User manual

Cooking Procedures

IMPORTANT

BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP FOR THE FIRST TIME, HEAT THE ELE-

MENTS WITHOUT A PAN FOR 3 TO 5 MINUTES ON THE HI SETTING. The

elements are shipped with a coating (lacquer) which protects them against

corrosion. Heating the elements allows the coating to be hardened and burned

into the elements. During the curing process, a non-toxic smoke will be created.

Turn on the overhead hood fan if the smoke is objectionable. If the elements are

not cured, the coating can stick to a pan when first used on the solid element.

(Note: The rings around the elements will turn a gold color during the curing

process. This is normal. Remove discoloration as instructed on page 11.)

• Make sure bottom of cookware is dry before placing on element.

• Do not use wire trivets, fire rings, pads or any such item between the cookware and

the element.

• Cover cookware with lids to shorten cooking time and save energy. This is

especially important when cooking large quantities of food.

• Use as little water to cook food as is necessary. Covered cookware requires less

water.

• To take advantage of the retained heat in the solid element, turn the element off

5-10 minutes before food is ready and it will continue to cook.

• Do not lay lids (with moisture in them), spatulas, or other food laden utensils on

solid element.