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COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls
Cooktop Controls
The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HIGH and
LOW. Turn to the desired setting.
The surface cooking area locator shows which element is turned
on. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
This unit features a Hot Surface Indicator Light. The Hot Surface
Indicator Light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is
too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area(s) is turned
off.
To Use :
1. Turn knob from the OFF position anywhere between Low and
High.
2. Turn knob to Off when finished.
Ceramic Glass
(on some models)
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on.
Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when
an element is on. This is normal operation. The burner will cycle
on and off to maintain the selected heat level. It will also
randomly cycle off and back on again, even while on High to
keep the cooktop from extreme temperatures.
It is normal for the surface of light colored ceramic glass to
appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As
the glass cools, it will return to its original color.
A. Right rear surface indicator
B. Left rear surface indicator
C. Left front surface indicator
D. Right front surface indicator
E. Right front control knob
F. Left front control knob
G. Left rear control knob
H. Right rear control knob
A
B
C
D
H
G
F
E
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
Setting
Recommended Use
High
■
Start food cooking.
■
Bring liquid to a boil.
Medium High
■
Hold a rapid boil.
■
Quickly brown or sear food.
Medium
■
Maintain a slow boil.
■
Fry or sauté foods.
■
Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
■
High simmer or simmer without lids.
Medium Low
■
Stew or steam food.
■
Simmer.
Low
■
Keep food warm.
■
Melt chocolate or butter.
■
Low simmer using lids.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.
