Owner’s Manual

22 OPERATION
2 Selecting a number on the element power
settings activates the element. The indicator
lights flash once and lock in your selection.
NOTE
• If a power level is not selected, the element will
turn off after 10 seconds.
To adjust the power level:
1 Select ON for the desired element.
2 Select a number in the element power
settings to adjust the power level. If a power
level is not selected after 10 seconds, the
element's power level remains the same.
To turn off the element:
1 After cooking is complete, press OFF for the
selected element.
2 The display for the corresponding element
turns off.
3 If the POWER ON/OFF control is selected, all
elements are turned off.
WARNING
• Your cooktop has a residual heat indicator for
each element. This indicator will warn that this
area has been used and is still giving off enough
heat to cause burns. Avoid touching the element
when this indicator is on. Although the cooktop
is off, the light will stay lit until the cooktop has
cooled down.
NOTE
• These settings are recommended guidelines for
cooking. You may need to adjust the power level
for the type of food and pan.
Warm
The cooktop has a Warm setting feature that can
be used on all elements except the warming zone
element.
Setting Function Used for
9 Fast heating Bringing liquids to a
boil.
7-9 Heating,
browning,
deep fat
frying
Browning meats,
heating oil for deep-
fat frying, sautéing,
maintaining a fast
boil for large
amounts of liquids.
6-7 Roasting,
frying
Frying meats, chops,
pancakes, sausages,
eggs.
4-5 Boiling,
general
cooking
Cooking larger
quantities, soups and
stews, steaming
potatoes, cooking
meat stock or
bouillon.
3-4 Steaming Steaming vegetables,
braising meats.
2-3 Simmering Simmering rice or
milk-based dishes,
steaming smaller
quantities of
potatoes and
vegetables, heating
ready-to-serve meals.
1-2 Warm Melting Fluffy omelettes,
keeping dishes
warm, melting butter
or chocolate.