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I( Z) ABOUTYOURCOOKTOP
& CAUTION
NEVER use cooktopifthe smoothtopiscracked,broken,
or if metal meltsonto the top. Call an authorizedservicer.
Do notattemptto repair it yourself.
SMOOTHTOPCOOKTOP,select models HOT SURFACE LIGHT
• Canadian models only: HOT SURFACElightwillturn onwhensmoothtopcooktop
• Freestandingranges:The right front surface element is hot.Light willturn off when top cools. Hot surface light
willnot operateduringa self-cleanoperation, is locatedeither on the backguardor at the back centerol
• Slide-inand drop-in ranges: The cooktopwill net the cooktop.
operateduringa self-cleanoperation.
• Cooktopmay emit a light smoke and odor the first few HOTSURFACE--_ _'__.......... _"
times cooktop is used.This is normal. LIGHTON ,_
• Elementundersmoothtopcycles on and off to maintain BACKGUARD ,_,_o. , ,
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the presetheat setting. Elementwill glow redwhen it ,o_,. 82
cycles ON.
• SrnoothtopRETAINSheat for a periodof time after the
unit is turned off. When the HOT SURFACElight turns
off, cooktopwill be coolenough to touch. HOTSURFACE
• Beforeusingcooktopfor the first time, cleanit LIGHTONCOOKTOP_""_'h_
thoroughlyas directed in the cleaning chart on page 22.
This will protect the smoothtopand will guaranteea
clean cooktopwhen the elementsareturned on.
Aluminum foil will damagethe smoothtopif it meltsonto
the top. Neveruse aluminum foil or foil-type disposable
containerssuch as popcorn poppers.They may leave
metal marks or may permanentlymelt onto the
smoothtop.
Important: Watch sugaryor starchysolutionscarefully to
avoid boilovers.Ifa sugar solution (jam,jelly, candy)or a
starch solution (potatoes, rice) boils over, it may pit or
discolorthe smoothtop.Turn elementto LOW andclean
believerimmediately. See page 22 for cleaning
instructions.
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TO PROTECTSMOOTHTOPfrom scratching, chipping, etching, or metal marks:
• Clean smoothtopafter eachuse. • Never placeplasticson warm or hot smoothtop.
• Never letpan boildry asthis will permanently Plastic may melt onto top. Top maychip or pit in
damagetop. attemptingto removeplastic.
• Never use smoothtopas a work surface or cutting • Never leave sugar,salt,sand, soil,shortening,or fat
board, on smoothtop.They may scratch or damagetop.
• Never cookfood directlyon smoothtop. • Onlyuse flat-bottom pansthat are free of soil, rough
• Neverplacetrivet or wok ring betweentop and pan. areas,nicks or scratchesas these may soil or
These itemscan mark or etchthe top. scratchthe top.