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I( Z) ABOUTYOURCOOKTOP

& CAUTION

NEVER use cooktopifthe smoothtopiscracked,broken,

or if metal meltsonto the top. Call an authorizedservicer.

Do notattempt to 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 operateduring a 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 ,_

• Elementunder smoothtopcycles on and off to maintain BACKGUARD ,_,_o. , ,

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 directedin the cleaning chart on page 22.

This will protect the smoothtopand will guaranteea

clean cooktopwhen the elementsare turned 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 starchysolutions carefully to

avoid boilovers.If a sugar solution (jam,jelly, candy)or a

starch solution (potatoes, rice) boils over, it may pit or

discolorthe smoothtop.Turnelementto LOW and clean

believerimmediately. See page 22 for cleaning

instructions.

r [TIPSToP,OTECTSMOOT.TOPcoo rol, ,h ,,, , , ,,,,

TO PROTECTSMOOTHTOPfrom scratching, chipping, etching, or metal marks:

• Clean smoothtopafter eachuse. • Never placeplastics on warm or hot smoothtop.

• Never letpan boildry as this will permanently Plastic may melt onto top. Top maychip or pit in

damagetop. attemptingto removeplastic.

• Never use smoothtopas a work surface or cutting • Neverleave sugar,salt, sand, soil,shortening, or fat

board, on smoothtop.They may scratch or damagetop.

• Never cookfood directlyon smoothtop. • Onlyuse flat-bottom pansthat are freeof 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.

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