Warning
Personal Injury Hazard
•
NOTE:
If a wet paper towel is used to remove spillovers
from warm cooking area, be careful to avoid steam
burns.
• Never mix different household cleaning products.
Chemical mixtures may interact, with objectionable or
even hazardous results.
Do Use
Ceramic glass cleaner-conditioner should be used
regularly to clean and protect glass-smooth top cooking
surface. If you run out, you may temporarily use baking
soda as a cleaning powder.
Do Not Use
1. Household detergents and bleaches.
2. Impregnated plastic or nylon pads.
3. Soap pads; these will scratch and mark.
4. Household abrasive powders except where specified;
these may scratch depending on the pressure applied in
use.
5. Chemical oven cleaners, e.g. aerosols and oven pads.
These are caustic cleaners, and may etch the surface.
6. Rust stain or bath and sink stain removers, as these will
mark and etch the surface.
7. Metal scrubbers.
How To Deal With Burned-On Spots
1. Make sure area to be cleaned is warm to the touch.
2. The careful use of a stainless steel razor blade held at
approximately 30 degrees to the surface can be used to
remove stubborn burned-on spots from the surface.
3. Use cleaner-conditioner, and finally wipe the cooktop
clean with a paper towel or damp cloth.
If after the use of recommended materials there are some
persistent stains or marks on the cooktop, the unit should
be cleaned using a liquid cleanser. This will remove any
accumulated residue of cleaner-conditioner, and if applied
with a non-impregnated plastic or nylon pad for non-stick
pans, for at least three to four minutes, it will also take off
the film caused by salts and minerals before it has an
opportunity to discolor or develop into a problems. Finish
off with a touch of cleaner-conditioner, polish to a high
lustre.
Any smearing or streaking on the surface may be removed
with lightly dampened paper towel and polished with a
soft dry cloth.
Metal Marks
Certain metal pots, especially those with aluminum
bottoms may leave marks on the surface, especially if the
pan is allowed to slide. Use the cleaner-conditioner before
the unit is used again to prevent the mark from baking on
the surface.
Caution
Product Damage Hazard
Ceramic glass cleaner-conditioner should be applied
regularly after use of other cleaners, otherwise over a
period of time the surface of the ceramic glass may
roughen, and cleaning will become progressively more
difficult. Staining may also occur.
Important Notes
1. In the event of the cooktop being scratched, soil will
collect and appear as fine lines. These are not fully
removable, but can be minimized by the daily use of
cleaner-conditioner. These scratches do not affect
cooking performance.
2. Soil from sugar solutions must be removed from the
cooktop before the syrup has set, otherwise it can
permanently bond to the ceramic surface.
GRIDDLE OPTION
Griddle for Smoothtop (glass top)
Set griddle over a back/front burner combination. Turn both
burners on MAX for a couple of minutes or until griddle
reaches frying temperature. Temperatures may be adjusted
as required.
Griddle for gas burners
Set griddle on the left over the back/front burner
combination. Lock the notches of the griddle onto the back
& front grate f ingers. First make sure that grates are
positioned on burners correctly. Turn both front & back
burners on to correct frying temperature.
Warning: Do not use two griddles on a range as damage
to the top can occur.
CANNING
For best results, use a flat bottom, heavy gauge canner.
Canners with rippled bottoms will not work on electric
burners because the bottom does not make enough contact
with the element.
GAS COOKTOP
Gas cooktops are more forgiving than electric cooktops.
Most cookware will work, although tight fitting lids are
recommended for efficient cooking on both. Always
adjust the burner controls so that flames do not extend
past the edges of pots or pans.
OPTIONAL
GRIDDLE
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Do not use pans extending more than one inch beyond
element, except while canning. See figure 8.
Figure 8
Small diameter pans waste energy and spillage can flow
onto element. This increases chance of fire and burns.
Use non-stick coated cookware, for easier clean up. Glass
or pyroceram pans should be used only as the
manufacturer describes.
Pressure cookers, deep fat fryers, canners, etc. must be of
the correct size and have flat bottoms to work properly.
Energy Tips
Use cookware with tight-fitting lids, and flat bottoms
which completely cover the heated portion of the element.
Watch foods when bringing them to cooking temperatures
at high heat. When food reaches cooking temperature,
reduce heat to lowest setting that will keep it cooking.
Use residual heat with surface cooking. For example,
when cooking eggs in the shell, bring water to a boil, then
turn element off, and allow heat in water to complete
cooking.
When boiling water for tea or coffee, heat only the amount
needed. Do not use a wire trivet or any other kind of heat
retarding pad between the pan and the element.
Things Not To Do On A Ceramic Cooktop
• Do not leave pots unattended or elements ON for
extended periods of time. If an element is mistakenly left
on for an extended period of time the built in thermal
limiter will ensure that the heat build-up is insufficient
to cause any adverse effects.
• Do not cook directly on the ceramic cooktop. The
surface of the cooktop can be damaged, and will be more
difficult to clean.
• Do not use wire trivets mats or aluminum foil. They
offer no cooking advantages and can damage the
ceramic glass surface. Never place plastic or any other
material which might melt on any part of the cooktop.
• Do not use the cooktop as a chopping board or cutting
surface. This type of use can scratch the surface.
• Do not leave heavy spills during cooking. Turn heat off
and allow surface to cool down. Remove the spills with a
clean, damp cloth (no detergent), taking care to avoid
burning fingers. If there is detergent in the cloth, you
may leave a layer of soil-laden f ilm on the cooktop
surface, which can result in discolouration next time the
element is switched “on”. If a detergent film builds up,
use a ceramic glass cleaner-conditioner.
Care and Cleaning
To keep the exterior chrome trim in spotless condition,
wipe with a warm soapy cloth.
Do not clean hot ceramic
surface with a soapy cloth, use automotive chrome
cleaner on cool surface.
See page 28 for complete cleaning guide.
Caution -
Product Damage Hazard
Before using any cleaners, ensure that it is suitable for
application on chrome trim.
Make sure that the glass ceramic surface has cooled down
before applying any cleaning materials.
1. Saving on Cleaning Time
• Make sure the bottom of pots and pans and cooking area
are clean and dry.
Select correct heat settings and use saucepans large
enough to accommodate food and liquid to eliminate
boilovers and splattering.
• Wipe up food spills and splatters from adjacent heating
areas before cooking.
• Do not drag or slide pots along the surface.
2. Daily Care
• Use a ceramic glass cleaner-conditioner, available at
supermarkets and major department stores. As the
cleaner-conditioner cleans, it leaves a protective coating
of silicone on the smooth surface, which helps prevent
scratches and abrasions in which food particles can
collect. It also helps prevent the build-up of mineral
deposits, and will make future cleaning easier.
• Apply a dab of cleaner-conditioner in the center of each
heated area to be cleaned.
• For normal cleaning start with about 1 ml (1/8 tsp) of
cleaner-conditioner, and apply more if needed.
• Clean unit with a damp clean paper towel. To remove
more stubborn spots, use a slightly dampened non-
impregnated plastic or nylon pad specially made for non-
stick utensils.
• Wipe off this application with another clean, damp paper
towel, and wipe dry.
• Use liquid cleansers to remove any discoloration,
especially in hard water areas. A non-impregnated
plastic or nylon pad specially made for non-stick utensils
may also be used with these cleaners. Do not apply
excessive pressure while rubbing. This could cause
scratches over time.
• Apply cleaner-conditioner and polish with paper towel or
a soft dry cloth.
• Any smearing or hazing on the surface may be removed
with a lightly dampened paper towel, and polished with a
soft dry cloth.
• Do not use a sponge or a dishcloth. They may leave a
film of soil-laden detergent on the heating area which
may turn brown and resemble a discolouration the next
time the area is heated. If that should happen, cleaner-
conditioner will remove it.
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