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Setting Surface Controls
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 efficient
cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual
heat to complete the cooking process.
Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage ratings. The ability to
heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.
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. 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 the
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 CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP
ABOUT THE RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS
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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 glass cooktop. Cycling at the HI setting
is normal and can also occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 18 for using correct cookware instructions with the
cooktop).
Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the
General Care &
Cleaning
section and
Solutions to Common Problems
section of this Use and Care Guide.
