Cooktop Features
Solid Disk Elements
Before Using Your
Solid Disk Elements for
the First Time
The top working surfaces of
the new solid disk elements
have a protective coating that
must be hardened before using
the elements for the first time.
To harden this coating, the
solid disk elements should be
heated at HI heat setting for 3
to 5 minutes, without
cookware on the element.
There will be some smoke and
odor; this is normal.
THE SOLID DISK ELEMENT
PROTECTIVE COATING
MUST BE HARDENED TO
HELP PROTECT THE
ELEMENT OVER ITS LIFE.
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1.
Indicator lights for solid
disk elements.
2. Controls for solid
disk
elements. (some models have
Sensi.TempTM
control(s)
see
next page)
3. Solid disk elements.
4. Sensi-Temp
TM
solid disk
element. (on models so
equipped.)
5. Tempered glass top.
General Information
About Solid Disk Elements
Using a solid disk element cooktop
is quite similar to using an electric
coil, with which you probably are
familiar. With both types of surface
units you will enjoy the cleanliness
of electricity and the benefits of
retained heat in the elements.
However, there are differences.
● Solid disk elements do NOT
glow red, even at high heat
settings.
● Solid disk elements reach
temperature a little slower, and
hold heat longer, than conventional
elements. Solid disk elements have
very even heat distribution. Since
solid disk elements hold heat
longer, you may wish to turn the
element off sooner, and take
advantage of the residual heat. The
amount of residual heat depends
on the quantity and type of food,
the material and thickness of the
pan and the setting used for
cooking.
● The red dots in the center of the
solid disk elements are built-in
temperature limiters that
automatically reduce the heat if a
pan boils dry, if the element is
turned on without a pan or if the
pan is not making enough contact
with the surface of the element.
The red dots will wear off with use
without affecting the performance
of the elements.
● There is retained heat in the
element. On
boilovers,
wait for
element to cool before cleaning
element area.
● Solid disk element cooking takes
you a step closer to easier cleanup,
because the cooking surface is
sealed against spills and there are
no drip pans or burner box to
clean.
● You must use proper
flat-
bottomed cookware, not
cookware that is warped, convex,
or concave. Improper cookware
will cause unsatisfactory cooking
results.
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