Magic Chef MCSCTE24BG, User Manual

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
COOKTOP CONTROLS
Hot Surface
Indicator Light
Left Rear Control Knob Left Front Control Knob Right Rear Control Knob Right Front Control Knob
WARNING
: Fire Hazard
• Turn off all controls when done cooking.
• Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HIGH
and LOW. Push in and turn to setting. The surface cooking
area locator shows which element is turned on. (Refer to
Figure 11 and the chart on the right for setting heat levels.)
Setting Recommended Use
Low
Keep food warm.
Melt chocolate or butter.
Low simmer using lids.
Medium Low
Stew or steam food.
Simmer.
Medium
Maintain a slow boil.
Fry or saute foods.
Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
High simmer or simmer without lids.
Medium High
Hold a rapid boil.
Quickly brown or sear food.
High
Start food cooking.
Bring liquid to a boil.
Dual Zone
Element
Home canning.
Large-diameter cookware.
Large quantities of food.
Low Medium Low
High Medium High
Off Medium
Dual Zone Element
The dual zone elements offer flexibility depending
on the size of the cookware. Single zone can be used
in the same way as a regular element. The dual zone
combine single and dual heating elements and are
recommended for larger cookware, large quantities of
food, and home canning.
For best High heat performance, match the cookware
size to the size of heating element.
For best Low heat or Simmer performance, match the
cookware size to the dual zone heating element and
operate single zone heating element.
Single Zone
Dual Zone