CE Electric, CI Induction Cooktop, and Legacy IR Induction Range Power Level Indicator
Topics:
- Power level settings for CE Electric and CI Induction Cooktops
- How many dots on cooktop indicate high heat?
- How to read the power level indicator on the IR Induction Range
Answer:
The element power level indicator on a CE Series, CI Series cooktop, or IR Induction Range illuminates above the corresponding control, indicating the level of heat.
- The lowest heat is represented by the small flame icon.
- Varying levels of heat are indicated by additional dots.
- The highest heat setting is indicated by all dots illuminated including the large flame icon.
- See also, Power Cycling on Induction Cooktop.

Setting | Power Level | Uses |
Melt | 1 (small flame) indicator | Melting butter, holding chocolate and sauces. |
Simmer | 2 - 6 indicators | Simmering sauces and steaming rice. |
Medium | 6 - 7 indicators | Making French toast and pancakes, heating milk, cream sauces, soups and gravies. |
Medium High | 7 - 8 indicators | Sauteing, browning, and frying. |
High | 8 - 10 (large flame) indicators | Boiling water, searing meat and canning. |
Refer to the product Use and Care Guide for further information.
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