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Clean up sugary spills and soils as soon as hot surface 
indicator light goes off. If not wiped up while warm, surface 
pitting can occur.
Do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop. 
Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on 
cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the 
cooktop.
Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers 
on the cooktop. It could leave aluminum marks that cannot 
be removed completely.
Do not allow objects that could melt, like plastic or aluminum 
foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.
Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking 
area. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) 
outside the area.
Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and 
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or 
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor 
cooking results.
Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler 
across the bottom of the cookware. While rotating the ruler, 
no space or light should be visible between it and the 
cookware.
Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small 
expansion channels can be used.
Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry 
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits 
when heated.
Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
Hot Surface Indicator Light (under ceramic glass)
The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface 
cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking 
area(s) is turned off.
Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface 
cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. 
This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking 
area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in. 
(2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.
Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements 
or surface burners at the same time.
On ceramic glass models, only use flat-bottomed canners.
For more information, contact your local U.S. Government 
Agricultural Department Extension Office. In Canada, contact 
Agriculture Canada. Companies that manufacture home 
canning products can also offer assistance.
Cookware
IMPORTANT:
 Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface 
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well-
fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy 
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper 
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used 
as a base it can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is 
transferred, which affects cooking results. A non-stick finish has 
the same characteristics as its base material. For example, 
aluminum cookware with a non-stick finish will take on the 
properties of aluminum.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material 
characteristics.
1. Surface Cooking Area
2. Cookware/Canner
3. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Maximum Overhang
HOT  CHAUD
COOKWARE
CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum
Heats quickly and evenly.
Suitable for all types of cooking.
Medium or heavy thickness is best for 
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron
Heats slowly and evenly.
Good for browning and frying.
Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or 
Ceramic glass
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Heats slowly, but unevenly.
Ideal results on low to medium heat 
settings.
Copper
Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain enamel-
on-steel or cast 
iron
See stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel
Heats quickly, but unevenly.
A core or base of aluminum or copper on 
stainless steel provides even heating.