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Element and control settingS

SINGLE RADIANT ELEMENT

This type of electric element uses a wire ribbon located under the glass surface to provide the heat for cooking. Each element cycles on and off during operation, controlled by its own temperature limiter.

Temperature limiters

Each radiant heaters has its own sensor to protect the glass cooking surface from extreme high temperatures. The limiter will operate automatically by cycling the element the cycles as defined by knob setting (HI-LO).

DUAL RADIANT ELEMENT

The dual element consist of two radiant ribbon elements within the same heating area. Either the small (inner element) or both (inner and outer) elements may be selected for use. There are an infinite number of heat settings between the LO and HI position. The HI and LO settings have fixed positions to define the minimum and maximum heat settings. To turn ON the inner element, push down on the control knob and turn it counter-clockwise, setting the heat according to the graphic surrounding the knob. To turn ON the inner and outer element, push down on the control knob and turn it clockwise, setting the heat according to the graphic surrounding the knob.

Recommended Settings

These are the recommended settings without the element being preheated. A range of heat settings are listed because the actual setting depends on:

￿￿Type and quality of pan

￿￿Type, quantity and temperature of the food

￿￿Element used and cook’s preferences

TYPE OF FOOD

HEAT SETTINGS

 

 

Melting butter, chocolate

LO

 

 

Delicate sauce, rice,

LO to

simmering sauces with

Medium

butter and egg yolk

 

Cooking vegetables, fish

Medium

broths, eggs (fried or

 

scrambled), finishing

 

cereals, pasta, milk,

 

pancakes, pudding,

 

simmering meats,

 

steaming vegetables,

 

pop corn, bacon, stewing

 

meet soup, sau-teed

 

vegetables, spaghetti

 

sauces

 

Braising meat, pan frying

Medium to

meat, fish, eggs, stir frying,

HI

quickly brown or sear

 

meats, holding a rapid boil.

 

 

 

Boiling water for

HI

vegetables, pasta

 

Control knobs (pos. 1 to 4)

The placement of each knob corresponds to the placement of the heating element that it controls. To turn on any element, PUSH DOWN on the knob and TURN in either direction to desired heat setting.

Hot surface indicator light

Each element features a hot surface indicator light to show when the corresponding element is ON or hot. The light remains on until the element has cooled to a safe temperature to touch (approximately 150°F). If a hot surface light is ON, use caution when working around the cooktop because it is still hot.

Dual Element

Knob

DECT304 DECT365

Single Element Knob

7