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RADIANT GLASS COOK TOP
Models with radiant cook top features are equipped with heating units beneath a smooth
glass cooking surface. It is important to care for the radiant cook top as outlined in the
sections below.
Cookware
Select cooking utensils to use that are in good condition and have a flat bottom surface.
Warped or curved pans will not make good contact with the glass surface resulting in poor
performance. Cookware in poor condition also increases the risk of scratching and damage
to the glass.
Some types of cookware materials are not recommended for use on glass cook tops.
Cookware made of stainless steel is most suitable. Cookware made of heavy weight
aluminum or copper also works well. However these materials can leave residue that will
need to be cleaned once the glass surface has cooled after cooking. Ceramic cookware is
not recommended because of its poor heat conductivity and risk of scratching the glass.
Stoneware and cast iron cooking utensils pose a high risk of scratching the glass and are
not recommended.
Never cook food directly on the glass surface. Always use cookware
Temperature Limiter
Each heating zone has a temperature limiter to help protect the longevity and usefulness of
the glass cook top. There are many good cooking practices that you can do to preserve the
livelihood of the glass as well.
1. Keep pots and pans centered over the heating zone. Operating the cook top with part of
the heating element uncovered and exposed wastes energy and makes the glass temperature
rise higher than in normal cooking.
2. Do not allow pans to boil dry. This could also cause the glass to reach higher than
normal temperatures and could damage your cookware.
3. Do not drag or slide cookware across the glass surface. This will lead to scratches to
the glass surface.
4. Do not store heavy items in overhead cabinets above the cook top. If accidentally
dropped, there is a risk of breaking the glass surface.
5. Do not place wet pans on the cooking glass. The moisture will boil away and possibly
leave stains on the glass.
6. Use extra care when cooking with sugary substances such as jellies, fudge, candy, etc.
If spilled and allowed to cool on the glass, these could result in permanent pitting of the
surface (not covered under warranty). If such a spill occurs, turn off all heating zones and
remove the cookware. Put on dry oven mitts that are in good condition and carefully wipe
up the spill with dry paper towels. Take as much precaution as possible to not make direct
skin contact with the glass when doing this as the surface will still be very hot from
cooking.
7. Do not leave plastic or rubber utensils such as spatulas or stirring spoons on the glass.
These could melt and cause permanent pitting of the surface.
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