Cooktop Features/Surface Cooking 13
CONTROL KNOBS
The control knobs provided with this range are designed for ease of use and longevity. The “D” shaped design of the knob shaft ensures proper orientation when reinstalling the knob. Located beneath each knob is a bezel ring that mounts to the range.
PLACEMENT OF BURNER GRATES
Place grates on the porcelain coated spill tray. See Figure 4. Be sure they are located correctly inside the stainless steel frame.
IMPORTANT
Do not slide the grates on the stainless steel frame. Doing so can damage the surface.
Figure 4
FLAME ADJUSTMENT
For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the chart below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking.
For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control 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 nor 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; steam |
Low Flame | Keep foods cooking; poach; stew |
*These settings are based on using
Correct |
Incorrect |
Figure 5 |
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil. A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame.
