Maytag GEMINITM - Manual (Page 5)

COOKING AREAS
The cooking areas on your range are identi-
fied by permanent patterns on the glass-
ceramic 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.
For more information on cookware, refer to
“Cooking Made Simple” booklet.
GLASS-CERAMIC SURFACE
❚ On Canadian models, the surface will not operate during a self-clean cycle.
❚ Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few times the cooktop is used. This
is normal.
❚ When a control is turned on, a red glow can be seen through the glass-ceramic surface.
The element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat setting.
❚ Glass-ceramic cooktops retain heat for a period of time after the unit is turned off. When
the HOT SURFACE light turns off (see below), the cooking area will be cool enough to
touch.
Because of the heat retention characteristics, the elements will not respond to changes
in settings as quickly as coil elements.
❚ NOTE: Do not attempt to lift the cooktop.
Glass-Ceramic Surface
(select models)
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NOTES:
HOT SURFACE LIGHT
The hot surface indicator light is located at the
front center of the cooktop. 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.
CAUTION:
Do not use the cooktop if the glass is
broken or if metal melts on to it. Call an
authorized servicer. Do not attempt to
repair it yourself.
HOT SURFACE
LIGHT ON COOKTOP
WARMING CENTER
(SELECT MODELS)
TIPS TO PROTECT THE
GLASS-CERAMIC SURFACE
➢ Before first use, clean the cooktop. (See
Cleaning, page 13.)
➢ Do not use glass pans. They may scratch
the surface.
➢ Do not allow plastic, sugar or foods with
high sugar content to melt onto the hot
cooktop. Should this happen, clean im-
mediately. (See Cleaning, page 13.)
➢ Never let a pan boil dry as this will damage
the surface and pan.
➢ Never use cooktop as a work surface or
cutting board. Never cook food directly on
the surface.
➢ Never use foil-type disposable containers
or place a trivet or wok ring between the
surface and pan. These items can mark
or etch the top.
➢ Do not slide aluminum pans across a hot
surface. The pans may leave marks which
need to be removed promptly. (See Clean-
ing, page 13.)
➢ Make sure the surface and the pan bot-
tom are clean before turning on to prevent
scratches.
➢ To prevent scratching or damage to the
glass-ceramic top, do not leave sugar,
salt or fats on the cooking area. Wipe the
cooktop surface with a clean cloth or
paper towel before using.
➢ Never use a soiled dish cloth or sponge to
clean the cooktop surface. A film will re-
main which may cause stains on the cook-
ing surface after the area is heated.
➢ To retain the appearance of the glass-
ceramic cooktop, clean after each use.
NOTES:
WARMING CENTER
(select models)
Use the Warming Center to keep cooked
foods warm, such as vegetables, gravies
and oven-safe dinner plates.
Push the switch on the control panel to turn
the Warming Center on and off.
WARMING CENTER
➢ All foods should be covered with a lid
or aluminum foil to maintain food qual-
ity.
➢ 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.
➢ Use only cookware and dishes rec-
ommended as safe for oven and
cooktop use.
➢ Always use oven mitts when remov-
ing food from the Warming Center as
cookware and plates will be hot.
➢ It is not recommended to warm food
for longer than one hour, as food
quality may deteriorate.
➢ It is not recommended to heat cold
food on the Warming Center.