A method of controlling the operation of a cooking appliance which includes {HEAD ~ at least one weight measuring platform} for supporting {TAIL ~ 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 method including the steps of: 
A method of controlling the operation of a cooking appliance which includes { HEAD ~ at least one weight measuring platform } for supporting { TAIL ~ 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 method including the steps of :
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