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Surface Cooking
To Set the Cooktop Lockout Feature
The ('-_"_ pad is used to activate the Cooktop Lockout feature which will lock all surface elements from being accidentally
turned ON. This feature will only lock the cooktop.
To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature ON:
1. BE SURE ALL surface element controls are set to the OFF position. Fig. 1
2. Press and hold _ until one beep is heard (after 3 seconds; See Fig. 1). If a triple beep sounds instead, check all
surface elements and turn them to the OFF position and repeat this step. The Cooktop Locked indicator light will turn ON
and the cooktop controls and functions are locked out until the cooktop is unlocked.
To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature OFF:
1. BE SURE ALL surface element controls are set to the OFF position. Fig.2
2. Press and hold (,_ until one beep is heard (after 3 seconds). If a triple beep sounds instead, check all surface
elements and turn them to the OFF position and repeat this step. The Cooktop Locked indicator light will turn OFF and the
cooktop may be used normally (See Fig. 2). Note: Starting a Self-Clean cycle will also turn ON the Cooktop Lockout
feature. The cooktop will remain locked until the Self-Clean cycle has completed and the oven door has unlocked. If a
power failure occurs after the Cooktop Lockout has been activated, you must turn OFF the Cooktop Lockout feature before
being able to use the cooktop features again.
Using Power Element (some models)
The "Power Element" feature uses a higher wattage surface radiant element which can bring ;....
food items to boil much quicker. The left front radiant element will be clearly marked if this _-_'_" _,E_
feature is available on your range (See Fig. 3). If equipped with the "Power Element" feature,
place the cookware on the left front surface element and follow the instructions "To Operate a
Single Radiant Element" in the Settings Surface Controls section. Fig. 3
Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for
best cooking results. Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good
contact with the entire surface heating element (See Figs. 4). Check for
flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See
Fig.5).
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 above).
STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results.
*CORRECT iNCORRECT
® Curved and warped pan
1_ "t bottoms.
® Flat bottom and straight
sides.
o Tight fitting lids.
e Weight of handmedoes not -,,4I_
tilt pan. Pan is well ® Pan overhangselement b
balanced, more than one-half inch.
® Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size of
the surface element. ÷1 I._
e Made of a material that • Pan is smamlerthan
conducts heat well. element.
o Easy to clean.
® Always match pot diameter
to element surface
diameter. ® Heavy handle timtspan.
Fig. 4
Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining. Be sure to follow the
CAST IRON - A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well. recommendations for using
Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended proper cookware as
for use on ceramic cooktops, illustrated in Figs. 4 & 5. For
PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL - Heating characteristics will vary more information about the
depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth ceramic cooktop see
to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops. "Cooktop Cleaning &
GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop Maintenance" in the General
surfaces because it may scratch the glass. Care & Cleaning section.
Fig. 5
Important Note: DO NOT place EMPTY aluminum, g!ass or porce!ain-ename! coated cookware on the ceramic
cooktop! The melting point of co0kware made with these materials may be reached quickly especially if left empty &
they may b0nd to the ceramic cookt0P r If the coekware me!ts it WILL damage the cooktep! BE SURE to fo!!ow ALL the
cookware manufactureCs suggestions when using ANY type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
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