Hotpoint LEB356 - Manual (Page 9)

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Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting T
ips
Customer Service
Do not slide cookware across the
cooktop because it can scratch the
glass—the glass is scratch resistant, not
scratch proof.
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DRAGGING
About the radiant surface units… (glass cooktops only)
The radiant cooktop features heating
units beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new
cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by
the heating of new parts and insulating materials
and will disappear in a short time.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware on the
glass surface even when the cooktop
is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned
off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat
to continue cooking. To avoid over-
cooking, remove pans from the surface
units when the food is cooked. Avoid
placing anything on the surface unit until
it has cooled completely.
■ Before you use the cooktop for the first time,
clean it with cleaning cream. This helps protect
the top and makes clean-up easier.
■ Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable
using the cleaning cream or full strength white
vinegar.
■ Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent
film on the cooktop. The cleaning cream will
remove this discoloration.
■ Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop. If
they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.
■ Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
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SURFACE
COOKING
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
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OFF CENTER
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
Temperature Limiter (glass cooktops only)
Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle the
units off for a time if:
■ The pan boils dry.
■ The pan bottom is not flat.
■ The pan is off center.
■ There is no pan on the unit.