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BEFORE FIRST USE
CLEANING
Clean the range and all accessories with water and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a
soft clean cloth.
ELEMENTS
Element plates are most efficient when used with utensils having a maximum inside diameter of 10”
(254) or a minimum inside diameter of 9” (229). Stock pots of 9, 12 and 16 qt. capacities are recommended for bulk
cooking.
NOTE: It is important that the utensil used has a flat bottom that sits uniformly on the surface of the plate. Utensils
with curved bottoms (either through design or warped from use) will have poor contact and therefore poor heat
transfer. This will result in poor cooking performance.
The solid surface plates are rated for 2000 watts and are controlled by an infinite heat switch. A solid
surface plate will reach cooking temperature from room temperature in 5 to 7 minutes at a HI setting.
Each control knob is marked HI, and LO. The HI setting is full heat. Use the HI setting to start cooking
quickly and to bring water to a boil.
Some DO’s and DON’T’s of Surface Cooking
DO use utensils to fit the tops (9” to 10” [229 to 254 mm] inside diameter).
DO use flat-bottomed, straight-sided pots and pans.
DO use covers for stock pot work. Water will boil much sooner and much less heat is required for cooking in a
covered container. Less water may be used thereby retaining vitamins and minerals in the food.
DO turn off plates a few minutes before cooking is completed to use the heat stored in the plate.
DO NOT allow surface plates to idle unloaded. The surface plates will reach very high temperatures, and this can
cause the casting to warp or dome.
DO NOT leave elements on when not in use, damage may occur. If you keep them on between uses thurn down and
place a pot of water on to draw off heat. Lift off griddle plates are not recommended.
CLEANING
DO use a mild dish detergent to clean the exterior or interior components of the range.
Clean all parts of the range with a soft cloth and warm water and detergent. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a
soft clean cloth.
WARNING
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING.
WARNING
THE RANGE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR
SERVICING THE UNIT.
