Surface
for the First
The top working surface of solid
disk elements have a protective
coating which must be hardened
before using the elements for the
first time. To harden this coating,
the solid disk elements should be
heated without a pan for a short
period of time (regular elements
at HI setting and
element at maximum setting for
3 to 5 minutes).
There will be some smoke and
odor; this is normal. It is non-
toxic and completely harmless.
Heating of the solid disk element
will change the stainless steel
trim rings to a gold color.
T
HE SOLID DISK ELEMENT
COATING MUST BE
HARDENED
HELP
THE ELEMENT OVER ITS LIFE.
Information
About Solid Disk
Using a solid disk element is quite
similar to using an electric coil,
with which you probably are
familiar. With both types of surface
units you will enjoy the cleanliness
of electricity and the benefits of
retained heat in the elements.
However, there are differences.
●
Solid disk elements do NOT glow
red, even at HI setting.
●
Solid disk elements reach
temperature a little slower, and
hold heat longer than conventional
elements. Solid disk elements have
very even heat distribution. Since
solid disk elements hold heat
longer, you may wish to turn the
element off 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
●
The red dot in the center of the solid
disk element indicates built-in
temperature limiters that
automatically reduce the heat if a
pan boils dry, if the element is
turned on without a pan or if the
pan is not making enough contact
with the surface of the element.
The red dots will wear off with use
without affecting the performance
of the elements.
●
There is retained
in the element.
On
wait for element to
cool before cleaning element area.
●
Solid disk element cooking takes
you a step closer to easier cleanup,
because the cooking surface is
sealed against spills and there are
no drip pans or burner box to clean.
●
You must use proper flat
bottomed cookware, not cookware
that is warped, convex, or
Improper cookware will cause
unsatisfactory cooking results.
thickness of the pan and the
setting used for cooking.
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