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Cooking Utensils For Radiant Elements
Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular cooking uten-
sils that are most appropriate for the type of cooking being done. Only
certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other
glazed utensils are suitable for glass cooktop use without breaking due
to the sudden change in temperature. This is a matter of personal choice.
As with any cookware, yours should be in good condition and free from
excessive dents on the bottom to provide maximum performance and
convenience.
11. Never leave the surface area unattended at high heat setting.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers, which may ignite.
12. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a
utensil should be positioned so that it is turned toward the center of
the range so that it does not extend over adjacent surface elements.
13. Keep area clean and free from combustible material, gasoline, and
other flammable liquids. Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may
ignite and metallic items may become hot and cause burns.
14. Do not heat unopened food containers; build-up of pressure may
cause the container to explode and result in injury.
15. Clean the cooktop with caution. After the cooktop has cooled down,
wipe with damp cloth or use a mild, non-abrasive cleaning solution.
Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot sur-
face.
16. Do not cook on a cooktop with broken glass. Spillovers or cleaning so-
lution may penetrate a broken glass top and create a risk of electrical
shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your cook-
top glass become broken.
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Before You Use Your New Cooktop
All products are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any vis-
ible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have remained from the man-
ufacturing process
Glass Cooktop
Clean your glass top before the first time you use it. A thorough cleaning
with a glass top cleaner is recommended. It only takes a minute and puts
a clean, shiny coating on the glass top before its initial use.
Suitable and Unsuitable Pots and Pans For Induc-
tion Elements
Suitable Pots and Pans (Induction Elements)
•All pots and pans must have a magnetic bottom.
•All pots and pans must have a flat bottom.
•All pots and pans should have a diameter between 5” (for small burn-
ers) and 12” (for larger burners).
•Stainless steel with magnetic bottom
•Porcelain coated steel
•Cast Iron
NOTE: Check cookware with magnet. If magnet adheres to the bottom
of the surface, it is suitable for induction cooking.
Unsuitable Pots and Pans (Induction Elements)
•Stainless steel pans with aluminum bottom
•Pottery
•Glass pans
•Aluminum pans
•Bronze pans
•Copper pots
•Pans with feet
CAUTION
Using cast iron cookware on the glass cooktop with radiant elements is not rec-
ommended. Cast iron retains heat when used on radiant elements and may re-
sult in cooktop damage.