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8
SETTINGSURFACECONTROLS
Operating surface elements
To operate surface elements:
1. Place correctly sized cooking utensil on surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob (See Fig. 1).
in either direction to the desired setting. Start most
surface cooking on a higher setting and then turn to
a lower setting to nish. The surface control knobs do
not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the
graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control
knob as needed (See Fig. 2). Each surface element
provides a constant amount of heat at each setting.
For more information see the Suggested surface
element settings table (See Fig. 3).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the surface element
OFF before removing the cookware.
Fig. 1
The suggested settings table provided below are based
when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with
lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Suggested surface element settings
Fig. 2
CAUTION
• Surface elements may appear to have cooled after
they have been turned off. The element surface
may still be hot and burns may occur if the element
or the area surrounding the element is touched before
it has cooled sufciently.
• Donotplaceammableitemssuch as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic
wrappings on top of the range when it is in use.
These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or
wooden spoons could catch re if placed too close to
the surface elements.
• Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to
line surface drip bowls, or reector pans. Improper
installation of these liners may result in risk of electric
shock, or re. Only use aluminum foil as recommended
in this manual.
IMPORTANT
Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that
can melt to make contact with the surface elements.
NOTES
• The surface indicator light will glow when one or
more surface elements are turned ON. A quick glance
at this indicator light when nished surface cooking
is an easy check to be sure all surface controls are
turned OFF.
• The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and
type of food being cooked will inuence the surface
setting needed for best cooking results.
Suggested surface element settings table
Settings Type of cooking
High (Hi - 9) Start most foods, bring water to
a boil, pan broiling
Medium high (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep
fat fry
Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken
sauces and gravies or steam
vegetables
Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Low (LO or SIM - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Fig. 3
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