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 OR MAX.
MED-HI OR 6-8
MED OR 5
MED-LO OR 2-4
LO OR 1
Using the dual-size surface
cooking areas
(Models RC8640XB, RC8646XD,
GJ8640XB, and GJ8646XD)
You can use the left front and right rear
surface cooking areas as either small
diameter, lower wattage elements (center
area marked "DUAL ELEMENT") or large
diameter, full wattage elements (entire
element to outer ring edge).
To use only the inner area of the element
(for smaller pans):
•
Push in and turn the control knob to the
left (counterclockwise) to the desired
setting in the area marked "SINGLE."
To use the entire element (for larger pans):
•
Push in and turn the control knob to the
right (clockwise) to the desired setting in
the area marked "DUAL."
NOTE:
You can turn the control knob in
either direction to reach "OFF."
•
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.
US ING YOU R COO K TO P
RECOMMENDED USE
Use inner ring
alone for smaller pans
OFF
OFF
Use all rings for
larger pans
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