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COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls
The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Push
in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide when
setting heat levels.
Cooktop On Indicator Lights
Each set of control knobs, left and right of the oven control, have
a Cooktop On indicator light. When either control on a side is on,
the light will glow.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
The hot surface indicator light, located on the cooking surface,
will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch,
even after the surface cooking area(s) is turned off.
Dual Size Element
(on some models)
A.Surface cooking area locator
B.Cooktop on indicator light
C.Left front control knob
D.Left rear control knob
E.Electronic oven control
F. Right rear control knob
G.Right front control knob
D
C
A
E
F
G
B
B
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
Dual Elements
■ Large diameter cookware.
■ Large quantities of food.
■ Home canning.
HI (High) ■ Bring liquid to a boil.
Medium High
Between
HI and MED
■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
MED (Medium)
■ Maintain a slow boil.
■ Fry or sauté foods.
■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
Medium Low
Between
MED and LO
■ Stew or steam food.
■ Simmer.
LO (Low)
■ Keep food warm.
■ Melt chocolate or butter.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
A.Single size (6" [15.24 cm])
B.Dual size (10" [25.4 cm])
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
become hot.
A
B