Electrolux EI30EC45KB Setting the single element, For best results, Cooktop power level settings

14Setting Surface Controls

Setting the single element

The left rear cooking position on the cooktop may only be used as a single surface element.

The other 3 dual element positions on the cooktop may be set to heat as a single or dual element. Refer to the following page for more complete information about the dual elements.

For best results

The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

CAUTION

•Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

•Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt & pepper shakers, spoon holders, plastic wrappings or aluminum foil on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements. Some of these items may melt and can damage the ceramic cooktop.

Cooktop power level settings

Use the Suggested cooktop power level settings table (Figure 1) to determine the best element power setting for the type of food you are preparing.

To operate the single radiant surface element:

Example

Step		Press
1.	Place cookware center on the
	surface element.
2.	Press and hold the ON·OFF key	ON·OFF
	for the desired element position
	until a beep sounds.
3.	Press +, med (5.0) or -. Each	+,
		med,
	touch of the + or - key will
		-
	decrease or increase the power
	level by 0.5 between 9.5 and 3.0.
	Simmer power levels between
	3.0 and 1.2 will decrease or
	increase by 0.2 increments. Lo is
	the lowest power level available.
4.	When finished, press ON·OFF to	ON·OFF
	turn element off.

	Suggested cooktop power level settings table
Setting	Type of cooking
High (8-Hi)	Start most foods, bring water to boil, pan broiling
Medium high (5-8)	Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Medium (3-5)	Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables
Medium low (2-3)	Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Lo (Lo-2)	Keep warm, melt, simmer

Note: The suggested settings are based for cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. Do not use these settings for the warmer zone.

Fig. 1