Owner's Manual

10
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Single radiant surface elements (all models)
To operate the single radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either
direction (Fig. 2) to the desired setting (Refer to the
Suggested radiant surface element settings table
Fig. 1). Start most cooking operations on a higher setting
and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The
surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a
particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and
adjust the control knob as needed (See Fig. 2). Each
surface element provides a constant amount of heat at
each setting. A glowing red surface heating area
extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware
indicates the cookware is too small for the surface
heating area.
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface
element OFF before removing the cookware.
The On indicator light will glow when one or more
elements are turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator
light when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure
all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Surface
indicator light will continue to glow AFTER the control
knob is turned to the “OFF” position and will glow until
the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.
The suggested settings found in Fig.1 below are based
when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with
lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Suggested radiant surface element
settings
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and
type of food being cooked will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results.
NOTES
Fig. 2
Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The glass surface may
still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is
touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt
or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could
catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that can
melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop.
If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the
ceramic cooktop.
Suggested settings for single and dual radiant
elements table
Settings Type of cooking
High (hi - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a
boil, pan broiling
Medium high (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Medium (med, 5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces
and gravies or
steam vegetables
Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Low (lo - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Fig. 1