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COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls
The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Push
in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide when
setting heat levels.
ACCUSIMMER™ Feature
(on some models)
The ACCUSIMMER setting is an adjustable heat setting for more
precise simmering. It is the right front surface cooking area or
element. The indicator light will glow when the ACCUSIMMER
setting is on. When the setting is not on, the right front surface
cooking area or element will function as usual.
To use:
1.
Press the ACCUSIMMER switch to the ON position.
2.
Push in and turn the right front control knob ON between the
LO and 4 settings.
Select LO for a low simmer or when using lids and 4 for a high
simmer or when not using lids.
3.
Press the ACCUSIMMER switch to the OFF position when
finished cooking.
Keep Warm Element
Use the Keep Warm Element to keep cooked foods warm. One
hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food
quality.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.
The Keep Warm Element can be used alone or when any of the
other surface cooking areas are being used. The Keep Warm
Element area will not glow red when cycling on. However, its
indicator light will glow as long as the Keep Warm Element area is
too hot to touch.
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Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and
cooktop use.
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Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture
to escape.
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Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may melt.
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Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
To Use:
1.
Set switch to ON.
2.
Set switch to OFF when finished.
SETTING
RECOMMENDED USE
HI
■
Start food cooking.
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Bring liquid to a boil.
6-8
[MED- HI]
■
Hold a rapid boil.
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Quickly brown or sear food.
5
[MED]
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Maintain a slow boil.
■
Fry or sauté foods.
■
Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
2-4
[MED- LO]
■
Stew or steam food.
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Simmer.
LO
■
Keep food warm.
■
Melt chocolate or butter.
ACCUSIMMER
setting
(on some models)
LO
4
■
Precise simmer control.
■
Low simmer or when using lids.
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High simmer or simmer without
lids.
Keep Warm
Element
(on some ceramic
glass models)
■
Keep cooked foods warm.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some
models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire
cooktop area may become hot.
OFF
ON
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or
sickness.
