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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. On some models, the surface cooking area
locator shows which element is turned on. Use the following
chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
Coil Elements and Burner Bowls
(on some models)
Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner
bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also
help catch spills.
Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) over the
coil element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce
excess heat causing the burner bowl to change color. For more
information, see the “General Cleaning” section.
Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls,
make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the off
position.
To Remove:
1. Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle. Then
lift it just enough to clear the burner bowl.
2. Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle.
3. Lift out the burner bowl.
To Replace:
1. Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element
receptacle.
2. Holding the coil element as level as possible, carefully push
coil element terminal into the receptacle.
3. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it
will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the
receptacle.
SETTING
RECOMMENDED USE
HI
■
Start food cooking.
■
Bring liquid to a boil.
6-8
[MED- HI]
■
Hold a rapid boil.
■
Quickly brown or sear food.
5
[MED]
■
Maintain a slow boil.
■
Fry or sauté foods.
■
Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
2-4
[MED- LO]
■
Stew or steam food.
■
Simmer.
LO
■
Keep food warm.
■
Melt chocolate or butter.
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.
