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OPERATION
Turning on the Dual element
There is one dual element located in the left front
position. Use the dual element as a dual or single
element.
1
Push in the appropriate knob.
2-A
Turn the knob counterclockwise to use it as
a
Single
element.
2-B
Turn the knob clockwise to use it as a
Dual
unit.
A
B
Heating with inner
(smaller) element only
Heating with both
elements together
Turning on a Triple element (on some models)
There is one triple element that can be used as either
a single, dual or triple element.
1
Push in the appropriate knob.
2-A
Turn the knob counterclockwise to use the
Single
element.
2-B
Turn the knob clockwise to the Dual position
to use as a
Dual
element.
2-C
Turn the knob clockwise to the Triple
position to use as a
Triple
element.
Single
Dual
Triple
Turning on the Warming Zone
CAUTION
FOOD POISON HAZARD
: Bacteria may grow in
food at temperatures below 140 °F.
•
Always start with hot food. Do not use the warm
setting to heat cold food.
•
Do not use the warm setting for more than 2
hours.
The Warming Zone, located in the back center of the
glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving
temperature. Use the Warming Zone to keep food
warm after it has already been cooked. Attempting
to cook uncooked or cold food on the Warming Zone
could result in a food-borne illness.
1
Turn the control knob to the
On
position.
NOTE
•
For best results, food on the warmer should
be kept in its container or covered with a lid or
aluminum foil to maintain food quality.
•
The warmer will not glow red like the other
cooking elements.
•
The Warming Zone can be operated as a single
element on some models.
The Recommended Surface Cooking
Setting
Setting
Recommended Use
8.5-Hi
•
Bring liquid to a boil
•
Start cooking
5.5-8.0
•
Hold a rapid boil, frying, deep fat fry
•
Quickly brown or sear food
3.5-5.0
•
Maintain a slow boil
•
Fry or saute foods
•
Cook soups, sauces and gravies
2.2-3.0
•
Stew or steam food
•
Simmer
Lo-2.0
•
Keep food warm
•
Melt chocolate or butter
•
Simmer
