Light a Surface Burner
Push the control knob in and
turn it counterclockwise to
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You will hear a little “clicking”
noise— the sound of the electric
spark igniting the burner.
The lowest setting of the burner
has a small flame to provide
If simmering on one burner and the other burners are
turned on, the gas flow of the simmering burner may
have to be adjusted.
After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the
flame size.
You may occasionally hear the igniter ticking, even
though the burner is lit. This is normal and is caused
simmering capability. To simmer foods, set the
by drafts or by air disturbances from nearby objects.
control knob to the lowest setting that will
For safety, the burner will attempt to relight whenever
maintain the desired simmer.
it senses that the flame is distorted.
After Lighting a Burner
How to Select Flame Size
Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one
Watch the flame, not
the
knob, as you reduce heat.
you want to use.
The flame size on a gas burner should match the
Do not operate a burner for an extended period of
cookware you are using.
time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the
FOR SAFE HANDLING
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without cookware to absorb the heat.
OF COOKWARE, NEVER
Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you
LET THE FLAME EXTEND
place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or other
UP THE SIDES OF THE
materials on them.
COOKWARE. Any flame
lamer than the bottom of the cookware is
and only serves to heat the handle.
Cookware
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quickly and evenly.
Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet.
Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cooking
with minimum amounts of water.
Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give
satisfactory results.
Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel
of some cookware may melt. Follow cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.
Glass: There are two types of glass cookware-those
for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking
(saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat
very slowly.
Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either
surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly
and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s
directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges.
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating
–
properties and is usually combined with copper,
aluminum or other metals for improved heat
distribution. Combination metal skillets usually work
satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the
manufacturer recommends.
Wok Cooking
We recommend that you
use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available
at your local retail store.
Do not use woks that have
support rings. Use of these
types of woks, with or without
the
in place, can be
dangerous. Placing the ring
over the burner grate may cause
the burner to work improperly resulting in carbon
monoxide levels above allowable current standards.
This could be dangerous to your health. Do not try
to use such woks without the ring. You could be
seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
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