To achieveoptimum cooking performance,use cookpots with flat bottoms,tight fitting covers, and sized for the surface burner.
•Flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. This instructionis based on safety considerations. Adjusting the size of the flame to fit the size of the cookwarealso helps to save fuel.
•Cookpotswhichextendmorethan twoinchesbeyondthegrate ortouchthe cooktop may cause heat to build up, resulting in damage to the burner grate, burner or cooktop.
•Speciality items such as woks with a support ring, which restrict air circulation aroundthe burnerwill causeheatto buildupand mayresultindamageto the burner grate, burner or cooktop.
•Aluminumcookware heats evenlyand quickly. A slightly larger flame size can be used. The flamecanbeadjustedso it comesto theedgeof the cookware. However,
the flame should NEVER be adjustedso that it extends beyond the bottom of the cookware.
•Stainlesssteel cookware with copper or aluminum cores heat evenly and fairly quickly. The flamesize shouldbe adjustedto extendonly halfway between center and edge of the cookware bottom for best results.
•Cast iron cookware heats slowly.
•Check manufacturer'srecommendationsbefore usingporcelainon steel,porcelain on cast iron, glass, glass/ceramic, earthenware,or other glazed cookpots.
If the cookware is covered, less fuel will be needed; therefore, a lower flame size can
beused. Note; Foodwill notcookanyfaster whenmorethan the amountof heat needed to maintaina gentle boil is used.
•Acceptable
•When canning, use the Hi setting just until the water comes to a boil or pressure is reached in the pressure canner, then reduce to the lowest flame setting that maintainsthe boil or pressure.
•Prolongeduse of the Hi settingor the use of incorrectcanning utensilswill produce excessiveheat. Excessive heat can cause permanentdamage to the appliance.
