Sharp 24 Inch Drop-In Cooktop Owner Manual - Manual (Page 9)

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BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP
Before operating your new Radiant cooktop Workstation:
• Ensure your cooktop has been properly installed and the
power supply is properly connected by following all instruc-
tions in the Installation Manual included with your cooktop.
• Be sure all protective packaging materials and tape have been
correctly and completely removed.
• Read and understand all instructions in this Operation
Manual.
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 HEATERS - The radiant heaters are beneath the
smooth glass ceramic cooktop. The design on the cooktop
outlines the area of the heater unit underneath. When the
cooktop is in use, the Hot Surface/ON Indicator Light next
to the heater being used illuminates, even if the cooktop unit
does not look red. The areas surrounding around the heaters
may become hot enough to cause burns.
• HOT SURFACE INDICATOR - The Hot Surface/ON
Indicator light illuminates when a heater is turned ON and
remains on after the heater has been turned OFF to indicate
hot surface temperature. The indicator light will turn OFF
automatically after the residual heat has cooled.
• WARNING In the event of a power failure to the home or
to the cooktop, be aware that SURFACES OF HEATERS
WILL REMAIN HOT even though the Hot Surface/ON
Indicator Lights ARE NO LONGER ILLUMINATED.
The Hot Surface/ON Indicator Lights will NOT come on
automatically once power has been restored.
• TEMPERATURE LIMITER - The radiant heaters 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 surfaces of heat-
ers 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 onto the cooktop.
• Never cook food directly on the cooktop. Always use
cookware.
• Never touch hot cookware or pots and pans directly with
your hands. ALWAYS use oven mitts or potholders when
handling hot cookware or pans to protect hands and arms
from burns.
ABOUT COOKING UTENSILS
For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils
as described below. Improper use of cookware can cause damage
to the surface of the cooktop not covered under warranty.
• BOTTOM OF PAN - Pans should have flat bottoms that
make good contact with the entire surface of the heater.
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 heater. Do not use canners or pans that
exceed the width of the radiant heaters.
• 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 heater you are using.
• WOK COOKING - Only a flat-bottomed wok is recom-
mended. Do not use round-bottom wok or a wok with a
support ring.
Improper use of cookwares can cause damage to the surface of
the cooktop that is not covered under warranty.
• 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.
The quality and type of cookware material used affects how
rapidly and evenly heat is distributed. This will affect the
cooking results.
• Cookware with heavier bottoms distribute heat effectively
delivering consistent cooking results.
• Dirt and grease buildup on the bottom of pots and pans affects
heating; always use cookware that can be easily cleaned after
each use.
Always follow manufacturer’s recommended guidelines for use
with cookware.