Radiant Element Cooktop
(Model SCE4340)
Cooking Procedures
•BEFORE FIRST USE. CLEAN COOKTOP (See pg.39)
•For best results, always use recommended cookware.
•Differentcookpots and different amounts of food beingprepared will influence the control settings needed for best results. For fastest cooking, start withthe surface control on Hi for one minute; then turn the control to the lower desired setting. Covering pans,whenever possible, speeds cooking and is more energy efficient.
•The glass ceramic cooking area retainsheat for aperiod oftime after the elements have been turned off. Put this retained heat to good use. Turn the elements off a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use the retained heat to complete the cooking. Becauseof this heat retentioncharacteristic, the elements will not respond to changes in heat settings as quickly as coil elements. In the event of a potential boil over, remove the cookpot from the cooking area.
•When preparing foods which can be easily scorched or
cooking at a lower temperature setting and gradually increase temperature as needed.
•A higher setting than normal may be necessary when using cookpots made with material that is slow to conduct heat, such as cast iron.
•A lower setting can beused when cookingsmall quantities of foods orwhen using a cookpot that conducts heat quickly.
IMPORTANT
•Do not use wire trivets, fire rings, pads or any such item between the cookware and the element.
•Do not cook foods directly on cooktop.
•Do not allow pan to boil dry as this could damage the cooktop and the pan
•Do not slide heavy metal or glass cookpots across surface since these may scratch the surface.
•Do not use or place plastic items anywhere on cooktop.
Hot Indicator Light
Ared light will come on to indicate that cooking area is hot and will remain on until area has cooled.
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