Cooktop Operation
The Siemens HE24 Range’s magTron Cooktop has two (2) single elements (small and medium) and two (2) double elements. The Siemens HE25 Range has two (2) single elements, one (1) double element and one (1) triple element. The magTron dial is a magnetic removable dial, which allows for easy cleaning of the smooth ceramic glass cooktop.
Use - The Cooktop
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1. | Single 7" | 1500 |
2. | Dual 5"/ 8" | 800/1900 |
3. | Single 6" | 1200 |
4. | Dual 5"/ 9" | 1100/2500 |
5. | Triple 5"/ 7"/ 9" | 800/1600/2500 |
6.Dual Element ON Indicator Light
one light: inner and outer elements are on
no light: inner element is on
7.Triple Element ON Indicator Lights two lights: all three elements are on
one light: middle and inner elements are on
no lights: inner element is on
8.Heating Elements Selector Pads
9.magTron Dial Location
10.Function Pads
11.POWER OFF Pad
12.Hot Surface Indicator Light
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Element ‘ON’ Indicator Light
The area above the element touch pad being used will show the cook setting when the element is on. When the element is turned off, the hot surface indicator comes on in this area (See below).
Hot Surface Indicator Light
Each element features a hot indicator light to show when the cooking surface is too hot to touch. A letter H will appear above the element touch pad.
The light remains on until the cooking area has cooled to a
If a hot surface light is on, use caution when working or cleaning around the cooktop as the cooktop is still hot.
Keep Warm
Each element has a keep warm setting to keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperatures.
To set Keep Warm feature:
1.Touch element pad for desired element.
2.Touch KEEP WARM pad. L is displayed above selected element and element comes on.
magTron Dial
The cooktop uses an magTron magnetic dial to select the desired heat setting. The magTron dial is held onto the cooktop by a strong magnet and automatically positions itself in the center of the dial location when placed on the cooktop.
Note: If the dial is removed from the cooktop when in use, all elements will be turned off after 10 seconds. The cooktop is locked and the Panel Lock light comes on. (See Setting Panel Lock on Page 11.)
Keep Warm Guidelines
Use pans/utensils with flat bases. Plates and casseroles with shallow ridges around the base can be used provided they are made of
Keep dish covered to keep foods hot. Do not use paper or plastic.
Choose pans and cookware that may be safely used on a hot surface. Example: Use CorningWare® "Safe for Rangetop" rather than Pyrex® which is not recommended for cooktop use.
Use a trivet or steamer inside a pan when necessary to raise food off bottom of pan.
