9
Surface Cooking
Using the simmer plate (accessory not included)
Always place the simmer plate on the grate before to turn on the burner.
Always use potholders to remove the simmer plate from the grate. Allow the simmer plate to cool before removing.
Do not set hot simmer plate on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat; such as countertops.
Be sure the simmer plate is positioned correctly and stable before use to prevent hot spills and possible burns.
Figure 1
Figure 2
The simmer plate (Figure 1) is intended to
diffuse lower temperature of the burner to help
cooking delicate aliment such as chocolate, milk,
bechamel, etc. It can also be use for cooking
sauce during long period. With the grate in
position over the burner, set the simmer plate
on top of the grate positioning the notches in the
simmer plate over the grate fingers (See Figure
2) and then place the utensil on the simmer plate.
The cooktop is equipped with different sized burners.
The surface burners are located on the cooktop as follows:
- a
5 000 BTU
(natural gas) burner located at the center
rear position;
- a
9 500 BTU
(natural gas) burner located at the right rear
position;
- two
14 000 BTU
(natural gas) burners located at the left
rear and center front position;
- and two
20 000 BTU
(natural gas) burners located at the
left front and right front position.
Location of the Burners
Place grates on the Ceramic Glass Cooktop. Be sure they are right
located inside the stainless steel frame.
ATTENTION: Do not slide the grates on the stainless steel frame,
doing so can damage the surface.
Placement of burner grates