Using your range
Using the Surface Units
PUSH IN AND TURN
Surface Unit Markers
The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob.
Surface Unit Indicator lights
Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. One of the surface unit indicator lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on.
Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are 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 unit is accidentally left ON. 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 Use MED-HI Use MED Use MED-LO Use LO to foods cookto hold a for gravy, to keep food keep food ing; to bring rapid boil; to puddings cooking after warm until liquids to a fry chicken and icing; to starting it ready to boil. or pancakes. cook large on a higher serve. Set the amounts of setting. heat higher vegetables. 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.
1. Use only
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.
