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Setting Cooktop Controls
Cooking zones will appear to be cool 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 aluminum foil or 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. Potholders, towels or wooden
spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
IMPORTANT OPERATING NOTES:
• Fluids spilled or objects lying on the controls area of the cooktop may cause the cooktop to display an error code and
turn OFF while cooking. Clean the spills or remove the objects from the cooktop.
• If the cookware or pan is moved from the center of any active Cooking Zone for any reason, a sensor will detect the
situation and the cookware will no longer heat. The affected Cooking Zone Alpha-Numeric display will flash the power
level set for the Cooking Zone. The Cooking Zone will remember the power level setting for up to 3 minutes before the
Cooking Zone will automatically shut OFF.
To Turn OFF the Cooking Zones:
1. Once cooking is complete, touch the
2. A beep will sound, the chosen Cooking Zone and its Alpha-Numeric display will turn off.
3. When any Cooking Zone is OFF, the corresponding Cooking Zone Alpha-Numeric display may show
Cooking Zone temperature is HOT. The Alpha-Numeric display will continue to display
switched OFF the Alpha-Numeric display will continue to indicate
cooling fan will operate as long as the
The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF. But the
glass surface may be HOT from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur.
Preheat Recommendations
When preheating a pan on the cooktop always watch carefully. Whenever using the cooktop, always pay attention to any
items cooking and remain attentive until the cooking process is complete.
Keep in mind that induction may decrease the amount of time required to preheat a cooking utensil.
Recommended Settings for Induction Cooking Zones
Setting
POWER BOOST (Pb)
HIGH (8.0 - Hi)
MEDIUM HIGH (5.0 - 8.0)
MEDIUM (3.0 - 5.0)
MEDIUM LOW (2.0 - 4.0) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting).
LOW/SIMMER (Lo - 2.0) Keep warm, melt, simmer (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting).
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. The Simmer settings
are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The lower Simmer settings are
ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.
key pad to turn the Cooking Zone OFF.
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Type of Cooking
Use when first starting to heat pans that contain large amounts of food or to bring large pans
of water to boil.
Start most foods, bring water to a boil or pan broiling
Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables
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