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18
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Warm Zone
Use the Warm Zone feature to keep
cooked foods hot. The Warm Zone key
is located on the oven control panel just
below the OFF key. It controls the Warm
Zone (the middle element on the back
row of the radiant cooktop).
Always start with hot food. It is not
recommended to heat cold food on the
warm zone. All food placed on the warm
zone should be covered with a lid to
maintain quality. For best results, when
warming pastries or breads, the cover
should have an opening to allow moisture to escape.
Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt
onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.
Use only dishware, utensils, and cookware recommended
for oven and cooktop use on the warm zone.
Setting the Warm Zone control:
1. Press the Warm Zone key. WARM ZONE will appear in
the display.The temperature is preset to the optimal
heating level for keeping cooked foods ready for
serving.
2. When ready to serve, press the Warm Zone key again.
WARM ZONE will disappear from the display
Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when
home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA
(United States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be
sure to read all the information they have available as well
as follow their recommendations for home canning proce
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dures.
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges
that radiate from the bottom center when home
canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom
surface is flat. Use a straight-edge to check canner
bottom.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed
1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.
• It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on
electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center
canners on the burner grates.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more
quickly.
• Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the
water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to
lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
• Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully.
Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural
Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for
the latest canning information.
• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high
heat for an extended amount of time.
• Unlike the surface elements, the warm zone will not
glow red when it is hot. To avoid burns always use
potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the
cooktop, including the warm zone, as cookware and
plates will be hot.
• Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The glass surface
may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
• Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt
and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic
wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels, or
wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to
the surface elements.
Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for more than
one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in
food poisoning or sickness.
CAUTION
WARNING
Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt
to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these
items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic
cooktop.
IMPORTANT
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