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How to Sel~t ~ame Size
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you Muce heat. The flame size on a
gas burner should match the cookware you are using.
FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARE, NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. Any tlame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle.
Cookware
Aluminum:
Cast Iron: If heated slt)wly, most skillets will give hulisfactory results.
Enamelware: Under some conditions. the enamel of some cookware may melt. Follf)w cookware manufactu~r’s ~commendations for cfx)king meth(fls.
Glass: There are two types of glass cookwa~th(]se for oven use only and those for
Heatpmf Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface ur oven cuoking. It conducts heat very sluwly and COOIS very slowly. Check ~()()kwil~ manufacturer’s directions to be sure it can be used on gas riinges.
Stainless Steel: This Inctal alone hiis poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper. aluminum or other metals fur improved heat distribution. Combinatit)n metal skilicts usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends.
Wok Cooking
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