Important Information; About The Rangetop; About Cooktop Utensils; About Cookware Placement - Sharp STR3065HS Operation Manual

ABOUT THE RANGETOP

GLASS-CERAMIC SURFACE
Make sure the cooktop surface and the pan bottom are clean
before heating. Do not use the cooktop if the surface is broken
or if metal has melted on it.
RADIANT HEATERS
The radiant heaters are below the smooth glass-ceramic cooktop.
The design on the cooktop outlines the area of the heater unit
below. The cooktop surface may be hot even if the cooktop unit
does not appear to glow red.
The areas surrounding around the heaters may
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become hot enough to cause burns.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
There are two indicator lights on the rangetop:
• The Hot Surface Indicator illuminates when any unit heater
is on or still hot.
• The Cooktop Warmer Indicator illuminates when the
Cooktop Warmer is on.
In the event of a power failure to the home or to the
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appliance, COOKTOP SURFACE IS HOT even though the Hot
Surface Indicator light is off. Indicators do NOT automatically
illuminate once power has been restored.
COOKTOP WARMER INDICATOR
When the Cooktop Warmer is turned ON, the Cooktop Warmer
Indicator on the control panel illuminates. When the Cooktop
Warmer is turned OFF, the indicator is off. See COOKTOP
WARMER on page 21.
TEMPERATURE LIMITER
To protect the glass-ceramic cooktop from damage, the radiant
heaters have a Temperature Limiter that allows the unit to cycle
on and off, even at high settings. Cycling can occur at the high
settings when improper cookware is used on the cooktop.
The hot surface of the cooktop may ignite flam-
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mable items, melt or soften plastics or cause risk of eruption of
closed containers due to increased pressure. Never leave any
items on the cooktop surface.
NOTE:
• Never store heavy items above the rangetop, as they can cause
damage if dropped onto the surface.
• Never cook food directly on the cooktop. Always use proper
cookware.
• Never touch hot cookware directly with your hands. Always
use oven mitts or potholders when handling hot cookware
to protect hands and arms from burns.
IMPORTANT: Improper use of cookware can cause damage
to the cooktop surface not covered under warranty.
• Do not slide cookware across the cooktop surface, as it
can scratch the glass and may leave marks that need to be
removed promptly.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Never allow a pan to boil dry, as it could damage the pan
and the cooktop.
• Do not use aluminum foil on the cooktop surface.
• Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

ABOUT COOKTOP UTENSILS

BOTTOM OF PAN
Use pans with flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire
surface of the heater. Use a straight edge to check pan's flatness.
Pans with curved or warped bottoms are not recommended.
SIZE OF PAN
Use pans of the correct size for the quantity of food and for the
size of the heater in use. Do not use canners or pans that exceed
the width of the radiant heaters.
MATERIAL OF PAN
Always use a utensil for its intended purpose. Some utensils
are not made to be used on the glass-ceramic cooktop. Follow
manufacturer's recommendations. See ACCEPTABLE COOK-
TOP UTENSILS chart on page 12.
POSITION OF PAN
Always place the pan in the center of the heater in use.
WOK COOKING
Use only flat-bottom woks that make good contact with the
entire surface of the heater. Do not use round-bottom woks or
woks with a support ring.
IMPORTANT:
• Always follow cookware manufacturer recommendations
for use.
• Cookware with heavier bottoms distribute heat effectively
and deliver consistent cooking results.
• Grease and residue buildup on the bottom of pots and pans
affects heating. Always use cookware that can be easily
cleaned after each use.

ABOUT COOKWARE PLACEMENT

INCORRECT
• Cookware not centered on heater
surface
• Curved or warped pan bottoms or
sides
• Pan does not meet the minimum size
required for the heater in use
• Pan bottom rests on cooktop trim or does not rest completely
on the cooktop surface
• Heavy handle tilts pan
Use of undersized cookware exposes a portion
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of the hot surface, resulting in a risk of contact with skin or
clothing that may cause burns.
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