Electric Range & Cooktop - Explanation of When Radiant Burners Will Glow
On Electric Ranges and Cooktops that feature radiant heating elements, the heating elements will cycle on and off whether or not there is a pot or pan on the burner. Radiant heating elements are featured on Electric Ranges and Cooktops with a ceramic glass, smooth cooktop surface. A visible orange or red glow will be seen as the element cycles on and off.Radiant Burner Function
- The burner cycles 100% power on and off for various amounts of time, depending upon the burner setting. For example, the element cycles on more on a High setting and cycles on less on a Low setting.
- Radiant and Halogen burners might also emit a slight "humming" sound while in operation. This is normal.
The Following Video Shows How a Radiant Element Will Glow
Video - Radiant Element Cycling
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