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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 setting 
between LO and 5.
Select LO for a low simmer or when using lids and 5 for a high 
simmer or when not using lids.
On some models, select either the Single or Dual Zone 
settings. See “Dual Watt Element” section.
3. Turn the Simmer control knob back to the NORMAL burner 
setting 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. One 
hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food 
quality.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.
The Warm Zone Element can be used alone or when any of the 
other surface cooking areas are being used, and can be set from 
MIN 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 the 
Warm Zone Element area is too hot to touch.
Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and 
cooktop use.
Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming 
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture 
to 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 Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface 
cooking 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 cooking 
area or element. Canners should not extend more than 
1" (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.
Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or 
surface burners at the same time.
On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.
On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit 
is recommended. If a kit is not installed, the life of the coil 
element will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for 
ordering instructions.
For more information, contact your local U.S. Government 
Agricultural Department Extension Office. In Canada, contact 
Agriculture Canada. Companies that manufacture home 
canning products can also offer assistance.
Cookware
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface 
cooking 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-heavy 
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper 
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used 
as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or 
grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is 
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has 
the same characteristics as its base material. For example, 
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the 
properties of aluminum.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material 
characteristics.
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or 
after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
COOKWARE
CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum
Heats quickly and evenly.
Suitable for all types of cooking.
Medium or heavy thickness is best for 
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron
Heats slowly and evenly.
Good for browning and frying.
Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or 
Ceramic glass
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Heats slowly, but unevenly.
Ideal results on low to medium heat 
settings.
Copper
Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain 
enamel-on-
steel or cast 
iron
See stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel
Heats quickly, but unevenly.
A core or base of aluminum or copper 
on stainless steel provides even 
heating.