SOLID DISK MODULE
Before Using Your Solid Disk Module for the First Time
The top working surface of solid disk surface units
There will be some smoke and odor; this is normal.
have protective coating which must be hardened
Heating of’ the surface unit
the stainless
before using the surface units for the first time. To
steel surface unit trim rings to a gold color.
harden this coating, the surface units should be briefly
heated without a pan for about 5 minutes at the HI
THE SURFACE UNIT’S PROTECTIVE COATING
MUST BE HARDENED TO HELP PROTECT THE
setting. Otherwise the coating will stick to the pan.
SURFACE UNIT THROUGHOUT IT’S LIFE.
General Information About Solid Disk Surface Units
Using a solid disk surface unit is quite similar to using
an electric coil surface unit. With both types of
surface units, you will enjoy the cleanliness of
electricity and the benefits of retained heat in the
units. However, there are important differences:
●
Solid disk surface units reach cooking
temperature a little slower, and hold heat longer
than coil units. Solid disk surface units have very
even heat distribution. Since solid disk surface units
hold heat longer, you may wish to turn the unit
sooner, and take advantage of the residual heat.
The amount of residual heat is dependent upon the
quantity and type of food, the material and thickness
of the pan and the setting used for cooking.
●
The red dot in the center of the solid disk surface
unit indicates built-in temperature limiters that
automatically reduce the heat if a pan boils dry, if
the unit is turned on without a pan or if the pan is
not making enough contact with the surface of the
unit. The red dots will wear off with use without
affecting the performance of the surface units.
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There is retained heat in the surface unit.
On
wait for the unit to cool before
cleaning the surface unit area.
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You must use proper flat-bottomed cookware.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped
bottoms are not recommended.
cookware
could cause unsatisfactory cooking results.
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Solid disk cooking takes you a step closer to
easier clean-up because the cooking surface is
sealed against spills. There are no drip pans or
burner boxes to clean.
●
Unlike electric coil surface units, solid disk
surface units do NOT turn red hot, even at
HI setting. You may, however, notice a dull
glow when the surface units are on HI and the
room is dimly lit.
Cookware Tips
For cooking on solid disk surface units the use of
correct cookware is very important.
●
Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than
other metals.
●
Cast-iron and coated cast-iron containers are slow to
absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at minimum
or medium heat settings.
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Glass cookware should be used only as the
manufacturer describes.
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Do not use a wire trivet or any other kind of
heat-retarding pad between the cookware and
the surface unit.
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Good pans have a thick,
bottom which absorbs
the heat from the surface unit. The thick, flat bottom
provides good heat distribution from the surface unit
to the food.
●
Pans with thin, uneven bottoms do not do a good
job of using the heat coming from the surface unit
The food to be cooked may burn and require more
time and electricity. You would also have to add
more fat or water.
Pans with uneven bottoms are not suitable.
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