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Surface Cooking
BEFORE COOKING
• Always place a pan on the surface unit before you turn it
on. To prevent damage to range, never operate surface
unit without a pan in place.
• NEVER use the cooktop as a storage area for food or
cookware.
DURING COOKING
• Be sure you know which knob controls which surface
unit. Make sure you turned on the correct surface unit.
• Begin cooking on a higher heat setting then reduce to a
lower setting to complete the operation. Never use a
high heat setting for extended cooking.
• NEVER allow a pan to boil dry. This could damage the
pan and the appliance.
• NEVER touch cooktop until it has cooled. Expect some
parts of the cooktop, especially around the surface units,
to become warm or hot during cooking. Use potholders
to protect hands.
AFTER COOKING
• Make sure surface unit is turned off.
• Clean up messy spills as soon as possible.
OTHER TIPS
• If cabinet storage is provided directly above cooking
surface, limit it to items that are infrequently used and
can be safely stored in an area subjected to heat.
Temperatures may be unsafe for items such as volatile
liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.
• NEVER leave any items, especially plastic items, on the
cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable
items, melt or soften plastics, or increase pressure in
closed containers causing them to burst.
• NEVER allow aluminum foil, meat probes or any other
metal object, other than a pan on a surface element, to
contact heating elements.
• NEVER store heavy items above the cooktop that could
fall and damage it.
CAUTION
Notes:
• Never warm food for longer than one hour (eggs for 30
minutes), as food quality may deteriorate.
• Do not heat cold food on the Warming Center.
• Heat settings will vary depending on type and amount of
food. Always hold food at proper food temperatures. USDA
recommends food temperatures between 140°-170° F.
Warming Center Notes:
• Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for
oven and cooktop use.
• Always use oven mitts when removing food from the
Warming Center as utensils will be hot.
• All foods should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to
maintain food quality.
• When warming pastries and breads the cover should have
an opening to allow moisture to escape.
• Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plastic may melt
on to the surface and be very difficult to clean.
• Be very careful not to allow aluminum foil to touch the
cooktop. If foil melts, do not use the cooktop. Call an
authorized servicer.
Warming Center
Use the Warming Center to keep hot cooked foods warm,
such as vegetables and gravies.
Setting the Control:
1. Push in and turn the knob. Warming
temperatures are approximate and
are indicated on the control as Low,
2-10 and High. However, the
control can be set to any position
between Low and High.
2. When done, turn the control to OFF
and remove food. The Hot Surface
indicator light will go off when the
Warming Center surface has cooled.
Warming Center Suggested Settings
Setting Type of food
Low - 2 Breads/Pastries Gravies
Casseroles Eggs
2 - Medium Sauces Soups (Cream)
Stews Vegetables
Meats
Medium - High Fried Foods Hot Beverages
Soups (Liquid)
Power Boost
TM
Option
(select models)
The element located in the right front
position offers higher speed cooking
that can be used to quickly bring water
to a boil and for large-quantity cooking
when combined with the dual or triple
element option.
