Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.
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
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HI
Medium
(opposite OFF)
Medium-low
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RECOMMENDED USE
. To start foods cooking.
l To bring liquids to a boil.
. To hold a rapid boil.
. To fry chicken or pan- cakes.
l For gravy, pudding, and icing.
l To cook large amounts of vegetables.
l To keep food cooking after starting it on a hiaher settina.
l To keep food warm until ready to serve.
results.
lHandles should be made of sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securefy at- tached to the pan.
NOTES:
lIf a surface unit stays red for a long time, the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit. Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils could result in damage to the surface unit, cooktop, wiring, and surrounding areas. To prevent damage, use correct utensils, start cook- ing on HI, and turn control down to con- tinue cooking.
l Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit.
Cookware tips
l Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit.
l NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only
You can, however, use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels. This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results.
Also, woks, canners, and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares.
l The pan should have straight sides and a
l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick- ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or surface unit.
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