A method of controlling the operation of a cooking appliance which includes at least one weight measuring platform for supporting an utensil containing food items or liquid to be heated, and heating means selectively energizable at a plurality of non OFF power levels including a maximum power level; said {HEAD ~ method} including {TAIL ~ the steps} of: 
A method of controlling the operation of a cooking appliance which includes at least one weight measuring platform for supporting an utensil containing food items or liquid to be heated , and heating means selectively energizable at a plurality of non OFF power levels including a maximum power level ; said { HEAD ~ method } including { TAIL ~ the steps } of :
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