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Using proper
cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating
element (See Fig. 1). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 2).
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Be sure to follow the
recommendations for using
proper cookware as illustrated in
Figs. 1 & 2. For more information
about the ceramic cooktop see
"Cooktop Cleaning &
Maintenance" in the General
Care & Cleaning
section.
Fig. 2
Single
Radiant Surface
Elements
(all models)
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• Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight
of handle
does not
tilt pan.
Pan is well
balanced.
• Pan sizes match the
amount
of food to be
prepared
and the size of
the surface element.
• Made of a material that
conducts
heat well.
• Easy to clean.
• Always match pot diameter
to element
surface
diameter.
Fig. 1
To Operate a Single Radiant Element:
1.
Place correctly sized cookware on radiant surface element.
2.
Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Refer to
the Suggested
Radiant Surface Element Settings Table, Figs. 3 & 4). Start most cooking
operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface
control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide
and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element provides a constant amount
of heat at each setting. 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.
3.
When cooking is complete, turn the surface element OFF before removing the cookware.
INCORRECT
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• Curved
and warped
pan
bottoms.
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• Pan overhangs
element
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more than one-half
inch.
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