Gibson GEF357CBSB Owner's Manual page 6

Setting Surface
Controls
To Operate the Surface Element
1. Place cooking utensil on the surface element.
2, Push in and turn the Surface Control knob in either direction to the desired
setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a
lower setting to finish cooking.The 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.
3. When cooking is completed, turn the surface element of before removing the
pan. Note: The surface signal lightwitt glow when one or more elements are
turned on. A quick glance at the light when cooking is finished is an easy check
to be sure all control knobs are turned off.
The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in
medium-weight atuminum panswith lids. Settings mayvary when using other types
of pans,
Setting Type of Cooking
HIGH (HI) Start most foods, bring water to a boil,
pan broiling
MEDIUM HIGH (6) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
MEDIUM (4-5)
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces
and gravies, steam vegetables
MEDIUM LOW (2-3) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
SIMMER (StM) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will
influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
Do not place 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 spoon scould catch
fire if placed too close to the element.
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