Surface Cooking

Operating Gas Surface Burners

Setting Proper Burner Flame Size

Griddle Accessory

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use, These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame.

Operating the Gas Surface Burners:

1.Place cooking utensil on surface burner.

2.Push the knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position (See Fig. 1).

3.

Release

the knob

and

rotate

to the LITE position.

Note: All four electronic

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surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the burner you

 

 

are turning on will ignite.

 

 

 

 

4.

Visually

check

that the

burner

has

lit.

 

 

5.

Push

the

control

knob

in and

turn

counterclockwise

to the desired flame

 

 

size. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting. Use the

 

 

guides and adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the surface

 

 

control knob in the LITE position (The electronic ignitor will continue to spark

 

 

if the

knob is

left

in the

LITE

position).

 

Fig. 1

Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size

The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking.

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.

Always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.

Care & Seasoning of the Griddle (optional accessory)

Before first use:

,,Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely.

"Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle). "Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the griddle on the upper rack in your oven. "Bake griddle for 1 hour at 350°F, then turn oven OFF and let cool before removing.

-The surface may appear to have a tacky feel to it from the seasoning process. If desired, wash the griddle in hot soapy water, rinse well, and dry completely.

After each use:

,,To prevent rusting, store in a dry place and keep uncovered. - After each use, clean with a stiff brush and hot water only.

" DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE IN DISHWASHER.

- Dry Immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to griddle before storing.

Using the Griddle:

"Place either side of the griddle centered over the left side gas burners or over the Bridge Burner (some models). For location refer to Fig. 1.

- Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium to medium low setting. Slow preheat ensures even heat distribution during the cooking process.

"DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI setting. Preheating on HI may warp the griddle and prevent even heat distribution.

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790.7943 specifications

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