Getting to Know Your Range
About the Cooktop
AElement Use the knobs to turn on and control knobs adjust the heat level for the cook-
top elements.
BTrim rings Located behind each knob. They prevent liquids from getting into the range’s internal parts.
CCooking The glass cooking surface has
surface circles that show the location of the heating elements.
DElements The elements that provide heat for cooking are located below the glass cooking surface.
EBackguard Standard on some models, optional on others. Protects the wall behind the unit.
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Style varies,
model DR30ES shown
Element Locations
F5” single circuit element - 1200 Watt
G5”/9” dual circuit element - 1000/2400 Watt
H5”/7”/9” triple circuit element - 900/1800/2500 Watt
J6” single circuit element - 1500 Watt
Special Cooktop Features
FJH Single Radiant Element: Located below the cooking surface. This type of electric element uses a wire ribbon to provide the heat for cooking.
GDual Radiant Element: Located below the cooking surface. The dual element consists 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 depending on the knob position. There are an infinite number of heat settings between the LO and HI position for both operating modes.
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