Enhanced convenience. Better cooking. Easy maintenance. Your new electric range has been designed to
bring you these benefits and more.
• The latest in heat-distribution technology
Other ranges with just one fan tend to make a swirl of heat that fails to cover the whole inside of
the oven. This means uneven heat distribution and uneven cooking. Your new range has Surround
Airvection™, which Samsung enhanced by adding a third heating element and a multi-fan system
that circulates the heat evenly in all directions. You get more ecient energy consumption and
more even cooking.
• Steam Quick cleaning
Thanks to Steam Quick™, Samsung’s unique technology for light-duty cleaning jobs, keeping
your oven spick-and-span is a snap — no hassle, no odor, no chemicals. Steam Quick™ cleans
the inside of your range with high-temperature steam in just 20 minutes.
• Bigger is better
With a capacity of 5.9 cubic feet, your new range is equipped with more space than any of its
competitors in the U.S. market. This means greater convenience for you when cooking for the
holidays or when entertaining.
• A cooktop with 5 burners
- Four main burners with two that dial heat up to dierent pot sizes.
- A smaller warming burner in the center of the range top.
• Twin Cooking
This oven features the unique twin cooking system. It allows you to prepare two dierent meals at
the same time using two dierent temperatures in the upper and lower compartment. Or you can
cook either in the upper or lower compartment, which saves time and energy.
important safety instructions
Read and follow all instructions before using your oven to prevent the
risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the
range. This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always
contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not
understand.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use
common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating
your oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe
WARNING
personal injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor
CAUTION
personal injury or property damage.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or
CAUTION
personal injury when using your oven, follow these basic
safety precautions.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric
shock.
Call the service center for help.
Note
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
WARNING - To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be
WARNING
secured by a properly installed Anti-Tip device. AFTER THE RANGE
HAS BEEN INSTALLED, CONFIRM THAT THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE
HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND VERIFY THAT THE ANTITIP DEVICE IS PROPERLY ENGAGED Refer to the installation manual
for instructions.
a) If the anti-tip device is not installed, a child or adult can tip the range
and be killed.
b) Verify the anti-tip device has been properly installed and engaged at
rear right (or rear left) of the range bottom.
c) If you move the range and then move it back into place, ensure the
anti-tip device is re-engaged at the right or left rear of the range bottom.
d) Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device in place and
engaged.
e) Failure to do so can result in death or serious burns to children or adults.
Do not step, lean, or sit on the doors of the range. You can cause
the range to tip, resulting in burns or serious injuries.
Confirm that the Anti-Tip device is installed properly. Then, to verify that
the Anti-Tip device is engaged, grasp the top rear edge of the range and
carefully attempt to tilt it forward. The Anti-Tip device should prevent the
range from tilting forward more than a few inches.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the antitip device is properly engaged when you push the range back against
the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and
causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
When using electrical appliances, you should follow basic safety
precautions, including the following:
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this
CAUTION
Owner’s Manual.
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing the cooktop,
oven vent opening, surfaces near the opening, crevices around the oven
door.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician.
User servicing - Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should
be referred to a qualified technician.
Always disconnect the power to the appliance before servicing by
removing the fuse or switching o the circuit breaker.
Do not enter the oven.
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a
range or on the back guard of a range. Children climbing on the range
to reach items could be seriously injured.
Do not leave children alone. Never leave children alone or unattended
in an area where this appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
Do not use water on grease fires. Turn o the oven to avoid spreading
the flame. Smother the fire or flame by closing the door or use a dry
chemical, baking soda, or foam-type extinguisher.
Storage in or on appliance. Do not store flammable materials in the
oven or near the surface units. Be sure all packing materials are removed
from the appliance before operating it. Keep plastics, clothes, and paper
away from parts of the appliance that may become hot.
Wear proper apparel. Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance.
Use only dry potholders. Placing moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the potholder touch
hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the range.
For your safety, do not use high-pressure water cleaners or steam jet
cleaners.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
SURFACE COOKING UNITS
Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop can damage the range and
cause the range to malfunction.
Do not operate the cooktop without cookware. If the cooktop
operates without cookware, the control knobs will become hot.
Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board.
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the
cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned o.
Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on the
glass cooktop surface when it is in use. They may become hot and
could cause burns.
Use proper pan sizes. This appliance is equipped with surface units of
dierent size. Select pots and pans that have flat bottoms large enough
to cover the surface area of the heating element. Using undersized
cookware will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact
and may result in the ignition of clothing. Matching the size of the pot or
pan to the burner will also improve eciency.
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, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned
inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
Glazed cooking utensils. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
ceramic,earthenware, or other glazed cookware are suitable for range-top
service without breaking due to sudden change in temperature.
Cookware handles should be turned outward and not extend
over adjacent surface units. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition
of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with
cookware, cookware handles should be positioned so that they are
turned outward, and do not extend over adjacent surface units.
Cleaning. Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the cleaning
cream labels.
Be sure you know which control knob operates each surface unit. Make
sure you turned on the correct surface unit.
Always turn the surface units o before removing cookware.
When preparing flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings.
Proper Installation- Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician.
The appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.
Repairs carried out by unqualified individuals may cause injury or serious
malfunction. If your appliance is in need of repair, contact a Samsung
authorized service center. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
damage and void the warranty.
Flush - mounted appliances may be operated only after they have
been installed in cabinets and workplaces that conform to the relevant
standards. This ensures sufficient protection against contact for electrical
units as required by the essential safety standards.
If your appliance malfunctions or if fractures, cracks or splits appear:
- switch off all cooking zones.
- unplug the range from the AC wall outlet
- contact your local service center.
WARNING-If the surface is cracked, switch off and unplug the appliance
to avoid the possibility of electrical shock.Do not use your Induction
Cooktop until the glass surface has been replaced.
WARNING- Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing
the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
The range should not be placed on a base.
The oven must be switched off before removing the guard and that, after
cleaning, the guard must be replaced in accordance with the instructions.
CHILD SAFETY
WARNING-This appliance is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons without the adequate supervision of a responsible adult.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Keep children away from the door when opening or closing it as they may
bump themselves on the door or catch their fingers in the door.
The cooking zones will become hot when you cook. Always keep small
children away from the appliance.
During cleaning, the surfaces may get hotter than usual and children
should be kept away.
WARNING- Accessible parts may become hot during use. To avoid
burns, young children should be kept away.
OVEN
DO NOT TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR
SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Heating elements may be hot even though
they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to
cause burns. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact the heating elements or interior surfaces
of the oven until they have had sucient time to cool. Other surfaces of
the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns. Among these
surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven
doors, and windows of oven doors.
Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may
cause the container to burst and result in injury.
Do not use the oven to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can
catch on fire.
Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in an oven can
ignite.
Use care when opening the door. Let hot air or steam escape before
you remove food from or replace food into the oven.
Protective liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottoms,
except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners
may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is located above
the right rear surface unit. This area could become hot during oven use.
Never block this vent or place plastic or heat-sensitive items on it.
Placement of oven racks. Always place oven racks in the desired
location while the oven is cool. If the rack must be moved while the oven
is hot, use potholders. Do not let the potholders come in contact with the
hot heating element in the oven.
Do not allow aluminum foil or a meat probe to contact the heating
elements.
During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to
avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the
oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.
Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good
seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
Never keep pet birds in the kitchen. Birds are extremely sensitive
to the fumes released during an oven self-clean cycle. Fumes may be
harmful or fatal to birds. Move birds to a well-ventilated room.
Clean only the parts listed in this manual in the self-clean cycle.
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the partition, rack, utensils, and
food.
Do not use any commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating
of any kind in or on the outside of the oven. Use only a ceramic cooktop
cleaner.
Remove the nickel oven shelves from the oven before you begin the selfcleaning cycle, or they may discolor.
If the self-clean mode malfunctions, turn the oven o and disconnect the
power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
Excess spillage must be removed before cleaning and shall specify which
utensils can be left in the oven during cleaning.
VENTILATING HOOD
Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Do not let grease accumulate on
the hood or filter.
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
GLASS/CERAMIC COOKING SURFACES
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR 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 contact the
surface units or areas near the units until they have had sucient time to
cool. Among these areas are the cook-top and the facing of the cooktop.
Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the cooktop should break,
cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook-top and
create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to
wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some
cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Clean the oven thoroughly before using for the first time. Remove
the accessories and operate the oven at the bake setting of 400 °F for 1
hour before using. There will be a distinctive odor. This is normal. Ensure
your kitchen is well ventilated during this conditioning period.
CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS
WARNING
This appliance must be installed by a qualified technician or service company.
- Failing to have a qualified technician install the range may result in electric
shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
Unpack the oven, remove all packaging material and examine the oven for
any damage such as dents on the interior or exterior of the oven, broken door
latches, cracks in the door, or a door that is not lined up correctly. If there is any
damage, do not operate the oven and notify your dealer immediately.
Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet with the proper
configuration. Your oven should be the only item connected to this circuit.
Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children. Children may use them
for play and injure themselves.
Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight.
- Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with the
product.
This appliance must be properly grounded.
Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or problems with the
product
Do not cut or remove the ground prong from the power cord under any
circumstances.
Connect the oven to a circuit that provides the correct amperage.
Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, or in a location
exposed to direct sunlight or water (rain drops).
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use a damaged power cord or loose wall socket.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
Do not twist or tie the power cord.
Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the
power cord, or insert the power cord between objects.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
If the power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center.
CRITICAL USAGE WARNING
CAUTION
If the appliance is flooded by any liquid, please contact your nearest service
center. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
If the appliance produces a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, unplug the
power plug immediately and contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire
In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate the area
immediately. Do not touch the power cord. Do not touch the appliance.
- A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
Take care not to contact the oven door, heating elements, or any of the other
hot parts with your body while cooking or just after cooking.
- Failing to do so may result in burns.
If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the
oven o and disconnect the power cord, or shut o power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
Always observe safety precautions when using your oven. Never try to repair the
oven on your own - there is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be
repaired, contact an authorized service center near you.
If you use the appliance when it is contaminated by foreign substances such as
food waste, it may result in a problem with the appliance.
Take care when removing the wrapping from food taken out of the appliance.
- If the food is hot, hot steam may be emitted abruptly when you remove the
wrapping and this may result in burns.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
- Since a high voltage current enters the product chassis, it may result in
electric shock or fire.
- When a repair is needed, contact your nearest service center.
If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, contact your
nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
Do not turn the appliance o while an operation is in progress.
- This may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire.
Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging
materials can be dangerous to children.
- If a child places a plastic bag over its head, the child can suocate.
Do not let children or any person with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities use this appliance unsupervised.
Make sure that the appliance’s controls and cooking areas are out of the reach
of children.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns or injury.
Do not touch the inside of the appliance immediately after cooking. The inside of
the appliance will be hot.
- Failing to do so may result in burns.
Do not use or place flammable sprays or objects near the oven.
- Flammable items or sprays can cause fires or an explosion.
Do not insert fingers, foreign substances, or metal objects such as pins or
needles into inlets, outlets, or holes. If foreign substances are inserted into any
of these holes, contact your product provider or nearest service center.
Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door. Under no
circumstances should you remove the door or outer shell of the oven.
Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
Never use this appliance for purposes other than cooking.
- Using the appliance for any purpose other than cooking may result in fire.
Open the cap or stopper of sealed containers (herb tonic tea bottle, baby bottle,
milk bottle and so on) before heating them. Make a hole in food items that have
shells (eggs, chestnuts, etc) with a knife before cooking them.
- Failing to do so may result in burns or injury.
Never heat plastic or paper containers and do not use them for cooking.
Do not heat food wrapped in paper such as magazines and newspaper.
- This may result in fire.
Do not open the door when the food in the oven is burning.
- If you open the door, it causes an inflow of oxygen and may cause a fire.
Do not apply excessive pressure to the door or the inside of the appliance. Do
not strike the door or the inside or the appliance.
- Hanging on to the door may result in the product falling and cause serious
injury.
- If the door is damaged, do not use the appliance. Contact a service center.
Do not hold food in your bare hands during or immediately after cooking.
- Use cooking gloves. The food may be very hot and you could burn yourself.
USAGE CAUTIONS
CAUTION
If the surface is cracked, turn the appliance o.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock.
Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.
Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove container coverings,
directing the steam away from hands and face.
Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food, stir well to
distribute the heat evenly. Always test the temperature by tasting before feeding
the baby. The glass jar or the surface of the food may appear to be cooler than
the interior, which can be hot enough to burn an infant’s mouth.
Take care as beverages or food may be very hot after heating.
- Especially when feeding a child. Check that it has cooled suciently.
Take care when heating liquids such as water or other beverages.
- Make sure to stir during or after cooking.
- Avoid using a slippery container with a narrow neck.
- Remove the container at least 30 seconds after heating.
- Failing to do so may result in an abrupt overflow of the contents and cause
burns.
Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, oven
cover, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.)
on the appliance.
- Items, such as a cloth, may be caught in the door.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
Do not spray volatile substances such as insecticide onto the surface of the
appliance.
- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire or
problems with the product.
Do not put your face or body close to the appliance while cooking or when
opening the door just after cooking.
- Take care that children do not come too close to the appliance.
- Failing to do so may result in children burning themselves.
Do not place food or heavy objects over the edge of the oven door.
- If you open the door, the food or object may fall and this may result in burns
or injury.
Do not abruptly cool the door, the inside of the appliance, or a dish by pouring
water over it during or just after cooking.
- This may result in damage to the appliance. The steam or water spray may
result in burns or injury.
Do not operate while empty except for self-cleaning.
Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can
break.
Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp object.
- This may result in the glass being damaged or broken.
Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation.
Do not use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before cooking. Sealed
containers can explode due to buildup of pressure even after oven has been
turned o.
Take care that food you are cooking in the oven does not come into contact
with the heating element.
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly on to it.
Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.
- This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire.
Take care not to hurt yourself when cleaning the appliance (external/internal).
- You may hurt yourself on the sharp edges of the appliance.
Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.
- This may result in corrosion.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils stuck to the
oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the eciency of the
oven.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNINGS:
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the
Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This appliance can cause
low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene,
formaldehyde, carbon monoxide.
17 About surface cooking
19 How to set the appliance for surface cooking
21 Using the proper cookware
21 Choosing the proper cookware
22 Protecting the cooktop surface
23 The oven control panel
24 The twin oven control
25 Using oven racks
25 Using the partition
26 Twin cooking mode temperature setting ranges
27 Setting the clock
28 Minimum and maximum settings
28 Setting the KITCHEN TIMER
29 Oven rack positions
31 Baking
33 Convection baking
36 Convection roasting
38 Timed cooking
40 Delay timed cooking
42 Broiling
44 Using the custom cook feature
45 Using the easy cook feature
47 Using the KEEP warm function
48 Extra features
50 Turning the oven light on and o
51 Setting the Sabbath Feature
53 Self-cleaning
55 Steam-cleaning
56 Care and cleaning of the oven
58 Care and cleaning of the glass cooktop
60 Removing and replacing the oven door
61 Removing and replacing the STORAGE drawer
62 Changing the oven light
• Do not use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board.
• Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop, even
when it is not being used.
• Turn the surface units on only after placing the cookware on them.
• Do not store heavy items above the cooktop surface. They could fall and damage it.
DURING COOKING
CAUTION
• Do not place aluminum foil or plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon
holders, or plastic wrappings on the range when it is in use. The hot air from the vent
could melt plastics or ignite flammable items.
• Make sure the correct surface unit is turned on.
• Never cook food directly on the glass. Always use cookware.
• Always place the pan in the center of the surface unit you are cooking on.
• Never leave surface units unattended while using a high heat setting. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
• Turn the surface units o before removing cookware.
• Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very
dicult to remove.
AFTER COOKING
CAUTION
• Do not touch the surface units until they have cooled down.
• The surface may be still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
before it has cooled down suciently.
• Immediately clean spills on the cooking area to prevent a tough cleaning chore later.
• If you have a cabinet directly above the cooking surface, make sure that the items
in it are infrequently used and can be safely stored in an area subjected to heat.
Temperatures in the cabinet may be unsafe for items such as volatile liquids, cleaners.
and aerosol sprays.
About the radiant surface elements
The temperature of radiant surface elements rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises,
the radiant element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and
o. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the
o cycle. For ecient cooking, turn o the element several minutes before cooking is complete.
This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI
setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic cooktop. Cycling at the HI setting is
normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware
bottom is not flat.
Location of the radiant surface elements and controls
The radiant control knobs operate the radiant surface elements on the cooktop as shown below.
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1. Single element: Left rear
2. Single element: Right rear
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3. Dual element: Left front (3,000W)
4. Dual element: Right front (3,000W)
5. Warming center: Center rear
6. Hot surface indicator
SURFACE COOKING
Hot surface indicator
• Comes on when the unit is turned on or hot to the touch.
• Stays on even after the unit is turned o.
• Glows until the unit is cooled to approximately 150 °F.
Cooking areas
• The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent circles on the glass cooking
surface. For the most ecient cooking, fit the pan size to the element size.
• Pans should not extend more than ½˝ to 1˝ beyond the cooking area.
• When a control is turned on, you can see a glow through the glass cooking surface. The
element will cycle on and o to maintain the preset heat setting, even at high settings.
• For more information on selecting proper types of cookware, refer to the section “Using the
proper cookware” on page 23.
The warming center, located in the back center of the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food
at serving temperature.
• The surface warmer will not glow red like the cooking elements.
• Do not warm food on the warming center for more than two hours.
CAUTION
• Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for oven and cooktop use.
• Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warming center as
cookware and plates will be hot.
• When warming pastries and breads, use covers that have an opening to allow
moisture to escape.
• Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very
dicult to clean o.
• Food should be kept in its container and covered with a lid or aluminum foil to
maintain food quality.
• Always start with hot food. Eating uncooked or cold food placed on the warming
center could result in illness.
1. Turn the warming center on.
Press the WARMING CENTER ON/OFF pad.
SURFACE COOKING
2. Select the power setting you want.
Pressing the WARMING CENTER LEVEL pad once will set it to
the level 1 setting. Press the pad twice for the level 2 setting, 3
times for level 3.
3. Turn the warming center o.
Press the WARMING CENTER ON/OFF pad.
• Pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad does not turn the warming center o.
• For best results, all foods on the warming center should be covered with a lid or
aluminum foil. When warming pastries or breads, the lid or foil should be vented to allow
moisture to escape.
Recommended settings
LEVELTYPE OF FOOD
1Breads/pastries, casseroles, gravies, eggs
2Dinner plate with foods, soups (cream), vegetables, sauces, stews, meats
Using the right cookware can prevent many problems, such as uneven cooking or extended
cooking times. Using the proper pans will reduce cooking times and cook food more evenly.
CORRECTINCORRECT
Flat bottom and straight sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does not tilt
Check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware.
pan.
• Pan is well balanced.
• Pan size matches the amount
of food to be prepared
and the size of the surface
element.
• Made of a material that
conducts heat well.
• Always match pot diameter to
element surface diameter.
CHOOSING THE PROPER COOKWARE
What your cookware is made of determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the
surface element to the pan bottom.
• ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause the aluminum to
darken. (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting.). If aluminum pans are slid
across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks that resemble scratches. Remove
these marks as soon as the cooktop cools down.
• COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic
glass (see above).
• STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to
clean and resists staining.
• CAST IRON - A poor conductor, but retains heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking
temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
• ENAMELWARE - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-
enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
• GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it