PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Glass Cooktop Models
SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT • You must use pans which are absolutely flat. If light can be seen between the
MAINTAIN A ROLLING
pan bottom and a straight edge, the surface units will not transfer heat properly.
BOIL OR FRYING RATE IS
• Pan bottoms should closely match the diameter of the surface unit selected.
NOT FAST ENOUGH
FOODS COOK SLOWLY
• Improper cookware being used. Pan bottoms should be flat, fairly heavy weight
and the same diameter as the surface unit selected.
TINY SCRATCHES
• Incorrect cleaning methods have been used, cookware with rough bottoms
(may appear as cracks) OR
has been used, or coarse particles (salt or sand) were between the cookware
ABRASIONS ON GLASS
and the surface of the cooktop. Use recommended cleaning procedures, be sure
COOKTOP SURFACE
cookware bottoms and cookware are clean before use, and use cookware with
smooth bottoms. Tiny scratches are not removable but will become less visible
in time as a result of cleaning.
METAL MARKINGS
• Do not slide aluminum cookware across the surface. Use the recommended
(may appear as scratches)
cleaning procedure to remove marks.
• Incorrect cleaning materials have been used or encrusted boilovers or grease
spatters remain on the surface. Use a razor scraper and the recommended
cleaning procedure.
DARK STREAKS
• Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning procedure.
OR SPECKS
AREAS OF
• Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as mineral deposits from
DISCOLORATION
water or food can be removed with cleaning cream.
ON COOKTOP
HOT SUGAR MIXTURES/
• See the Glass Cooktop Cleaning section.
PLASTIC MELTED TO
THE SURFACE
FREQUENT CYCLING
• Incorrect cookware used. Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
OFF AND ON OF
SURFACE UNITS
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