IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating
element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency.
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Never leave the surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
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Only certain types of glass, glass ⁄ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop service; others may break
because of the sudden change in temperature.
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To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition
of flammable materials and spillage, the handle
of a container should be turned toward the
center of the range without extending over
nearby surface units.
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Always turn the surface units off before
removing cookware.
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When preparing flaming foods under the
hood, turn the fan on.
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Use care when touching the cooktop.
The glass surface of the cooktop will retain
heat after the controls have been turned off.
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Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or
medium high heat settings.
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Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh
foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and
over the sides of the pan.
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Use little fat for effective shallow or deep
fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is added.
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If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir together before heating, or
as fats melt slowly.
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Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
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Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
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Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The
cooktop can be scratched with items such
as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry,
and rivets on clothing.
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Large scratches or impacts to glass doors or
cooktops can lead to broken or shattered glass.
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Do not operate the radiant surface units if the
glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning solution
may penetrate a broken cooktop and create a
risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately should your glass
cooktop become broken.
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Never use the glass cooktop surface as a
cutting board.
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Do not place or store items that can melt or
catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when it
is not being used.
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Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring
utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use.
They may become hot and could cause burns.
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Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot
surface unit, be careful to avoid steam burns.
Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if
applied to a hot surface.
NOTE:
We recommend that you avoid wiping
any surface unit areas until they have cooled
and the indicator light has gone off.
Sugar
spills are the exception to this.
Please see the
Cleaning the glass cooktop
section.
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When the cooktop is cool, use only the
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and the CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop.
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To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply cleaning cream to
the glass surface when it is hot.
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After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all cleaning cream residue.
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Read and follow all instructions and warnings
on the cleaning cream labels.
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Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic
may melt onto the surface and be very difficult
to remove.
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