Sharp KB-5121K - Manual (Page 12)

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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT THE COOKTOP
• Glass ceramic cooktop - Make sure the surface and
the pan bottom are clean before turning on. Do not use the
cooktop if the glass is broken or if metal melts on it.
• Radiant surface units - The radiant surface heating units
are beneath the smooth glass ceramic cooktop. The design on
the cooktop outlines the area of the surface unit underneath.
When the cooktop is on, the cooktop-on indicator, next to the
surface cooking control knob, comes on even if the cooktop
unit doesn’t look red. The areas around the units may become
hot enough to cause burns.
• Hot surface indicator - An indicator light, on the
cooktop, comes on when the surface unit is turned on and
the cooktop temperature increases. The indicator will remain
on until the surface has cooled below 150˚F even after the
unit is turned off.
• Temperature limiter - The radiant surface units have a
temperature limiter that allows the unit to cycle on and off,
even at the HI setting. It protects the glass ceramic cooktop
from damage. Cycling at the HI setting can occur when
improper cookware is used.
Note:
• Never leave any items on the cooktop. Hot units may
ignite flammable items, melt or soften plastics or increase
pressure in closed containers causing them to burst.
• Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop as they can
cause damage if they drop on to the cooktop.
• Never cook directly on the cooktop. Always use
cookware.
ABOUT COOKING UTENSILS
For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking
utensils as below.
• Bottom of pan - Pans should have flat bottoms that make
good contact with the entire surface unit. Check for flatness
by using a straight edge. Pans with curved or warped bottoms
are not recommended.
• Size of pan - Pan size should match the amount of food
and the size of the surface unit. Do not use canners or frypans
that exceed the width of the radiant surface units.
• Material of pan - Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Some utensils
were not made to be used on the cooktop.
• Position of pan - Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are using.
• Wok Cooking - Only a flat-bottomed wok is recommended.
Do not use round-bottom wok or a wok with a support ring.
Note:
• Do not slide cookware across the cooktop surface because
it can scratch the glass or may leave marks which need to
be removed promptly.
• Never allow a pan to boil dry. This could damage the pan
and the cooktop.
• Do not use aluminum foil on the cooktop surface.
• Do not use cooktop as a cutting board.
COOKTOP USE