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11
Before Setting Surface Controls
About the Radiant Surface Cooktop
The ceramic glass cooktop has radiating elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cover
marks the edges of the upper element below. Be sure to use
utensils of the same size as the edge of the element on the cover
and only use flat bottom utensils. The type and size of the
utensil, as well as the amount of upper elements that are in use
and their respective adjustments, are factors that will affect the
amount of heat that will be distributed to areas near the upper
elements. The areas surrounding the elements can get hot
enough to cause burns.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The temperature of the element rises gradually and uniformly.
As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain
the selected setting, the element will cycle through on and off.
The heating element retains sufficient heat to provide uniform
and constant heating during the shutdown cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before
cooking is finished. 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 surface 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, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that
can melt, to make contact with the cooking element. If these
items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the cooktop.
Element On Indicator Lights
The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or more
elements are turned on.
The HOT SURFACE indicator light will come on when the
element is too hot to touch and will remain on until the element
has cooled to a safe temperature.
A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is finished is
an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off.
Important notes:
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to
cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This cycle in the HI
setting is normal and will occur more often if the utensil is
too small for the radiating element or if the bottom of the
utensil is not flat.
• 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.
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