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COOKTOP USE
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Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
Quick light radiant heating elements
The quick light radiant heating elements are designed for fast
heat response. You can see them light up in just seconds. These
elements consist of a set of special heater coils embedded in a
thermal insulation material. You may notice the element going on
and off a number of times during use. This is a normal
occurrence.
Simmer Element
(on some models)
The simmer element is identified on the disc in the center of the
element. This element can maintain lower temperatures for
preparation of foods that require very low heat like sauces,
chocolate or cheese.
Warming Element
(on some models)
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.
Use the warming element to keep cooked foods warm. It is not
recommended for heating cold foods. The warming element is
located in the center of your cooktop. Set the switch to "ON" for
use. Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. Do not use plastic
wrap to cover food because it may melt onto the cooktop
surface. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in
the cover for moisture to escape.
• Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and
cooktop use.
• Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
• The warming element will not glow red when it is on, unlike
the surface elements, However the surface indicator light on
the cooktop will glow.
• The warming element may be used whether the other
elements are in use or not.
HOT Surface Indicator Lights
• Single HOT surface indicator light (on some models)
• Four or five HOT surface indicator lights (on other models)
• Five HOT surface indicator lights (on models equipped with
Warming Element)
The HOT surface indicator lights on the cooktop surface will glow
when their corresponding surface elements are turned on. The
HOT surface indicator lights will continue to glow as long as the
elements are too hot to touch, even after they are turned off.
NOTE: Heat from the oven vent may cause the left rear HOT
surface indicator light to glow to show that the area is too warm
to touch. There are five HOT surface indicator lights on models
equipped with a Warming Element.
Dual Element
(on some models)
You can use the left front surface element as either a small-
diameter lower-wattage element, or large-diameter full-wattage
element.
The element is controlled by the "Dual / Single" control knob on
the left front of the range console. Push in and turn the control
knob to the desired setting in the area marked "Dual" or "Single."
Bridge Element
(on some models)
You can use the right front surface element as either a large-
diameter full-wattage element, or larger-area higher-wattage
element. The element is controlled by the "Dual / Single" control
knob on the right front of the range console. Push in and turn the
control knob to the desired setting in the area marked "Dual" or
"Single."
Power On Lights
The Power On lights beside the control knobs indicate which
surface elements are turned on. A Power On light will glow when
its corresponding surface element is turned on.
Control Knob Settings
Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a
setting. The controls can be set anywhere between HI and "0"
(OFF). On models with Ceramic Glass, the controls work on the
principle of percent on, percent off. When the control is turned to
setting 5, the element will be on 50% of the time. Radiant heat
elements heat-up quickly. You will notice, and perhaps even hear,
the element switching on and off. Use the following chart as a
guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI • To start foods cooking.
• To bring liquids to a boil.
8-6 • To hold a rapid boil.
• To quickly brown or sear meat.
5 • To cook gravy, pudding and sauce.
• To fry poultry or meat.
• To maintain a slow boil.
4-2 • To stew or steam food.
• To simmer food.
1 • To keep foods warm.
• To melt chocolate.
Simmer Element • Precise simmer control.
(on some models)
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some
models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire
cooktop area may become hot.
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