IKEA LAGAN Manual page 15

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Single radiant surface elements
To operate the single radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface ele-
ment.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in ei-
ther direction to the desired setting (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 cook-
ware.
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 ex-
actly on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided
as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed
(see Figure 6).
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.
Suggested radiant surface element settings
The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are
based on cooking with medium-weight aluminum
pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other
types of pans.
Settings
High (HI - 9)
Medium High (7 - 8)
Medium (5 - 6)
Medium Low (2 - 4)
Low (1)
Low (LO)
Table 1: Suggested settings for radiant ele-
ments
Type of Cooktop
Start most foods, bring
water to a boil, pan broil-
ing
Continue a rapid boil, fry,
deep fat fry
Maintain a slow boil,
thicken sauces and gra-
vies or steam vegetables
Keep foods cooking,
poach, stew
Low temperature cooking
Keep warm, melt
SETTING SUrfACE CONTrOLS
SETTING SUrfACE CONTrOLS
figure 6: Surface control knob
CAUTION
Surface elements may appear to have cooled after
they have been turned off. The element surface
may still be hot, and burns may occur if the ele-
ment or surrounding area is touched before it has
cooled to a safe temperature.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt
and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic
wrapping 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.
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 Surface indica-
tor 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 suf-
ficiently.
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