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SURFACE COOKING
Panel Light (select models)
The panel light is turned on by pushing the rocker
switch on tile control panel and holding it in until the
lhmrescent light comes on. It may be turned off by
pushing the other side of the switch,
The Controls
Ymr range is equipped with surface control knobs that
proxide an infinite choice of heat settings from Low to
High. The knobs can be set on or between any of" the
mmlbered settings,
To operate the control: Push in and turn the knob ill
either direction to the desired heat setting, A surfime
indieator light on the control panel will turn on to alert
wnt tlmt one or more of the surf'aee elements are on.
After a cooking operation, be sure tim elements and
indicator lights am off.
Suggested Heat Settings
Turn the control knob to the desiwd heat setting. If in
doubt, it is better to select a lower setting and incwase
to a higher one later if"needed. It wilI take longer for
the element to cool to a lower temperatm'e than to heat
up to a ]figher temperature.
Use the f_41owing chart as a guideline m_til wm become
more familiar _4th wmr new range, ln[brmation in the
chart is based ol_ the use of heavy gauge metal
coo_vare, ()ther pan materials may require a dift}went
heat setting fbr the same cooking operation. (For more
information op_ cookware, sec' "Cooking Made
Simple" booklet.)
HIGH
8-9
7
5-6
3-4
1-2
LOW
To bring liquid to a })oil, blanch or bring
up pressure in a pressure cooker.
Always reduce to a lower heat setting
when liquids just begin to boil or food
begins to cook.
"1_quickly brown or sear meat, for lhst
cooking of non protein foods (such as
vegetables or pasta).
To maintain a fast boil for large amomats
of liquid.
To maintain a slow boil for large
amounts oiCliquid, ibr most }_4ng.
To continue eooking uncovered tbods,
fi)r most slow frying, stewing, braising or
steaming.
For long, slow cooking o}'covered foods
(simmering),
To keep |oods warm be|bre serving, melt
chocolate or butter.
Heat Retention
The ceramic glass cooking area retains heat tbr a period
of time after the elements have been turned off, Put
this retained heat to good use. Tmn the elements off a
f_w minutes before toed is eompk'tely cooked and use
the retained heat to complete the cooking. Becanse of
this heat retention charactenstic, the elements xxqll not
respond to changes in heat settings as quiekly as coil
elements. In the event of a potential be|lover,
remove the pan from the eooking area.
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