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E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E
E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E
14E
COOKTOP USE
ABOUT THE RANGETOP
GLASS-CERAMIC SURFACE
Ensure the cooktop surface and the pan bottom are clean before
heating. Do not use the cooktop if the surface is broken or if
metal has melted on it.
RADIANT HEATERS
The radiant heaters are below the smooth glass-ceramic cooktop.
The design on the cooktop outlines the area of the heater unit
below. The cooktop surface may be hot even if the burner does
not appear to glow red.
WARNING
The areas surrounding the heaters may become
hot enough to cause burns.
HOT SURFACE INDICATOR
The Hot Surface Indicator illuminates when any unit heater is on
or still hot. This Indicator is located at the front of the cooktop,
behind the display panel and has ve lights, one for each burner
and the Warming Zone, which will identify the position of the
heater that is on or still hot.
WARNING
In the event of a power failure to the home or to
the appliance, COOKTOP SURFACE IS HOT even though the
Hot Surface Indicator light is off. Indicators do NOT automati-
cally illuminate once power has been restored.
TEMPERATURE LIMITER
To protect the glass-ceramic cooktop from damage, the radiant
heaters have a Temperature Limiter that allows the unit to cycle
on and off, even at high settings. Cycling can occur at the high
settings when improper cookware is used on the cooktop.
WARNING
The hot surface of the cooktop may ignite am-
mable items, melt or soften plastics or cause risk of eruption of
closed containers due to increased pressure. Never leave any
items on the cooktop surface.
NOTES:
• Never store heavy items above the rangetop, as they can cause
damage if dropped onto the surface.
• Never cook food directly on the cooktop. Always use proper
cookware.
• Never touch hot cookware directly with your hands. Always
use oven mitts or potholders when handling hot cookware to
protect hands and arms from burns.
IMPORTANT: Improper use of cookware can cause damage
to the cooktop surface not covered under warranty.
• Do not slide cookware across the cooktop surface, as it
can scratch the glass and may leave marks that need to be
removed promptly.
• Never allow a pan to boil dry, as it could damage the pan
and the cooktop.
• Do not use aluminum foil on the cooktop surface.
• Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
ABOUT COOKTOP UTENSILS
BOTTOM OF PAN
Use pans with at bottoms that make good contact with the entire
surface of the burner. Use a straight edge to check pan’s atness
Pans with curved or warped bottoms are not recommended. For
wok cooking, use only at-bottom woks that make good contact
with the entire surface of the heater. Do not use round-bottom
woks or woks with a support ring.
SIZE OF PAN
Use pans of the correct size for the quantity of food and for the
size of the heater in use. Do not use canners or pans that exceed
the width of the burners.
MATERIAL OF PAN
Always use a utensil for its intended purpose. Some utensils
are not made to be used on the glass-ceramic cooktop. Follow
manufacturer’s recommendations. See ACCEPTABLE COOK-
TOP UTENSILS chart on page 15.
NOTES:
• Always follow cookware manufacturer recommendations
for use.
• Cookware with heavier bottoms distribute heat effectively
and deliver consistent cooking results.
• Grease and residue buildup on the bottom of pots and pans
affects heating. Always use cookware that can be easily
cleaned after each use.
ABOUT COOKWARE PLACEMENT
Always place the pan in the center of the heater in use.
WARNING
Use of undersized cookware exposes a portion
of the hot surface, resulting in a risk of contact with skin or
clothing that may cause burns.
NOTE: The right-front burner has an added heating element
to use with larger cookware.
CORRECT PLACEMENT INCORRECT PLACEMENT
• Cookware centered cor-
rectly on heater surface
• Pan has a at bottom and
straight sides
• Pan rests completely on
the cooktop surface
• Pan is properly balanced
• Pan does not extend
more than
1
/2" beyond
the surface of the heater
• Cookware not centered on
heater surface
• Curved or warped pan bot-
toms or sides
• Pan does not meet the mini-
mum size required for the
heater in use
• Pan bottom rests on cooktop
trim or does not rest com-
pletely on the cooktop surface
• Heavy handle tilts pan
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