USING YOUR SMOOTHTOP COOKTOP
SUGGESTED HEAT SETTINGS
Use the followingchart as a GUIDELINE until you become more familiar withyour cooktop. Keep in mindthat differenttypes of
utensil materials requiredifferent heat settings for the same cooking operation. We suggestthat youexperiment to findthe heat
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, or cast iron utensils.
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.
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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