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Dual/Triple Cooking Zone
The dual and triple elements offer flexibility depending on the size
of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a
regular element. The dual and triple sizes combine single, dual
and outer element and are recommended for larger cookware,
large quantities of food, and home canning.
To Use:
1. Touch ON/OFF.
2. Touch HEAT ZONE SIZE to select desired zone diameter.
3. Choose a power level between High and MELT & HOLD.
Touch the “up” or “down” arrow keypad to increase or
decrease power.
4. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn off surface
cooking area(s) individually, or touch ALL OFF to turn off all
elements at the same time.
Control Lock/All Off
The Control Lock/All Off cooktop touch controls turn off all
surface cooking areas that are in use at the same time.
The Control Lock cooktop control helps avoid unintended use of
the surface cooking areas. When the cooktop is locked out, the
surface cooking areas cannot be turned on by the cooktop touch
controls.
To Lock Cooktop: Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK/
ALL OFF keypad for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, CONTROL
LOCK will glow red, indicating that the cooktop controls are in
the lockout position.
To Unlock Cooktop: Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK/
ALL OFF keypad for 5 seconds.
Melt & Hold Function
The Melt & Hold function is available on all the surface cooking
elements, and is ideal for melting chocolate or butter.
To Use:
1. Touch ON/OFF.
2. Touch the “up” arrow keypad once for MELT & HOLD.
3. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn off surface
cooking area.
Keep Warm Function
The Keep Warm function can be used to keep cooked foods
warm, and may be used whether or not the other surface cooking
zones are in use. One hour is the recommended maximum time
to maintain food quality.
It is not recommended for heating cold foods. When the Keep
Warm function is in use, it will not glow red like the cooking
zones, but the indicator light will glow on the control panel.
Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and
cooktop use, and those that have flat bottoms to make direct
contact with the cooktop surface. Use pot holders or oven mitts
to remove cookware.
Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. Do not use plastic
wrap to cover food, as it may melt onto the cooktop surface.
When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover
for moisture to escape.
Food quality may deteriorate if food is kept on the Keep Warm
function for an extended period of time. For best results, keep
food warm for no longer than 30 to 45 minutes.
On models with touch-activated controls, the Keep Warm
element is available on all surface cooking areas, and can be
used as either an element for warming foods, or for normal
element operation.
To Use:
1. Touch ON/OFF.
2. Touch the “up” arrrow keypad twice for KEEP WARM.
3. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn off surface
cooking area.
Ceramic Glass
(on some models)
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It
will cycle on and off, at all settings, to maintain the selected heat
level.
It is normal for the surface of white or biscuit ceramic glass to
appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As
the glass cools, it will return to its original color.
Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it
free from stains and provide the most even heating. On cooktops
with white or biscuit ceramic glass, soils and stains may be more
visible, and may require more cleaning and care. For more
information, see “General Cleaning” section.
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Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the
cooktop.
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To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the
cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped
between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could
break when the lid is removed.
A. Single size
B. Dual size
C. Triple size
A
B
C
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or
after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
