Magic Chef 6893VVD Use And Care Manual page 7

SMOOTHTOP COOKTOP
Boilovers are more likely to occur if you start out on HIGH
then reduce to the lower setting. If you do begin cooking on
The four cooking areas Onyour range are identified by ____/I/___ _ boil.HIGH' reduce to a lower setting before liquids come to a full
permanent patterns in the --_/\_
cooktop. There are two large ",//I_,'1 If food iscooking too fast or if a boilover occurs, remove lid or
_1//_ remove cookware from cooking area and reduce to a lower
_8_inch)
and two small
(6-inch) areas. The patterns _ _/l_-- theSetting'newAll°Wsetting.en°ugh time for the cooking area to adjust to
onyour cooktopmay not look ,,_,_,. ,,11\\ \"
like the cooktop in this
illustration but your cooktop will operate as described in
this manual.
Aluminum foil will damage the smoothtop if itmelts onto the
Beforeusingthecooktopforthefirsttime, cleanitthoroughly glass. Do not use aluminum foil or foil-type disposable
as directed on the cleaning chart on page 23. This will containers such as popcorn poppers under any
protect the smoothtop and will guarantee a clean cooktop circumstances. They may leave metal marks or may
when the elements are turned on. permanently melt onto the smoothtop. Do not use cooktop if
metal or aluminum foil melts onto the smoothtop. Call an
During the first few hours of use, you may notice that the authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair cooktop
cooktop emits a slight burning odor and a light smoke. Both yourself.
of these conditions are normal.
Aluminum cookware will cause metal marks on the glass if
Whenacookingareaisturnedon, thecoilelementunderthe you slide them across the smoothop. Remove any metal
cooktop will heat up and glow red. To maintain the heat marks immediately using Cooktop Cleaning Creme.
setting the element will cycle on and off. It is normal to see a
red glow through the smoothtop when the element cycles Glass ceramic, earthenware, porcelain over metal,
heat-proof glass or glazed cookware may scratch the
on. smoothtopcooktopifyou slidethem acrossthe top.
Your range is equipped with a HOT SURFACE light located
at the center-back of the smoothtop. This red light will turn • Do not usethe top as a work surface or as a cutting board.
on to indicate that the smoothtop is hot and will remain on Do not cook food d!rectly on the cooktop.
until the top has cooled. • 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.
• Do not place plastics on a warm or hot cooking area. They
The smoothtop cooking area retainsheat for a period of time will melt and adhere to the smoothtop. The smoothtop
after the element has beenturned off. Turn the element off a may chip or pit in attempting to remove meltedplasticfrom
few minutes before food is completely cooked and use the the top.
retained heat to complete the cooking operation. After 30 -
minutes, the cooktop may be too cool to keep foods warm. • Toprevent scratching or damage to the smoothtop, do not
However,the TOP MAYSTILL BE TOO WARM TO TOUCH. leave sugar, salt, sand, soil, shortening or other fats on the
When the HOT SURFACE lightturns off, the top will be cool cooking area. Be sure area is free from these before
enough to touch, turning on cooking area.
• Be sure the bottom of the cookware is smooth and free of
nicks, scratches or rough areas as they may scratch the
smoothtop.
When cooking delicate foods which easily scorch or
overcook, start with a lower heat setting then gradually • Do not allow a pan to boil dry.This could cause permanent
increase the setting until you find the optimum setting, damage to the smoothtop.