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Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (Some models)
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop
outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element
outline on the cooktop (See Figure 1).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop tothe cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and
size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will
spread toareas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements 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. Pans
with rough bottoms may scratch the cooktop surface. Placing foods directly on the smoothtop surface (without cooking utensils) is
not recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As
the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To
maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on
and off. The heating element retains enough heat to
provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off
cycle. For efficient cooking, turn off the element several
minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow
residual heat to complete the cooking process.
Element Configuration, appearance and graphics of
cooktops may be differents
Electronic Surface Element Controls (ESEC)
display (some models) - see page 8
Locations of the Radiant Surface Ele-
ments and Controls
Your appliance is equipped with radiant surface ele-
ments with differents wattage ratings. The ability to
heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as
the element wattage increases.
The example shown (figure 1)describes a model with
all kind of elements you could possibly have, but the
element configuration, the appearance and graph-
ics of your cooktop may be different. Figure 2 have a
smaller 6 inch radiant element located at the right rear
position; a dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element located at
the right front position; a Warmer Zone radiant element
at the center rear position; and two 8 inch radiant ele-
ments located at both the left front and rear positions.
Located between left front and rear elements is a
Bridge radiant element.
The Bridge radiant element iscontrolled using the
same knob that controls the left front radiant element
position.
Warmer Zone Element (some models)- see page 11
Figure 1
NOTE: Due to the high intensity of heat generated by
the surface elements, the glass surface will turn green
when the element will be turned off.This phenomenon
is normal and the glass will come back to its original
white color after it has completely cooled down. (White
glass cooktops only).
NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning section and
Before You Call checklist section of this Use and Care Guide.
NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element
to cycle on and off, even at the Hi setting. This helps to prevent
damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the Hi setting is
normal and can occur ifthe cookware istoo small for the radiant
element or if the cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 12
under Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils).
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