Cooktop cooking
About cooktop cooking
CAUTION
BEFORE COOKING
• Do not use the glass cooktop surface as a
cutting board.
• Do not place or store items that can melt
or catch fire on the glass cooktop, even
when it is not being used.
• Turn the surface units on only after placing
cookware on them.
• Do not store heavy items above the
cooktop surface. They could fall and
damage it.
CAUTION
DURING COOKING
• Do not place aluminum foil or plastic items
such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon
holders, or plastic wrappings on the range
when it is in use. The hot air from the vent
could melt plastics or ignite flammable
items.
• Make sure the correct surface unit is
turned on.
• Never cook directly on the glass. Always
use cookware.
• Always place the pan in the center of the
surface unit you are cooking on.
• Never leave surface units unattended
while using a high heat setting. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may catch on fire.
• Turn the surface units off before removing
cookware.
• Do not use plastic wrap to cover food.
Plastic may melt onto the surface and be
very difficult to remove.
CAUTION
AFTER COOKING
• Do not touch the surface units until they
have cooled down.
• The surface may be still be hot and burns
may occur if you touch the glass surface
before it has cooled down sufficiently.
• Immediately clean spills on the cooking
area to prevent a tough cleaners, chore
later.
• If cabinet storage is provided directly
above the cooking surface, make sure that
the items are infrequently used and can be
safely stored in an area subjected to heat.
Temperatures may be unsafe for items
such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol
sprays.
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