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about the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements
below a smooth glass surface . The designs on the
ceramic cooktop outline the areas of the surface
elements underneath . Always match the pan size
with the diameter of the element outline on the
cooktop . Only flat-bottomed cookware should be
used .
Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply
a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in
most hardware, grocery and department stores)
to the ceramic surface . Clean and buff with a clean
paper towel . This will make cleaning easier when
soiled from cooking . Cooktop cleaning creams
leave a protective finish on the glass to help pre-
vent scratches and abrasions .
The type and size of cookware, the number of
surface elements in use, and their settings will all
affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas
beyond the surface elements . The areas surround-
ing the elements may become hot enough to cause
burns .
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The cooktop should not be used as a cutting
board or work surface .
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Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cook-
top may crack it .
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Placing food directly on the smoothtop sur-
face (without a cooking utensil) is not recom-
mended, as difficult cleaning will result, and
foods may smoke and cause potential fire
hazard .
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Always lift cookware before moving on the ce-
ramic glass cooktop . Any cookware that has a
rough or dirty bottom can scratch the ceramic
cooktop . Always start with clean cookware .
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Radiant elements have a limiter that allows
the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI
setting .
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Be sure to read detailed instructions for coil
cooktop cleaning in the "Care and Cleaning"
section and "Before You Call" checklist section
of this Use and Care Guide .
BEfORE SETTInG SuRfaCE COnTROLS
BEfORE SETTInG SuRfaCE COnTROLS
about the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and even-
ly . 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 the element off several
minutes before cooking is complete . This will allow
residual heat to complete the cooking process .
Surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off . The element sur-
face may still be hot, and burns may occur if the
element or surrounding area is touched before it
has cooled to a safe temperature .
Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt
and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic
wrapping on top of the range when it is in use .
These items could melt or ignite . Potholders, tow-
els, or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface elements .
Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip
bowls or reflector pans . Improper installation of
these liners may result in risk of electric shock or
fire .
Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that
can melt, to make contact with the cooking el-
ement . If these items melt on the cooktop, they
will damage the cooktop .
CauTIOn
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