A ceramic glass cooktop uses radiant surface elements. The cookware should be sized to the burner outline on the glass
surface as much as possible. Although most of the heat is directed up into the defined area, the number of the burners
used and the size of the cookware may lead to the whole surface of the top becoming hot enough to cause burns if
touched.
CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP RADIANT ELEMENTS
The radiant elements beneath the cooktop rise in temperature quickly and evenly when turned on. The element reaches
its maximum temperature it will glow red. This is temporary and will vary in time based on the temperature setting.
During the cooking process the element will cycle off and on maintaining an even temperature setting.
Because of the residual heat from the elements and cooktop, the most efficient way to use the top burners is to turn the
heat off several minutes before completing the cooking process.
HOT SURFACE INDICATOR LIGHT
The hot surface indicator light will glow when the surface cooking area heats up and will continue to glow until the top
glass surface returns to a reasonable moderate temperature level. It will continue to glow indicating a hot surface even
after the range has been turned off. It is located at the right front corner of the main top.
DO NOT PLACE ITEMS on top of the range, for example, pot holders, towels, salt or pepper shakers or other
such items. These items could become flammable.
DO NOT COVER TWO DIFFERENT COOKING AREAS WITH A LARGE COOKING UTENSIL. THIS COULD CAUSE A
FRACTURING OF THE GLASS COOKTOP.
COOKWARE MATERIAL
Various cookware may give more favorable results when cooking on a smooth top glass cooking surface:
Aluminum– Very good heat conductor resulting in good heat transfer from top to pan. Sliding aluminum pans
across a glass top can leave marks on the top that resemble scratches. Most times these marks can be removed by cleaning
surface.
Stainless Steel– Poor heat conductor and an uneven cooking utensil. Tends to be easy to clean.
Cast iron– Slow to heat and slow to cool. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain or glass– Slow heat conductor. Special care must be taken because porcelain or glass utensils are
capable of scratching the ceramic cooktop.
Copper bottomed– Very good heat conductor. May leave metal marks if slid across the cooktop. Can be removed
during the cleaning process.
COOKWARE CARE
Before using the cooktop for the first time it is a good idea to apply a good quality ceramic top cleaner. Use a non-
abrasive pad to rub the cleaner into the surface. Make sure all residual cleaner is removed prior to using. Glass
ceramic cooktop cleaner will leave a protective finish that will make future cleaning easier and protect the surface
from abrasion.
CAUTION: ALUMINUM FOIL
Use of aluminum foil on a hot
cooktop will damage the
ceramic cooktop. Do not use
thin aluminum cooking uten-
sils or allow aluminum foil to
touch the ceramic cooktop
under any circumstances.
WARNING: DO NOT USE
A COOKTOP CLEANER ON A
HOT COOKTOP. THE FUMES
CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH AND CAN
CHEMICALLY DAMAGE THE
CERAMIC GLASS SURFACE.
DO NOT:
Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop.
Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom
Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work
surface in the kitchen.
Cook foods directly on the cooktop without a pan.
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