Roper FES385Y warranty Solid element surface units, Cookware tips, Home canning information

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

Sl3llNG		RECOMMENDED	USE
HI	l To start foods cooking.
	l To bring liquids to a boil.
MEDHI	l	To hold a rapid boil.
	l To fry chicken or pancakes.
MED	l	For gravy, pudding and icing.
	l To cook large amounts of
		vegetables.
MED-LO	l	To keep food cooking	after
		starting it on a higher setting.
LO	l To keep food warm until ready
I		to serve.	I

Solid element surface units

Solid element surface units are made of heavy cast-iron to provide even cooking. Each surface unit has a built-in protective limiter as a safety feature.

The limiter senses uneven cooking temperatures when:

lA pan boils dry.

l A pan is removed and the surface unit is left on.

lThe bottom of the pan is too large or too small for the element. This will result in longer cooking times.

The limiter will automatically reduce the heat level to provide even cooking temperatures.

NOTE:

l Solid elements stay hot for a long time. Do not use the HI setting for long periods of time or leave pans on hot elements when cooking is done. Burned food and damage to the cookware could result. Use a lower setting to complete the cooking and turn the solid element surface unit off a few minutes before you finish cooking.

l Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. It can overheat and may damage the utensil or surface unit.

l Do not use canners, woks and speciatly utensils with rounded, warped, ridged or dented bot- toms. These could cause severe overheating which damages the utensil andlor surface unit.

Before placing a pan on solid element surface units for the first time, heat on HI setting for five minutes. The surface units will give off smoke as the protective coating, applied at the factory, finishes bonding to the surface.

Cookware tips

There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cooking utensils for your needs.

l For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units. To check the flatness of a utensil:

-Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan by placing a ruler across it.

-Rotate the ruler in all directions. There should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler.

NOTE: Woks, canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores or departments.

l The pan should have straight sides and a tight- fitting lid.

l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly lightweight. Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food.

l The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

lHandles should be made of a sturdy, heat-resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.

Home canning information

The large diameter of most water-bath or pres- sure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of surface units and cause damage to the cooktop.

To protect your range:

l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. Some canners have ridged bottoms (porcelain enamel-ware) and are not recommended. They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe overheating which damages the cook-top.

l For best results, use the largest surface unit. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.

lDo not place canner on two surface units at the same time. Excessive heat build-up will damage the cooktop.

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