Operating Your Appliance; Operating Your Cooktop; Operating Indicators; Cookware Selection - Summit CR4SS24 Owner's Manual

OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE

Operating your Cooktop

Any burner can be turned on by pushing the control knob down and turning it clockwise or counter-
clockwise to the desired setting. To adjust the setting while the burner is on, turn the knob without
pressing down. The burner is turned off by turning the control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to
the "0FF" position.

Operating Indicators

When the burner is turned on, the corresponding operating indicator will light up regardless of the
setting.

Cookware Selection

Special cookware is not required, but as is true with all types of cooking appliances, the better the
cookware, the better the performance. Following these tips will allow you to make the most of your
ceramic cooktop:
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For the most even and energy efficient cooking, the diameter of the pots should match the
diameter of the burners as closely as possible.
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Use cookware with thick, flat, smooth bottoms. Slightly concave bottoms will also work
adequately. Pans with convex bottoms will not cook well.
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Using a lid while cooking will minimize the loss of heat and decrease the cooking time.
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Copper bottom and aluminum pans may leave a residue on the cooktop in the form of metallic
lines. This is normal. These lines can be removed using a non-abrasive ceramic cooktop cleaner
or a shielded scraper blade.
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Cast iron, glass or stoneware should not be used because they have poor heat transfer and may
scratch the surface.
CAUTION: Be sure to clean the cooktop after each use. Each time the residue is allowed to melt it
becomes harder to remove and may mar the appearance of the cooktop. Let the cooktop
cool before cleaning.
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