15
Setting Surface Controls
Using the Bridge with Griddle Accessory (some models)
If your appliance came with a griddle you can use this
accessory to cook by using the bridge control that links the two
7 inch burners. This will provide even heating over the entire
griddle surface when the rear single burner is also activated.
The griddle is a versatile accessory that is perfect for cooking
foods that require large flat surfaces such as pancakes, French
toast, grilled sandwiches, bacon, and also for cooking different
foods at the same time
Note: The griddle is made of anodized aluminum and can be
cleaned easily with hot soapy water by hand washing using a
soft cloth
The griddle should be placed carefully over the
two left 7 inch elements. When the bridge control is activated
along with the rear single element, they combine to produce
even heating of the griddle. The griddle will be very hot. Always
use oven mitts when handling the griddle during and after
cooking. The griddle may appear to have cooled but the
residual heat can cause burns. Allow the griddle to cool for
several minutes after the bridge has been turned off.
Important note:
•
For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
•
The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on
a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and
adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element
provides a constant amount of heat at each setting.
•
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
•
Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI
setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic
smoothtop.
•
Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often
if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookware bottom is not flat.
•
A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the
bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too
small for the surface heating area.
Setting the Different Elements and Bridge
To activate the variety of settings:
1.
Place the griddle over the two 7 inch elements and bridge
element (
Figure 10
).
2. To activate the front single element alone turn the knob to
the single setting.
3. To add the bridge element turn the knob to bridge
(
Figure 10
).
4. For even cooking on the griddle make sure the bridge
setting is the same as the rear single knob setting.
.
5. Allow the griddle to heat for a few minutes when cooking
items that require a preheated surface such as pancakes
and eggs. The two elements will work together with the
bridge element to provide even heating.
6. After turing off the bridge knob and rear single knob the
griddle will remain hot for several minutes. Allow to cool
completely before removing from the cooktop.
Figure 9: Griddle accessory
Figure 10: Knob with bridge setting and rear knob that can be
activated to heat the entire griddle
Figure 11: Using different element settings
Heating with front and
bridge elements
Heating with front
element only
Heating with front, bridge and rear elements on
Areas that heat are shown darkened.