Solid Disk Module
See Surface Module Cooking Guide.
Information
About Solid Disk Elements
Using a solid disk element is quite
similar to using an electric open
coil element. You will enjoy the
benefits of prolonged heat retention
for cooking with both types of
cooking elements. However, there
are important differences:
●
Solid disk elements transfer heat
evenly and well. They do not glow
“red hot” to cook properly, even at
the HI heat setting.
●
Solid disk elements reach
cooking temperature a little slower,
and hold heat longer than
conventional elements. Solid disk
elements have very even heat
distribution. Since solid disk
elements hold heat longer, you
may wish to turn the element off
sooner, and take advantage
the
residual heat. The amount of
residual heat is dependent upon the
quantity and type of food, the
and thickness of the pan
the setting used for cooking.
●
The red dot in the center of the
solid disk element indicates
in temperature limiters that
automatically reduce the heat if a
pan boils dry, if the element is
turned on without a pan or if the
pan is not making enough contact
with the surface
the element.
The red dots will wear off with use
without affecting the performance
of the elements.
●
There is retained heat in the
element. On
wait for
element to cool before cleaning
element area.
●
Solid disk element cooking takes
you a step closer to easier cleanup
because the cooking surface is
sealed against spills. There are no
drip bowls or burner box to clean.
●
You must use proper flat
bottomed cookware. Do not use
cookware that is warped, convex
concave. Improper cookware
cause unsatisfactory
cooking results. See cookware
tips for more information.
How to Insert Module
Step 1: Be sure the controls are
turned to OFF. To install the
module, position the electrical plug
to face the inside center wall
between the two cooktop openings.
There you will see the electrical
receptacle. (A receptacle is
available in either cooktop
opening.) Let the leading corners
of the module rest on the cooktop
surface.
Step 2: Carefully slide the module
plug toward the receptacle until
plug is engaged completely in
receptacle. Allow the module to fit
into the cooktop opening.
Step 3: Lower the inside edge of
module into the cooktop opening
until it is flush with cooking surface.
How to Remove Module
Be sure the entire module surface
is cool before attempting to
remove the module. The solid disk
elements will retain heat after the
controls have been turned off. Be
careful not to get burned on a
module that has not had sufficient
time to cool after use.
Step 1: Lift the finger tab at the
outside edge of the module until
the module base clears the cooktop
opening.
Step 2: Hold the module by the
front and rear edges. Carefully
slide the module away from the
cooktop center until the module
plug is disengaged from the
receptacle.
Before Using Your Solid Disk Module for the First Time
The top working surface of solid
disk elements have a protective
coating which
must
be hardened
before using the elements for the
first time. To harden this coating,
the elements should be briefly
heated without a pan (the coating
will stick to the pan). Heat the
elements for approximately
5 minutes at HI setting until the
smoking stops (this is normal).
Heating of the element will
change the stainless steel element
trim rings to a gold color.
T
HE ELEMENT
’
S PROTECTIVE
COATING MUST BE HARDENED
TO HELP PROTECT THE ELEMENT
OVER ITS LIFE.
