Thermador CEM365 - Manual (Page 7)

English 5
Bridge Operations for Models
CEM365 and CEM 456
Each switch setting has a detent at LO and HI.
To use the Bridge elements, push down and turn the
right rear knob clockwise to any setting between LO
and HI. This knob now controls the operation of the
right front, right rear and bridge elements together.
To use only the right rear element, push down and
turn the knob counterclockwise to any setting
between LO and HI.
To use only the right front element, push down and
turn the right front knob in either direction to any heat
setting.
Figure 5 - Bridge Control Knob
Temperature Limiters Each radiant heating element has its own sensor to protect the glass cooking sur-
face from extreme high temperatures. The limiters will operate automatically by
cycling the element off regardless of the cook setting.
Although cycling is normal, any one of the following conditions can activate the
limiter and cause it to cycle on and off more than usual:
• The base of the pan is not making full contact with the heating surface (due to
a warped or uneven base).
• The pan is too small for the size of the element.
• The pan has boiled dry.
• The material or shape of the pan is slow to transfer the heat.
Retained Heat CAUTION: The glass cooking surface retains heat and stays hot
after the element(s) have been turned off. The retained heat may be
used to hold foods at serving temperatures for a short time.
Note for Owners of White Cooktops When an element is hot, there is a light green tint on the cooking surface. This is
normal and will disappear after several minutes as the surface cools down.
Getting the Most Out
of Your Cooktop
Using Proper Cookware
Cookware Characteristics The choice of pans directly affects the cooking speed and uniformity. For best
results select pans with the following features:
Flat Bases
When a pan is hot, the base (pan bottom) should rest evenly on the surface with-
out wobbling (rocking). Flat, medium-to-heavy-weight pans are best.
To test the flatness of your pans:
Turn the pan upside down on the countertop and place a ruler flat against the bot-
tom of the pan. The bottom of the pan and the straight edge of the ruler should be
flush against each other.
HI
LO LO
OFF
HI
LO
MED
HI
OFF