Surface Cooking; Panel Light; The Controls; Suggested Heat Settings - Maytag CRE9830BCE Owner's Manual

SURFACE COOKING
Panel Light (select models)
The panel light is turned on by pushing the rocker
switch on the control panel and holding it in until the
fluorescent light comes on. It may be turned off by
pushing the other side of the switch.
The Controls
Your range is equipped with surface control knobs that
prox_de an infinite choice of heat settings from Low to
tligh. The knobs can be set on or between any of the
numbered settings.
To operate the control: Push in and turn the knob in
either direction to the desired heat setting. A surface
indicator light oll the eontroI panel ,_4!1turn on to alert
you that one or more of the surface elements are on.
After a cooking operation, be sure the elements and
indicator lights are off.
Suggested Heat Settings
Turn the control knob to the desired heat setting. If in
doubt, it is better to select a Iower setting and increase
to a higher one later if needed. It will take longer for
the element to cool to a lower temperature than to heat
up to a higher temperature.
Use the following chart as a guideline untiI you become
more familiar x_th your new range. Information in the
chart is based on the use of heavy gauge metal
cookxvare. Other pan materi_ds may require a different
heat setting _br the same cooking operation. (For more
information on cookware, see "Cooking Made
Simple" booklet.)
HIGH To bring hquid to a boil, blanch or bring
up pressure in a pressure cooker.
Always reduce to a lower heat setting
when. liquids just begin to boil or food
begins to cook.
8-9 ' To quickly brown or sear meat, for last
' [ cooking of non-protein foods (such as
vegetables or pasta).
7 To maintain a fast boil for large amounts
I of liquid.
5-6 i ! To maintain a slow boil for large ....
, " _ amounts of liquid for most frying.
To continue cooking uncovered foods,
. I for mo_ slow fodng, stewing, braising or
• t steaming.
: (simmering).
LOW :
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