Operation; Proper Cookware; Heating Elements; Controls And Indicators - Summit CR4BV230B User Manual

The cooking surface areas of your glass ceramic cooktop are identified by permanent patterns in the
cooktop. The appliance is easy to maintain and easy to clean. Keeping the cooktop at its top
performance levels can be achieved by the following guidelines for use and cleaning.

Proper Cookware

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Chances are that your existing cookware will work just fine with your glass ceramic cooktop.
Cooking on a glass ceramic cooktop does not require special pots or pans. Since cookware
plays an important role in cooking efficiency and convenience, keep in mind the following
information when selecting your cookware.
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The cookware should have a flat bottom. Although glass and other types of cookware can
be used, metal cookware with thick, smooth, flat bottoms will generally conduct the heat
well. Aluminum and stainless steel cookware usually work best. Avoid cookware with
shaped and rounded bottoms as well as utensils that warp when heated.
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Use cookware of the correct diameter only. The base of the pot or pan should be about as
wide as the cooking zone on which it is used – not much wider or much narrower. By using
utensils with the correct diameter, you should achieve maximum heating efficiency in the
shortest possible time.
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Be certain that both the cooktop surface and the bottom of your pots and pans are clean and
dry before use. By doing so, you will help prevent scratches and stains.

Heating Elements

This cooktop contains radiant heating elements. The radiant elements will "light up" about 4-5
seconds after being turned on. The special design of these elements directs the heat up through the
ceramic glass, providing efficient cooking. Temperature limiters are included in each element to
ensure that the safe operating temperature of the ceramic glass top is not exceeded. The
temperature limiter will cycle the radiant element on and off to prevent exceeding the maximum safe
surface temperature.

Controls and Indicators

Each of the cooking area controls has an infinite selection of heat settings. The
control settings begin at low and increase heat output by cycling the heating
elements between OFF and full power as you turn the knob counter- clockwise.
The heating elements will stay at full power for longer periods and at zero power
for shorter periods as you turn the knob counter-clockwise, thus increasing the
heat output.
There is a light associated with each of the control knobs that provides an
indication of burner operation and a hot surface. When a control is in the ON position, the red light is
lit indicating which burner is on and is therefore too hot to touch. Do not place articles other than
cookware on the cooking surface while this light is glowing.

OPERATION

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