Использование И Уход для Maytag MET8720DE

The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. 
Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an 
element is on. This is normal operation. The burner will cycle on 
and off to maintain the selected heat level. It will also randomly 
cycle off and back on again, even while on High, to keep the 
cooktop from extreme temperatures. 
It is normal for the surface of light colored ceramic glass to appear 
to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass 
cools, it will return to its original color. 
Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it 
free from stains and provide the most even heating. On cooktops 
with light colored ceramic glass, soils and stains may be more 
visible, and may require more cleaning and attention. Cooktop 
cleaner and a cooktop scraper are recommended. For more 
information, see “General Cleaning” section.

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Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy 
or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop.

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To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the 
cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped 
between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could 
break when the lid is removed.

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For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and 
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down 
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills using 
a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are 
allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can 
cause pitting and permanent marks.

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To avoid scratches, 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.

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Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on 
the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be 
removed completely.

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To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that 
could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part 
of the entire cooktop.

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To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a 
cutting board.

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Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking 
area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) 
outside the area.

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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.

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Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across 
the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space 
or light should be visible between it and the cookware.

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Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small 
expansion channels can be used.

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Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry 
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when 
heated.

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To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on 
the cooktop.

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.

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Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area 
or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend 
more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or 
element.

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Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or 
surface burners at the same time.

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On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.

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For more information, contact your local agricultural 
department. Companies that manufacture home canning 
products can also offer assistance.

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface 
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and 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 they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is 
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the 
same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum 
cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of 
aluminum.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the 
broiler.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material 
characteristics.

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B

C

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Heats quickly and evenly.

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Suitable for all types of cooking.

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Medium or heavy thickness is best for 
most cooking tasks.

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Heats slowly and evenly.

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Good for browning and frying.

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Maintains heat for slow cooking.

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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Heats slowly, but unevenly.

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Ideal results on low to medium heat 
settings.

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Heats very quickly and evenly.

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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Use on low heat settings.

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See stainless steel or cast iron.

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Heats quickly, but unevenly.

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A core or base of aluminum or copper 
on stainless steel provides even 
heating.