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Consumer Support
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Care and Cleaning
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Temperature Limiter
Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle
the units off for a time if:
■
The pan boils dry.
■
The pan bottom is not flat.
■
The pan is off-center.
■
There is no pan on the unit.
Home Canning Tips
Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.
Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.
To prevent burns from steam or heat,
use caution when canning.
Use recipes and procedures from reputable
sources. These are available from
manufacturers such as Ball
®
and Kerr
®
and
the Department of Agriculture Extension
Service.
Flat-bottomed canners are recommended.
Use of water bath canners with rippled
bottoms may extend the time required to
bring the water to a boil.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
Wok Cooking
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.
Do not use woks that have support rings.
Do not use round bottom woks.
You could be seriously burned if the
wok tipped over.
Using the surface units.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Using the Warming Zone
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 food-borne
illness.
Push and turn the control knob to any
desired setting.
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.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
removing food from the
WARMING ZONE
,
since cookware and plates will be hot.
CAUTION:
Do not warm food on the
WARMING ZONE
for more than two hours.
NOTE:
The surface warmer will not glow red like the
cooking elements.
A
HOT
surface indicator light will glow when
the glass surface is hot and will remain on
until the surface is cool enough to touch.
Lower settings may not heat the glass surface
enough to cause the
HOT
surface indicator
light to come on.
A
WARMING ZONE
indicator light will glow
when the unit is on.
■
Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may
melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.
■
Use only cookware recommended for top-of-range
cooking.
WARMER GUIDE
SETTING FOOD
(Low)
Bread/Pastries
(Medium)
Chocolate/Butter
(Medium)
Sauces, Stews,
Cream Soups
(Medium)
Vegetables
(High)
Soups (liquid)
(High)
Tea or Coffee
The Warmer Guide is for reference
only and the SETTING that you need
will depend on the amount and type of
food, the starting temperature of the
food and the length of the holding time.
