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Surface Cooking
NOTE: Due to the high
intensity of heat generated
by the surface elements,
the glass surface will turn
green when the element is
turned off. This phenom-
enon is normal and the
glass will come back to its
original white color after it
has completely cooled
down. (White glass
cooktops only).
Setting Surface Controls
1. Place the pan on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface element controi knob to desired setting.
3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. Always
turn the element off before removing the pan.
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being
cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
Setting Type of Cooking
HI (MAX) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
5 (MED) Maintain a stow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam
vegetables.
2-4 (MED-LOW) Keep food cooking, poach, stew.
LO (MIN) Keep warm, melt, simmer.
*The suggested settings found in the chart above are based on cooking in medium
thickness aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Do not place items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders
or plastic wrappings on top of the cooktop when it is in use. These items could
melt or ignite Potholders, towels or wood could catch fire if placed too close to the
eiement.
Ceramic-Glass Cooktop (some models)
The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils Iocated below the ceramic-glass
surface. The design of the glass cooktop outlines the area of the surface heating coils
betow. Most importantly, make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of
the surface area. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop. Only flat-
bottomed pans should be used. The type and size of cookware, number of surface units
in use and the settings of the surface units are factors that will affect the amount of the
heat that will spread to areas surrounding the units. The areas surrounding the units may
become hot enough to cause burns.
The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or work surface. Dropping heavy or
hard objects on the cooktop may crack it. Panswith rough bottoms may scratch the
cooktop surface. Piacing foods not in utensils directly on the smoothtop surface is not
recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause a
potential fire hazard. Never use griddle or similar cooking sheet on the ceramic-glass
cooktop.
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Types of Heating Units Used
REGULAR RADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)
The ceramic-glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces.
Control knobs are used to set the heat power levels. Knobs need first to be pressed in
when at OFF position, then turned to the desired heat settings.
A glowing red surface extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil indicates
the utensil is too small for the unit.
The control knob does not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as
a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. The hot surface and surface indicator
lights will glow.
Note: A built-in protector will automatically turn off the radiant heating unit if the
ceramic-glass temperature exceeds the set limit.
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