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Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is
transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most
popular materials available are:
ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it
to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If
aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal
marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave
metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above).
STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results.
Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
CAST IRON - A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well.
Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended
for use on ceramic cooktops.
PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL - Heating characteristics will vary
depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth
to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop
surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
Using proper cookware
Using Power Element
(some models)
The “Power Element” feature uses a higher wattage surface radiant element which can bring
food items to boil much quicker. The left front radiant element will be clearly marked if this
feature is available on your range (See Fig. 3). If equipped with the “Power Element” feature,
place the cookware on the left front surface element and follow the instructions “To Operate a
Single Radiant Element” in the Settings Surface Controls section.
To Set the Cooktop Lockout Feature
The
pad is used to activate the Cooktop Lockout feature which will lock all surface elements from being accidentally
turned ON. This feature will only lock the cooktop.
To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature ON:
1. BE SURE ALL surface element controls are set to the OFF position.
2. Press and hold
until one beep is heard (after 3 seconds; See Fig. 1). If a triple beep sounds instead, check all
surface elements and turn them to the OFF position and repeat this step. The Cooktop Locked indicator light will turn ON
and the cooktop controls and functions are locked out until the cooktop is unlocked.
To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature OFF:
1. BE SURE ALL surface element controls are set to the OFF position.
2. Press and hold
until one beep is heard (after 3 seconds). If a triple beep sounds instead, check all surface
elements and turn them to the OFF position and repeat this step. The Cooktop Locked indicator light will turn OFF and the
cooktop may be used normally (See Fig. 2). Note: Starting a Self-Clean cycle will also turn ON the Cooktop Lockout
feature. The cooktop will remain locked until the Self-Clean cycle has completed and the oven door has unlocked. If a
power failure occurs after the Cooktop Lockout has been activated, you must turn OFF the Cooktop Lockout feature before
being able to use the cooktop features again.
Surface Cooking
The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for
best cooking results. Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good
contact with the entire surface heating element (See Figs. 4). Check for
flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See
Fig.5).
Be sure to follow the
recommendations for using
proper cookware as
illustrated in Figs. 4 & 5. For
more information about the
ceramic cooktop see
“Cooktop Cleaning &
Maintenance” in the General
Care & Cleaning section.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Important Note: DO NOT place EMPTY aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel coated cookware on the ceramic
cooktop! The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly especially if left empty &
they may bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it WILL damage the cooktop! BE SURE to follow ALL the
cookware manufacturer’s suggestions when using ANY type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
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