To achieveoptimum cooking performance use cookpots withfiat bottomsand tight fitting covers. Flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. This instruction is based on safety considerations. Adjusting the size of the flame to fit the size of the cookware also helps to save fuel.
CAUTION: Do NOT allow large pans to contact or extend over the control knobs. Heat
trapped between large pans and control knobs could possibly cause damage to the control knobs.
Important: Leave a minimum of 1 1/2" between side of pan and surrounding surfaces, such as countertop backsplash or side walls, to allow heat to escape to avoid possible damage to these areas.
•Aluminum cookware heats evenly and quickly. A slightly larger flame size can be used. Theflame can beadjusted so it comes to the edge of the cookware. However, the flame should NEVER be adjusted so that it extends beyond the bottom of the cookware.
•Stainless steel cookware with copper or aluminum cores heat evenly and fairly quickly. The flame size should be adjusted to extend only halfway between center and edge of the cookware bottom for best results.
•Cast iron cookware heats slowly.
•Check manufacturer'srecommendations before using porcelain on steel, porcelain on cast iron, glass, glass/ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed cookpots.
If the cookware is covered, less fuel will be needed; therefore, a lower flame size can be used.
Note: Food will not cook any faster when more than the amount of heat needed to maintain a gentle boil is used.