2This unit is equipped with a grounded, 3-pronged commercial plug. For safety, this plug MUST be connected to a 3pronged outlet. Before connecting power, make sure the outlet’s voltage and frequency correspond to the data plate onthe range (120 volts/60hz.) Only connect unit to alternating current (AC).OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS1. Before using for the first time, become familiar with the Glass Ceramic Range Insert features, (Figure A):2. POWERING ONPlug the unit into the proper electrical outlet. Press the Power On/Off button to turn the unit on. The Power IndicatorLight will read "0". If there is no further activation within 30 seconds, all displays will extinguish and the control switchesinto the stand-by mode. If that happens, press the Power On/Off button again to activate and to make power and HeatZone selections. When the appliance is turned on and a power setting from 1-9 is selected, the heating element(s) willbegin to glow red and become visible through the glass ceramic cooking surface .3. SETTING POWER LEVEL• You may choose a power level by touching the Temperature Control button with the + or– mark• When the + button is touched for the first time the appliance starts with power level 1;it can be raised up to level 9 by touching the + button repeatedly.When the – button is touched for the first time the appliance starts with level 9; this can bereduced down to level 1 by touching the – button repeatedly.• If the + or – button is pressed continuously, the power level will change accordingly atintervals of 1 second.Setting ofpower levelsPower Level Settings Guidelines:• Power level 1 = lowest power output• Power level 9 = highest power output• 1-3- for warming up and keeping warm• 4-6- for moderate temperature cooking• 7-9 - for high temperature cooking4. SELECTING THE HEAT ZONEThe Glass Ceramic Cooking Surface has a power-saving two-circle heating zone, so you can match heating zonediameter to your pot/pan diameter for maximum energy efficiency.• The default setting is the small heating zone (6.5” diameter.)• For activating the large heating zone (8.25”diameter), press the Heat Zone Control button on the control panel.This will activate both large and small heating zones. When the large heating zone is activated, the red LargeZone "ON" indicator light above the Heat Zone Control button will light up.• For changing back to the small heating zone (6.5” diameter), press the Heat Zone Control spot on the controlpanel again. When only the small heating zone is activated, the red Large Zone "ON" indicator light above theHeat Zone Control spot will go out.