Setting Surface Controls

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Griddle Control Knob

Knob may look different

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. To reinstall, grasp the griddle with both hands at the end opposite the terminals and using the middle rod at the terminal end as a guide, push the griddle into place.

1.Push in and turn the griddle control in either direction to the desired setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting; then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

2.The control does not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control as needed.

3.The griddle indicator light glows when the griddle is on. A quick glance at the light when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure the control is turned 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

Regular Radiant

Element Control Dial

Knob may look different

Note: Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn green when the element will be turned off. This phenomenon is nor- mal and the glass will come back to its origi- nal white color after it has completely cooled down. (White glass cooktops only).

Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models)

The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the ceramic glass surface. The design of the glass cooktop outlines the area of the surface heating unit below. Most importantly, make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the surface unit. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed pans should be used. The type and size of cookware, number of surface units in use and the settings of the surface units are factors that will affect the amount of the heat that will spread to areas surrounding the units. The areas surrounding the units may become hot enough to cause burns.

The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or work surface. Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it. Pans with rough bottoms may scratch the cooktop surface. Placing foods directly on the smoothtop surface (without utensils) is not recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard. Never use the griddle or similar cooking sheet on the ceramic glass cooktop.

Types of Heating Units Used

REGULAR RADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)

The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces.

Control knobs are used to set the heat power levels. Knobs need first to be pressed in when at OFF position, then turned to the desired heat settings.

A glowing red surface extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil indicates the utensil is too small for the unit. The control knob does not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. The hot surface and surface indicator lights will glow.

Note: A built-in protector will automatically turn off the radiant and expandable radiant element if the ceramic-glass temperature exceeds the set limit.