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center over
surface unit
1 inch
maximum
overhang
1" 1"
USING YOUR RANGE
USING THE SURFACE UNITS (CONT.)
Cookware tips
•
Use the correct cookware to prevent damage to
the surface unit, cooktop, wiring, and surround-
ing areas.
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If the cookware is too small for the surface unit
or the bottom is not flat, the surface unit could
stay glowing red for an extended length of time
causing damage to the unit.
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If you start cooking on high, it is important to turn
the control down to a lower setting to complete
cooking.
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The surface unit could overheat or be damaged
if a pot has boiled dry or has been left empty on
a hot surface unit.
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Flat bottomed cookware, including woks, can-
ners, and teakettles, will provide better contact
with the surface unit and provide the best cook-
ing results.
•
Warped, dented, and ribbed-bottomed cookware
can result in uneven cooking due to incomplete
contact with the surface unit.
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Cookware that has been designed with slightly
indented bottoms or small expansion channels
can be used.
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Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
cookware.
•
The pan material (type of metal or glass) affects
how quickly and evenly the pan heats.
Home canning information
To protect your range:
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Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results.
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Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also,
use a canner/pan that
you can center over
the surface unit and
that does not extend
more than one inch
outside the surface unit
area. Large diameter
canners/pans, if not
centered correctly, trap
heat and can cause
damage to the cooktop.
•
Do not place your canner on 2 surface units at the
same time. Too much
heat will buildup and will
damage the cooktop.
•
Start with hot water.
This reduces the time
the control is set on high.
Reduce the heat setting
to the lowest position
needed to keep water
boiling.
•
To keep your elements working for as long as
possible:
–Prepare small batches at a time.
–Do not use your elements for canning all day.
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On coil element models, keep your reflector bowls
clean so that they will always reflect heat well.
•
Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
Optional canning kit
(Coil element models)
Most water-bath or pressure canners have large
diameters. If you do canning with them at high heat
settings for long periods of time, you can shorten the
life of regular surface units. This can also damage the
cooktop. If you plan to use the cooktop for canning,
we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit.
Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Roper
dealer or authorized Roper service company.
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