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English 10
Operation - Cooktop
This section explains how to operate the cooktop. See
“Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop” for guidelines to
improve cooktop results.
About the Cooktop
Use the cooktop for surface cooking applications such as
boiling, frying, simmering, steaming and sautéing.
Setting the Element Heat Level
Single Element Control Knob
To turn on a single element, push in on the control knob
and turn in either direction to the desired heat setting. The
small icon above the control knob shows the location of the
element controlled by the knob.
Double Element Control Knob
To turn ON the small inner element, push in on the control
knob and turn it counterclockwise to the desired heat
setting. To turn ON both the inner and the outer elements
together, push in on the control knob and turn it clockwise
to the desired heat setting. The small icon above the
control knob shows the location of the burner controlled by
the knob.
Power Element Control Knob (some models)
This element is used for faster time to boil and low simmer,
all in one element. There are two elements that are the full
size of the cooking zone.
To turn ON the lower heating element, push in on the
control knob and turn it counterclockwise. Set to desired
heat setting from Lo to Med Lo.
To use both elements, push in on the control knob and turn
it clockwise. Set to desired heat setting from Hi to Med.
On the High setting, you may see part of the element
cycling on and off.
Triple Element Control Knob (some models)
To turn on the small inner element only, push in on the
control knob and turn it to the symbol
(counterclockwise). Turn knob left or right to set the heat
level.
To turn on the inner and middle elements, push in and turn
the control knob to the symbol. Turn knob left or right to
set the heat level.
9 CAUTION
• Foods packaged in aluminum foil should not be
placed directly on the glass ceramic surface for
cooking. Aluminum foil can melt and cause
permanent damage.
• Plastic, paper and cloth can melt or burn when
in contact with a hot surface. Do not let these
items come in contact with the hot glass
ceramic surface.
• Do not allow pans to boil dry. This can
permanently damage the pan, the element and
the cooktop glass.
• Failure to operate knobs properly may result in
personal injury and damage to the appliance.
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