Single radiant surface elements
To operate the single radiant element:
1.Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element.
2.Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Fig. 2) to the desired setting (Refer to the
Suggested radiant surface element settings table Fig. 1). Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed (See Fig. 2). Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
3.When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware.
Suggested radiant surface element settings
The suggested settings found in Fig.1 below are based when cooking with
Suggested settings for single and dual radiant elements table
Settings | Type of cooking |
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High (HI - 9) | Start most foods, bring water to a |
| boil, pan broiling |
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Medium high (7 - 8) | Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry |
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Medium (5 - 6) | Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces |
| and gravies or |
| steam vegetables |
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Medium Low (2 - 4) | Keep foods cooking, poach, stew |
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Low (LO - 1) | Keep warm, melt, simmer |
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| Fig. 1 |
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Fig. 2
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 and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings 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.
IMPORTANT
•Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain- enamel coated cookware on a hot ceramic cooktop! The melting point of some cookware may be reached if left heating on the cooktop when empty. The cookware can bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow all the manufacturer’s suggestions when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
•Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they can damage the ceramic cooktop.
NOTES
•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.
•The on indicator light will glow when one or more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator light when finished cooking is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF. The hot surface indicator light will continue to glow AFTER the control knob is turned to the OFF position and will remain on until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.
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