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COOKTOP USE

Cooktop Controls

The controls can be set to anywhere between HIGH and LOW.
To U se :
Push in and turn knob to desired heat setting.
Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
This unit features a Hot Surface Indicator Light. 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.
If the cooktop is on when a power failure occurs, the Hot Surface
Indicator Light will remain on after the power is restored to the
cooktop. It will remain on until the cooktop has cooled
completely.
Cooktop On Indicator Light
Each cooktop has a Cooktop On Indicator light. When the control
knob is on, the light will glow.

Dual-Circuit Element

The dual-size 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 single and dual
elements, and is recommended for larger cookware, large
quantities of food, and home canning.
Dual Element
To Use SINGLE:
1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the SINGLE
zone anywhere between MELT and HIGH.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
To Use DUAL:
1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the DUAL
zone anywhere between MELT and HIGH.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
High ■Bring liquid to a boil.
Med High
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.
Med Low
Medium Low
■Stew or steam food.
■Simmer.
Low ■Keep cooked foods warm.
Dual/Triple Circuit
Elements
■Home canning.
■Large-diameter cookware.
■Large quantities of food.
Melt ■Melt chocolate or butter.
Warm Zon e ■Keep cooked foods warm

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.Single element
B.Dual element
A
B