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Use and Care - MER6875A**
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Smoothtop Surface Notes:
• On Canadian models, the smoothtop does NOT operate
during a clean cycle.
• Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few
times the cooktop is used. This is normal.
• Smoothtop cooktops retain heat for a period of time
after the element is turned off. Turn the elements off
a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use
the retained heat to complete cooking. When the Hot
Surface Indicator light turns off, the cooking area will be
cool enough to touch. Because of the way they retain
heat, the smoothtop elements will not respond to
changes in settings as quickly as coil elements.
• In the event of a potential boilover, remove the pan from
the cooking surface.
• Never attempt to lift the cooktop.
• The smoothtop surface may appear discolored when it is
hot. This is normal and will disappear when the surface
cools.
Smoothtop Surface
Cooking Areas
The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent
circles on the smoothtop surface. For most efficient cooking,
fit the pan size to the element size.
Pans should not extend more than
1
/
2
to 1-inch beyond
the cooking area.
When a control is turned on, a glow can be seen through the
smoothtop surface. The element will cycle on and off to
maintain the preset heat setting, even on High.
For more information on cookware, refer to Cookware
Recommendations on page 7 and “Cooking Made Simple”
booklet included with your range.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
The Hot Surface indicator light is located on the
control panel. The light will be illuminated
when any cooking area is hot. It will remain on,
even after the control is turned off, until the area has cooled.
Surface Cooking
WARMING CENTER
DUAL
ELEMENT
Warming Center
(style may vary by model)
Use the Warming Center to keep hot cooked foods warm, such
as vegetables, gravies and oven-safe dinner plates.
Setting the Control:
Touch the Surface Warming Center pad and
then the Autoset pad. Press Autoset pad again
to turn off.
Warming Center Notes:
• Never warm food for longer than one hour (eggs for 30
minutes), as food quality may deteriorate.
• Do not heat cold food on the Warming Center.
• Warming temperatures of the food will vary depending on
type and amount of food. Always hold food at proper food
temperatures. USDA recommends food temperatures
between 140°-170° F.
• Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for
oven and cooktop use.
• Always use oven mitts when removing food from the
Warming Center as cookware and plates will be hot.
• All foods should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to
maintain food quality.
• When warming pastries and breads the cover should have
an opening to allow moisture to escape.
• Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plastic may melt
on to the surface and be very difficult to clean.
SINGLE
ELEMENT
(WITH FLEX
CHOICE
WARM*
OPTION)
SINGLE
ELEMENT
* Flex•Choice Warm: This setting uses a very low heat
setting to keep delicate foods or foods in a covered pan
warm without cooking.