COOKTOP USE
This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.
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A. Surface cooking area locator B. Cooktop on indicator light C. Electronic oven control
D. Right front control knob
E. Right rear control knob F. Left rear control knob G. Left front control knob
Cooktop Controls
WARNING
Fire HazardTurn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.The cooktop controls can be set to anywhere between HIGH and LOW. Push in and turn to the desired heat setting. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING | RECOMMENDED USE |
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REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the
Cooktop On Indicator Light
Each cooktop control has a Cooktop On indicator light. When the control knob is on, the light will glow.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
Hot Surface indicator lights are located next to the surface cooking area. The Hot Surface indicator lights will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area(s) is turned off.
Dual Element
(on some models)
Double Elements | ■ | Large diameter cookware. |
| ■ Large quantities of food. | |
| ■ | Home canning. |
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HIGH | ■ | Bring liquid to a boil. |
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Medium High | ■ | Hold a rapid boil. |
6 - 10 | ■ | Quickly brown or sear food. |
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Medium | ■ | Maintain a slow boil. |
5 | ■ | Fry or sauté foods. |
| ■ Cook soups, sauces and | |
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The Dual elements offer flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual size combines the single and dual element and is recommended for larger cookware, larger quantities of food and home canning.
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A. Single size
B. Dual size
Medium Low | ■ Stew or steam food. | |
1 - 4 | ■ | Simmer |
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LOW | ■ | Keep foods warm. |
■ Melt chocolate or butter.
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