Use and Care Manual

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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Single radiant surface elements
To operate single radiant elements (including Sim-
mer to Boil elements):
1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface ele-
ment.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in
either direction (Figure 8) to the desired set-
ting (refer to the “Suggested radiant surface
element settings” in Table 1).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant
surface element OFF before removing the
cookware.
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting
and then turn to a lower setting to finish cook-
ing. 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 Figure 8).
A glowing red surface heating area extending be-
yond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates
the cookware is too small for the surface heating
area.
Table 1: Suggested settings for radiant elements
Settings Type of Cooktop
High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring
water to a boil, pan broil-
ing
Medium High (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry,
deep fat fry
Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thick-
en sauces and gravies or
steam vegetables
Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking,
poach, stew
Low (1) Low temperature cooking
Low (LO) Keep warm, melt
CAUTION
Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned o . The
element may still be hot and burns may occur if
the element is touched before it has cooled su-
ciently.
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, tow-
els, or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface elements.
Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip
bowls or reflector pans. Improper installation of
these liners may result in risk of electric shock or
fire.
NOTE
• 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.
• The Element ON indicator lights will glow
when one or more elements are turned ON.
A quick glance at these indicator lights when
finished cooking is an easy check to be sure
all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Sur-
face indicator light will remain on AFTER the
control knob is turned to the “OFF” position
and will stay on until the heating surface area
has cooled suciently.
Figure 8: Radiant surface element
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Simmer-to-boil elements
A Simmer to Boil element (some models) is de-
signed to quickly heat and cook large amounts of
food in large pots. Simmer to Boil elements are
clearly labeled on the cooktop.
Suggested radiant surface element settings
The suggested settings found in Table 1 are based
on cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans
with lids. Settings may vary when using other types
of pans.