The cooking surface areas of your glass ceramic cooktop are identified by permanent patterns in the cooktop. The appliance is easy
to maintain and easy to clean. Keeping the cooktop in top performance can be achieved by following the simple guidelines for use and
cleaning below:
Use Good Quality Cookware
Since cookware plays an important role in cooking efficiency and convenience, keep in mind the following information when selecting
your cookware.
A cast iron pan, stainless steel pan, aluminum pan or combination steel/stainless steel pan are recommended to prevent damage to the
cooktop.
The use of enamel coated cookware is not recommended.
Although glass and other types of cookware can be used, metal
cookware with thick, smooth, flat bottoms will generally conduct the heat well.
Avoid cookware with shaped and rounded bottoms as
well as utensils that warp when heated.
Use cookware of the correct diameter only. The base of the pot or pan should be about as wide as the cooking zone on which it is used
– not much wider or much narrower. By using utensils with the correct diameter, you should achieve maximum heating efficiency with
the shortest possible boiling times.
Be certain that both the cooktop panel and the bottom of your pots and pans are clean and dry before use. By doing so, you will help
prevent scratches and stains.
Heating Elements
This KENYON cooktop contains ribbon-type, radiant heating elements. The radiant elements will “light up” about 4-5 seconds after
being turned on. The special design of these elements direct the heat up through the ceramic glass providing efficient cooking.
Temperature limiters are included in each element to ensure that the safe operating temperature of the ceramic glass top is not
exceeded. The temperature limiter will cycle the radiant element off to prevent exceeding the maximum surface temperature.
Knobs & Indicator Lights
The cooking area controls are called “infinite” controls. This type of control has an infinite selection of heat settings. The control
settings begin at high and decrease heat output by cycling the heating elements between “off” and “on” as you turn the knob clockwise.
The heating elements will stay “off” for longer periods and “on” for shorter periods as you turn the knob clockwise, thus reducing the
heat output.
There are a series of lights that provide indications of burner operation and hot surfaces. These lights are located adjacent to the
control knobs. When the control is in the “on” position, a red light is lit indicating which burner is on.
For your safety, we have incorporated a “HOT” indicator light. When lit, this light indicates that some part of the glass ceramic cooktop
is too warm to touch or place articles upon. Do not place articles other than cookware on the cooking surface while this light is glowing.
Cleaning
Do not remove the control knobs
for cleaning. The control knobs are
not
designed to be taken off repeatedly. If this occurs,
the metal insert will loosen and will not grip the inside of the knob shaft. For general cleaning, use a soft cloth to get under
the skirt of the knob.
To help ensure that the KENYON cooktop stays clean, follow these easy-care tips:
Clean the cooktop before you use it for the first time. A thorough cleaning with our recommended cooktop cleaner (
Cerama Bryte
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
) will provide a coating on the cooktop prior to its first use. A sample is included with your Kenyon cooktop.
Always remove food spills, grease spatters and metal rub-off from cookware. A razor blade scraper or the equivalent works well to
remove spillovers.
Clean the cooktop with a paper towel or a clean, soft cloth and a recommended cleaner. After cleaning, always wipe the cooktop with a
clean, damp cloth to avoid cooked-on cleaner residue. Wipe the cooktop dry.
Do not use a dish towel or sponge to wipe off the cooktop. A film may be left by the detergent and may cause discoloration of the
cooktop surface.
Avoid abrasive scouring cleaners of any kind. Also avoid using plastic, nylon or metal cleaning pads. They may scratch or melt onto the
cooktop.
Avoid chemical cleaners such as chlorine bleach, ammonia, hydrofluoric acid or chemical oven cleaners. They can etch or discolor the
surface.
Do not let anything that melts - plastic, aluminum foil, sugar, etc. come into contact with the cooktop surface when it is hot. Should
something melt onto the surface,
immediately
move it to a cool area of the cooktop with a razor blade scraper and then remove it from
the cooktop as soon as possible.
OPERATION
READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE
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