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COIL ELEMENTS AND BURNER BOWLS (Coil Surface Elements Cook-top Models)
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Surface units should be level for optimal cooking results. Drip bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the
cookware. They also help catch spills.
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Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface unit. Check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across the bottom. There should be no gaps between the utensil and the ruler.
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Utensil sizes should match with surface unit size. Pans should cover the entire element to absorb the maximum
heat. Avoid using an undersized utensil that would expose a portion of the surface unit, resulting in serious
burns or clothing ignition.
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Pans should not extend more than one inch over the coil element. The bottom surface of the pan in this
situation could trap enough heat to cause discoloring of the burner bowl, damage to the surface units and or
crazing of the porcelain enamel range surface.
CERAMIC GLASS (Ceramic Glass Cook-top Models)
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The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It will cycle on and off, at all settings, to
maintain the selected heat level.
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Wiping off the cook-top before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even
heating. For more information, see “Care and Cleaning” section.
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Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than one
inch outside the area.
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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped,
ribbed or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.
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Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
