Verona VECTEM365, VECTEM304 User Manual
VECTEM365
VECTEM304
Use & Care Manual
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Table of Contents
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WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC INSTALLATION .......... 3
Safety Instructions ................................................... 4
COOKTOP SAFETY .................................................. 4
PERSONAL SAFETY ................................................. 5
Models and Part Identication ................................ 6
Touch Control details (Full options) ....................... 7
Touch Control Characteristics for every model ..... 8
Element and Control Setting ................................... 9
Radiant Elements ....................................................... 9
Multiple Radiant Elements .......................................... 9
Bridge Radiant Element ............................................. 9
Setting Recommended Use ....................................... 9
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ................... 10
Switching the control on ........................................... 10
Elements setting ....................................................... 10
Using the Low Power Scale ...................................... 10
Switching an element off ........................................... 11
Dual element activation ............................................ 11
Triple element activation ........................................... 11
Bridge element activation ......................................... 11
Hot surface indicator light ......................................... 11
Fast Boil (Booster) function ...................................... 11
Key Lock function ..................................................... 12
Setting the timer ....................................................... 12
Rest Heat ................................................................. 13
Features ................................................................... 13
Electric Cooktop Operation ................................... 14
BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP FOR THE FIRST
TIME ........................................................................ 14
Cookware ................................................................ 15
GENERAL ................................................................ 15
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS ......................... 15
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING POINTS IN CANNING ..
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Cleaning the Cooktop ............................................ 17
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 18
Failures declarations ................................................ 19
Assistance or Service ............................................ 19
Pay attention to these symbols present in this
manual:
WARNING
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol
alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or
hurt you and others.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you
don't follow these instructions.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer or service agency.
The models may be powered at 240V
or 208V.
CAUTION
Always disconnect the electrical plug from the
wall receptacle before servicing this unit.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord plug.
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Safety Instructions
Please read all instructions before using this appliance.
COOKTOP SAFETY
WARNING
Proper Installation
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or
Heating the Room
Do Not Leave Children Alone
Children should not be left alone or
unattended in area where appliance is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
Wear Proper Apparel
Loose-fitting or hanging garments should
never be worn while using the appliance.
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.
Storage in or on Appliance
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven or near surface units.
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires
Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
Use Only Dry Potholders
Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not
use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Use Proper Pan Size
This appliance is equipped with one or more
surface units of different size. Select utensils
having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit heating element. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of
the heating element to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to burner will also
improve efficiency.
Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High
Heat Settings
Boil over causes smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in
Place
Absence of these pans or bowls during
cooking may subject wiring or components
underneath to damage.
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IMPORTANT
Protective Liners
Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit
drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as
suggested in the manual. Improper installation
of these liners may result in a risk of electric
shock, or fire.
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.
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.
Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements
Heating elements should never be immersed
in water.
Do Not Cook on Broken Cook-Top
If cook-top should break, cleaning solutions
and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact
a qualified technician immediately.
Clean Cook-Top 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.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to persons, in the
event of a grease fire, observe the following:
Grease is flammable and should be handled
carefully.
Do not use water on grease fires.
Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother sheet or
flat tray.
Flaming grease outside of utensil can be
extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a
multipurpose dry chemical or foam type
extinguisher.
Let fat cool before attempting to handle it.
Wipe up spill over immediately.
If you are "flaming" liquors or other spirits under
an exhaust, turn the fan off. The draft could
cause the flames to spread out of control.
Never leave the surface area unattended at
high heat setting. Boil over cause smoking and
greasy spill over, which may ignite.
CAUTION
Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to
come in contact with a hot Surface. Do not allow pans
to boil dry.
Be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do
not go out immediately, evacuate and call the
fire department.
Always have a working smoke detector near the
kitchen.
Leave the hood ventilator on when flambéing
food only if there is smoke without flames.
Use an extinguisher only if
You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher,
and you already know how to operate it.
The fire is small and contained in the area
where it started.
The fire department is being called.
You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
Never use water on cooking fires.
In the event that personal clothing catches fire,
drop and roll immediately to extinguish
flames.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burn injuries during
cooktop use, observe the following:
Never use the cooktop to warm or heat a room.
Children or pets should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where appliances are in
use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets
above a range or on the backguard of a range;
children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.
When using the cooktop
Do not touch surface units or areas near
units. Surface areas may become hot enough
to cause burns. Surface elements may be hot
even though they are dark in color. During and
after use, do not touch or let flammable
materials contact heating elements until they
have had time to cool.
When using the cooktop installed over oven
Do not touch heating elements or interior
surfaces of 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 heating elements or interior
surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient
time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance
may become hot enough to cause burns –
among these surfaces are (identification of
surfaces – for example, oven vent openings
and surfaces near these openings, oven
doors, and windows of oven doors).
To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle
of a container should be turned toward the
center of the cooktop without extending over
any nearby surface units.
Use only certain types of glass, heatproof
glass ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other
glazed utensils that are suitable for cooktop
use
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Models and Part Identication
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30” Models
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VECTEM304 (Approval code 512T40II or 512T40NI)
Position 1 - 1200W 6” single circuit element
Position 2 - 1200W 6” single circuit element
Position 3 - 2500W/1600W/800W 9”/7”/5” triple circuit
element
Position 4 - 2200W/800W 8”/5” double circuit element
Position 5 - touch control
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36” Models
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VECTEM365 (Approval code 512V50IID or
512V50ND)
Position 1 - 1200W 6” single circuit element
Position 2 - 1800W 7” single circuit element
Position 2b - 800W bridge element between 2 and 3
Position 3 - 1800W 7” single circuit element
Position 4 - 2500W/1600W/800W 9”/7”/5” triple circuit
element
Position 5 - 1800W 7” single circuit element
Position 6 - touch control
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Position 1 - Main ON/OFF cooktop key.
Position 2 - Command lock key - child proof.
Position 3 - Commands lock indicator.
Position 4 - ON/OFF keys and power level display, for
front left cooking zone.
Position 4b - Bridge element enabled indication.
Position 5 - ON/OFF keys and power level display, for
rear left cooking zone.
Position 6 - ON/OFF keys and power level display, for
central triple cooking zone.
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Position 7 - ON/OFF keys and power level display, for
Position 8 - ON/OFF keys and power level display, for
Position 9 - Special functions keys.
Position 10 - Extension keys to enable bridge or dual/
Position 11 - “Peacock Tail” for dual range power level.
Position 12 - Timer.
Position 13 - Slide bar for power level setting.
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rear right cooking zone.
front right cooking zone.
triple zones.
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Position 1 - OFF key for the related zone.
Position 2 - ON/SELECTION key for the related zone.
Position 3 - HOT indication (zone active or residual
heat).
Position 4 - Power level display.
Position 5 - Extension enabled (dual/triple circuit,
Position 6 - Active timer on the related.
bridge).
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Position 1 - Slide Bar to set the power level.
Position 2 - Low range power scale (0 to 15%),
internal.
Position 3 - Full range power scale (0 to 100%),
external.
Position 4 - Egg Timer (minute minder) active.
Position 5 - Timer display and keys.
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Touch Control Characteristics for every model
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● Slide bar for power level setting.
● Dual range power scale (Full & Low Temperature).
● Egg timer (independent from any zone).
● 5 independent timers, one per cooking zone.
● Fast Boiling function.
● N°5 cooking zone.
● Main ON/OFF key and LOCK key.
● Slide bar for power level setting.
● Dual range power scale (Full & Low Temperature).
● Egg timer (independent from any zone).
● 4 independent timers, one per cooking zone.
● Fast Boiling function.
● N°4 cooking zone.
● Main ON/OFF key and LOCK key.
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Element and Control Setting
Radiant Elements
This kind of electric heating elements use a ribbon wire
located under the glass surface to provide the heat for
cooking. The heating elements will cycle on and off,
depending on the power level set and displayed by the
control.
Temperature limiters
Each radiant heater has its own temperature limiter to
protect the glass cooking surface from extremely high
temperatures. The limiter will operate automatically by
cycling the element.
Multiple Radiant Elements
Multiple heating elements (dual or triple) consist in
two or three radiant ribbon elements within the same
heating area. Either the small (main inner element)
or the outer ones may be selected for use. The inner
elements always work when an outer one is selected.
Bridge Radiant Element
A special multiple heating element consist in two
independent radiant ribbon elements which can be
connected enabling a bridge element in order to have a
large heating area.
When the bridge is enabled, the whole area work as
a single unit, it’s not possible anymore to set different
power levels on the three elements connected.
Setting Recommended Use
All the settings described in the following table are
recommended, provided that the element has not been
preheated before. The values in the table represent
indicative settings, given that the actual values may
depend on:
• Type and quality of the pan.
• Type, quantity and temperature of the food.
• Element used and individual preferences.
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TYPE OF FOOD
Melting butter, chocolate. L.T. L.T.
Delicate sauce, rice,
simmering sauces with
butter and egg yolk
Cooking vegetables,
Fish broths,
Fried or Scrambled eggs,
Finishing cereals,
pasta,
milk,
pancakes,
pudding,
Simmering meats,
Steaming vegetables,
Pop corn,
Bacon,
Stewing meet soup,
Sautéed vegetables,
Spaghetti sauces.
Braising meet,
Pan frying meet,
Fish,
Eggs,
Stir frying,
Quickly brown or sear
meats
Hold rapid boil
POWER LEVEL
SETTING
VECTEM304
L.T. L.T.
(5) (5)
(7) (7)
VECTEM365
Boiling water for
vegetables, pasta
(9) (9)
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CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
WARNING
This touch control works using optical light sensing
technology. When rst connecting electrically or
after a power failure, any direct strong light over the
sensor area may affect the touch control functionality.
When powering on the unit make sure that no strong
light is shining direct over the touch control zone,
it can compromise the start-up sensor calibration
resulting in an unresponsive touch control.
When the cooktop is connected to the electrical voltage
supply all lights and digits turn on to indicate a proper
activation. This operation will be completed after few
seconds, the control turns off automatically. Now the
cooktop is ready for operations.
Switching the control on
Eventually hold the [LOCK] key in case the commands
are locked (see that the lock led is on and turns off after
a few seconds).
Touch the main [ON/OFF] key in order to make each
single zone available for selection.
The display (ref.4) and the “Peacock Tail” (ref.6) show
the power level, updated in real time.
After a 5 seconds time-out the value is accepted, the
HOT SURFACE led (ref.3) stops ashing and gets
steady. The “Peacock Tail” disappears after some
seconds more.
Touch [ON] key to conrm the value before the time-out
expires.
The following picture represents the Full Power Scale
whereas the control uses all the available power range,
from 0% up to the 100% corresponding to level 9.
Level 4 corresponds to 15% of the available power.
All the displays show power level “0”, if no actions are
performed the control shuts down again after about 10
seconds.
Elements setting
Touch the proper [ON] key (ref.2) in order to select the
desired zone: the HOT SURFACE (ref.3) indication
starts ashing, waiting for a user input.
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Touch the slide bar to set the power level (levels 0 to
9 are available), moving the nger along it or directly
touching the desired value. If your cooktop model has
no slide bar.
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Using the Low Power Scale
Once a cooking zone has been selected, touch the
[LOW TEMP] key (ref.8) in order to enable the Low
Power Scale (ref.9) then set the power level in the
usual way.
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The control uses only the 15% of the available power,
divided in 0 to 9 steps with a better accuracy.
Keep in mind that power level 9 in this special mode
correspond exactly to level 4 in the standard range.
Select the zone and touch the [LOW TEMP] key again
in order to disable the Low Power Scale and restore the
standard one, without switching off the zone.
Pay attention: the level remains the same but the
power increases.
Switching off a cooking zone as described below
disables the Low Power mode. When the zone will be
selected again it will start to work in the standard power
mode.
Switching an element off
Touch the related [OFF] key (ref.1) in order to stop a
heating element.
You may turn off all active elements at the same time by
touching the main [ON/OFF] key.
Dual element activation
Select a double heating area touching the related [ON]
key, the HOT SURFACE led (ref.3) begins to ash.
element is disabled.
Bridge element activation
Select one of the two single heating areas belonging
to the bridge touching the related [ON] key, the HOT
SURFACE led (ref.3) begins to ash.
Touch the [BRIDGE] key in order to enable the bridge
element and set the whole cooking area as a single
unit.
This operation is possible until the HOT SURFACE led
(ref.3) is still ashing, before or after setting the power
level:
• Set the power level on the selected zone then touch
the [BRIDGE] key; both the displays will show the
same power level and both extension lights (ref.1a,
1b) turns on.
• Touch the [BRIDGE] key, both HOT SURFACE
led (ref.3) begin to ash and both extension lights
(ref.6a, 6b) turns on. Set the power level that will be
immediately and simultaneously displayed on both
displays.
Touch the [DOUBLE] key in order to enable/disable the
outer ring of a double zone. This operation is possible
while the HOT SURFACE led (ref.3) is ashing.
The dual element enabling indication (ref.5a) is on
when the element is enabled, is off when the element
is disabled.
Triple element activation
Select a multiple heating area touching the related [ON]
key, the HOT SURFACE led (ref.3) begins to ash.
Touch the [TRIPLE] key in order to enable/disable the
outer rings of a triple zone:
• If only the inner element is enabled, the intermediate
ring is enabled too.
• If the inner and the intermediate elements are
enabled, the outer ring is enabled too.
• If all the elements are enabled, the outer and the
intermediate rings are disabled.
These operations are possible until the HOT SURFACE
led (ref.3) is still ashing.
The intermediate element enabling indication (ref.5a) is
on when the double element is enabled, is off when the
double element is disabled.
The outer element enabling indication (ref.5b) is on
when the triple element is enabled, is off when the triple
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Once the bridge conguration is active, the [ON] and
[OFF] keys of the two single zones involved can be
used indifferently to control the bridge area. All actions
will have the same effect on the whole cooking area.
The bridge conguration cannot be disabled while is
active. It’s always necessary to switch the area off: the
bridge will be disabled automatically.
Hot surface indicator light
Each element has a HOT SURFACE indicator light
(ref.3) to show when the cooking area is hot.
This indication turns on when the zone is activated and
remains ON until the cooking area has cooled down to
a “safe to touch” temperature (approximately 150°F).
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If a hot surface light is ON use caution when working
around the cooktop as it is still hot.
Fast Boil (Booster) function
Once a heating element has been selected, touch the
[FAST BOIL] key to enable/disable this function, before
or after setting the power level.
A beep sounds and the heater display shows the
selected power level and a “P” alternatively. The
“Peacock Tail” shows the selected power level.
The heater works at full power (level 9, always on) for
10 minutes. After these 10 minutes the heater returns
to the selected power level.
This option is available for all the cooking zones, both
standard, both special ones (multiple zones or bridge).
Key Lock function
The key lock function is activated or deactivated holding
the [LOCK] key for 2 seconds. The lock indication turns
on, the keyboard is locked. Of course, the [LOCK] key
itself is always enabled.
The keys are automatically locked at start-up.
The locking function can be activated regardless of the
heaters condition (working or not). The key lock function
locks all the keys but the [OFF] ones. Also the general
[ON/OFF] key remains active for the off function.
Setting the timer
It works as a minute minder and it doesn’t stop any
heating element.
Touch [T-] or [T+] keys to set the timer: the initial value
starts from “00” or “45” respectively on the timer display
(ref.1). Hold the key in order to fasten the increase/
decrease speed. The maximum value is “99”.
The timer led (ref.2) indicates whether the timer is
running.
The dot in the lower right corner of the display (ref.3) is
ashing when the timer has been selected in order to
change its value. After 5 seconds since the last touch
the new value is accepted and the dot disappears.
A beep conrms that the new value was accepted
correctly.
To cancel the timer, hold [T-] key until the value decrease
to “00” or touch both [T-] and [T+] simultaneously in
order to reset the value to “00” rapidly.
In some models the timer can be set in relation with a
cooking zone:
• Select the cooking zone you want to time.
• Touch [T-] or [T+], the timer led related to the zone
starts ashing.
• Set the timer value.
• The timer led gets steady, the value is accepted and
the countdown begins.
If more than one timer is set, the display shows the
lowest value, the one that will expire rst. The timer led
(ref.4) related to the zone which the displayed value is
referring to, is ashing. If the displayed value refers to
the independent timer, the timer led (ref.2) ashes.
The timer is available in some models only. It can be set
independently from the heating element, even if there
aren’t any working zones. If the cooktop is not working,
touch rst the main [ON/OFF] key to enter stand-by
mode, with all displays showing “0”.
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To check the remaining time for any one of the timed
zone, touch the [ON] key related to the zone: the
corresponding timer led will begin to ash and the value
on the timer display will switch for some seconds to the
new value. After a time-out, it will switch back to the
shortest one.
To check the independent timer value when it’s not
displayed with the highest priority, touch [T-] or [T+] when
no zones are selected. The timer led (ref.4) ashes and
the displayed value switches to the independent timer.
When the timer value elapses:
• An end of activity beep sequence sounds: three short
beeps followed by a long interval are repeated for 1
minute.
• The led indicator related to the elapsed timer ashes.
• The timer value “00” ashes too and will continue to
ash waiting for a user conrmation.
• Touch [T-] or [T+] to cancel the expired timer, the
display switches to the next shortest timer or gets
blank if there aren’t any other timer set.
WARNING: the timer is only intended as an acoustic
advisor that recalls the attention of the user.
Timers have no effect on the heating elements. The
cooking zone must always be stopped manually by
touching the related [OFF] key.
Rest Heat
The HOT SURFACE indicators remain on even after
the end of the cooking activity, just the necessary time
to let the surface cool down below a safety value.
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The residual heat time depends on the power level that
was set on the cooking zone and the time the heating
element has been working for.
For example, a cooking zone that has been working for
more than 5 minutes at full power will take half an hour
to cool down before the Residual Heat indication fades
away. At level 1 it will take about 10 minutes.
Features
The control is checking its own ambient temperature
and stops any activity in case of overheating of inner
parts. Let the appliance cool down.
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Electric Cooktop Operation
BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP FOR
THE FIRST TIME
All products are wiped clean with solvents at the
factory to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, and
grease which may have remained from the
manufacturing process.
If present, remove all packing and literature from
the cooktop surface.
Clean your glass top before the first time you use
it. A thorough cleaning with a glass top cleaner is
recommended. It only takes a minute and puts a
clean, shiny coating on the glass top before its
initial use.
There may be a slight odour during the first
several uses: this is normal and will disappear.
Optimum cooking result depends on the proper
cookware being selected and used.
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The cooking surface will hold the heat and
remain hot over 20 minutes after the elements
have been turned off.
The glass ceramic cooking surface is a durable
material resistant to impact but not unbreakable if
a pan or other object is dropped on it.
Do not use aluminum foil directly on the glass; it
will melt and damage the glass surface.
Do nor allow pans to boil dry. This can damage
the pan, element and /or cooktop.
Never cook food directly on the glass.
Do not slide cookware across cooking surface it
may scratch the glass
Using cast iron cookware on the glass cooktop Is
not recommended. Cast iron retains heat and
may result in cooktop damage.
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Cookware
GENERAL
The choice of pan directly affects the cooking
performance (speed and uniformity) for best result
select pans with the following features.
Flat base
When a pan is hot, the base (pan bottom)should rest
evenly on the surface without wobbling (rocking).
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight
side, a well fitting lid and the material should be of
medium to heavy thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop.
Match Pan Diameter to radiant element
The base of the pan should cover or match the
diameter of the element being used.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Cooking Utensil Guidelines
Aluminium: heats and cools quickly frying,
braising, roasting. May leave metal markings on
glass.
Cast Iron: heats and cools quickly Not
recommended. Retains excessive heat and may
damage cooktop.
Copper: tin heats and cools quickly gourmet.
cooking, lined wine sauces, egg dishes.
Enamel ware: response depends on base Not
recommended, metal Imperfections in enamel
may scratch cooktop.
Glass Ceramic: heats and cools slowly not
recommended. Heats too slowly. Imperfections in
enamel may scratch cooktop.
Stainless Steel: heats and cools at moderate
soups, sauces, rate vegetables, general cooking.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING POINTS IN
CANNING
Pots that extend beyond 1 of the surface unit's circle
are not recommended for most surface cooking.
However, when canning with water-bath or pressure
canner, larger-diameter pots may be used.
This is because boiling water temperatures (even
under pressure) are not harmful to the cooktop
surfaces surrounding the surface units.
However, do not use large diameter canners or
other large-diameter pots for frying or boiling
foods other than water.
Most syrup or sauce mixtures, and all types of frying,
cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water.
Such temperatures could eventually harm the glass
cooktop surfaces.
Be sure the canner fits over:
the center of the surface unit. If your cooktop or
its location does not allow the canner to be
centered on the surface unit, use smaller
diameter pots for good canning results.
Flat-bottomed canners must be used. Do not use
canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamelware) because they don't make
enough contact with the surface units and take a
long time to boil water.
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When canning, use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. Reliable recipes and
procedures are available from the manufacturer
of your canner; manufacturers of glass jars for
canning, such as Ball and Kerr brand; and the
United States Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
Remember that canning is a process that
generates large amounts of steam. To avoid
burns from steam or heat, be careful when
canning.
CAUTION
Safe canning requires that harmful micro organisms
are destroyed and that the jars are sealed
completely. When canning foods in a water-bath
canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained
for the required time. When canning foods in a
pressure canner, the pressure must be maintained
for the required time.
After you have adjusted the controls, it is very
important to make sure the prescribed boil or
pressure levels are maintained for the required time.
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Since you must make sure to process the canning
jars for the prescribed time, with no interruption in
processing time, do not can on any cooktop surface
unit if your canner is not flat.
Special pans
Special pans, such as griddles, roasters, pressure
cookers, woks, water (Use only a flat-bottom wok).
CAUTION
Food packaged in aluminum foil should not be placed
directly on the glass ceramic surface for cooking;
aluminum foil can melt and cause permanent
damage.
CAUTION
Plastic, paper, and cloth can melt or burn when in
contact with a hot surface. Do not let these items
come in contact with the hot glass.
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Cleaning the Cooktop
CAUTION
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are
cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.
Apply a small amount of cooktop cleaning specific
ceramic crème on a daily basis. this provides a
protective film that makes it easy to remove water
spots or food spatters. The temperature of the cooking
surface reduces the protective qualities of this
cleaner.
It must be reapplied before each use. Use a clean
cloth and apply cooktop cleaning crème before each
use to remove dust or metal marks that can occur on
the counter level surface between uses.
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USE DAILY
Wipe off spatters with a clean, damp cloth; use white
vinegar if smudge remains; rinse.
Apply a small amount of the Cooktop Cleaning
Crème.
When dry, buff surface with a clean paper towel or
cloth.
CAUTION
Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while the
surface is hot; use only the razor blade scraper. The
resulting fumes can be hazardous to your health.
Heating the cleaner can chemically attack and
damage the surface.
FRAME
(Stainless steel models)
Always wipe with the grain when cleaning. For
moderate/ heavy soil, use BonAmi
®
or Soft Scrub® (no
bleach).
Wipe using a damp sponge or cloth, rinse and dry.
DAILY CLEANING TECHNIQUES
Clean the surface when it is completely cool with the
following exception.
Remove these soils
immediately with the
razor blade scraper:
Dry Sugar
Sugar Syrup
Tomato Products
Milk
RECOMMENDED CLEANERS
Cooktop Cleaning Crème:
Use only a small amount; apply to a clean paper towel
or cloth. Wipe on the surface and buff with a clean dry
towel.
BonAmi
Rinse and dry.
Soft Scrub
®
:
®
(without bleach):
Rinse and dry.
White Vinegar:
Rinse and dry.
Razor blade scraper
Packaged with cooktop.
Note: The recommended cleaners indicate a type of
cleaner and do not constitute an endorsement.
AVOID THESE CLEANERS
Glass cleaners which contain ammoniac or
chlorine bleach
These ingredients may permanently etch or stain the
cooktop.
Caustic Cleaners
Oven cleaners such as Easy Off
cooktop surface.
Abrasive Cleaners
Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as
Scotch Brite® can scratch and / or leave metal marks.
Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS
the surface.
Powdery cleaners
Containing chlorine bleach can permanently stain the
cooktop.
Flammable cleaners
Such as lighter fluid or WD-40.
®
may etch the
®
can scratch
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