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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Set proper burner fl ame size
The color of the fl ame is the key to proper burner
adjustment. A good fl ame is clear, blue and hardly
visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of fl ame
should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean the
burner if fl ame is yellow-orange.
For most cooking: start on the highest setting and
then turn to a lower setting to complete the pro-
cess. Use the recommendations below as a guide for
determining proper fl ame size for various types of
cooking (Table 1).
For deep fat frying: use a thermometer and adjust
the surface 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 under-cooked. Do not attempt to deep
fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither
brown nor cook properly.
CAUTION
Never extend the fl ame beyond the outer edge of
the cooking utensil. A higher fl ame wastes energy,
and increases your risk of being burned by the
fl ame (Figure 6).
Figure 6: Flame adjustment
Flame size Type of cooking
High fl ame Start most foods; bring water to
a boil; pan broiling
Medium fl ame Maintain a slow boil; thicken
sauces, gravies; steaming
Low fl ame Keep foods cooking; poaching;
stewing
These settings are based on medium-weight metal
or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary
when using other types of pans.
Table 1: Recommended fl ame settings for
cooking
Cooking with a griddle (optional)
The griddle is a versatile accessory that is perfect for
cooking foods that require large fl at surfaces such as
pancakes, French toast, grilled sandwiches, bacon,
and also for cooking different foods at the same
time.
After use, let the griddle cool before washing. Hand
wash with hot soapy water. Do not soak. Dry thor-
oughly. Do not put a griddle in a dishwasher.
If you would like to purchase a griddle, please call
the service number listed in this manual.
Using the griddle:
Place the griddle securely on top of the burner
grates. Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium
to medium low setting. Slow preheat ensures even
heat distribution during the cooking process. DO NOT
preheat the griddle on HI setting. Preheating on HI
may warp the griddle and prevent even heat distri-
bution.
Figure 7: Griddle