Monogram JP690, Instructions Manual, Page: 9 / 16

Energy-Saving
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Use magnetic cookware of steel
or cast iron with tight-fitting covers
and flat bottoms.
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Cook fresh vegetables with a
minimum amount of water in a
covered pan.
Watch foods when bringing them
to cooking temperature at
HI heat. When food reaches cooking
temperature, reduce heat immediately
to lowest setting that will keep it
cooking.
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Use correct heat for cooking task.
See cooking guides on pages 10 and 11.
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When boiling water for tea or
coffee, heat only the amount
needed. It is not economical to
boil a container full of water
for only one or two cups.
Questions &Answers
Q. If I do not select a heat
setting, what will happen?
A. Fifteen seconds after you touch
ON, the unit will automatically
shut off if you have not selected a
heat setting. Touch ON again and
then select the desired heat setting
to begin cooking.
Q. May I change heat settings
more than once during cooking?
A. Yes, as many times as you wish.
Q. Must I add water to my foods
before cooking them?
A. Yes, in some instances such as
defrosting frozen vegetables, more
water may be needed. Since induction
heats the bottom of the pan first and
then the sides, the water might tend
to evaporate slightly faster.
Q. Is it necessary to have a pan on
the unit before setting the
A. No. However, the control will
beep and the display will flash for a
minute or until you (a) place proper
cookware correctly on the unit or
(b) touch the OFF pad.
Q. Should I use a cover when
bringing foods to a boil?
A. Yes, lids help reduce heat loss
and shorten cooking time.
Q. Will my food continue to cook
after the unit is turned
A. Cooking ceases when a
unit is turned off because there is no
surface unit or burner to retain heat.
Q. Does the shape of the pan
affect cooking results?
A. Yes. Only round pans are
recommended since square or
rectangular pans do not heat
uniformly. The induction coils
generate heat on the surface of the
pan, and round pans match best
with the round coil of the unit.
Q. Will I hear any sound during
cooking?
A. You may hear a slight fan noise
after the unit is turned on—the sound
of cooling air flowing through the
Q. What if the cooking surface
is
turned off during
cooking?
A. You must reset. Touch ON, then
select the desired heat setting and
the unit will resume cooking.
Q. What will happen if I cook
with a large pan that covers two
cooking surfaces—for
a large griddle?
A. Heat distribution will be
uneven, and food may not cook
satisfactorily.
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