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COOKTOP USE
This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and
appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.
Cooktop Controls
The cooktop controls can be set to anywhere between HIGH and
LOW. Push in and turn to the desired heat setting. Use the
following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
Cooktop On Indicator Light
Each cooktop control has a Cooktop On indicator light. When the
control knob is on, the light will glow.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
Hot Surface indicator lights are located next to the surface
cooking area. The Hot Surface indicator lights will glow as long
as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the
surface cooking area(s) is turned off.
A. Surface cooking area locator
B. Cooktop on indicator light
C. Electronic oven control
D. Dual/triple element rocker switch
E. Right front control knob
F. Right rear control knob
G. Left rear control knob
H. Left front control knob
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
SETTING
RECOMMENDED USE
Double and Triple
Elements
■
Large diameter cookware.
■
Large quantities of food.
■
Home canning.
HIGH
■
Bring liquid to a boil.
Medium High
6 - 10
■
Hold a rapid boil.
■
Quickly brown or sear food.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
Medium
5
■
Maintain a slow boil.
■
Fry or sauté foods.
■
Cook soups, sauces and
gravies.
Medium Low
1 - 4
■
Stew or steam food.
■
Simmer
LOW
■
Keep foods warm.
■
Melt chocolate or butter.
Warm Zone
■
Keep cooked foods warm.
SETTING
RECOMMENDED USE
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
become hot.
