Using The Surface Units; Using The Warming Zone - Hotpoint RB790DT Owner's Manual

Using the surface units.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Be sure you turn the control knob
to Off when you finish cooking .
On some models .
On some models .
On some models .
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How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either direction
to the setting you want .
At both Off and Hi the control clicks into
position . You may hear slight clicking sounds
during cooking, indicating the control is
keeping the power level you set
Dual Surface Unit and Control Knob
(on some models)
The front surface units have 2 cooking sizes
(6" and 9") to select from so you can match
the size of the unit to the size of the cookware
you are using.
To use the small surface unit, turn the
control knob counterclockwise to the SMALL
BURNER settings .
To use the large surface unit, turn the control
knob clockwise to the LARGE BURNER
settings .

Using the Warming Zone

(on some models)
WARNING
FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in
food at temperatures below 140°F.
 Always start with hot food. Do not use warm
setting to heat cold food.
Do not use warm setting for more than 2

hours.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
foodborne illness.
The WARMING ZONE, located in the back center
of the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food
at serving temperature . Always start with hot
food . Do not use to heat cold food . Placing
uncooked or cold food on the WARMING ZONE
could result in foodborne illness .
Indicator Lights
A HOT SURFACE or HOT COOKTOP (depending on
model) indicator light will glow when any radiant
element is hot and will remain on (even after the
unit is turned off) until the surface is cooled to
approximately 150°F .
A SURFACE UNIT on or BURNER ON (depending
.
on model) indicator light will glow when any
surface unit is on .
NOTE: The SURFACE UNIT or BURNER ON
indicator light may glow between the surface
control settings of Lo and Off, but there is no
power to the surface units .
Push and turn the control knob to any desired
setting .
For best results, all foods on the WARMING
ZONE should be covered with a lid or aluminum
foil . When warming pastries or breads, the
cover should be vented to allow moisture to
escape .
Use the lowest setting for breads and pastries .
Use a medium setting for vegetables, sauces,
stews, cream soups, butter and chocolate . Use
the highest setting for soups (liquid) and hot
beverages . These initial suggested settings are
for reference only . The temperature, type and
amount of food, type of pan, and the time held
will affect the quality of the food .
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
removing food from the WARMING ZONE,
since cookware and plates will be hot .
NOTE: The surface warmer will not glow red like
the cooking elements.
(on radiant glass models only)
On some models .