Using proper cookware

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.

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.

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

*These settings are based for medium-weight metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

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).

Correct flame height

Incorrect flame height

Fig. 2

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.

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