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Important notes:
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For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
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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. 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
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Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
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Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop.
Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often
if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookware bottom is not flat.
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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.
The cooktop also has a 9 inch turbo boil element that is useful
when bringing large quantities of water to boiling temperatures.
The turbo boil burner is located on the front left side of the
cooktop.
Figure 5: Turbo boil element can be set for lower cooking
temperatures to accommodate 9 inch pans
(some models)
WARM ZONE
The purpose of the warm zone is to keep hot
cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the
warm zone to keep cooked foods hot such as
vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries,
and oven safe dinner plates. It is located in the center rear of
the cooktop and has just one warm setting.
Always start with hot food.
Do not heat cold food with the warm zone. All food placed on
the warm zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality.
For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover
should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Use only
dish ware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and
cooktop use on the warm zone.
Unlike other radiant surface elements, the
warm zone will not glow red when it is hot. The glass surface
may still be hot and burns can 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. Pot holders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the surface elements. Do not allow aluminum
foil, empty glass-porcelain cookware, or any material that can
melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop.
Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result
in food poisoning or sickness.
1.
Press the WARM ZONE ON/OFF key.
2. Press START.
3. When ready to serve, press WARM ZONE ON/OFF key
and the warm zone indicator light will turn off. The warm
zone will remain hot until the hot surface indicator light
turns off.
Important notes:
•
Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for
oven and ceramic cooktop use. Do not use plastic wrap or
aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or aluminum foil can
melt onto the cooktop.
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Setting Surface Controls
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