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Thesurfacecookingareawillglowredwhenanelementison.It
willcycleonandoff,atallsettings,tomaintaintheselectedheat
level.
Itisnormalforthesurfaceofwhiteceramicglasstoappearto
changecolorwhensurfacecookingareasarehot.Astheglass
cools,itwillreturntoitsoriginalcolor.
Wipingoffthecooktopbeforeandaftereachusewillhelpkeepit
freefromstainsandprovidethemostevenheating.Formore
information,see"GeneralCleaning"section.
• Donotstorejarsorcansabovethecooktop.Droppinga
heavyorhardobjectonthecooktopcouldcrackit.
• Donotleaveahotlidonthecooktop.Asthecooktopcools,
aircanbecometrappedbetweenthelidandthecooktop,
andtheceramicglasscouldbreakwhenthelidisremoved.
• Cleanupsugaryspillsandsoilsassoonashotsurface
indicatorlightgoesoff.Ifnotwipedupwhilewarm,surface
pittingcanoccur.
Hot Surface Indicator Light (under ceramic glass)
The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface
cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking
area(s) is turned off.
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches.
This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
• Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking
area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.
• Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements
or surface burners at the same time.
• On ceramic glass models, only use flat-bottomed canners.
• Do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop.
Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on •
cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the
cooktop.
• Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers •
on the cooktop. It could leave aluminum marks that cannot
be removed completely.
• Do not allow objects that could melt, like plastic or aluminum
foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.
• Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
• Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm)
outside the area.
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!. Surface Cooking Area
2. Cookware/Canner
3. 1" (2.5 cm) Maximum Overhang
Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.
Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While rotating the ruler,
no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
• Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit
is recommended. If not installed, the life of the coil element
will be shortened. See "Assistance or Service" for ordering
instructions.
For more information, contact your local U.S. Government
Agricultural Department Extension Office. In Canada, contact
Agriculture Canada. Companies that manufacture home
canning products can also offer assistance.
IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well-
fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used
as a base it can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results. A non-stick finish has
the same characteristics as its base material. For example,
aluminum cookware with a non-stick finish will take on the
properties of aluminum.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum • Heats quickly and evenly.
• Suitable for all types of cooking.
• Medium or heavy thickness is best
for most cooking tasks.
Cast iron
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
• Heats slowly and evenly.
• Good for browning and frying.
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Heats slowly, but unevenly.
• Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
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