General Operation Of Cooktop; Indicator Lights; Retained Heat - Siemens ET4955UC Use And Care Manual

Cooktop Operating Instructions
Before Using the Cooktop for the First Before Using the Cooktop for the First
Before Using the Cooktop for the First Before Using the Cooktop for the First Before Using the Cooktop for the First
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• Remove all packing materials and literature from
the cooktop surface.
• While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and
dry.
• Apply the Cooktop Cleaning Creme
the cooktop. Buff with a clean cloth. (See Page 9
for daily care instructions.)
• There may be a slight odor during the first several
uses; this is normal and will disappear.
• Optimum cooking results depend on the proper
cookware being selected and used. (See Page 7.)
• The cooking surface will hold the heat and remain
hot up to 25 or 30 minutes after the elements have
been turned off.
• Read all safety precautions and Use and Care
Manual information prior to operating.
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• Regular, daily care using the Cooktop Cleaning
Creme will protect the surface and make it easier to
remove food soil and water spots.
• The ceramic glass cooking surface is a durable
material resistant to impact but not unbreakable if
a pan or other object is dropped on it.
• Do not use aluminum foil directly on the glass; it
will melt and damage the glass surface.
• Do not allow plastic, paper, or cloth to come in
contact with the hot glass surface; these items can
melt or burn and damage the glass surface.
• Do not allow pans to boil dry. This can damage the
pan, element and/or the cooktop.
• Never cook food directly on the glass.
• Avoid placing a wok support ring, trivet or other
metal stand on the glass surface.
• Do not use the glass surface as a cutting board.
• Do not slide cookware across the cooking surface; it
may scratch the glass.
• Do not place wet pans on the glass surface.
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General Operation of Cooktop

General Operation of Cooktop General Operation of Cooktop General Operation of Cooktop General Operation of Cooktop
The cooktop uses touch pads and a magnetic dial to operate
the cooktop. When touching the glass of a touch pad, such as
an element or function pad, use the flat part of the finger
and touch the center of the pad. A beep will sound when
touching any of these pads.
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The cooktop uses a magTron magnetic dial to select the
desired heat setting. The magTron dial is held onto the
cooktop by a strong magnet and automatically positions itself
in the center of the dial location when placed on the
cooktop.
Note: If the dial is removed from the cooktop when in use, all
elements will be turned off. The cooktop is locked and the
Panel Lock light comes on. (See Setting Panel Lock on Page
6.)
Element 'ON' Indicator Light Element 'ON' Indicator Light
Element 'ON' Indicator Light Element 'ON' Indicator Light Element 'ON' Indicator Light
The area above the element touch pad being used will show
the cook setting when the element is on. When the element
is turned off, the hot surface indicator comes on in this area.
(See Hot Surface Indicator Light below).
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Hot Surface Indicator Light Hot Surface Indicator Light
Each element features a hot indicator light to show when the
cooking surface is too hot to touch. A letter H H H H H will appear
above the element touch pad. The light remains on until the
cooking area has cooled to a safe-to-touch temperature.
If a hot surface light is on, use caution when working or
cleaning around the cooktop as the cooktop is still hot.

Retained Heat

Retained Heat Retained Heat Retained Heat Retained Heat
The glass cooking surface retains heat and stays hot after the
element(s) have been turned off. The retained heat may be
used to hold foods at serving temperatures for a short time.
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