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Setting Surface Controls
Suggested Element Settings
The suggested settings below are based on averages when
cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings
may vary when using other types of pans.
Important notes:
•
For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
•
Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at
each setting.
•
Refer to the suggested radiant surface element settings for
suggested power level settings. A glowing red surface
heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the
cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the
surface heating area.
Single Radiant Surface Elements (all models)
Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may
still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
before it has cooled sufficiently. Do not place plastic items such
as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings
on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Pot holders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass or
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
To operate the single radiant element:
1.
Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface
element.
2. Push the ON OFF key to turn on.
3. Press HI to start the burner. To lower the setting press Lo until
the desired level appears in the display.
4. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element
off using the ON OFF key before removing the cookware.
Table 1: Suggested settings for various cooking needs
Settings
Type of Cooking
High (8.0-HI)
Start most foods, bring water
to boil, pan broiling
Medium-high (5.0-8.0)
Continue a rapid boil, fry,
deep fat fry
Medium (3.0-5.0)
Maintain a slow boil, thicken
sauces and gravies, steam
vegetables
Medium-low (2.0-4.0)
Keep foods cooking, poach,
stew
Low (LO-2.0)
Keep warm, melt, simmer
Figure 10: Single element located on left rear of cooktop
