SMOOTHTOP COOKTOP
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COOKTOP
The smoothtop cooktop does not lift up.
COOKING AREAS
The four cooking areas on
your cooktop are identified
by permanent patterns in the
cooktop. There are two large
(8-inch)
and
two
small
(6-inch) areas. The patterns
on your cooktop may not look
like
the
cooktop
in
this
illustration but your cooktop will operate as described in
this manual.
Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it thoroughly
as directed on the cleaning chart on page 9. This will protect
the smoothtop and will guarantee a clean cooktop when the
elements are turned on.
During the first few hours of use, you may notice that the
cooktop emits a slight burning odor and a light smoke. Both
of these conditions are normal.
When a cooking area is turned on, the coil element under the
cooktop will heat up and glow red. To maintain the heat
setting the element will cycle on and off. It is normal to see a
red glow through the smoothtop when the element cycles
on.
HOT SURFACE LIGHT
Your cooktop is equipped with a HOT SURFACE light
located at the right front corner of the cooktop. This red light
will turn on to indicate that the smoothtop is hot and will
remain on until the top has cooled.
RETAINED HEAT
The smoothtop cooking area retains heat for a period of time
after the element has been turned off. Turn the element off a
few minutes before food is completely cooked and use the
retained heat to complete the cooking operation.
After 30 minutes, the cooktop may be too cool to keep foods
warm. However, the TOP MAY STILL BE TOO WARM TO
TOUCH. When the HOT SURFACE light turns off, the top
will be cool enough to touch.
COOKING TIPS
When cooking delicate foods which easily scorch or
overcook, start with a lower heat setting then gradually
increase the setting until you find the optimum setting.
Boilovers are more likely to occur if you start out on HIGH
then reduce to the lower setting. If you do begin cooking on
HIGH, reduce to a lower setting before liquids come to a full
boil.
If food is cooking too fast or if a boilover occurs, remove lid or
remove cookware from cooking area and reduce to a lower
setting. Allow enough time for the cooking area to adjust to
the new setting.
COOKWARE TIPS
Aluminum foil
will damage the smoothtop if it melts onto the
glass. Do not use aluminum foil or foil-type disposable
containers
such
as
popcorn
poppers
under
any
circumstances. They may leave metal marks or may
permanently melt onto the smoothtop. Do not use cooktop if
metal or aluminum foil melts onto the smoothtop. Call an
authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair cooktop
yourself.
Aluminum cookware
will cause metal marks on the glass if
you slide them across the smoothop. Remove any metal
marks immediately using Cooktop Cleaning Creme.
Glass ceramic, earthenware, porcelain over metal,
heat-proof glass or glazed cookware
may scratch the
smoothtop cooktop if you slide them across the top.
TO PROTECT SMOOTHTOP
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Do not use the top as a work surface or as a cutting board.
Do not cook food directly on the cooktop.
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Do not use a trivet or metal stand (such as a wok ring)
between the utensil and the cooktop. These items can
mark or etch the surface and affect cooking efficiency.
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Do not place plastics on a warm or hot cooking area. They
will melt and adhere to the smoothtop. The smoothtop
may chip or pit in attempting to remove melted plastic from
the top.
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To prevent scratching or damage to the smoothtop, do not
leave sugar, salt, sand, soil, shortening or other fats on the
cooking area. Be sure area is free from these before
turning on cooking area.
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Be sure the bottom of the cookware is smooth and free of
nicks, scratches or rough areas as they may scratch the
smoothtop.
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Do not allow a pan to boil dry. This could cause permanent
damage to the smoothtop.
