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Keep Warm
The Keep Warm function is available on all the surface cooking
elements, has three settings and is ideal for keeping cooked
foods warm. The lowest setting is for delicate sauces,the medium
setting is for soups, and the highest setting is for soups and
meats. Do not use it to heat cold foods. One hour is the
recommended maximum time to maintain food quality.
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Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use.
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Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture
to escape.
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Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may melt.
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Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
To Use:
1. Touch ON or ON/BURNER SIZE.
2. Touch the “+” pad twice for KEEP WARM at the Low setting,
three times for Medium, and four times for High.
When finished cooking, touch OFF to turn surface cooking area
off.
Simmer
The Simmer function is available on all the surface cooking
elements. It has an adjustable heat setting for more precise
simmer control.
Three levels of simmer are available. The recommended setting
will vary depending on the quantity and density of the food being
cooked as well as the size and shape of the cookware and if a lid
is being used during cooking.
To Use:
1. Touch ON or ON/BURNER SIZE.
2. When using the triple element, select the zone diameter by
touching the ON/BURNER SIZE pad until the desired zone
diameter indicator light is glowing.
3. Touch the “+” pad seven times for SIMMER at the Low
setting, eight times for SIMMER at the Medium setting, and
nine times for SIMMER at the High setting.
When finished cooking, touch OFF to turn surface cooking area
off.
Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
Cooktop Controls - Standard Knobs
The cooktop controls can be set to anywhere between HI and
LO.
Push in and turn to the desired heat setting. Use the following
chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING
RECOMMENDED USE
SIMMER
HIGH
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Water-based foods such as chicken noodle
soup.
SIMMER
MEDIUM
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Medium-density foods such as cream
soups, sauces and gravy.
SIMMER
LOW
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Any foods
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Cooking with a lid.
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.
SETTING
RECOMMENDED USE
HI
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Bring liquid to a boil.
MED- HI
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Hold a rapid boil.
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Quickly brown or sear food.
MED
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Maintain a slow boil.
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Fry poultry or meat.
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Cook pudding, sauce, icing or
gravy.
MED- LO
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Stew or steam food.
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Simmer.
LO
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Keep food warm.
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Melt chocolate or butter.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
become hot.
