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Setting Surface
Controls
To Operate the Surface Element
1. Place cooking utensil on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob in either direction to the desired
setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower
setting to finish cooking. The control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a
particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed.
3. When cooking is completed, turn the surface element off before removing the
pan. Note: The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are
turned on. A quick glance at the signal light when cooking is finished is an easy
check to be sure all control knobs are turned off.
The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-
weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Setting Type of Cooking
HIGH (HI) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan
broiling
MEDIUM HIGH (6) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
MEDIUM (4-5) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and
gravies, steam vegetables
MEDIUM LOW (2-3) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
SIMMER (SIM) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type
of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic
wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the
element.
Surface Control Knob