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Before Using the Cooktop
induction
Cooktop Features
A COOLER COOKTOP
- A unique feature
of the Induction
Cooktop
is whether
turned ON or OFF, the cooktop
surface
remains cooler than standard
ceramic
cooktops.
The Cooking
Zones may appear
to be
cool while turned ON and after they have been turned
OFF. But the glass surface
may be HOT from residual
heat
transferred
from the cookware
and burns may occur.
MAGNETIC
DETECTOR - The coil sensor automatically
detects if a pan is magnetic;
if it is not, the Cooking
Zone wiil
not activate.
PAN SIZE DETECTION - The pan detection sensor automatically
adapts the size of Cooking Zones to the pan sizes in use.
EFFICIENT
- Induction
cooking
heats faster while using less
energy. Induction
power boils more quickly
and simmers
more evenly.
Use Quality Cookware in Good
Condition
The cookware
used with the Induction
Cooktop
should have
flat bottoms
that make good contact
with the entire surface
of the Cooking
Zone. Check for flatness
by rotating
a ruler
across the bottom
of the cookware
(See Fig. 6). Be sure
to follow
all the recommendations
for using cookware
as
shown on pages 6 & 7.
Use the Correct Cookware Type
The magnetic
Cooking
Zone sensors located
below the
cooktop
surface
require the use of cookware
made with
magnetic
material
in order to start the heating
process on
any of the Cooking
Zones.
When
purchasing
pans,
look
for cookware
specifically
identified
by the manufacturer
for use with
Induction
cooktops.
If you
are not sure, use a magnet
to test whether
the cookware
type
wiii
work.
If a magnet
sticks
to the
bottom
of the cookware,
the material
type
is correct
for
Induction
cooking
(Fig.
5).
W
Fig. 5
It is recommended
to always use heavier
high quality
stainless steel cookware
on your Induction
Cooktop
surface.
This will greatly
reduce the possibility
of developing
scratches
on the ceramic
surface.
Even quality
cookware
can scratch the cooktop
surface,
especially
if cookware
is slid over the ceramic
cooktop
surface without
being lifted
up. Over time sliding ANY
type
of cookware
over the ceramic
cooktop
will likely alter the
overall
appearance
of the cooktop.
Eventually
the buildup
of scratches wiii make cleaning
the surface difncuit
and
degrade
the overall
appearance
of the cooktop.
Fig. 6
Also remember
to:
* Use cookware
made with the correct
material
type for
Induction
Cooking
(Fig. 5).
* Use quality
cookware
with heavier
bottoms
for better
heat
distribution
allowing
for more even cooking
results.
* The pan size should match the amount of food
being
prepared.
* Do not let pans boll dry. This may cause permanent
damage
in the form of breakage,
fusion, or marring
that
can affect
the ceramic
cooktop.
(This type of damage
is
not covered
by your warranty).
* Do not use dirty pans with grease buildup.
Always
use
pans that are easy to clean after cooking.
The Cooking
Zones may appear
to be cool
while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF:.
But the glass surface may be HOT from residual heat
transferred
from the cookware
and burns may occur.
DO NOT TOUCH
HOT COOl(WARE
or
PANS directly wlfh
hands. Always
use oven mitts or pot
holders to protect
hands from burns.
DO NOT SLIDE Cookware
across the
cooktop
surface.
Doing so may permanently
damage
the
appearance
of the ceramic
cooktop.
Prior
to
using
your
cooktop
for
the
first
time,
apply
the
recommended
cooktop
cleaning
creme
(on the web visit www.
sears.corn
for replacement
cleaner,
item number
40079)
to the
ceramic
surface.
Buff with
a non-abrasive
cloth
or no-scratch
cleaning
pad.
This will make
cleaning
easier
when
soiled
from
cooking.
The special
cooktop
cleaning
creme
leaves
a protective
finish
on the glass
to help
prevent
scratches
and
abrasions.
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