8
Setting Surface Controls
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath.
Make sure
the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of
the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure 1).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to
the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will
affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond
the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements
may become
hot enough to cause burns.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the
temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the
selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The
heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform
and consistent heat during the off cycle. For energy efficient
cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking
is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the
cooking process.
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements
and Controls
Your range is equipped with radiant surface elements with
different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and
in larger volumes increases as the element wattage
increases.
The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as
follows:
- Two
6 inch
radiant elements located at the right rear and
left rear positions;
- Two
6 / 9 inch
dual radiant elements located at the right
front and left front positions;
NOTE
: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the
General Care & Cleaning
section
and
Before You Call
checklist section of this Use and Care Guide.
NOTE
: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps
to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too
small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 13 for instructions on Selecting Surface
Cooking Cookware).
NOTE
: Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn green when the
element will be turned off. This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has
completely cooled down. (White glass cooktops only).
All
Tous
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Size
Grosseur
HI
LO
HI
LO
Inner
Centre
Pan Sensing
Détecteur d’ustensiles
All
Tous
ON
OFF
HI
LO
ON
OFF
HI
LO
Size
Grosseur
Sensa
Cook
Inner
Centre
Figure 1
Figure 2
