Surface Cooking; Panel Light; The Controls; Suggested Heat Settings - Maytag CHE9830BCB Repair Manual

SURFACE COOKING
Panel Light (select models) Suggested Heat Settings
The panel light is turned on by pushing the rocker Turn the control knob to the desired heat setting. If in
switch on the control panel and holding it in until the doubt, it is better to select a lower setting and inerease
fluorescent light comes on. It may be turned off by to a higher one later if needed. It will take longer for
pushing the other side of the switch, the element to cool to a lower temperature than to heat
The Controls
up to a higher temperature.
Your range is equipped with surthee control knobs that Use the following chair as a guideline until yon become
more familiar with your new range. Information in the
provide an infinite choice of heat settings from Low to chart is based on the use of heavy gauge metal
High. The knobs can he set on or between any of the cookware. Other pan materMs may require a different
numbered settings, heat setting for the same cooking operation. (For more
To operate the eontrol: Push in and turn the knob in information on cookware, see "Cooking Made
either direction to the desired heat setting. A surface Simple" booklet.)
indicator light on the control panel will turn on to alert
you that one or more of the surface elements are on.
Setting Uses
After a cooking operation, be sure the elements and
indicator lights are off. HIGH To bring liquid to a boil. blanch or bring
up pressure in a pressure cooker.
Always reduee to a lower heat settin_
when liquids just begin to boil or food
begins to cook.
8-9 To quickly brown or sear meat, for fast
cooking of non-protein foods (such as
• , vegetables or pasta).
7 To maintain a fast boil for large amounts
of liquid,
5-0 To maintain a slow boil for large
• . amounts of liquid, for most frying.
3-4 E To continue eooking uncovered foods,
for most slow frying, stewing, braising or
steaming.
1-2 For long, slmv cooking of covered foods
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