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Before you begin using your range
Before turning on the burners or oven:
• Remove all packaging materials.
• Wipe the surfaces of your range with a damp cloth or sponge, then dry with a clean, dry cloth.
When you turn on an element or the oven for the first time, smoke and odors may be emitted. This is normal. Make sure
that the room is well ventilated.
Tips for saving energy
• During cooking, keep the oven door closed except when you turn food over.
• To maintain the oven temperature, do not open the door frequently during cooking.
• If cooking time is more than 30 minutes, switch the oven off 5 to 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time. The
residual heat completes the cooking process.
• To reduce the time needed for re-heating the oven, plan oven use to avoid turning the oven off between cooking one
item and the next.
• Whenever possible, cook more than one item at a time.
Using the surface burners
WARNING:
All electrical equipment with moving parts can be dangerous. Make sure that you read and understand all safety
information. See IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS on page 3.
CAUTION:
Do not use harsh detergents, scouring powder, or any sharp objects to clean your range. These items can damage the
surfaces of your range.
WARNING:
• Do not touch any hot surface on your range. Use oven gloves or potholders.
• Do not let children near your range.
WARNING:
• Before using the surface burners, make sure that you follow all the safety warnings and precautions as listed. Failure to do so could
result in product damage, personal injury, or death.
• When you want to move a pot or pan onto another element, lift it up and place it on the other element. Do not slide a pot or pan
from one element to another. Sliding can scratch surfaces.
CAUTION: Before cooking
• Do not use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board.
• Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when it is not being used.
• Turn the surface burners on only after placing cookware on them.
• Do not store heavy items above the cooktop surface. They could fall and damage it.
CAUTION: While cooking
• Do not place aluminum foil or plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrappings on your range
when it is in use. The hot air from the vent could melt plastics or ignite flammable items.
• Make sure that you turn on the correct element.
• Never cook directly on the glass. Always use cookware.
• Always place a pan in the center of the surface element you are cooking on.
• Never leave surface burners unattended while using a high heat setting. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may
catch on fire.
• Turn the surface burners off before removing cookware.
• Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be difficult to remove.
CAUTION: After cooking
• Do not touch the surface burners until they cool down.
• The surface may still be hot and burns may occur if you touch the glass surface before it has cooled down sufficiently.
• Immediately clean spills on the cooking area to prevent tough cleanup chores later.
• If cabinet storage is directly above the cooking surface, make sure that the items in the cabinet are used infrequently, and that they
can be safely stored in an area subjected to heat. Temperatures may be unsafe for items such as volatile liquids, cleaners, or aerosol
sprays.