Element And Control Setting; Single Radiant Element - Dacor Distinctive DECT304 Use And Care Manual

ELEMENT AND CONTROL SETTINGS

SINGLE RADIANT ELEMENT

This type of electric element uses a wire ribbon
located under the glass surface to provide the heat for
cooking. Each element cycles on and off during
operation, controlled by its own temperature limiter.
Temperature limiters
Each radiant heaters has its own sensor to protect the
glass cooking surface from extreme high
temperatures. The limiter will operate automatically by
cycling the element the cycles as defined by knob
setting (HI-LO) .
DUAL RADIANT ELEMENT
The dual element consist of two radiant ribbon
elements within the same heating area. Either the
small (inner element) or both (inner and outer)
elements may be selected for use. There are an
infinite number of heat settings between the LO and HI
position.
The HI and LO settings have fixed positions
to define the minimum and maximum heat settings.
To turn ON the inner element, push down on the
control knob and turn it counter-clockwise, setting the
heat according to the graphic surrounding the knob.
To turn ON the inner and outer element, push down
on the control knob and turn it clockwise, setting the
heat according to the graphic surrounding the knob.
Recommended Settings
These are the recommended settings without the
element being preheated. A range of heat settings are
listed because the actual setting depends on:
x Type and quality of pan
x Type, quantity and temperature of the food
x Element used and cook's preferences
Dual Element
Knob

Element and Control Setting

Single Element Knob
TYPE OF FOOD
Melting butter, chocolate LO
Delicate sauce, rice,
simmering sauces with
butter and egg yolk
Cooking vegetables, fish
broths, eggs (fried or
scrambled), finishing
cereals, pasta, milk,
pancakes, pudding,
simmering meats,
steaming vegetables,
pop corn, bacon, stewing
meet soup, sau-teed
vegetables, spaghetti
sauces
Braising meat, pan frying
meat, fish, eggs, stir frying,
quickly brown or sear
meats, holding a rapid boil.
Boiling water for
vegetables, pasta
Control knobs (pos. 1 to 4)
The placement of each knob corresponds to the
placement of the heating element that it controls.
To turn on any element, PUSH DOWN on the knob
and TURN in either direction to desired heat setting.
Hot surface indicator light
Each element features a hot surface indicator light to
show when the corresponding element is ON or hot.
The light remains on until the element has cooled to
a safe temperature to touch (approximately 150°F). If
a hot surface light is ON, use caution when working
around the cooktop because it is still hot.
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ENGLISH
HEAT SETTINGS
LO to
Medium
Medium
Medium to
HI
HI
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