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Flame Size
For most cooking
, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower
one to complete the process. Use the chart below as a guide for determining
proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used
and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for
cooking.
For deep fat frying
,
use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob
accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy.
If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be
undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food
will neither brown nor cook properly.
*Flame Size
Type of Cooking
High Flame
Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling
Medium Flame
Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steam
Low Flame
Keep foods cooking; poach; stew
*These settings are based on using medium-weight aluminum pans with
lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Proper Burner Adjustments
The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame
is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame
should be steady and sharply defined. Clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.
To clean burner, see instructions under
General Cleaning
.
Placement of Burner Caps and Grates
1. Place the burner cap on each burner, matching the cap size to the burner
size. The caps for the Standard Burner and Power Burners have locating
tabs that align with slots in the burner base. The cap for the Simmer Burner
has an inner locating ring which locates the burner cap in the center of the
burner.
2. Make sure each burner cap is properly aligned and level.
3. Place the 4 outer grates on the rangetop first, then position the 2 center
grates so that the interlocking tabs fit over the outer grates as shown
below.
4. Turn the burner on to determine if it will light. If the burner does not light,
contact an authorized servicer. Do not service the sealed burner yourself.
Surface Cooking
Never extend the flame beyond the
outer edge of the utensil. A higher
flame simply wastes heat and energy,
and increases your risk of being burned
by the flame.
Standard and Power Burners
Simmer Burner
if equipped
