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COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls
The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HI and LO.
Push in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide
when setting heat levels.
NOTE: On self-cleaning models, the cooktop will not operate
when the range is in a self-cleaning mode.
Ceramic Glass
(on some models
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The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It
will cycle on and off, at all settings, to maintain the selected heat
level.
It is normal for the surface of white or biscuit ceramic glass to
appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As
the glass cools, it will return to its original color.
Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it
free from stains and provide the most even heating. On cooktops
with white or biscuit ceramic glass, soils and stains may be more
visible, and may require more cleaning and care. For more
information, see “General Cleaning” section.
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Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy
or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop.
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Do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools,
air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop,
and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.
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For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to
cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause
pitting and permanent marks.
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Do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop.
Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on
cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the
cooktop.
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Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers
on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that
cannot be removed completely.
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Do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or
aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.
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Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
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Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm)
outside the area.
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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.
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Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler,
no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
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Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
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Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
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Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
Hot Surface Indicator Light (under ceramic glass)
The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface
cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking
area(s) is turned off.
Coil Elements and Burner Bowls
(on some models)
Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner
bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also
help catch spills.
SETTING
RECOMMENDED USE
HI
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Start food cooking.
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Bring liquid to a boil.
Medium High
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Hold a rapid boil.
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Quickly brown or sear food.
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To fry chicken.
Medium
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Maintain a slow boil.
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Fry or sauté foods.
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Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
Medium Low
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Stew or steam food.
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Simmer.
LO
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Keep food warm.
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Melt chocolate or butter.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
become hot.
A. Surface cooking area
B. Cookware/canner
C. ½" (1.3 cm) Maximum overhang
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B
C
