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SURFACE CONTROLS COOKING
COOKING AREAS
The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent
circles on the smoothtop surface. For the most efficient
cooking, fit the pan size to the element size.
Pans should not extend more than
1
/
2
to 1-inch
beyond the cooking area.
When a control is turned on, a glow can be seen through the
smoothtop surface.
The element will cycle on and off to
maintain the preset heat setting, even on Hi.
For more information on cookware, refer to Cookware
Recommendations.
Smoothtop Surface Notes:
•
Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor
the first few
times the cooktop is used. This is normal.
•
Smoothtop cooktops retain heat for a period of
time after the element is turned off.
Turn the
elements off a few minutes before food is completely
cooked and use the retained heat to complete cooking.
When the hot surface light turns off, the cooking area will
cool down enough to touch. Because of the way they retain
heat, the smoothtop elements will not respond to changes
in settings as quickly as coil elements.
• In the event of a potential boilover, remove the pan from
the cooking surface.
•
Do not attempt to lift the cooktop.
• The smoothtop surface may appear discolored when it is
hot. This is normal and will disappear when the surface
cools.
SMOOTHTOP SURFACE
Single element
Dual element
Warming zone
TIPS TO PROTECT THE
SMOOTHTOP SURFACE
Cleaning
(see page 33~34 for more information)
Before first use, clean the cooktop.
Clean your cooktop daily or after each use. This will keep
your cooktop looking good and can prevent damage.
If a spillover occurs while cooking, immediately clean the
spill from the cooking area while it is hot to prevent a tough
cleaning chore later. Using extreme care, wipe spill with a
clean dry towel.
Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the
cooktop trim for a long period of time.
Do not
use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads
which will scratch the cooktop.
Do not
use chlorine bleach, ammonia or other cleansers not
specifically recommended for use on glass-ceramic.
To Prevent Marks & Scratches
Do not use glass pans. They may scratch the surface.
Do not
place a trivet or wok ring between the surface and
pan. These items can mark or scratches the top.
Do not slide aluminum pans across a hot surface. The pans
may leave marks which need to be removed promptly.”
(See Cleaning page 33~34.)
Make sure the surface and the pan bottom are clean before
turning on to prevent scratches.
To prevent scratching or damaging to the glass-ceramic top,
do not leave sugar, salt or fats on the cooking area. Wipe the
cooktop surface with a clean cloth or paper towel before
using.
Do not
slide heavy metal pans across the surface since these
may scratch.
To Prevent Stains
Do not
use a soiled dish cloth or sponge to clean the
cooktop surface. A film will remain which may cause stains
on the cooking surface after the area is heated.
Continuously cooking on a soiled surface may/will result in a
permanent stain.
To Prevent Other Damages
Do not allow plastic, sugar or foods with high sugar content
to melt onto the hot cooktop. Should this happen, clean
immediately. (See Cleaning page 33~34.)
Do not
let a pan boil dry as this will damage the surface and
pan.
Do not
use cooktop as a work surface or cutting board.
Do not
cook food directly on the surface.
