Surface Cooking
Triple Zone Element with Power BoostTM Option
The cooking surface has one triple element with Power BoostTM option located in the right front position. This element can be used for larger cooking utensils when the triple element is used, or for smaller pans when the single or dual settings are chosen.
To operate the single element only, use the left side of the
Pans should not extend more than 1/2 to
When a control is turned on, a glow can be seen through the smoothtop surface. The element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat setting, even on Hi.
For more information on cookware, refer to Cookware Recom- mendations on page 7.
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control knob and
DUAL
ELEMENT
select any setting from Low to High.
To operate the dual or
triple elements, press the switch above the knob to the left for the triple element or to the right for the double element. Then, use the right side of the control knob to select any heat setting from Low to High.
Power BoostTM Option
when the dual or triple elements are used, the Power BoostTM option can be selected. This setting offers higher speed cooking that can be used to quickly bring water to a boil and for
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TRIPLE
ELEMENT
Hot Surface Light
The Hot Surface indicator light is located on the control panel. The light will be illuminated when any cooking area is hot. It will remain on, even after the control is turned off, until the area has cooled.
Warming Center
Use the Warming Center to keep hot cooked foods warm, such as vegetables, gravies and
Smoothtop Surface
Smoothtop Surface Notes:
•Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few times the cooktop is used. This is normal.
•Smoothtop cooktops retain heat for a period of time after the element is turned off. Turn the elements off a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use the retained heat to complete cooking. When the hot surface light turns off, the cooking area will be cool enough to touch. Because of the way they retain heat, the smoothtop elements will not respond to changes in settings as quickly as coil elements.
•In the event of a potential boilover, remove the pan from the cooking surface.
•Never attempt to lift the cooktop.
•The smoothtop surface may appear discolored when it is hot. This is normal and will disappear when the surface cools.
Cooking Areas
The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent circles on the smoothtop surface. For most efficient cooking, fit the pan size to the element size.
Setting the Control:
1. Push in and turn the knob. Warming temperatures are approximate and are indicated on the control as Min, 
be set to any position between Min and Max.
2. When done, turn the control to OFF and 
remove food. The Hot Surface indicator light
will go off when the Warming Center surface has cooled.
Notes:
•Never warm food for longer than one hour (eggs for 30 minutes), as food quality may deteriorate.
•Do not heat cold food on the Warming Center.
•Heat settings will vary depending on type and amount of food. Always hold food at proper food temperatures. USDA recommends food temperatures between
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