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COOKTOP CONTROLS - KNOB CONTROLS

Cooktop Controls

The controls can be set to anywhere between HI and LO.
To U se :
1. Push in and turn knob to desired heat setting.
Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
NOTE: Elements will not glow red on all settings.

Hot Surface Indicator Lights (on Standard Control models)

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.
If the cooktop is on when a power failure occurs, the Hot Surface
Indicator Lights will remain on after the power is restored to the
cooktop. They will remain on until the cooktop has cooled
completely.

Power Light

Each cooktop has a Power On light. The light will glow when any
burner is on.

Even-Heat™ ULTRA Element

(on some models)
The Even-Heat™ ULTRA element offers excellent high and low
performance. The Ultra Hi option boils faster. The Ultra Lo setting
lowers heat to prepare sauces or keep food at a low temperature.
Use the appropriate size cookware for the cooking zone.

Even-Heat™ Element

(on some models)
The Even-Heat™ element has a special Ultra Lo setting for
melting chocolate or butter, while still offering the same power as
a traditional element on the Medium to High settings.
Use the appropriate size cookware for the cooking zone.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
Hi/Ultra Hi
(on some models)
■Start food cooking.
■Bring liquid to a boil.
Medium High ■Hold a rapid boil.
■Quickly brown or sear food.
Med (Medium) ■Maintain a slow boil.
■Fry or sauté foods.
■Cook soups, sauces and
gravies.
■High simmer or simmer
without lids.
Medium Low ■Stew or steam food.
■Simmer.
Lo/Ultra Lo
(on some models)
■Low simmer using lids.
Dual/Triple Elements
(on some models)
■Home canning.
■Large-diameter cookware.
■Large quantities of food.
Melt (on some models) ■Melt chocolate or butter.
Simmer
(on some models)
■Simmer sauces
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.
A.Ultra Hi (fast boil)
B.Simmer with Ultra Lo
A.Standard Med/Hi
B.Melt with Ultra Lo
Hot Surface
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