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■Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm)
outside the area.
■Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.
■Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler,
no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
■Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
■Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
■Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
Hot Surface Indicator Light (under ceramic glass)
The hot surface indicator light 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-Circuit Element
(on ceramic glass models)
The Dual Circuit Element offers 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 both the single and outer
element and is recommended for larger cookware.

To Use SINGLE:

1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise from OFF to the
SINGLE zone anywhere between HI and LO.
2. Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished.

To Us e D UA L:

1. Push in and turn knob clockwise from OFF to the DUAL zone
anywhere between HI and LO.
2. Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished.
Simmer Feature
(on ceramic glass models)
The Simmer feature is an adjustable heat setting for more precise
simmering. It is the right front surface cooking area or element.
When the Simmer feature is not on, the right front surface cooking
area or element will function as usual.
When this feature is on, the wattage to the burner is significantly
reduced. It provides a wide range of temperatures for simmering.
Choose from the higher levels for stocks and water-based foods
or the lower levels for sauces, puddings and gravies.
To Us e:
1. Set SIMMER switch to ON.
2. Set SIMMER switch to OFF when finished.
1. Surface Cooking Area
2. Cookware/Canner
3. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Maximum Overhang
1. Single size
2. Dual size