Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
Tr
oubleshooting T
ips
Consumer Support
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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Surface units will not
Improper cookware
•
Use pans which are flat and match the diameter
maintain a rolling boil
being used.
of the surface unit selected.
or cooking is not
fast enough
Surface units do
A fuse in your home may be
•
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
not work properly
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Cooktop controls
•
Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
improperly set.
unit you are using.
Scratches (may appear
Incorrect cleaning
•
Scratches are not removable. Tiny scratches will become
as cracks) on cooktop
methods being used.
less visible in time as a result of cleaning.
glass surface
Cookware with rough bottoms
•
To avoid scratches, use the recommended cleaning
being used or coarse particles
procedures. Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean
(salt or sand) were between
before use, and use cookware with smooth bottoms.
the cookware and the surface
of the cooktop.
Cookware has been slid
across the cooktop surface.
Areas of discoloration
Food spillovers not cleaned
•
See the
Cleaning the glass cooktop
section.
on the cooktop
before next use.
Hot surface on a model
•
This is normal. The surface may appear discolored
with a light colored
when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear
glass cooktop.
as the glass cools.
Plastic melted
Hot cooktop came into
•
See the
Glass surface—potential for permanent damage
to the surface
contact with plastic placed
section in the
Cleaning the glass cooktop
section.
on the hot cooktop.
Pitting (or indentation)
Hot sugar mixture spilled
•
Call a qualified technician for replacement.
of the cooktop
on the cooktop.
Frequent cycling
Improper cookware
•
Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
off and on of
being used.
surface units
The display goes
Power surge.
•
Disconnect power at the fuse box or circuit breaker
blank or indicator
for at least 10 seconds. Turn power on and power
lights come on when
up your range. If the indicator lights are still on,
range is not in use
call for service.
Clock and timer do
Plug on range is not completely
•
Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not work
inserted in the electrical outlet.
grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may
•
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set.
•
See the
Using the clock and timer
section.
