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Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the 

surface elements, the glass surface will turn light green 

when the element will be turned off. This phenomenon 

is normal and the glass will come back to its original 

white color after it has completely cooled down. (White 

glass cooktops only).

The size and type of cookware used will infl uence the 

setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow 

the recommendations for using proper cookware as 

illustrated in Figures 1 & 2.
Cookware should have fl at bottoms that make good 

contact with the entire surface heating element (Figure 

1). Check for fl atness by rotating a ruler across the 

bottom of the cookware (Figure 2).

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly 

heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan 

bottom. The most popular materials available are:
Aluminum- Excellent heat conductor. Some types 

of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum 

cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans 

slide across the ceramic glass cooktop, they may leave 

metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove 

these marks immediately.
Copper- Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May 

leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above).
Stainless steel- Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking 

results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast iron- A poor heat conductor however will retain 

heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is 

reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain-enamel on metal- Heating characteristics will 

vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating 

must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
Glass- Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for 

ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

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Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element 

to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This 

helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. 

Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the 

cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the 

cookware bottom is not fl at.
Be sure to read detailed instructions for ceramic glass 

cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning 

section and Before You Call checklist section of this 

Use and Care Guide.

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. Be sure to match the pan size with the 

diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only 

fl at-bottom cookware should be used.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface 

elements in use and their settings, are all factors that 

will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas 

beyond 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 

off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a 

uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.
For effi cient cooking, turn off the element several minutes 

before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat 

to complete the cooking process.