Setting Surface Controls

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The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC)

 

The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) feature provides a digital display

 

of the radiant surface elements on the cooktop. The ESEC display in

Figure 2

 

Figure 1

combination with the touch pads is designed to replace conventional control

 

knobs.

The available ESEC Window Display Settings

The ESEC control will display heat levels ranging from Hi (Figure 1) to Lo (Figure

6)and OFF (Figure 7). The settings between 9.5(Figure 2) and 3.0 (Figure 3) decrease or increase in increments of .5 (1/2). The settings between 3.0 (Figures 3 & 4) and 1.2 (Figure 5) are Simmer settings which decrease or increase in increments of .2 (1/5) to Lo (Figure 6; lowest Simmer setting) for more precise settings at lower heat levels. Use the Recommended Surface Setting Chart to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing.

Hot Surface Indicators

After using any of the radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot. After turning any of these elements OFF, the cooktop will remain HOT for some time. "HE" (hot element) will appear in the element power level display while the element is still hot. The HE indicator will remain in the display unil the element has cooled sufficiently (See Figure 8).

ESEC Lockout Feature ( - - )

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 7

The feature will not operate when the Cooktop Lockout feature is active. Whenever the Cooktop Lockout feature is active, " - - " will appear in any display window (See Figure 9).

Recommended

Surface Cooking

Settings

Figure 8

Figure 9

Recommended Settings for Single, Bridge & Triple Surface Elements

 

Setting

Type

of Cooking

 

 

HIGH (8.0- Hi)

Start

most foods,

bring water to a boil or pan broiling

 

MEDIUM HIGH (5.0- 8.0) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry

MEDIUM (3.0- 5.0)Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables

MEDIUM LOW (2.0 - 4.0) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting).

LOW/SIMMER (Lo - 2.0)Keep warm, melt, simmer (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting).

Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.

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