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:
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The pan boils dry.
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The pan bottom is not flat.
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The pan is off center.
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There is no pan on the unit.
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Care and Cleaning
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
About the radiant surface units.
NOTE:
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
About the radiant surface units
The radiant cooktop features heating
units beneath a smooth glass surface.
Cooktop temperatures increase with
the number of surface units that are
on. With 3 or 4 units turned on, surface
temperatures are high. Always use
caution when touching the cooktop.
An indicator light will come on when the
surface unit is turned on.
The appropriate
HOT SURFACE
indicator
light will glow when its corresponding
radiant element is turned on and will
remain on until the surface has cooled
below 150°F.
NOTE:
Hot surface indicator light will:
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Come on when the surface unit is
turned on.
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Stay on even after the unit is turned off.
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Glow brightly until the unit has cooled
below 150°F.
NOTE:
A slight odor is normal when a new
cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by
the heating of new parts and insulating materials
and will disappear in a short time.
NOTE:
On models with light-colored glass
cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to
change color when hot or cooling down. This is
temporary and will disappear as the glass cools
to room temperature.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the
oven or surface on the glass cooktop
when the surface is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned
off, the glass cooktop retains enough
heat to continue cooking. To avoid
overcooking, remove pans from the
surface units when the food is cooked.
Avoid placing anything on the surface
unit until it has cooled completely.
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Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable
using the cleaning cream or full strength white
vinegar.
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Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent
film on the cooktop. The cleaning cream will
remove this discoloration.
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Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop.
If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.
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Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
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OFF CENTER
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
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DRAGGING
Do not slide cookware across the
control or cooktop surface because it
can scratch the glass. The glass is
scratch-resistant, not scratchproof.
