49-2000921 Rev. 1
5
Surface Units
Operating the Cooktop Elements
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range
unattended with the cooktop on. Keep flammable items
away from the cooktop. Turn off all controls when done
cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in fire, serious injury or death.
Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with
ceramic cooktop cleaner. This helps protect the top and
makes cleanup easier.
Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting
you want.
A knob indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on.
For glass cooktop surfaces:
A
HOT COOKTOP
indicator light will:
■ come on when the unit is hot to the touch.
■ stay on even after the unit is turned off.
■ stay on until the unit is cooled to approximately 150°F.
At both
OFF
and
HI
the control clicks
into position. You may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is maintaining your
desired setting.
Be sure you turn the control knob to
OFF
when you finish cooking.
Using the Warming Zone
WARNING
FOOD POISON HAZARD:
Bacteria may grow in food at
temperatures below 140°F.
■ Always start with hot food. Do not use warm setting to
heat cold food.
■ Do not use warm setting for more than 2 hours.
The
WARMING ZONE
, located in the back center of
the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving
temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to
heat cold food. Placing uncooked or cold food on the
WARMING ZONE
could result in foodborne illness.
To turn the
WARMING ZONE
on, turn knob clockwise to
the setting you want.
For best results, all foods on the
WARMING ZONE
should
be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
pastries or breads, the cover should be vented to allow
moisture to escape.
The initial temperature, type and amount of food, type of
pan, and the time held will affect the quality of the food.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing food
from the
WARMING ZONE
, since cookware and plates will
be hot.
Radiant Glass Cooktop
The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a
smooth glass surface.
NOTE:
A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is
used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of new
parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short
time.
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.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your
selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware on the glass surface even
when the cooktop is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass
cooktop retains enough 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.
■ 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 film.
■ Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop. If they drop
onto the cooktop, they can cause damage.
■ Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
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
cooktop because it can scratch
the glass—the glass is scratch-
resistant, not scratch proof.
