Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.
Fire Hazard
SETTING
LITE
(H:;h)
(Medium
High)
LO
(Simmer)
RECOMMENDED USE
l To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor.
l To start foods cooking.
l To bring liquids to a boil.
l To hold a rapid boil.
l To fry chicken or pancakes
l For gravy, pudding, and icing.
l To cook large amounts of vegetables.
l To keep food cooking.
. T o poach and stew.
l To keep food warm until ready to serve.
l To melt.
lTo simmer.
Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking.
Failure to follow these precautions could result in fire or burns.
NOTE: Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The utensil could overheat and damage the utensil or cooking product.
Cookware tips
No one brand of cookware is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cookware for your needs. l NOTE: For best results and greater fuel
efficiency, use only
l The pan should have straight sides and a
l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick- ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the LITE position.
In case of a prolonged power failure
Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting.
l The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burner through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.
