SURFACE COOKING
Yourcooktopisequippedwithcontrolknobsthatprovidean Use HIGHjust untilwater comes to a boil or pressure is
infinitechoiceofsettingsfrom LOWto HIGH.Theknobcan reachedin the pressurecanner.Then,reduceto the lowest
beset onorbetweenanyof the numberedsettings, heatsetting that maintainsthe boil or pressure.Prolonged
use of HIGH or the use of incorrect canning utensils will
Tooperatepushinandturntheknobineitherdirectiontothe produce excessive heat. Excessive heat can cause
desiredsetting.Anindicatorlightwill glowwhen a surface permanentdamageto the porcelaincooktop,coilelement
elementisturnedon.The indicatorlightwillremainonuntil andthedripbowl.See page9 foradditionalinformation.
theelementisturnedoff.Aftera cookingoperation,be sure
theelementandindicatorlightareoff.
Cookingperformanceis greatly affectedby the type of
cookwareused.Propercookwarewillreducecookingtimes,
uselessenergyandproducemoreevencookingresults.For
Topreventdamagetotherangeorutensil,neveroperate bestresultsusea heavygaugemetalpanwitha smoothflat
surfaceunitwithoutapaninplace,neverallowapantoboil bottomanda tightfittinglid.
dryand neveroperatean elementon HiGH forextended
periodsoftime. C0okwarewithuneven,warped,orgroovedbottomsdonot
makegoodcontactwiththeheatingsurface,willreduceheat
Foodwillnotcookanyfasteratahighersettingthanneeded conductivityandresultin slower,lessevenheating.
to maintaina gentle boil. Water boils at the same
temperaturewhetherboilinggentlyorvigorously.If a high Differenttypesofcookwarematerialsrequiredifferentheat
settingisused,excessivespatteringwilloccurandfoodmay settingsfor thesamecookingoperation.Thechartbelowis
stickor burnonto thebottomofthe pan. basedonheavygaugealuminumcookware.Lowertheheat
settingif usinga thinner gaugemetalor other materials.
If a higherheat settingis usedto bringliquidto a boilor to Oversized cookwareand cookware that restsacross two
begincooking,alwaysreduceto a lowersettingonceliquid elementsare notrecommendedas they maytrap enough
comesto a boilor food beginscooking.Never leavefood heatto causedamageto thecooktop or elements.This is
unattendedduringa cookingoperation, especiallyimportantwhencanning.
Fitthesizeofthecookwaretothesizeofthe element.This Donotusewoksequippedwithroundmetalrings.The ring,
conservesenergy, whichisdesignedtosupportthewokabovetheelement,will
trapheatand maydamagetheelementandthe cooktop.
Referto cookwaremanufacturer'srecommendationsfor suggestedheatsettings.Somemanufacturersdo notrecommend
theuseof HIGH,orthe use of HIGHforextended cookingoperations.
HIGH Tobringliquidtoa boil,blanch,preheat skillet,orreachpressureina pressurecooker.
Always reduceto a lower heat settingwhen liquidsjust beginto boil or foods beginto cook.
Medium-High Tobrownor sear meat; heatoil for deepfatfrying; scald; to sauteor fry.
7-9 Maintainfast boilfor largeamountsof liquids.
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Medium Tomaintainmoderateto slowboilfor large amountsof liquids.
4-6 Tocontinuecookinguncoveredfoodsand formostfrying operations.
Medium-Low Tocontinuecookingcoveredfoodsandto maintainpressurein mostpressurecookers.
1-3 Stew,braiseor steamoperations.
Tomaintainboilfor smallamountsof liquid,poach,steamor simmer.
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LOW Tokeepfoods warm beforeserving.Melt chocolate.