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.
Medium-low
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To keep food cooking
after starting it on a higher
setting.
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To keep food warm until
ready to serve.
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Using the ceramic glass
cooktop
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost
the same as cooking on coil surface units. There
are, however, a few differences:
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The surface unit will glow red when it is
turned on. You will see the element cycling on
(glowing red) and off - even on HI setting -to
maintain the proper temperature setting you
have selected.
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Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass cooktop
surface could leave marks. Wiping off the
cooktop before and after each use will help
keep the surface free from stains and provide
the most even heating. See pages 18 and 19
for care and cleaning suggestions.
Cookware tips
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Select a pan that is about the same size as
the surface unit.
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NOTE: For best results and greater energy
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed utensils that
make good contact with the surface units.
Utensils with rounded, warped, ridged (porce-
lain enamel-ware) or dented bottoms could
cause severe overheating, which damages the
utensil and/or surface unit.
Woks, canners and teakettles with flat
bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are
now available in most houseware stores and
departments.
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The pan should have straight sides and a
tight-fitting lid.
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Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
pans that are fairly light-weight.
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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 results.
. Handles should be made of sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached to
the pan.
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With your hand, feel the bottom of your pans
while they are cool for nicks and scratches.
Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will
scratch the ceramic glass cooktop.
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Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry
before using on cooklop.
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Avoid spillovers on cooktop. Use pans with
tall sides.
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Do not cook food directly on cooktop.
Product Damage Hazard
Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which
has boiled dry. on a hot surface unit.
The utensil can overheat and may damage
the utensil or surface unit.
