Using Your Range
To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range.
Using the surface burners
Your range is equipped with electric ignitors. Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time they are used.
Push in and turn counterclockwise
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.
SElTING RECOMMENDED USE
LITE l To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor.
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Push in control knob and turn counter- clockwise to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking. Visually check that burner has lit.
To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting. The control knob has stops for HI, Medium, and Low. However, you can set the control knob anywhere between HI and OFF.
Surface | burner | markers |
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The solid dot in the surface | l l | ||
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surface burner is turned on by | 0 | ||
that knob. |
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Burner heat settings
Use correct burner heat settings. If the heat setting is too high, it can:
lChar bacon and cause curling.
lMake eggs tough and crisp at the edges. l Toughen liver, fish, and seafood.
l Scorch delicate sauces and custards. l Cause a boilover.
HI l To start foods cooking.
lTo bring liquids to a boil.
Medium l To hold a rapid boil.
lTo fry chicken or pancakes.
lFor gravy, pudding, and icing.
lTo cook large amounts of vegetables.
Low l To keep focd warm until ready to serve.
NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the LITE position.
In case of a prolonged power failure
Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting.
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