TEF242BW5 Tappan electric range

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Setting Surface ControMs
OFF
MIN MAX
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4 6
MED
NOTE: Control knob shown is /
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1. Placethe pan on the surface element.
2. Pushin and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.
3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. Always turn tile
element off before removing the pan.
The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-weight
aluminum panswith lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked
wilt influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
Do not place plastk items such
as satt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or
plastic wrappings on top of the cooktop
when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could
catch fire if placed too close to the element.
Setting Type of Cooking
MAX Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
MEDIUM Maintain a slow boil, thicken saucesand gravies,
steam vegetables.
MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.
MIN Keep warra, melt, simmer.
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils
For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics:
Pans should have flat bottoms that make
good contact with the entire surface ele-
ment Check for flatness by rotating a ruler
across the bottom There should be no
gaps between the pan and ruler,
Note: Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose, Follow manufacturer's instruc-
tions Some utensils were not made to be
used in the oven or on the cooktop
*GOOD
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Flat bottom and straightsides,
Tight fitting lids
Weight of handle does not tilt pan, Pan
iswell balanced,
Pansizesmatch the amount of food to
be prepared andthe sizeof the surface
element.
Madeof materialthat conductsheat
well.
Easyto clean
Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles
and pressure cookers may be used but must
conform to the above recommended cook-
ware requirements
POOR
Curved and warped pan bottoms
* Panoverhangsunit by morethan 1"
* Heavyhandletilts pan,
Pan is smaller than element,
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