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Setting Surface Controls
Setting Surface Controls
Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath.
Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the
element outline on the cooktop. Heat is transferred up through
the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-bottom
cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware, the
number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all
factors that will 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 off the
element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will
allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
Figure 9: Single burners (rear) ,TURBO BOIL FLEX (front L) ,and
triple burner (front R)
Hi
Lo
ON
OFF
Figure 10: Controls and Element Size Selector
Element
Size
Hi
Hi
Lo
Lo
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls
Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with
different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and
in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.
The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as
follows:
(Figure
9)
•
Two smaller 7inch radiant elements and one 6 inch element
located in the rear of the cooktop.
•
One triple 6, 9 or 12 inch radiant element located at the
right front position.
•
One 9 inch TURBO BOIL (FLEX) radiant element located at
the left front position.
Important note: (White glass cooktops only) Due to the high
intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass
surface will turn light green when the element is first turned off.
This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its
original white color after it has completely cooled down.
Important: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning section and
Before You Call checklist section of this Use and Care Guide.
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 glass cooktop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal
and can also occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant
element or if the cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 10
for using correct cookware instructions with the cooktop).
Use the chart below to determine the correct setting for the kind
of food you are preparing. The Simmer settings are used to
simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews
and soups. The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate
foods and melting chocolate or butter.
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