Framed trim distinguishes the CE152TF/S from its flush Transitional sibling, but the two radiant elements beneath ceramic glass, and their compatibility with any flat-bottomed cookware, are identical between them. The raised frame is purely a fit-and-finish choice for how the top sits in the counter.
An element that stays on continuously instead of cycling normally is worth flagging specifically, since radiant elements are designed to cycle on and off to hold a set temperature rather than run at full power constantly — a stuck-on element points to the control relay for that zone rather than the element itself in most cases.
Key Features
- 15-inch radiant electric cooktop with two radiant elements beneath ceramic glass
- Transitional framed trim, so the glass or steel top sits inside a raised frame rather than flush
- Works with any flat-bottomed pan, magnetic or not, unlike the induction lines
Most Common Issues on This Model
An element heats weakly, or not at all
All elements dead together, pointing at the control rather than an element
Cracked or chipped ceramic glass surface
Element stays on continuously instead of cycling