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NOTE
If you remove the knob for cleaning, make sure to reattach it in the correct
orientation. (Refer to the illustration above.)
CAUTION
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Please note, operation of lighting knob may not synchronize with the actual
operation of the radiant heater when there is a problem with the product.
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The area on the knob between the high and off settings is not appropriate for
cooking.
Recommended settings
SETTING
TYPE OF COOKING
HIGH
Starting most foods, bringing water to a boil, pan broiling
MEDIUM HIGH
Continuing a rapid boil, frying, deep fat frying
MEDIUM
Maintaining a slow boil, thickening sauces and gravies,
steaming vegetables
MEDIUM LOW
Keeping foods cooking, poaching, stewing
LOW
Keeping foods warm, melting, simmering
Using the proper cookware
Using the right cookware can prevent many problems, such as uneven cooking or
extended cooking times. Using the proper pots and pans will reduce cooking times
and cook food more evenly.
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Flat bottom and straight sides.
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Tight fitting lids.
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Weight of handle does not tilt
pan.
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Pan is well balanced.
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Pan size matches the amount of
food to be prepared and the size
of the surface element.
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Made of a material that
conducts heat well.
Always match pot diameter to
element surface diameter.
Curved and warped pan bottoms.
Pan overhangs element by more
than one-half inch.
Pan is smaller than element.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
