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CONTROL KNOBS
The Control knobs turn in either direction and from any position to the desired
temperature setting or to OFF.
NOTE: Once the element is turned Off, the Hot Surface indicator light will remain
illuminated until the surface temperature of the element has cooled.
The placement of each knob corresponds to the placement of the heating element
that it controls.
To Turn On Any Heating Element:
•
PUSH DOWN on the knob and TURN in either direction to desired heat setting.
OFF
HI
LO
MED
OFF
HI
HI
SINGLE
DUAL
LO
LO
RECOMMENDED HEATING ELEMENT SETTINGS
Heating elements do not require preheating.
A range of heating settings is listed in the following chart because the required
temperature depends on:
•
Type and quality of pan
•
Type, quantity and temperature of the food
•
Element used and cook’s preferences
TYPE OF FOOD
HEAT SETTINGS RADIANT ELEMENTS
Energy regulator
Melting butter, chocolate
Low
Delicate sauce, rice, simmering sauces with
butter and egg yolk
Low to Medium
Cooking vegetables, fish broths, eggs -fried
or scrambled-, finishing cereals, pasta, milk,
pancakes, pudding, simmering meats, steaming
vegetables, pop corn, bacon, stewing meet
soup, sauteed vegetables, spaghetti sauces
Medium
Braising meet, pan frying meet, fish, eggs, stir
frying, quickly brown or sear meats, hold rapid
boil
Medium to High
Boiling water for vegetables, pasta
High
