Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size

PROPER

FLAME

SIZE

IMPROPER

FLAME

SIZE

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 wilt 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.

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Frigidaire ES400 manual Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size, Flame Size Type of Cooking