Maytag MER5870 User Manual page 10

Use to turn on the surface elements. An infinite choice of
heat settings is available from LOW to HIGH. The knobs can
be set on or between any of the settings.
Setting the Controls
L Place pan on surface element.
2. Push in and turn the knob in either direction to the desired
heat setting.
The control panel is marked to identifly which element
the knob controls. For example,
,151, ,11111,
indicates
right front element.
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Suggested Heat Settings
The size and type of cookware will affect the heat setting.
For information on cookware and other factors affecting
heat settings, refer to "Cooking Made Simple" booklet.
Setting Uses
HIGH:
Use to bring liquid to a boil blanch,
or reach pressure h_ a pressure cooker.
Always reduce settfl*g to a k_wer heat
wheu liquids begin to boil or foods
begh_ to cook.
Dual Element = Select glass-ceramic surfaces are equipped
with a dual element located in the right front position.
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Slide-in arid Drop-In Models: To operate, press the
rocker switch on the control panel up to control the
small element or down to control the large element.
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LOW:
Use to keep tbods warm and meh choco-
la{e and butter.
Surface _ndicator Lights
There is an indicator light by each pair of control knobs.
When one or both of the surface control knobs is turned on,
the light will turn on. The light will turn off when the surface
element(s) is turned off.