OPERATION (continued)
CAUTION:
Hot Surface
Exposed surfaces
can be hot to the touch
and may cause burns.
IMPORTANT:
The dial markings are an
INDICATION of temperature
only. The temperature of the
food product depends on
many factors, including the
size, shape and material of
the food container, and the
quantity and consistency of
the food
product.
HOTPLATE COOKTOP OPERATION
GENERAL OPERATIONAL NOTES
Carefully read the description of the hotplate operation on the
specification sheet.
DO NOT
attempt to perform any maintenance or service unless the
hotplate is disconnected from electrical power.
DO
turn the circuit breaker for the hotplate off before cleaning,
servicing or performing any maintenance.
DO NOT
use sharp objects or metal implements to clean the heating
elements.
DO
use a plastic spatula or plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on
food product.
OPERATION
Each heating element is controlled by an infinite switch
temperature control:
OFF removes power from the element
LOW thru 8 are temperature settings
Higher numbers indicate higher temperatures
There is a continuous range of settings between LOW and HI
HI is a continuous ON setting
The indicator light will glow any time the temperature control is on.
On ceramic cooktops, the HOT SURFACE indicator will glow any time
the control is on, or the surface is above 150ºF.
Cooking Recommendations:
Save energy by turning the temperature control off any time the
hotplate is not in use. The coil-type and ceramic heating elements will
provide full heat within 30 seconds, while solid plate heating elements
will reach full heat within 2 minutes, making it unnecessary to leave the
unit on during intermittent use.
Each heating element can hold up to a 16 quart pot or pan. For
efficient heating of food product, pots and pans should be no more than
10” in diameter.
Maximize the efficiency of solid elements and ceramic cooktops by
using flat-bottom pots and pans.
Stir thick liquids frequently to maintain a consistent temperature.
Indicator
Light
Temperature
Control
(Infinite
Switch)
Fig. 11 Hotplate
Temperature Control
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