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Before Setting Surface Controls
Radiant surface elements may appear to have
The glass surface may
still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of
the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
too close to the surface elements.
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements
located below the surface of the glass. The design of the
ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element
underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the
1).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop
used. The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will
the surface elements.
The areas surrounding the elements may
become hot enough to cause burns.
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly.
As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To
maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and
Controls
Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with
and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage
increases.
The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as
follows:
- two radiant elements located at the right and left
rear positions;
- a triple element located at the right front
position;
- a 9 inch turbo boil radiant element located at the left
front position.
- a located at the center rear
position;
Note: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop cleaning in the section
and checklist section of this Use and Care
Guide.
Note: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the
helps to prevent damage to the ceramic glass cooktop.
the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
Note: (White glass cooktops only) Due to the high intensity
of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface
phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its
original white color after it has completely cooled down.
