Surface Operation
French Top
CAUTION
Remove all stainless steel covers prior to use.
The French top is a graduated cooking surface with the
highest temperature under the center plate. Always use
cookware. Do not cook food directly on the surface. For
higher cooking heat, place cookware closer to the center
and for lower heat, closer to the edges. Refer to the illus-
tration below.
To protect the surface from food splatters and moisture, it
is necessary to "season" the French top prior to use.
Season the French top:
Turn on ventilation.
1
2
Clean thoroughly with hot water and mild detergent.
Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
Push and turn the control knob counterclockwise to
3
Hi and heat for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, turn the
knob to Off and allow the surface to cool.
4
While the surface is slightly warm, pour a small amount
of peanut or vegetable oil on a paper towel and spread
evenly. Once cool, wipe off any excess oil.
LOW
LOW
HIGH
MED
HIGH
MED
HIGH
LOW
LOW
French top heating zones
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FRENCH TOP OPERATION
1
Turn on ventilation.
Push and turn the control knob counterclockwise to Hi.
2
The igniter clicks until the burner lights.
Allow the French top to preheat for 30 minutes.
3
CAUTION
Never leave pans on a high heat zone unattended.
Be careful when cooking food in fat or grease; it can
become hot enough to ignite.
CENTER PLATE
The French top burner is located below the center plate.
To remove, use the center plate hook provided with the
range as shown in the illustration below. Never remove the
center plate while cooking.
CENTER
PLATE HOOK
Center plate removal