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Radiant Cooktop
Models: CEP7030 and CEP7036
Contents
Safety Information...............................3
Using The Cooktop
Cooktop Features...............................5
Radiant Glass Cooktop ..........................6
Home Canning Tips.............................6
Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop ...............7
Element Cycling................................8
Turn Product On/Off.............................8
Operating the Cooking Elements...................8
How to Synchronize Left Elements .................9
Selecting Cooktop Settings .......................9
Cooktop Lockout ..............................10
Hot Light Indicator .............................10
Griddle (optional accessory) .....................11
Care And Cleaning
Cleaning the Glass Cooktop .....................12
Troubleshooting Tips ...........................14
Limited Warranty...............................18
Accessories ...................................19
Consumer Support .............................20
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Owner's Manual

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THANK YOU FOR MAKING CAFÉ A PART OF YOUR HOME.
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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.
WARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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described in this Owner’s Manual.
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grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.
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cooktop unless it is specifically recommended in this
manual. All other servicing should be performed by
a qualified technician.
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or disconnect the power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching
off the circuit breaker.
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be left alone or unattended in an area where the
cooktop is in use. They should never be allowed to
climb, sit or stand on any part of the cooktop.
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CAUTION
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cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
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holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
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other bulky cloth in place of pot holders.
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room.
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may be hot enough to burn even though they are
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or let clothing or other flammable materials contact
the surface elements or areas nearby the surface
elements; allow sufficient time for cooling first.
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areas facing the cooktop.
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could build up and the container could burst,
causing an injury.
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an internal temperature of 160°F and poultry to at
least an internal temperature of 180°F. Cooking
to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.
WARNING KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE COOKTOP
Failure to do so may result in fire or personal injury.
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the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders,
linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids.
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using the cooktop. These garments may ignite if
they contact hot surfaces causing severe burns.
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materials accumulate in or near the cooktop.
Grease on the cooktop may ignite.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape
Carefully grasp a corner of the protective shipping film
with your fingers and slowly peel it from the appliance
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Remove all of the film before using the appliance for the
first time.
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the
product, the safest way to remove the adhesive from
packaging tape on new appliances is an application of
a household liquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with a
soft cloth and allow to soak.
NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all parts. It
cannot be removed if it is baked on.
WARNING COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by
covering the pan completely with a well-fitted lid,
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chemical or a foam-type fire extinguisher.
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greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
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to heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite
resulting in fire that may spread to surrounding
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possible to monitor oil temperature.
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of oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid cooking
frozen foods with excessive amounts of ice.
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flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface
heating element. The use of undersized cookware
will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of cookware to surface unit will also
improve efficiency.
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flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a
container should be turned toward the center of the
range without extending over nearby surface units.
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soon as power is restored. In the event of a power
loss, failure to turn all surface unit knobs to the OFF
position may result in ignition of items on or near the
cooktop, leading to serious injury or death.
WARNING RADIANT COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable
for cooktop service; others may break because of
the sudden change in temperature.
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surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the
controls have been turned off.
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cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and
create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately.
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can be scratched with items such as knives,
sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry, and
rivets on clothing.
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fire on the glass cooktop, even when it is not being
used. If the cooktop is inadvertently turned on, they
may ignite. Heat from the cooktop or oven vent after
it is turned off may cause them to ignite also.
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cleaning pad to clean the cooktop. Wait until the
cooktop cools and the indicator light goes out
before cleaning. A wet sponge or cloth on a hot
surface can cause steam burns. Some cleaners can
produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the
cleaning cream label. NOTE: Sugary spills are an
exception. They should be scraped off while still hot
using an oven mitt and a scraper. See the Cleaning
the glass cooktop section for detailed instructions.

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Cooktop Features
USING THE COOKTOP: Cooktop Features
1.Cooking Element(s): See page 8.
2.Control Knob(s): See page 8.
3.Lock: See page 10.
4.Sync Burners: See page 9.
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Radiant Glass Cooktop
Home Canning Tips
USING THE COOKTOP: Radiant Glass Cooktop / Home Canning Tips
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.
NOTE: This cooktop has Rapid Response surface units.
The cooktop will automatically heat up or cool down
to the desired power level setting in the quickest time
possible. While the surface units are on, you may not
see them glow red during certain heat up or cool down
conditions.
Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of
surface units that are on. With 3 or 4 units turned on,
surface temperatures are high. Always use caution when
touching the cooktop.
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Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.
To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution when
canning.
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bath canners with rippled bottoms may extend the time
required to bring the water to a boil.
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Always use cookware.
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
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is scratch-resistant, not scratch proof.

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Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop
USING THE RANGE: Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
Recommended
Stainless Steel
Aluminum:
Heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop but can be removed if cleaned
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point, thin weight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper Bottom:
Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can
be removed, as long as the cooktop
is cleaned immediately. However, do
not let these pots boil dry. Overheated
metal can bond to glass cooktops. An
overheated copper bottom pot will leave
a residue that will permanently stain the
cooktop if not removed immediately.
Enamel (painted) on Cast Iron:
Recommended if bottom of pan is coated
Avoid/Not Recommended
Enamel (painted) on Steel:
Heating empty pans can cause
permanent damage to cooktop glass.
The enamel can melt and bond to the
ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
Poor performance. Will scratch the
surface.
Stoneware:
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Cast Iron:
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specifically for glass cooktops
Poor conductivity and slow to absorb
heat. Will scratch the cooktop surface.
Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved,
ridged or warped bottoms are
not recommended.
For Best Results
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place lids on the surface elements, particularly wet lids.
Wet pans and lids may stick to the surface when cool.
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wok will not heat on glass surface elements.
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wok. They are available at your local retail store. The
bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as
the surface element to ensure proper contact.
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cookware such as pressure cookers or deep-fat
fryers. All cookware must have flat bottoms and be
the correct size.
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Tri-Ring Surface Element
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center control knob clockwise to , stopping at the
desired setting. This will activate the entire heating area.
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the center control knob clockwise to , stopping at
the desired setting. This will activate the medium-size
heating area.
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the center control knob clockwise to , stopping at the
desired setting. This will activate the smallest, inside
heating area.
Element Cycling
Turn Product On/Off
Operating The Cooking Elements
USING THE COOKTOP: Element Cycling / Turn Product On/Off / Operating The Cooking Elements
Surface elements will cycle on and off to maintain the
temperature you have selected. All radiant surface elements
have a temperature limiter that protects the glass cooktop
from getting too hot, this is normal. The temperature limiter
may cycle the elements off more frequently if:
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setting you want. When the control is in any position
other than Off, it may be rotated without pushing it
down. You may feel a slight bump when it is rotated
through the Lo or Hi positions. You may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control
is keeping the power level you set.
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radiant element is turned on and will remain on until
the surface is cooled to approximately 150°F.
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finish cooking. It will snap into the Off position.
Dual Surface Element
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knob to the Small Burner settings.
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knob to the Large Burner settings.

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How To Synchronize Left Burners
Selecting Cooktop Settings
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Choose pans that match the circle/bridge area as
closely as possible.
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and turn the control knob to , stopping at the
desired settings. It is normal to hear a clicking noise
when the elements are in sync mode.
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turn the control knob to , stopping at the
desired settings.
Content just for the following models: CP9530, CP9536
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slightly flicker. The rear element is controlled by the front
element and briefly lights the knob as the two elements
heat. This is normal.
Choose the element/burner that is the best fit to the
cookware size. Each element/burner on your new
cooktop has its own power levels ranging from low to
high. Power level settings necessary for cooking will vary
depending on the cookware being used, the type and
quantity of food, and the desired outcome.
In general:
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simmering.
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frying.
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(some models), use the Med-Hi settings.
When keeping foods warm confirm selected setting is
sufficient to maintain food temperature above 140°F.
Larger elements are not recommended for melting.
Power boil elements are best suited for boiling water,
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USING THE COOKTOP: How To Synchronize Left Elements / Selecting Cooktop Settings
Hi boiling quickly
frying
searing
reducing
simmering
holding
melting
Low

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USING THE COOKTOP: Cooktop Lockout / Hot Light Indicator
Cooktop Lockout (on some models)
Hot Light Indicator
To lock the cooktop and prevent unwanted use, turn the
control lock knob to Lock. An indicator light will glow
to show that the cooktop is locked. To unlock, press
and turn the knob to Unlock. In the locked position, the
cooktop will produce an audible sound if any control
knob is set to a position other than Off.
A hot surface indicator light (one for each cooking
element) will glow when the glass surface is hot and will
remain on until the surface has cooled to temperature
that is safe to touch.
Hot Surface
Indicator Light

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Griddle (optional accessory)
USING THE COOKTOP: Griddle (optional accessory)
Using the Griddle
CAUTION Burn Hazard
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griddle when it is cool and all surface units are off. Use oven mitts if you will touch the griddle while
hot. Failure to do so can result in burns.
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oil onto the cooking surface.
How To Place The Griddle
IMPORTANT: Always place and use your griddle at the
designated location on the cooktop.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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pads or steel wool.
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of grease spillover while cooking.
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when it is not in use. The griddle can become heated
when using the surrounding surface units.
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foods on the griddle.
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or oil. Permanent staining and/or craze lines could
result.
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in water.
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Griddle Operation
To turn on the surface units for the entire griddle, use
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pad and then adjust power level to desired setting as
described on page 9.
Type of Food Cook Setting
Warming Tortillas Med-Lo
Pancakes Med-Lo
Hamburgers Med
Fried Eggs Med-Lo
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Hot Sandwiches (such as Grilled Cheese) Med-Lo
Griddle settings are intended to be a guideline and may need to be
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To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop,
follow these steps:
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with a ceramic cooktop cleaner. This helps protect the
top and makes cleanup easier.
2. Regular use of a ceramic cooktop cleaner will help
keep the cooktop looking new.
3. Shake the cleaning cream well. Apply a few drops of
a ceramic cooktop cleaner directly to the cooktop.
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ceramic cooktops to clean the entire cooktop surface.
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cooktop until it has been cleaned thoroughly.
Burned-On Residue
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use scrub pads other than those recommended.
1. Allow the cooktop to cool.
2. Spread a few drops of a ceramic cooktop cleaner on
the entire burned residue area.
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cooktops, rub the residue area, applying pressure as
needed.
4. If any residue remains, repeat the steps listed above
as needed.
5. For additional protection, after all residue has been
removed, polish the entire surface with a ceramic
cooktop cleaner and a paper towel.
Heavy, Burned-On Residue
1. Allow the cooktop to cool.
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a 45° angle against the glass surface and scrape the
soil. It will be necessary to apply pressure to the razor
scraper in order to remove the residue.
3. After scraping with the razor scraper, spread a few
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any remaining residue.
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removed, polish the entire surface with a ceramic
cooktop cleaner and a paper towel.
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CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Glass Cooktop
Cleaning the Glass Cooktop
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ceramic cooktops.

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Metal Marks and Scratches
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cooktop. It will leave metal markings on the cooktop
surface.
These marks are removable using a ceramic cooktop
cleaner with a non-scratch cleaning pad for ceramic
cooktops.
2. If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper
are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may leave black
discoloration on the cooktop.
This should be removed immediately before heating
again or the discoloration may be permanent.
NOTE: Carefully check the bottom of pans for roughness
that would scratch the cooktop.
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
Special care should be taken when removing hot substances to avoid permanent damage of the glass surface.
Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy, syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the surface of your
cooktop (not covered by the warranty) unless the spill is removed while still hot. Special care should be taken when
removing hot substances.
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1. Turn off all surface units. Remove hot pans.
2. Wearing an oven mitt:
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the spill to a cool area on the cooktop.
b. Remove the spill with paper towels.
3. Any remaining spillover should be left until the surface
of the cooktop has cooled.
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residue has been completely removed.
NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass surface has
already occurred, the cooktop glass will have to be
replaced. In this case, service will be necessary.
Cleaning Trim
Do not use a steel wool or green pad; it will scratch the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe the
surface in the direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface. To inquire
about purchasing stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the location of a dealer nearest you, visit
cafeappliances.com.
Cleaning Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the Off positions and pull
them straight off the stems for cleaning. The knobs can
be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also be washed
with soap and water. Make sure the insides of the knobs
are dry before replacing. Replace the knobs in the Off
position to ensure proper placement.
Cleaning the Glass Cooktop (Cont.)
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Glass Cooktop
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Spring
clip
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Problem Possible Cause What To Do
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not maintain a rolling
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the diameter of the surface unit selected.
Surface elements do
not work properly Cooktop controls improperly set. Check to be sure the correct control is set for the surface element you are using.
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Cookware with rough bottoms being used or coarse
particles (salt or sand) were between the cookware and
the surface of the cooktop. Cookware has been slid
across the cooktop surface.
To avoid scratches, use the recommended
cleaning procedures. Make sure bottoms
of cookware are clean before use, and use
cookware with smooth bottoms.
Areas of discoloration
on the cooktop Food spillovers not cleaned before next use. See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
Hot surface on a model with a light-colored glass
cooktop. This is normal. The surface may appear discolored when it is hot. This is temporary
and will disappear as the glass cools.
Plastic melted to the
surface Hot cooktop came into contact with plastic placed on the hot cooktop. See the Glass surface – potential for permanent damage section in the Cleaning
the glass cooktop section.
Pitting (or indentation)
of the cooktop Hot sugar mixture spilled on the cooktop. Call a qualified technician for replacement.
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Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to schedule service. If an
error occurs in the control operation, a fault code will flash in the display. Record the error code and schedule service.

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Notes

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cafeappliances.com
All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized service technician. To schedule service
online, visit us at cafeappliances.com/service. Please have your serial number and your model number available when
scheduling service.
Servicing your appliance may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics. This gives a CAFÉ factory
service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps CAFÉ improve its products by
providing CAFÉ with information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance data to be sent to CAFÉ, please
advise your technician not to submit the data to CAFÉ at the time of service.
What CAFÉ will not cover:
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the product.
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modified or used for other than the intended purpose
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cleaners other than the recommended cleaning
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of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned
according to the directions in the Owner’s Manual.
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breakers.
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floods or acts of God.
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possible defects with this appliance.
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CAFÉ Electric Cooktop Limited Warranty
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties,
including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or
the shortest period allowed by law.
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may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized CAFÉ Service location
for service. In Alaska, the limited warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This limited warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your
legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
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Extended Warranties: Purchase a CAFÉ extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available
while your warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it online anytime at
cafeappliances.com/extended-warranty
CAFÉ Service will still be there after your warranty expires.
For the period of CAFÉ will replace
One year
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of the original
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limited one-year warranty, CAFÉ will provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service
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ACCESSORIES
Looking For Something More?
CAFÉ offers a variety of accessories to improve your
cooking and maintenance experiences!
Refer to the Consumer Support page for website
information.
The following products and more are available:
Accessories
Parts
Griddle
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