Surface Unit Markers
The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob.
Surface Heating Indicator Light
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Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF.
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The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on.
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Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unlt is accidentally 1left ON.
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Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on unit. Use HI to start foods cooking; to bring liquids to a boil. Use MED-HI to hold a rapid boil; to fry chicken or pancakes. Use MED for gravy, puddings and icing; to cook large amounts of vegetables. Use MED-LO to keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting. Use LO to keep food warm until ready to serve. Set the heat higher or lower within the LO band to keep food at the temperature you want.
Cookware
There is no one brand of utensil that is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the right cooking utensils for your needs.
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flat-bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units. To check the flatness of a utensil: l Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan by placing a ruler across it. l Rotate the ruler in all directions. There should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler.
