Use and Care Manual

8 49-2001029 Rev. 1
USING THE RANGE: Surface Units
Surface Units
Operating the Cooktop Elements
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the
range unattended with the cooktop on medium or
high settings. Keep flammable items away from the
cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire,
serious injury or death.
Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with
ceramic cooktop cleaner. This helps protect the top and
makes cleanup easier.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may
vary from your model.
Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the
setting you want.
A knob indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on.
For glass cooktop surfaces:
A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will:
■ comeonwhentheunitishottothetouch.
■ stayonevenaftertheunitisturnedoff.
■ stayonuntiltheunitiscooledtoapproximately150°F.
At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. You may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is maintaining
your desired setting.
Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking.
Using the Warming Zone (on some models)
WARNING
FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at
temperatures below 140°F.
■ Always start with hot food. Do not use warm setting to
heat cold food.
■ Do not use warm setting for more than 2 hours.
The WARMING ZONE, located in the back center of
the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving
temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to
heat cold food. Placing uncooked or cold food on the
WARMING ZONE could result in foodborne illness.
To turn the WARMING ZONE on, turn knob clockwise to
the setting you want.
For best results, all foods on the WARMING ZONE
should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. When
warming pastries or breads, the cover should be vented
to allow moisture to escape.
The initial temperature, type and amount of food, type of
pan, and the time held will affect the quality of the food.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing
food from the WARMING ZONE, since cookware and
plates will be hot.