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22 OPERATION
WARNING
• Your cooktop has a residual heat indicator for
each element. This indicator will warn that this
area has been used and is still giving off enough
heat to cause burns. Avoid touching the element
when this indicator is on. Although the cooktop
is off, the light will stay lit until the cooktop has
cooled down.
Setting
Function
9
Fast heating
7-9
Heating,
browning,
deep fat
frying
6-7
Roasting,
frying
4-5
Boiling,
general
cooking
3-4
Steaming
2-3
Simmering
1-2 Warm
Melting
NOTE
• These settings are recommended guidelines for
cooking. You may need to adjust the power level
for the type of food and pan.
Warm
The cooktop has a WARM setting feature that can
be used on all elements except the warming zone
element.
To activate:
Press the ON control to activate the desired
element and press the WARM control. The
selected element is set to the LOW setting. The
indicator light above WARM turns on.
To change the power level:
Used for
Press the element's ON control and select a new
number on the element power settings. The
Bringing liquids to a
indicator light above WARM turns off.
boil.
Browning meats,
Using the Warming Zone
heating oil for deep-
fat frying, sautéing,
Use the warming zone to keep cooked foods
maintaining a fast
warm, such as vegetables, gravies and oven-safe
boil for large
dinner plates.
amounts of liquids.
Do not use the warming zone to cook food.
Frying meats, chops,
Attempting to cook uncooked or cold food on the
pancakes, sausages,
warming zone could result in a food-borne illness
eggs.
Cooking larger
To activate the warming zone:
quantities, soups and
Press the WARMING ZONE ON control. Set the
stews, steaming
desired power level on the element power
potatoes, cooking
settings.
meat stock or
bouillon.
Warming Level Guide
Steaming vegetables,
braising meats.
Simmering rice or
milk-based dishes,
steaming smaller
quantities of
potatoes and
vegetables, heating
ready-to-serve meals.
Fluffy omelettes,
keeping dishes
warm, melting butter
NOTE
or chocolate.
• All foods should be covered with a lid or
• When warming pastries and bread, the cover
Settings
1-2
Pastries, breads, breakfast foods,
eggs, delicate foods
3-5
Cream-based soups, stews,
vegetables, meats
6-8
Sauces, gravies
9
Hot beverages, soups
aluminum foil to maintain food quality.
should have an opening to allow moisture to
escape.
Used