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14
Setting Surface Controls
Radiant surface elements
To operate the radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction
(Figure 1) to the desired setting (refer to the “Suggested
radiant surface element settings” table, Table 1).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element
OFF before removing the cookware.
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn
to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do
not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics
provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed (see
Figure 1). A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond
the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too
small for the surface heating area.
Suggested radiant surface element settings
The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are based on
cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings
may vary when using other types of pans.
Important note: Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY
material that can melt to make contact with the
radiant surface element. If these items melt on the
cooktop, they will damage the cooktop.
Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The element may still be
hot and burns may occur if the element 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
top of the range 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.
Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip
bowls or reflector pans. Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock or fire.
Important notes:
• 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.
• The Element ON indicator lights will glow when one or more
elements are turned ON. A quick glance at these indicator
lights when finished cooking is an easy check to be sure all
control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Surface indicator
light will remain on AFTER the control knob is turned to the
“OFF” position and will stay on until the heating surface
area has cooled sufficiently.
Settings Type of Cooktop
High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a boil,
pan broiling
Medium High (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and
gravies or steam vegetables
Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Low (1) Low temperature cooking
Low (LO) Keep warm, melt
Table 1: Suggested settings for radiant elements
Figure 1: Surface control knob
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