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CONTENTS Page
Versi6nen espafiol ..........................................................2
ProductRegistration ....................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ......................................3-4
SelectingSurfaceCooking Utensils.................................5
SpecialtyPans& Trivets..................................................5
CanningTips & Information ............................................6
Setting Surface Controls .................................................6
Indicator Lights (Coil ElementsModels) .........................6
CeramicGlassCooktop(SomeModels) ..................... 7-10
Types of Heating Units Used...........................................7
Hot Surface Indicator Light .............................................7
Warm Zone Feature......................................................... 8
SpecialCautionfor Aluminum Foil
and Aluminum Cooking Utensils .....................................9
Things to Remember.......................................................9
UseandCareof GlassSurface................................... 9-10
GeneralCleaning ..................................................... 11-12
Avoid ServiceChecklist ........................................... 13-14
Notes.............................................................................15
Warranty........................................................................ 16
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Product Registration
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Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this
Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your
cooktop. Pleaseread through the information contained in your literature pack to
learn more about your new appliance.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record inthe space provided belowthe model and serial numbers found on the serial
plate located on the burner box under the cooktop or inside the burner box.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date Purchased:
This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your cooktop and
feature information for several models. Your cooktop may not haveallthe described
features.
Note: Theinstructions appearing in this Owner's Guideare not meant to cover every
possible condition and situation that may occur. Common senseand caution must be
practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
Important: Keep a copy of your bill of sale.
The date on the bill establishes the warranty period service be required. Place it
where it can be easily retrieved. If service is performed while the appliance isunder
warranty, you may have to show your bill of sale.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given. Here isa brief explanation of the use of these symbols.
_This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
• Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical Code No. 70- latest
edition in the United States, or CSA C22.1, Part I in Canada,
and local code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this
appliance.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know howto disconnect the electrical
power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case
of an emergency.
• User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.
All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician
to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the
appliance.
• Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance such
as removal of panels, wire covers or any other permanent
part of the appliance.
• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should not be
stored near surface units. This includes paper, plastic and
cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, aswell
as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol
cans, on or near the appliance. Flammable materials may
explode and result in fire or property damage.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR THESE
UNITS. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause
burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials touch these areas until they have had
sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop and
areas facing the cooktop.
• Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires. Smother the fire
with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-
type extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fator greasemay
catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
Use Only Dry Pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the pot
holders touch hot surface units. Do not use atowel or other bulky
cloth instead of a pot holder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of pressure
may cause the container to burst and result in injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface unit.
__J_ Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the cooktop
to reach items could be seriously injured.
• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left
alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in
use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of
the appliance.
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease
that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease
filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate
on hood orfilter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. When
flaming food under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
Use Proper Pan Size. This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating
unitto direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to element will also improve efficiency.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend
Over Adjacent Surface Units. To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil.
• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has
boiled dry may melt.
• Protective Liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of
the appliance. Only use aluminum foil as recommended for
baking if used as a cover placed on the food. Any other use of
protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire or short circuit.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for range top service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for cooktop use.
• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers. If an element
is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become hot
and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched.
Damage may also be done to the appliance.
FOR COOKTOPS WITH COIL ELEMENTS ONLY
• Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Surface Heating Elements.
Surface heating elements should never be immerse in water. Heating
elements clean themselves during normal operation.
• Make Sure Drip Pans or Drip BowlsAre in Place. Absence of these
pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components
underneath to damage.
FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOKTOP ONLY
• Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately.
• Clean Cooktop with Caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to
wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn.
Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface.
• Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass. This could
cause glass to break.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances
known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils
Forbest results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics:
Pans should have flat bottoms that make
good contact with the entire surface ele-
ment. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler
across the bottom. There should be no
gaps between the pan and ruler.
Note: Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Some utensils were not made to be
used in the oven or on the cooktop.
Specialty Pans & Trivets
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• Flat bottom andstraight sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handledoes not tilt pan. Pan
iswell balanced.
• Pansizesmatchthe amount of food to
be preparedand the sizeof the surface
element.
• Made of materialthat conducts heat
well.
• Easyto clean.
* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles
and pressure cookers may be used but must
conform to the above recommended cook-
ware requirements.
I/I/oks with flat bottoms suitable for
use on your cooktop are available in
most cookshop or hardware stores.
Round-bottomed woks (with asupport
ring that does not extend beyond the
heating element) may also be used.
The metal ring was designed to
support the wok safelywhen it isfilled
with large amounts of liquids (soup
making) or fat (frying).
POOR
• Curvedand warped pan bottoms.
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• Pan overhangs unit by more than 2.5
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• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Pan is smaller than element.
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DO NOT useawok if it isequipped with
a metal ring that extends beyond the
surface element. Becausethis ring traps
heat, the surface element and cooktop
surface could be damaged.
DO NOT use two
elements (if the cooktop is not
equipped with bridge element) to heat
one large pan such as a roaster or
griddle, or allow cooking utensils to
boil dry. The bottom surface of the
pan in either of these situations could
cause discoloring or crazing of the
porcelain enamel range surface, and
damage to the surface elements and/
or damage to the drip pans (if
equipped).
Wire trivets: Do not usewire trivets.
Cookware bottoms must be in direct
contact with the surface elements.
For glass smoothtop models, only flat
bottomed woks (without support rings)
may be used.
Canning Tips &
Information
Canning can generate
large amounts of steam. Use extreme
caution to prevent burns. Always raisethe
lid to vent steam away from you.
1. Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local
Cooperative Agricultural Extension Serviceor amanufacturer of glassjars for the
latest canning information.
2. Useflat-bottomed canners only. Heat isspread more evenly when the bottom
surface is flat.
3. Center canner on the surface element.
4. Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time ittakes to bring
the water to a boil; then reduce the heat setting as low as possible to maintain
a constant boil.
5. It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
Prevent damage to cooktop:
1. Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one inch
beyond the edge of the surface element.
2. Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended
amount of time.
3. Alternate surface elements between each batch to allow the units and
surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid canning onthe sameelement
all day.
Safecanning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed
and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in awater bath canner, a gentle
but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time.
Setting Surface Controls NOTE: Control knob shown is typical only.
1. Placethe pan on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.
3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. Always turn
the element off before removing the pan.
The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-weight
aluminum pans with lids. Settings mayvary when using other types of pans.
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount
and type of food being cooked will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top
of the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Pot holders, towel or wood spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the element.
Setting Type of Cooking
MAX or HI Start most foods, bring water to a
boil, pan broiling.
MEDIUM Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces
and gravies, steam vegetables.
MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.
MIN or 1 Keepwarm, melt, simmer.
Indicator
Some models have an indicator light for each heating unit, other models have an indicator light for each pair of heating units,
also some other models have an indicator light for all heating units.
The indicator light glows as soon asa heating unit isturned on. Check if the indicator light glows when the control knob of the
individual heating unit isturned on. Ifthe knob issetto avery Iowtemperature setting, the indicator may glowand yet, the heating
unit may not be heating at all. If this happens, turn the knob to a higher setting until the heating unit comes on.
When cooking isfinished, a quick glance at the indicator lights in an easycheck to be sure all the control knobs have been turned
OFF.
lights (coil elements models)
Ceramic Glass
The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the ceramic glasssurface. The design of the glass cooktop
outlines the area of the surface heating unit below. Most importantly, make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter
of the surface unit. Heat istransferred up through the surface of the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed pans should be used. The type
and sizeof the cookwa re,number of surface units in useand the settings of the surface units arefactors that will affect the amount
of heat that will spread to areassurrounding the units. The areas surrounding the units may become hot enough to cause burns.
The cooktop should not be usedasa cutting board or work surface. Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it.
Panswith roughbottoms may scratchthe cooktop surface.Placingfoods directly on the smoothtop surface(without cooki ng utensils)
isnot recommended asdifficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard. Never usethe griddle
or similar cooking sheet on the ceramic glasscooktop.
Types of heating units used
Depending on model, three types of heating units may be found under the ceramic glass cooktop:
- Regular (single coil) radiant elements of various diameters or shapes.
- Expandable type (double circuits) radiant elements of various diameters or shapes.
- Bridge Expandable type (triple circuits) radiant elements of various diameters or shapes.
Cooktop (somemode s)
Regular radiant elements (some models)
The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces.
Control knobs are used to set the heat power levels; knobs need first to be pressed in when at OFF
position, then turned to the desired heat settings.
A glowing red surface unit extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil indicates the
utensil istoo small for the unit. The control knob does not haveto be set exactly on a particular mark.
Usethe marks asa guide and adjust the control knob asneeded. The hot surface and surface indicator
lights will glow.
Control Knob For Expandable
and Bridge Elements
The surface control knobs shown
below may not look identical to the
surface control knobs on your appli-
ance; it isonly representational.
Hot Surface Indicator Light (some models)
Some models have an indicator light located on the ceramic glasscooktop that glows assoon as
the glass begins to warm up. When the heating unit isturned off, itwill continue to glow as long
asthe glassremains warm enough to cause burns. Other models have ahot surface indicators per
element arranged in a cluster. Their location is asshown in the illustration.
Expandable radiant elements (some models)
This heating unit combines the characteristics of a small and a large regular radiant
heating unit. Its principal advantage isto allow small and large utensils to be used on
the same heating unit, therefore increasing the cooktop flexibility.
Heat power levels are adjusted by a special control knob that has a dual set of
graduations; for small utensils usethe small graduations; the inner surface only will be
heating. Forlarger utensils usethe larger graduations; thewhole surfacewill be heating.
The hot surface and surface indicator lightswill glowwhen the heating unit isturned ON.
Bridge Radiant elements (some models)
Itsprincipal advantage isto allow you to create larger cooking zone for larger pan such
asroaster, griddle or some other specialty pans.
Forthe bridge element operation, use the larger graduations on the control knob.
For full bridge element operation turn on the rearelement also.
To operate only the front element, usethe small graduations on the control knob.
Indicator
(Typical 30" cooktopshown)
Ceramic Glass
Cooktop (somemode s)
Warm Zone Feature (some models)
To operate the warm zone
Your appliance is equipped with a warm zone. The purpose of the warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving
temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the warm zone.
Use the warm zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and
oven-safe dinner plate.
All food placed on the warm zone should be covered with lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality. For best results, when
warming pastriesor breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic warp to cover
food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.
Useonly dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop useon the warm zone.
Unlike the surface elements, the warm zone will not glow red when it is hot. Always use potholders or oven
mitts when removing food from the warm zone as cookware and plates will not be hot.
Indicator lights
The hot surface indicator light, located under the cooktop, will come on when the control isset and will continue to glow until the
glass cooktop hascooled down to moderate level.
To Set the Warm Zone Control
1. Toset the control, push in and turn the knob. The temperatures are approximate, and are designate
by HI, MED and LO. However, the control can be setat any position between HI and LOfor different
levels of heating.
2. When done, turn the control to OFF.The warm zone will remain warm until the hot surface indicator
light goes off.
Temperature Selection
Refertothe chart for recommended heating levels.Ifa particular food isnot listed, start with the medium level, andadjust asneeded.
Most food can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level
Warm Zone Recommended Food Settings Chart
Food Item Heating Food Item
Level
Breads/Pastries LO Sauces
Casseroles LO Soups (cream)
Dinner Plate with Food LO Stews
Eggs LO Vegetables
Gravies LO Fried Foods
Meats MED Hot Beverages
Soups (liquid)
Heating
Level
MED
MED
MED
MED
HI
HI
HI
Ceramic Glass
Cooktop (some models) (continued)
Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils
1) Aluminum foil
Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not use under any circumstances.
2) Aluminum utensils
The melting point of aluminum being much lower than that of other metals, care must betaken when aluminum pots or pans
are used. If allowed to boil dry, not only will the utensil be ruined, but also permanent damage in the form of breakage, fusing
or marking may affect the ceramic glass surface.
Things to Remember
1. Do not slide utensils across cooktop surface in any circumstance, doing somay scratch or
metalmark the cooktop surface.
2. AVOID using bleach and don't useammonia to clean the ceramic surface.
3. Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas.
4. Never slide oven racks across cooktop surface. They may scratch or metalmark the cooktop.
5. If cooktop should break, do not use cooktop or attempt to clean it. Call your authorized
service technician immediately.
6. Never usea trivet or metal stand between the cooking utensil and the ceramiccooktop. The ceramic
surface may be scratched, metal marked or etched by such items.
7. Sugaryspills can cause pitting of your cooktop surface.Therefore, you must begin cleaning the spills
while the cooktop is still hot. Use caution when following the steps below.
a) Turn off all surface units and remove all pans immediately.
b) Wearing an oven mitt, usea razor blade scraper to scrape the hot spill out of the cooking zone
to a cooler area on the cooktop.
c) Allow the cooktop to cool.
Use and Care of Glass Surface
Problem Cause To Remove
Fine "brown
lines" (tiny
scratches or
abrasions which
have collected
soil)
Metal marking
(mark or black
marks).
Brown streaks
and specks.
Coarse particles (salt,
sand, sugar or grit)
between bottom of
cookware and cooktop
that are not removed
before cooking.
Using incorrect cleaning
materials.
Sliding or scraping
metal utensils or oven
shelves across cooktop.
Cleaning with a
sponge or dishcloth
that has been used
for other kitchen tasks.
To Prevent
Clean cooktop after
every use.
Daily use of cleaner
creme.
Do not slide cookware
across cooktop.
Use cleaner creme
with clean, damp paper
towel.
Tiny scratches are not removable.
They can be minimized by
continual use of cleaner creme.
Such scratches do not affect
cooking.
Apply cleaner creme
with dampened paper
towel to a cooled surface.
Use a small amount of cleaner
creme with clean, damp paper
towel.
NOTE: Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glasssurface will turn green when the element
will be turned off. This phenomenon is normal and the glasswill come back to its original white color after it has completely
cooled down. (White glass cooktops only).
Ceramic Glass
Use and Care of Glass Surface (continued)
Cleaning Materials for Ceramic Glass Cooktop
Somecleaning materials maycontain an ingredient which candamage the cooktop. Userecommended materials only(see below).
Cleaner creme should be used regularly. First use recommended products listed below, then usecleaner creme.
Useonly recommended cleaning products and follow these basic cleaning suggestions.
1. BEFORETHE COOKTOP IS USED.Thoroughly clean and saturate the cooktop with cleaner creme.
a) Dampen clean paper towel and clean unit.
b) Wipe off with another clean, damp paper towel; then wipe dry.
2. For normal daily cleaning, apply a dab of cleaner creme in the center of each unit-area to becleaned. Start with approximately
1/8 teaspoon. (Apply more if needed). Then, proceed as stated above in (a and b).
3. Make sure bottom of cookware and cooking area are clean and dry.
4. Select heat settings and cookware large enough for food and liquid. Thisstops boilovers and spattering.
5. Wipe up food spills and spatters before they burn into surface.
IMPORTANT: Regularly use cleaner creme. If you run out of cleaner creme, use one of the cleansers listed.
Be sure to get a new supply of cleaner creme.
Never mix cleaning products! Mixtures may interact, with damaging or hazardous results.
Do Use on Ceramic GlassCooktop
1. Baking soda.
2. Non-impregnated plastic and nylon pads.
3. For burned on material, scrape with single-edged razor blade, held at a 30° angle.
4. Ceramic glass cleaning cream.
Cooktop (some models) (continued)
Do not Use on Ceramic Glass Cooktop
1. Avoid pads, that can leave marks and scratches.
2. Avoid heavy-duty cleansing powders, these can scratch, depending on their abrasivenessand cleaning pressure applied.
3. Avoid chemical oven cleaners. These can etch the cooktop surface and are caustic.
4. Avoid rust stain removers containing hydrofluoric acid.
5. Avoid using bleach and don't use ammonia.
Special Cleaning Instructions for Mineral Deposits and Discolorations
Problem: A gray brown stain that is not removed when using cleaner creme.
Cause: Condensation, when cooking, often collects and drips from cookware. Theminerals found inwater supply and foods may
cause a gray or brown film to develop on cooktop. Thisfilm is so thin it cannot befelt and appears to beunder cooktop.
To Prevent: Daily and proper use of cleaner creme.
To Remove: - Wet surface with water and sprinkle on cleaner creme.
- Scrub with clean, damp paper towel until stain disappears.
- Clean remaining paste away with damp paper towel.
- Apply dab of cleaner creme and polish with a clean paper towel.
WARNING
- Do not use cleansers on a heated surface. Fumes could be hazardous. Wait for area to cool before cleaning.
- Do not use cleaner creme to clean porcelain, paint or aluminium.
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