Cooktop use, Radiant surface units, Suggested heat settings – Sharp KB-3401L User Manual

Page 14: Cooktop warm zone, Cooktop, Control panel

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COOktOp use

raDiant surFaCe units

Surface units are turned on and adjusted using the control knobs.

HOW tO set sinGle surFaCe unit
1

Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface unit.

2

Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the desired

heat setting.

3

When cooking is completed, turn the knob to OFF.

Remove pan.

HOW tO set Dual surFaCe unit

The right front surface unit has 2 cooking sizes so that you

can choose either to match the diameter of the cookware

you are using.

1

Place correct size cookware on the radiant surface unit.

2

To use the small surface unit, push the knob in and turn

it to the left, counter clockwise.
To use the large surface unit, push the knob in and turn it to

the right, clockwise.

3

When cooking is completed, turn the knob to OFF.

Remove pan.
Note for surface unit: A hot surface indicator light in the

center of the cooktop will glow when a radiant unit is turned

on. It will remain on until the surface is cooled to about

150˚F. Be sure the knob is turned to OFF when you have

finished cooking.
The glass ceramic cooktop retains heat after the radiant

surface units have been turned to OFF. If possible, turn the

units off and allow foods to finish cooking with the retained

heat. It may be necessary to remove the pan from the unit to

prevent further cooking, also.

suGGesteD Heat settinGs

Setting Type of cooking

High

bring liquid to a boil. Always reduce

setting to a lower heat when liquids

begin to boil or foods begin to cook.

Medium High

brown meat, heat oil for deep fat frying

or to continue a rapid boil.

Medium

Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces

and gravies

Medium Low

Continue cooking covered foods or

steam foods.

Low

Melt or simmer.

Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence

the setting needed.

COOktOp WarM ZOne

The Cooktop Warm Zone will keep hot cooked food at an

ideal serving temperature. To turn Cooktop Warm on, touch

the Cooktop Warm pad, then touch number

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. ON will

appear in the display. To turn the Cooking Warm Zone off,

touch the Cooktop Warm pad.

CautiOn

The Cooktop Warm Zone will not glow red

when it is hot, but it does become hot enough to cause

burns. Always use oven mitts when removing food from the

Warming Zone as cookware and plates will be hot. use only

cookware recommended for top-of-range cooking. Do not

use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plastic may melt on to the

surface and be very difficult to clean.

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