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Using proper cookware
Important:
Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY
material that can melt on the range cooktop. If
these items melt they may damage the cooktop.
Note:
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount
and type of food being cooked will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results.
Setting proper burner flame height
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 sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.
For most cooking;
start on the highest setting and then
turn to a lower setting to complete the process. Use the
recommendations below as a guide for determining proper
flame size for various types of cooking (Fig. 2)
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 undercooked.
Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the
food will neither brown or cook properly.
Suggested settings for flame height table.
*These settings are based for medium-weight metal or
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using
other types of pans.
Setting surface controls
Your gas range may be equipped with different sized
surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in
larger volumes increases as the burner size increases.
The smaller
simmer
burner (some models) is best suited
for simmering delicate sauces, etc.
The standard size (9,000 BTU) burners may be used for
most surface cooking needs.
The larger
POWER PLUS
burner (some models) is best
used for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature
and when preparing larger quantities of food.
It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the
amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner
and flame size appropriate for the cookware size.
Center Oval Burner (some models)
The center oval burner is for large cooking pots or pans,
oval pans, fish poachers, and griddles. Be sure to center
the pan over the burner and select a flame size appropriate
for the pan.
CAUTION:
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or
plastic wrappings on the cooktop when it is in
use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could
catch fire if placed too close to the range
cooktop.
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 and
gravies, steaming
Low flame
Keep foods cooking,
poach, stewing
CAUTION:
Never extend the flame beyond the outer
edge of the cooking utensil. A higher flame
wastes energy, and increases your risk of
being burned by the flame (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
Incorrect flame
height
height
Correct flame
