IKEA ELECTRIC COOKTOP Use & Care Manual

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6To use:1. Turn the Simmer control knob to the SIMMER position.The indicator light will glow.2. Push in and turn the left front control knob to a settingbetween LO and 5.Select LO for a low simmer or when using lids and 5 for a highsimmer or when not using lids.On some models, select either the Single or Dual Zonesettings. See “Dual Watt Element” section.3. Turn the Simmer control knob back to the NORMAL burnersetting when finished cooking. The indicator light will go out.Warm Zone Element(on some models)Use the Warm Zone Element to keep cooked foods warm. Onehour is the recommended maximum time to maintain foodquality.Do not use it to heat cold foods.The Warm Zone Element can be used alone or when any of theother surface cooking areas are being used, and can be set fromMIN to MAX for different levels of heating.The Warm Zone Element area will not glow red when cycling on.However, the hot surface indicator light will glow as long as theWarm Zone Element area is too hot to touch. Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven andcooktop use. Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warmingbaked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moistureto escape. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may melt. Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.To Use:1. Push in Warm Zone knob to desired setting.2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.Home CanningWhen canning for long periods, alternate the use of surfacecooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches.This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool. Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cookingarea or element. Canners should not extend more than1" (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area. Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements orsurface burners at the same time. On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners. On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kitis recommended. If a kit is not installed, the life of the coilelement will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” forordering instructions. For more information, contact your local U.S. GovernmentAgricultural Department Extension Office. In Canada, contactAgriculture Canada. Companies that manufacture homecanning products can also offer assistance.CookwareIMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surfacecooking area, element or surface burner.Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well-fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavythickness.Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and coppermay be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when usedas a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop orgrates.Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat istransferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish hasthe same characteristics as its base material. For example,aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on theproperties of aluminum.Use the following chart as a guide for cookware materialcharacteristics.WARNINGFood Poisoning HazardDo not let food sit for more than one hour before orafter cooking.Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICSAluminum Heats quickly and evenly. Suitable for all types of cooking. Medium or heavy thickness is best formost cooking tasks.Cast iron Heats slowly and evenly. Good for browning and frying. Maintains heat for slow cooking.Ceramic orCeramic glass Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Heats slowly, but unevenly. Ideal results on low to medium heatsettings.Copper Heats very quickly and evenly.Earthenware Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Use on low heat settings.Porcelainenamel-on-steel or castiron See stainless steel or cast iron.Stainless steel Heats quickly, but unevenly. A core or base of aluminum or copperon stainless steel provides evenheating.