Electric Range - Surface Seems Too Hot on Induction Cooktop Models

To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

 

If it seems like the surface of your electric range with an induction, ceramic glass cooktop is too hot, we do have some suggestions to offer for this situation. Please check the tips below if the range surface seems too hot.

 

Please make sure that the oven vent is not blocked or covered.

• Freestanding Ranges - The vent is located under the control panel on the backsplash. Make sure no pots, tea kettles, etcetera, are blocking the vent.

• Slide-In Ranges - On models with a vent strip at the back of the cooktop, the oven vents from the left or right side of the vent strip. Make sure no pots or other items are blocking the vent.

• Slide-In Ranges - Models without a vent strip along the back of the cooktop vent out of the top of the door. This can make the front of the cooktop warm.

 

Other induction cooktop facts:

• Induction cooktops are energy efficient and they have a faster heating time than most other types of cooktops. Induction cooktop surfaces are typically cool to the touch.

• The cooking surface itself does not heat. The only reason the cooking surface area can get quite warm to the touch is because the heat from the pan will transfer to that area.

• Here is a video showing how an induction cooking surface is cool to the touch:

   

 

These tips and facts should help you to get the best use of your induction cooktop surface.