Solid Element Cooktop
(Model SCE4320)
IMPORTANT
BEFORE USINGTHE COOKTOP FOR THE FIRSTTIME, HEAT THE ELEMENTS
WITHOUT A PAN FOR 3 TO 5 MINUTES ON THE HI SETTING. The elementsare shipped withacoating (lacquer) whichprotects them againstcorrosion. Heating the elements allows the coating to be hardened and burned into the elements. During the curing process, a
Cooking Procedures
•Make sure bottom of cookware is dry before placing on element.
•Do not use wire trivets, fire rings, pads or any such item between the cookware and the element.
•Cover cookware with lids to shorten cooking time and save energy. This is especially important when cooking large quantities of food.
•Useas littlewater to cook food as is necessary. Covered cookware requires less water.
•The solid elements retain heat for a period of time afterthe elements have been turned off. Put this residual heat to good use. Turn the elements off a few minutes before food is completely cooked and usethe retained heat to complete the cooking operation. Because of this heat retention characteristic, the elements will not respond tochanges inheat settings as quickly as coil elements. In the event of a potential boil over, movethe cookpot to a cool element or from the cooking surface.
•Do not lay lids (with moisture in them), spatulas, or other food laden utensils on solid element.
IMPORTANT
•Do not use decorative covers over the solid element. These trap moisture which can corrode the cast ironelement. If the element is accidentally turned on, the covers could permanently damage the solid element or the cooktop.
•Do notuse wet pans orleave pan bottomswet. Moisture could cause corrosion and will not allow your pans to heat properly.
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