How to set the appliance for surface cooking
•The surface elements may be hot and burns may occur. Do not touch surface
CAUTION | elements until they have cooled down sufficiently. |
•At high or
•Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking.
•The area between the high and off settings, are not appropriate for cooking.
Using the proper cookware
Using the right cookware can prevent many problems, such as uneven cooking or extended cooking times. Using the proper pans will reduce cooking times and cook food more evenly.
02 SURFACE
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware.
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•Always match pot diameter to element surface diameter.
COOKING
Heavy handle tilts pan.
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