USING YOUR RANGE
To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently.
USING THE COIL ELEMENTS
Using the control knobs
Push in the control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF.
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Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
Coil element heat settings
Use the following chart as a guide.
SETTING | RECOMMENDED USE |
|
|
HI | •To start foods cooking. |
| •To bring liquids to a boil. |
•To hold a rapid boil. | |
| •To fry chicken or pancakes. |
5 | •For gravy, pudding, and icing. |
| •To cook large amounts of |
| vegetables. |
•To keep food cooking after | |
| starting it on a higher setting. |
LO | •To keep food warm until it’s |
| ready to serve. |
Easy ways to save energy
•Match the pan to the coil element size.
•The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a
•To help shorten your cooking time, use the least amount of liquid possible.
•Preheat your pots and pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.
•Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.
•Place a filled pan on the coil element before turning it on.
•Keep your reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection.
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