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Setting Surface
Controls
Surface Control Knob
_[_J_lDo not place plastic items
such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon
holders or plasticwrappings on top of the
range when it isin use.These items could
melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or
wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the element.
Griddle Control Knob
(If equipped)
To Operate the Surface Element
1. Placecooking utensil on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob in either direction to the desired
setting. Start mostcooking operations on a higher setting and then turn toa lower
setting to finish cooking. The control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a
particular mark. Usethe marksasaguide and adjust the control knob asneeded.
3. When cooking iscompleted, turn the surface element off before removing the
pan. Note: The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are
turned on. A quick glance at the signal light when cooking isfinished isan easy
check to be sure all control knobs are turned off.
The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-
weight aluminum panswith lids. Settings mayvarywhen using other types of pans.
Setting Type of Cooking
HIGH (HI) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan
broiling
MEDIUM HIGH (6) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
MEDIUM (4-5) Maintain a slow boil, thicken saucesand
gravies, steam vegetables
MEDIUM LOW (2-3) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
SIMMER (SIM) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being
cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
To Operate the Griddle (If equipped)
Foods can be placed directly on the griddle for cooking. To remove the griddle for
cleaning the burner box underneath, grasp the griddle in the front and gently pull
away from plug terminal, then lift up and out. Toreinstall, graspthe griddle with both
hands at the end opposite the terminals and using the middle rod at the terminal
end asa guide, push the griddle into place.
1. Pushin and turn the griddlecontrol ineither direction tothe desiredsetting. Start
most cooking operations on a higher setting; then turn to a lower setting to finish
cooking.
2. Thecontrol does not haveto be set exactlyon a particular mark. Usethe marks
as a guide and adjust the control as needed.
3. The griddle indicator light glows when the griddle ison. A quick glance at
the lightwhen cooking isfinished isan easycheckto be surethe control isturned
off.
4. Preheat for a few minutes (until butter melts or beads of water dance on the
griddle).
5. Use only nylon or plastic spatulas, spoons, etc. Metal can scratch the non-
stick finish.
6. Make sure the griddle is turned OFF when cooking is finished. Leaving the
griddle ON will damage it.
Approximate Griddle Settings
Bacon HI
Grilled Sandwiches HI
Pancakes HI
Hamburgers MED-HI
Eggs MED
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