Operating Instructions (continued)
The ceramic cooking area will glow red when a heating element is on. Some parts of the cooktop may not glow red when
an element is on. This is normal. The cooking area cycles on and off, even when set to HI, to keep the cooktop glass from
overheating. It's normal for the surface of the ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are
hot. As the glass cools, it will return to its original color.
IMPORTANT: Clean the cooktop after each use to avoid permanent damage from pitting or scratching to the cooktop
surface.
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Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
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Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the
cooktop.
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To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped
between the lid and the cooktop and ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.
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For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills as soon as possible. If sugary spills are allowed to cool
down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause pitting and permanent marks
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Do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on cookware
or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the cooktop.
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Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that
cannot be removed completely.
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Do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.
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Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
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Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
BEFORE USE
1.
Make sure to remove all packing and literature from the cooktop surface and oven cavity.
2.
Clean your ceramic glass top. Recommended to use a glass top cleaner.
3.
Place a saucepan of water on each front burners and turn the heat on HI for at least 30 minutes. Turn off the front
burners.
4.
Repeat step 3 but place it on the rear burners and turn on the heat on HI for at least 30 minutes. Turn off the rear
burners.
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This procedure will evaporates any protective oils and humidity collected during the manufacturing process, and
enables the electronic control circuits to operate properly.
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There may be a slight odor during the first several uses: this is normal and will dissipate.
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After use, the ceramic cooktop will remain hot for over 20 minutes after it's been turned off. Pay attention to the hot
surface indicator it will let you be aware if the cooktop is still hot.
HOT SURFACE INDICATOR LIGHT
On ceramic glass cooktops the Hot Surface Indicator lights are located on the glass cooktop. The Hot Surface Indicator
Lights will glow as long as any cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area is turned off.
The "red circle" will indicate which
cooking element is actively hot.
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