Glass-Ceramic Surface; Surface Cooking - Maytag MER5710 User Manual

Glass-Ceramic Surface Tips
to Protect the Surface
(select models)
• Before first use. clean the cooktop as directed in the
A cleaning chart on page 18.
CAUTION: Do not use the cooktop if the glass is
• Do not use glass pans. They may scratch the surface.
cracked or broken, or if metal melts on to it. Call an
authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. • Do not allow plastic, aluminum foil, sugar or foods with
high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop. If these
accidentally melt onto the cooktop, clean immediately.
• On Canadian models, the right front element may not operate (See cleaning chart, page 18.)
during a self-clean cycle. This is normal.
• Cooktop may emit a light smoke and odor the first few times ° Never use cooktop as a work surface or cutting board.
the cooktop is used. This is normal. • Never cook food directly on the surface.
• When a control is turned on, a red glow from the element can • Never let a pan boil dry as this will permanently damage
be seen through the glass-ceramic surface. The element will the surface and pan.
cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat setting. • Never use foil-type disposable containers or place a
• Glass--ceramic cooktops retain heat for a period of time after trivet or wok ring between the surface and pan. These
the unit is turned off. When the HOT SURFACE light turns items can mark or etch the top.
off (see page 9), the surface will be cool enough to touch. ° Do not slide aluminum pans across a hot surface. The
pans may leave marks which need to be removed
Cooking Areas
promptly. (See cleaning chart, page 18.)
• Make sure the surface and the pan bottom are clean
The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent before turning on to prevent scratches.
patterns on the glass-ceramic surface. For most efficient
cooking, fit the pan size to the element size.
Pans should not extend more than 1/2 to I-inch beyond the
cooking area. (For more information on cookware, refer to
"Cooking Made Simple" booklet.)
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