About the Radiant Surface Units
The surface units
are automatically disabled during the self-
clean cycle. Make sure that all surface unit
the self-clean cycle. Any surface unit that
is set to an on position, while the self-clean
cycle is operating, will automatically come
could result in an on, unattended surface
to set and use the surface units. The radiant
cooktop features heating units beneath a
smooth glass surface. Cooktop temperatures
increase with the number of surface units
that are on. With 3 or 4 units turned on,
surface temperatures are high. Always
use caution when touching the cooktop.
An indicator light will come on when the
surface unit is turned on. The appropriate
HOT surface indicator light will glow when
its corresponding radiant element is turned
on and will remain on until the surface has
cooled below 65.5°C (150°F).
NOTE:
Hot surface indicator light will:
Come on when the surface unit is hot to
the touch.
Glow brightly until the unit has cooled
below 65.5°C (150°F).
NOTE
:
A slight odor is normal when a new
by the heating of new parts and insulating
materials and will disappear in a short time.
It is safe to place hot cookware from
the oven or surface on the glass
cooktop when the surface is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned
heat to continue cooking. To avoid
overcooking, remove pans from the
surface units when the food is cooked.
Avoid placing anything on the surface
unit until it has cooled completely.
Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle the
units
for a time if:
WARNING:
Temperature Limiter
NOTE:
On models with light-colored
glass cooktops, it is normal for the
cooking zones to change color when
hot or cooling down. This is temporary
and will disappear as the glass cools
to room temperature.
Water stains (mineral deposits) are
removable using the cleaning cream
or full strength white vinegar.
Use of window cleaner may leave
an iridescent film on the cooktop.
The cleaning cream will remove this
discoloration.
Don’t store heavy items adobe the
cooktop. If they drop onto the cooktop,
they can cause damage.
Do not use the surface as a cutting
board.
The pan boils dry.
The pan bottom is not flat.
The pan is off center.
There is no pan on the unit.
Using the radiant surface units.
(on some models)
NOTE:
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Safety Inst
ructions
Operating Inst
ructions
Ca
re and Cleaning
Tr
oubleshoot
ing Tips
Consumer
Suppo
rt
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
Do not slide cookware across the
control or cooktop surface because
it can scratch the glass. The glass is
scratch resistant, not scratchproof.
SURFACE
COOKING
OFF CENTER
DRAGGING
