-
ant element or if the cookware bottom is not fl at.
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 User Manual.
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