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USING YOUR RANGE
Using the ceramic glass
cooktop (Model RS696PXG)
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is
similar to cooking on coil elements. There are,
however, a few differences:
•
The surface cooking area will glow red
when the element is turned on. You will see
the element cycling on and off – even on the
HI setting – to help the area stay at the tem-
perature setting you chose.
•
Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
•
Do not cook popcorn that comes in
prepackaged aluminum containers on the
cooktop. The container could leave
aluminum marks on the cooktop that
cannot be removed completely.
•
Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans
are clean and dry before using them. Food
and water particles left on the bottoms can
leave deposits on the cooktop when it is
heated.
•
Lift pots and pans onto and off of the
cooktop. Sliding pots and pans on the
cooktop could leave marks that are difficult
to remove or could leave permanent marks.
•
Dropping a heavy or hard object on the
cooktop could crack it. Be careful when
using heavy skillets and large pots. Do not
store jars or cans above the cooktop.
•
Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
•
Do not allow anything that could melt, such
as plastic, to come in contact with the
cooktop while it is hot.
•
Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting.
See “Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop” in
the “Caring for Your Range” section for more
information.
•
Wiping off the cooktop before and after
each use will help keep the surface free from
stains and give you the most even heating.
See “Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop” in
the “Caring for Your Range” section for care
and cleaning suggestions.
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start
cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.
SETTING
HI
MED-HI or 6-8
MED or 5
MED-LO or 2-4
LO
RECOMMENDED USE
• To start food cooking.
• To bring liquid to a boil.
• To hold a rapid boil.
• To quickly brown or sear meat.
• To maintain a slow boil.
• To fry poultry or meat.
• To make pudding, sauce, or gravy.
• To stew or steam food.
• To simmer food.
• To keep food warm. Set the heat higher or lower within the
LO (or 1) band to keep food at the temperature you want.
• To maintain liquid just below simmer.
• To melt chocolate or butter.
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