Frigidaire 318200879 manual Before Setting Oven Controls, Setting Surface Controls, Flame Size

Setting Surface Controls

Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size

RIGHTCorrect

WRONGIncorrect

Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil. A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy, and increases the risk of being burned by the gas flame.

For most cooking - start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the recommendations 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.

*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.

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.

*Note: Settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum pans. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. 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.

Before Setting Oven Controls

Air Circulation in the Oven

If using 1 rack, place in center of oven. If using multiple racks, stagger cookware as shown.

For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the	1 Oven Rack
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch
each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot air must
circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach
around the food.

Multiple Oven Racks

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