USING YOUR RANGE
To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently.
USING THE SURFACE UNITS
Using the control knobs
Push in the control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF.
Surface unit heat settings
Use the following chart as a guide.
SETTING | RECOMMENDED USE |
|
|
HI | •To start foods cooking. |
| •To bring liquids to a boil. |
•To hold a rapid boil. | |
| •To fry chicken or pancakes. |
5 | •For gravy, pudding, and icing. |
| •To cook large amounts of |
| vegetables. |
•To keep food cooking after | |
| starting it on a higher setting. |
LO | •To keep food warm until it’s |
| ready to serve. |
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn all controls off when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or burns.
Easy ways to save energy
•Match the pan to the surface unit size.
•The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a
•To help shorten your cooking time, use the least amount of liquid possible.
•Preheat your pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.
•Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.
•Place a filled pan on the surface unit before turning it on.
•Keep your reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection.
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