Automatic cooking functions
All elements feature automatic cooking levels (Simmer and Melt) that will set the cooktop to precisely the right level for special tasks. These settings can be used on more than one element at the same time.
To Use:
1.Touch the display area of the cooking element you want to use.
2.Touch the setting you wish to use (Simmer or Melt). An “A” will appear in the display, and the indicator light next to the correct function will light.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
An “H” will appear in the surface cooking area display as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area(s) is turned off.
Component Temperature Management
The cooktop regulates the temperature of the internal components during use. The cooktop may automatically reduce the power of all the elements in use to keep the internal components from overheating. To resume optimal cooking performance, allow the cooktop to cool down for 30 minutes.
Keep Warm
WARNING
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.
The Keep Warm surface cooking area can be used to keep cooked foods warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality.
It is not recommended for heating cold foods. When the Keep Warm function is in use, it will not glow red like the cooking zones, but the indicator light will glow on the control panel.
Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and cooktop use, and those that have flat bottoms to make direct contact with the cooktop surface. Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove cookware.
Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food, as it may melt onto the cooktop surface. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape.
To Use:
1.Touch the display area of the cooking element you want to use. Keep Warm can be used on more than one element at the same time.
2.Touch the Keep Warm setting. An “A” will appear in the display, and the indicator light next to the correct function will light.
Simmer
The Simmer function can be used on all surface cooking areas. Simmer can be used on more than 1 surface cooking area at a time.
To Use
To Turn On:
1.Check that a surface cooking area has been selected.
2.Touch SIMMER. “A” will appear in the display, and the indicator light next to Simmer will light.
To Turn Off:
Simmer can be turned off in 3 different ways:
1.Use the power slider to set to a heat level.
OR
2.Touch the surface cooking area OFF keypad.
OR
3.Select a different cooking function.
Melt
The Melt function can be used on all surface cooking areas. Melt
+Hold can be used on more than 1 surface cooking area at a time.
To Use
To Turn On:
1.Check that a surface cooking area has been selected.
2.Touch MELT. “A” will appear in the display, and the indicator light next to Melt will light.
To Turn Off:
Melt can be turned off in 3 different ways:
1.Use the power slider to set to a heat level.
OR
2.Touch the surface cooking area OFF keypad.
OR
3.Select a different cooking function.
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