Smoothtop Cooktop; Cooking Areas; Hot Surface Light; Retained Heat - Magic Chef 6898XVB Owner's Manual

SMOOTHTOP COOKTOP

Cooking Areas

On Canadian models only: The surface units will not op-
erate during a clean cycle. This is normal.
The four cooking areas on
your range are identified by
permanent patterns in the
cooktop. There are two
large (8-inch) and two small
(6-inch) areas. The pat-
terns on your cooktop may
not look like the cooktop in
this illustration but your
cooktop will operate as de-
scribed in this manual.
Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it thor-
oughly as directed on the cleaning chart on page 7. This
will protect the smoothtop and will guarantee a clean
cooktop when the elements are turned on.
During the first few hours of use, you may notice that the
cooktop emits a slight burning odor and a light smoke.
Both of these conditions are normal and are caused by
the insulation material of the heating elements.
When a cooking area is turned on, the coil element under
the cooktop will heat up and glow red. To maintain the
heat setting the element will cycle on and off. It is normal
to see a red glow through the smoothtop when the ele-
ment cycles on.
Indicator Lights
Ranges are equipped with two indicator lights which glow
when a surface element is on. The indicator light will re-
main on until the element is turned off. After a cooking
operation, be sure the element and indicator light are off.

Hot Surface Light

Your range is equipped with a HOT SURFACE light lo-
cated at the center-back of the smoothtop. This red light
will turn on to indicate that the smoothtop is hot and will
remain on until the top has cooled.

Retained Heat

The smoothtop cooking area retains heat for a period of
time after the element has been turned off. Turn the ele-
ment off a few minutes before food is completely cooked
and use the retained heat to complete the cooking opera-
tion. After 30 minutes, the cooktop may be too cool to
keep foods warm. However, the TOP MAY STILL BE
TOO WARM TO TOUCH. When the HOT SURFACE
light turns off, the top will be cool enough to touch.
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Cooking Tips

When cooking delicate foods which easily scorch or
overcook, start with a lower heat setting then gradually
increase the setting until you find the optimum setting.
Boilovers are more likely to occur if you start out on HIGH
then reduce to the lower setting. If you do begin cooking
on HIGH, reduce to a lower setting before liquids come to
a full boil.
If food is cooking too fast or if a boilover occurs, remove
lid or remove cookware from cooking area and reduce to
a lower setting. Allow enough time for the cooking area to
adjust to the new setting.

Cookware

Aluminum foil will damage the smoothtop if it melts
onto the glass. Do not use aluminum foil or foil-type dis-
posable containers such as popcorn poppers under any
circumstances. They may leave metal marks or may per-
manently melt onto the smoothtop. Do not use cooktop if
aluminum foil melts onto the smoothtop. Call an autho-
rized servicer. Do not attempt to repair cooktop yourself.
Aluminum cookware will cause metal marks on the
glass if you slide them across the smoothop. Remove
any metal marks immediately using Cooktop Cleaning
Creme.
Glass ceramic, earthenware, porcelain over metal,
heat-proof glass or glazed cookware may scratch the
smoothtop cooktop if you slide them across the top.

To Protect Smoothtop

S Do not use the top as a work surface or as a cutting
board. Do not cook food directly on the cooktop.
S Do not use a trivet or metal stand (such as a wok ring)
between the utensil and the cooktop. These items can
mark or etch the surface and affect cooking efficiency.
S Do not place plastics on a warm or hot cooking area.
They will melt and adhere to the smoothtop. The
smoothtop may chip or pit in attempting to remove
melted plastic from the top.
S To prevent scratching or damage to the smoothtop, do
not leave sugar, salt, sand, soil, shortening or other
fats on the cooking area. Be sure area is free from
these before turning on cooking area.
S Do not slide metal or glass items across the smooth-
top. They may scratch top or leave metal marks.
S Do not allow a pan to boil dry. This could cause perma-
nent damage to the smoothtop.
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