Maytag WT-TOD Guide De L'utilisateur page 6

Surface Cooking
Glass-Ceramic
Surface
(select models)
NOTES:
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Cooktop may emit light smoke and
odor the first few times the cooktop
is used. This is normal.
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When a control is turned on, a red
glow can be seen through the glass-
ceramic surface. The element will
cycle on and off to maintain the pre-
set heat setting.
•
Glass-ceramic cooktops retain heat
for a period of time after the unit is
turned off. When the HOT SURFACE
light turns off (see right), the cooking
area will be cool enough to touch.
•
NOTE: Do not attempt to lift the
cooktop.
Cooking Areas
The cooking areas on your range are identi-
fied by permanent patterns on the glass-ce-
ramic surface. For most efficient cooking, fit
the pan size to the element size.
Pans should not extend more than
beyond the cooking area.
For more information on cookware, refer to
"Cooking Made Simple" booklet.
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Hot Surface Light
The Hot Surface Indicator Light is lo-
cated either on the cooktop or on the
backguard. The light will be illuminated
when any cooking area is hot. It will
remain on, even after the control is turned
off, until the area has cooled.
Cookware
To achieve optimum cooking perfor-
mance, use heavy-gauge, flat, smooth
bottom pans that conform to the diameter
of the cooking area. ( See "Cooking Made
Simple" for cookware characteristics and
recommendations.)
NOTES:
•
Glass ceramic surfaces retain heat.
Turn the elements off a few min-
utes before food is completely
cooked and use the retained heat
to complete the cooking.
Because of the heat retention char-
acteristics, the elements will not
respond to changes in settings as
quickly as coil elements. In the
event of a potential boilover, re-
1 / to 1-inch
2
move the pan from the cooking
area.
Tips to Protect the
Glass-Ceramic
Surface
•
Before first use, clean the cooktop. (See
Cleaning, page 9.)
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Do not use glass pans. They may scratch
the surface.
•
Do not allow plastic, sugar or foods with
high sugar content to melt onto the hot
cooktop. Should this happen, clean im-
mediately. (See Cleaning, page 9.)
•
Never let a pan boil dry as this will dam-
age the surface and pan.
•
Never use cooktop as a work surface or
cutting board. Never cook food directly
on the surface.
•
Never place a trivet or wok ring between
the surface and pan. These items can mark
or etch the top.
•
Do not slide aluminum pans across a hot
surface. The pans may leave marks which
need to be removed promptly. (See Clean-
ing, page 9.)
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Make sure the surface and the pan bottom
are clean before turning on to prevent
scratches.
•
To prevent scratching or damage, do not
leave sugar, salt or fats on the cooking area.
Wipe the cooktop surface with a clean cloth
or paper towel before using.
•
Never use a soiled dish cloth or sponge to
clean the cooktop surface. A film will re-
main which may cause stains on the cook-
ing surface after the area is heated.
•
Do not use a small pan on a large element.
Not only does this waste energy, but it can
also result in spillovers burning onto the
cooking area which requires extra cleaning
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Do not use non-flat specialty items that are
oversized or uneven such as round bottom
woks, rippled bottom and/or oversized
canners and griddles.
•
Do not slide heavy metal pans across the
surface since these may scratch.
•
Do not use foil or foil-type containers. Foil
may melt onto the glass. If metal melts on
the cooktop, do not use. Call an authorized
servicer.
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If a spillover occurs while cooking, imme-
diately clean the spill from the cooking area
while it is hot to prevent a tough cleaning
chore later. Using extreme care, wipe spill
with a clean dry towel.
•
Do not allow spills to remain on the cook-
ing area or the cooktop trim for a long
period of time.
•
Do not use abrasive cleansing powders or
scouring pads which will scratch the
cooktop.
•
Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia or
other cleansers not specifically recom-
mended for use on glass-ceramic.
•
To retain the appearance of the glass-ce-
ramic cooktop, clean after each use.