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Cooktop Controls

The control knobs can be set anywhere between HIGH and LOW. 
Push in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide 
when setting heat levels.

Cooktop On Indicator Lights
A Cooktop On Indicator light is located on the control panel. 
When any surface element is turned on, the light will glow.

Hot Surface Indicator Light
A Hot Surface indicator light is located on the control panel. The 
hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface 
cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking 
area(s) is turned off.

Rapid Boil Cooking Zone (on some models)

The Rapid Boil Cooking Zone offers flexibility for 2 optional 
heating choices. The Rapid Boil option can be used to boil liquids 
faster. The lower heat option can be used to prepare sauces, to 
brown or saute foods and to keep food at a low temperature. Use 
cookware appropriate in size for the Rapid Boil Cooking Zone.

Dual Size Element

The dual size elements offer flexibility to cook using different 
sizes of cookware. The single element can be used in the same 
way as a regular element. The dual element combines both the 
inner and outer elements and is recommended for larger 
cookware.

To Use Single Element:
1. 
Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise from the 

OFF position to the Single zone anywhere between HIGH and 
LOW.

2. Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished.

To Use Dual Element:
1. 
Push in and turn the control knob clockwise from the OFF 

position to the Dual zone anywhere between HIGH and LOW.

2. Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished.

SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

Dual Elements

Large diameter cookware.

Large quantities of food.

Home canning.

Rapid Boil
(right front cooking 
area only)

Bring liquid to a boil.
(use this for best results)

HIGH

Bring liquid to a boil.

Medium High

Hold a rapid boil.

Quickly brown or sear food.

Medium

Maintain a slow boil.

Fry or sauté foods.

Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

Medium Low

Stew or steam food.

Simmer.

LOW or MELT

Keep food warm.

Melt chocolate or butter.

Warm Zone

Keep cooked foods warm.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) 
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may 
become hot.

A. Lower heat options
B. Rapid Boil option

A. Single size
B. Dual size

A. Single element control - left side
B. Dual element control - right side

A

B

A

B

A

B

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