Camco 24" Use And Care Manual - Setting Surface
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Setting Surface
Controls
To Operate the Surface Element
1.
Place cooking utensil on the surface element.
2.
Push in and turn the Surface Control knob in either direction to the desired
setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a
lower setting to finish cooking. The control knobs do not have to be set exactly
on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as
needed.
3.
The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on.
Always turn the element off before removing the pan.
4.
When cooking is completed, turn the surface element off before removing the
pan. Note: The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are
turned on. A quick glance at the signal light(s) when cooking is finished is an
easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned off .
The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-
weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Setting
Type of Cooking
MAX
Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan
broiling
MED / MAX (6-7-8)
Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
MED (4-5)
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces
and gravies, steam vegetables
MED / MIN (2-3)
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
MIN
Keep warm, melt, simmer
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being
cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon
holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could
melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too
close to the element.
Indicator Light
(Cooktop using Coil Elements)
Some models have an indicator light for each heating unit, other models have an
indicator light for each pair of heating units.