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THE ELECTRONIC SURFACE ELEMENT CONTROL (ESEC)
The Electronic Surface Element Control (“ESEC”) feature
includes 6 digital display windows. The ESEC feature
provides a numeric digital setting for the 6 radiant surface
element positions on the cooktop. These settings work the
same way as normal knob setting indicators work except
the settings are displayed in digital windows (Figs. 1 thru 4).
The available ESEC Display Settings
The ESEC control provides various heat levels from
Hi
(Fig.
2) to
Lo
(Fig. 4) and OFF (Fig. 1). The settings between
9.5
and
3.0
decrease or increase in increments of .5 (1/2). The
settings between
3.0
and
1.2
are Simmer settings which
decrease or increase in increments of .2 (1/5) to
Lo
(Figure
4; lowest Simmer setting) for more precise settings at lower
heat levels. Use the Recommended Surface Setting Chart
to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are
preparing.
Note:
The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Setting Surface Controls
ESEC Hot Element Indicator Message (HE)
After using any of the single, dual or triple radiant element positions the cooktop will
become very hot. Even after turning the control knob to OFF, the cooktop will remain hot
for some time. The ESEC control monitors the temperature of the cooktop and displays
the message “
HE
” (hot element) warning when the cooktop is still too hot to touch (See
Fig.6). If the
HE
message appears in the window, the control can still be turned ON again
for use.
ESEC Error Indicator Message (Er)
An error message will be displayed (glowing “
Er
”) at power up (or after a power failure) if ANY
of the surface control knobs were left in the ON positions (See Fig. 7). If a power failure should
occur, be sure to set all of the surface control knobs to the OFF position. This will reset the
surface controls.
Once the surface controls have been set to the OFF positions, the surface controls should return
to normal operation. If the surface controls do not function and the “
Er
” message remains in any
display after following these procedures, contact your authorized servicer for assistance.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
ESEC Power Failure Indicator Message (PF)
When the cooktop is first plugged in or when the power supply to the cooktop has been
interrupted, the ESEC control will display the message
"PF"
(Power Failure; See Fig. 5). After
a few seconds the
"PF"
message will disappear from the display.
Fig. 5
