Kenmore 7250 Using proper cookware, Cookware material types, Setting proper burner flame size

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Before Setting Surface Controls

Using proper cookware

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.

For best cooking results,

cookware should have

flat bottoms that rest level on the surface burner grate. Before

using cookware, check for flatness by rotating

a ruler across the bottom of the cookware

(Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

Please note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the burner flame setting needed for best cooking results.

Cookware material types

The most popular materials available are:

Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting).

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.

Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.

Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material.

Glass - Slow heat conductor.

Setting proper burner flame size

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.

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.

Correct flame setting

Incorrect flame setting

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 under cooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown or cook properly.

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,

 

gravies; steaming.

 

 

Low flame

Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.

Fig. 2

*These settings are based for medium-weight metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using cookware made from different materials.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidada KenmoreKenmore Limited Warranty Table of ContentsRead all instructions before using this appliance Tip Over HazardSave these instructions for future reference Important Instructions for Using Your Oven Important safety notice Important Instructions for Using Your CooktopSerial Plate Location Product RecordGrounding Instructions Conversion to L.P. GasOven vent location Before Setting Oven ControlsTypes of oven racks Air circulation in the ovenInstalling burner grates Before Setting Surface ControlsRemember Burner headSetting proper burner flame size Using proper cookwareCookware material types Flame size Type of cookingSetting Surface Controls Setting surface burnersHome canning Setting Clock Setting Oven ControlsSetting silent or audible control mode Oven Control FunctionsSetting Timer Changing temperature display F or COven Lockout Setting BakeSetting Cook Time When the cook time runs outUntil is pressed Operating oven light Setting Delay StartHow convection works Benefits of convection cookingTo set Convection on some models BakingSuggested broil settings table gas oven BroilTo set Broil To add Warm & Hold when baking with Cook Time Adjusting Oven TemperatureTo adjust oven temperature Warm & HoldWarmer drawer recommended settings Warmer drawer recommended food settings Food Item SettingStorage in or on appliance-flammable Setting warmer drawer Warmer drawer indicator lightFlex Clean can not be set when the warmer drawer is active To set warmer drawerRead before starting Select Clean Select CleanSetting Select Clean To set Select Clean to start immediatelyDelayed Start Select Clean When Select Clean is finishedTo start a Delay Start Select Clean Cleaning recommendation table Care & CleaningCleaning surface burner grates Cleaning recessed and contoured areas of cooktopCleaning burner caps Cleaning surface burner headsAluminum foil and utensils WireReplacing oven light some models GlassSpecial door care instructions Removing and replacing the lift-off oven doorTo remove oven door To replace oven doorProblem Solution Running Select Clean cycle Be sure oven door closed when broilingSection SearingCooktop and surface burners in the Care & Cleaning section Surface burners in the Care & Cleaning sectionUnavoidable due to salt content in air Surface burners do not igniteProtection Agreements Acuerodes de protección
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