Operation Cooktop, About the Cooktop | Siemens HE2425 guide

Operation - Cooktop

This section explains how to operate the cooktop. See “Getting the Most Out of

Your Cooktop” on page 25 for guidelines to improve cooktop results.

About the Cooktop

Use the cooktop for surface cooking applications such as boiling, frying, simmer- ing, steaming and sauteing.

Operation

CAUTION

• Foods packaged in aluminum foil should not be placed directly on the glass ceramic surface for cooking. Aluminum foil can melt and cause permanent damage.

• Plastic, paper and cloth can melt or burn when in contact with a

	hot surface. Do not let these items come in contact with the hot
	glass ceramic surface.
	• Do not allow pans to boil dry. This can permanently damage the
	pan, the element and the cooktop glass.
Setting the Burner Heat
Level
Single Element Control Knob	To turn on a single element, push in on the control knob and turn in either direc-
	tion to the desired heat setting.

	Element Location

	Figure 8: Single Element Burner Knob
Dual Element Control Knob	To turn ON the small, inner element, push in on the control knob and turn it coun-
	terclockwise. Set to desired heat level.

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Siemens HE2425 manual Operation Cooktop, About the Cooktop, Setting the Burner Heat Level

Contents

Siemens Electric Range with threeD Surround Convection Table of Contents How This Manual Is Organized About This Manual Fire Safety SafetyImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Instruc- tions Do not Touch Heating Elements or Interior Surfaces Burn Prevention Cleaning Safety Child SafetyCookware Safety Tipping Precautions Proper Installation and Maintenance Warning Food Safety Getting Started Parts and Accessories Flat Oven Racks Temperature LimiterHot Surface Indicator Oven Racks Closed Position Back of Rack Disassembly for cleaningExtension Oven Rack some mod- els Removing and Replacing Cleaning Reassembly Oven Vent Self-CleaningIndicators and Other Features Oven Bottom Control knob to change the time of day or TimerControl Panel Oven Control Panel Select Functions Menu Clock Change the Tempera- ture Scale Turn Clock Display on or OFF Setting the Sabbath Feature for the Oven Only Set the Sabbath Feature About the Sabbath Feature Setting the Sabbath Feature for the Warming Drawer Only Before Using the Appliance for the First Time Operation Setting the Burner Heat LevelOperation Cooktop About the Cooktop Dual Element Burner Knob Triple Element Control Knob Operation Oven Setting the Cooking Mode Temperature Using Timed or Delayed Cook Using the Timer Setting the Probe Using the Probe some models Vection Roast About the Warming Drawer Operation Warming DrawerWarming Drawer Specifi- cations Crisping Stale Items PreheatingTurning on the Warming Drawer Turning Off the Warming Drawer Cookware Selection Guide Getting the Most Out of Your ApplianceGetting the Most Out of Your Cooktop Cooktop Cooking Guide Cookware Tips To Test the Flatness of Your PansSpecialty Pans Oven Cooking Guide Getting the Most Out of Your Oven Probe some models Oven Cooking ModesInserting the Probe Convection Bake Automatic Convection Conversion Convection Baking ChartFor Best Results Broil Broiling Chart Convection Broil some models Convection Broiling Chart Convection Roast Chart Dehydrate some models Dehydrate Chart Getting the Most Out of Your Warming Drawer Warming Drawer Chart Food Temperature Covered UncoveredGeneral Tips Care and Cleaning Cleaning and MaintenanceCare and Cleaning the Cooktop Care and Cleaning Oven Setting the Self-Clean Mode Preparing the Oven for Self Clean Remove Racks Delaying the Start of the Self-Clean After Self-Cleaning Warming Drawers MaintenanceOven Maintenance Cleaning Guide Part Recommendations Replacing an Oven Light Replacing the Oven Door Oven ServiceSelf Help Cooktop Service What this Warranty Cov- ers & Who it Applies to Warranty How to Obtain Warranty Service