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USING THE RANGE, Surface Units

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USING THE RANGE:6XUIDFH8QLWV Surface Units How Induction Surface Cooking Works The elements beneath the cooking surface produce a magnetic field that generates heat in ferrous metal pans that are in close proximity. The cooking surface itself does not heat. Heat is produced in the cooking pan, and cannot be generated until a pan is placed on the cooking surface. When the element is activated, the pan begins to heat immediately and in turn heats the contents of the pan. Magnetic induction cooking requires the use of cookware PDGHRIIHUURXVPHWDOV²PHWDOVWRZKLFKPDJQHWVZLOO stick, such as iron or steel. 8VHSDQVWKDWILWWKHHOHPHQWVL]H7KHSDQPXVWEHODUJH enough for the element to detect the pan and be able to deliver full power. CAUTION Ŷ 7KHLQGXFWLRQFRRNLQJHOHPHQWVPD\DSSHDUWREHFRRO while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF. The glass surface may be HOT from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur. Ŷ '2127728&++27&22.:$5(RU3$16GLUHFWO\ with hands. Always use mitts or pot holders to protect hands from burns. Ŷ '21276/,'(FRRNZDUHDFURVVWKHFRRNWRSVXUIDFH 'RLQJVRPD\SHUPDQHQWO\GDPDJHWKHDSSHDUDQFHRI the ceramic cooktop. The cooktop will not operate if a very small steel or iron utensil, such as a steel spatula, cooking spoon, knife or other small utensil, is placed on the cooking surface when the unit is turned on. The pan material is correct if a magnet sticks to the bottom. Operating the Cooktop Elements WARNING FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium or high settings. Keep flammable items away from the cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, serious injury or death. Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner. This helps protect the top and makes cleanup easier. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Place your Induction designed cookware on the cooking surface. Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want. A knob indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on. For glass cooktop surfaces: A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will: Ŷ FRPHRQZKHQWKHXQLWLVKRWWRWKHWRXFK Ŷ VWD\RQHYHQDIWHUWKHXQLWLVWXUQHGRII Ŷ VWD\RQXQWLOWKHXQLWLVFRROHGWR approximately 150°F. At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is maintaining your desired setting. Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking. 8 49-88069

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49-88069
USING THE RANGE:
Surface Units
How Induction Surface Cooking Works
The elements beneath the cooking surface produce a
magnetic field that generates heat in ferrous metal pans
that are in close proximity.
The cooking surface itself does not heat. Heat is
produced in the cooking pan, and cannot be generated
until a pan is placed on the cooking surface.
When the element is activated, the pan begins to heat
immediately and in turn heats the contents of the pan.
Magnetic induction cooking requires the use of cookware
stick, such as iron or steel.
enough for the element to detect the pan and be able to
deliver full power.
The cooktop will not operate if a very small steel or iron
utensil, such as a steel spatula, cooking spoon, knife
or other small utensil, is placed on the cooking surface
when the unit is turned on.
CAUTION
while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF.
The glass surface may be HOT from residual heat
transferred from the cookware and burns may occur.
with hands. Always use mitts or pot holders to protect
hands from burns.
the ceramic cooktop.
The pan material is correct if a magnet sticks to the bottom.
Operating the Cooktop Elements
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the
range unattended with the cooktop on medium or
high settings. Keep flammable items away from the
cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire,
serious injury or death.
Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner. This helps
protect the top and makes cleanup easier.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may
vary from your model.
Place your Induction designed cookware on the cooking
surface.
Push the knob in and turn in either direction to
the setting you want.
A knob indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on.
For glass cooktop surfaces:
A
HOT COOKTOP
indicator light will:
approximately 150°F.
At both
OFF
and
HI
the control clicks into position. You may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is maintaining
your desired setting.
Be sure you turn the control knob to
OFF
when you finish cooking.