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usInG The Wok sTand
The Wok Stand provided with your cooktop is designed to allow round-bottomed woks to
be used.
It is recommended that you use a 14 inch diameter (35.5 cm) or less Wok.
It is recommended that you use the right front
POWER
burner with the wok stand for best
performance. If properly positioned, the Wok Stand will not slide off the grate.
!
caution
Always use potholders to remove the wok stand from the grate. Allow the wok stand to cool
before removing. Do not set hot wok stand on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat; such as
countertops.
Be sure the Wok Stand is positioned correctly and stable before use to prevent hot spills and
possible burns.
notE
The Wok cooking performance is best on the right front POWER burner
position.
!
caution
Be sure to ALWAYS use the Wok Stand if the stability of the wok is
uncertain. If cooking large amounts of liquid food without the Wok Stand,
the wok may tip and spill over causing burns.
Figure 1
Flat-bottom woks
with large flat bottoms may also be used on
your cooktop Surface Burner Grates without the Wok Stand (See
Figure 2). Insure the stability of the flat-bottom wok before cooking
without the Wok Stand. If unstable, DO NOT use the flat-bottom
wok without the Wok Stand.
Proper use of flat-bottom wok
on Surface Burner Grate
Figure 2
Improper use of round-bottom wok
on Surface Burner Grate
Figure 3
To Properly Position the Wok Stand:
With the grate in position over the burner, set the Wok Stand on top of the grate positioning
the notches in the Wok Stand over the cooktop grate fingers (See Figure 1).
Round-bottom woks
(
with
a support ring)
should NOT
be used (See Figure 3). The
supporting ring was not designed
for proper or stable use on the
Surface Burner Grates.
Surface Cooking
