“My husband informed me that these cook tops automatically adjust the temp or go off on their own. Is that true??”
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Hi Roxie - It is normal operation for radiant elements to cycle on and off (glow red and then go dark) during operation. When the radiant unit is turned on HIGH, the unit will cycle on about 75% of the time and off 25% of the time. On MEDIUM settings, the unit will cycle about 50% on and 50% off. On LOW setting, the unit will cycle about 25% on and 75% off. Also, radiant burners can cause extremely high cooktop temperatures if left on for a long period of time, particularly with a non-flat pan. These burners have "temperature limiters" mounted to the bottom of the element. If the burner should get too hot, the limiter will shut the power off to the element until it cools (approximately 880F). The limiter will then reset and the burner can be used again. Thanks for your interest! Sue
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