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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Types of cooktop elements
The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements
located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on
the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element
available. The single radiant element will have one round
outline pattern shown (keep warm zone is designed to
keep food warm only). The dual radiant element is flexible
because you may set just the smaller inner portion as a
single element or both inner and outer portions can be set
to heat together (See Fig. 1).
Keep warm zone
Single radiant
surface control
surface control
(some models)
Cookware material types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly
heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan
bottom. The most popular materials available are:
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of
food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware
resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across
the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which
will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.
May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain
heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics
will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel
coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic
cooktops.
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
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Dual radiant
surface control
(some models)
Fig. 1
Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using proper cookware as
illustrated in Figs. 2 & 3.
● Flat bottom and straight
sides.
● Tight fitting lids.
● Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
● Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepares and the size of
the surface element.
● Made of a material that
conducts heat well.
● Easy to clean.
● Always match pot
diameter to element size.
Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good
contact with the entire surface
heating element (See Fig. 2).
Check for flatness by rotating a
ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (See Fig. 3).
IMPORTANT
Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel
coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting point
of some cookware may be reached if left on the cooktop
empty and then can bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the
cookware melts it will damage the cooktop! Be sure to
follow all the cookware manufacturer's suggestions when
using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
● Curved and warped pan.
● Pan larger than cooking area
marked on cooktop by more
than one-half inch or 12mm.
● Heavy handle tilts pan.
● Pan is smaller or larger
than heating area marked
on cooktop
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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