Magic Chef 86HS-1 Use And Care Manual page 5

USING YOUR COIL ELEMENT COOKTOP
SURFACE ELEMENTS
up on outer edge of element (opposite pad.Topreventscratchingthefinish, do
Surface elements are self cleaning. Do terminal-side of element) while insert- not use abrasive cleaning agents.
not immerse elements in water. When ing terminals into receptacle. Gently Rinse, dry and replace.
an element is turned on, it will cycle on press down on outer edge of element
and off to maintain the heat setting, until element sits level on drip bowl.
To prevent risk of electric shock or fire,
do not line drip bowls with aluminum foil.
TO remove: Raise element WHEN DRIP
BOWLS
COOL and carefully pull out and away The dripbowls,locatedundereachBur-
fromthe receptacle, face element,are designedtocatchany
CONTROL KNOBS
spills or boilovers. Your cooktop is equipped with control
knobs that provide an infinitechoice of
Be sure drip bowls are in place. Ab- settings from LOW to HIGH. The knob
sence of these bowls during cooking can be set on any of the numbered set-
may subject wiring or component parts tings or between the numberedsettings.
underneath the cooktop to damage.
To operate: Push down and turn knob to
Clean after each use with soap and the desired setting. A signal light will
To replace: Insert the terminals on the water. Remove stubborn stains with turn on to indicate that one or more of
element into the receptacle. Gently lift baking soda paste and plastic scouring the surface elements are on.
SUGGESTED HEAT SETTINGS
Usethe followingchart as a GUIDELINE untilyoubecomemorefamiliarwithyourcooktop.Keep in mindthatdifferenttypesof
utensilmaterialsrequiredifferentheatsettingsforthesame cookingoperation. W esuggestthatyouexperimenttofindtheheat
setting that best suits your particular cooking needs. Information in the chart is based on heavy gauge aluminum cookware.
Lower the heat setting if using stainless steel, cast iron utensils or glassware designed for surface cooking.
HI To bring liquid to a boil, blanch, preheat skillet, or bring pressure up in pressure cooker. (Note:
Always follow instructions in pressure cooker use/care book.) Always reduce to a lower heat set-
ting when liquids just begin to boil or food begins to cook.
6-5 To maintain moderate to slow boil for large amounts of liquids.
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LO To keep foods warm before serving.
NOTE: Referto utensil manufacturer's recommendations for suggested heat settings. Some manufacturers do not recom-
mend the use of HIGH or the use of HIGH for extended cooking operations.
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