IKEA ICR410WP00 Use & Care Manual

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To 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.Food Poisoning HazardDo not let food sit for more than one hour before orafter cooking.Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.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.WARM MA@ZONEOFFMnNTo Use:1. Push in Warm Zone knob to desired setting.2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surfacecooking area, element or surface burner.Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and awell-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.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 or • Follow manufacturer's instructions.Ceramic glass • 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.• See stainless steel or cast iron.Porcelainenamel-on-steel or castironStainless steel Heats quickly, but unevenly.A core or base of aluminum or copperon stainless steel provides evenheating.When canning for long periods, alternate the use of elementsbetween batches. This allows time for the most recently usedareas to cool.• Center the canner on the element. Canners should not extendmore than 1/2"(1.3 cm) beyond the element.• Do not place canner on 2 elements at the same time.• For more information, contact your local agriculturaldepartment. Companies that manufacture home canningproducts can also offer assistance.