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Setting Surface Controls
Suggested Element Settings
The suggested
settings
below
are based on averages
when
cooking
with medium-weight
aluminum
pans with
lids. Settings
may vary when using other types of pans.
Table
1: Suggested
settings for various
cooking needs
Type of Cooking
Settings
High (8.0-HI)
Start most foods,
bring
water
to boil, pan broiling
Medium-high
(5.0-8.0)
Continue
a rapid
boil, fry,
deep
fat fry
Medium
(3.0-5.0)
Maintain
a slow boil, thicken
sauces and gravies,
steam
vegetables
Medium-low
(2.0-4.0)
Keep foods cooking,
poach,
stew
Low (LO-2.0)
Keep warm,
melt, simmer
Important
notes:
•
For efficient
cooking,
turn off the element
several
minutes
before
cooking
is complete.
This will allow
residual
heat to
complete
the cooking
process.
•
Each surface element
provides
a constant
amount
of heat at
each setting.
Refer to the suggested
radiant
surface
element
settings
for
suggested
power
level settings.
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.
Single
Radiant
Surface
Elements
(all
models)
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 plastic
items such
as 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.
Pot holders, towels or wooden
spoons could
catch fire if
placed
too close to the surface
elements.
Do not allow
aluminum
foil, empty
glass or
porcelain
cookware
or any material
that can melt to make
contact
with the ceramic
cooktop.
If these items melt on the
cooktop
they may damage
the ceramic
cooktop.
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Figure 10: Single
element
located
on left rear of cooktop
To operate
the single radiant
element:
1.
Place correctly
sized cookware
on single
radiant
surface
element.
2.
Push the ON OFF key to turn on.
3.
Press HI to start the burner. To lower the setting
press Lo until
the desired
level appears
in the display.
4.
When
cooking
is complete,
turn the radiant
surface
element
off using the ON OFF key before
removing
the cookware.
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