Using your range
Using the Surface Units
Surface Unit
Indicator lights
COnbl knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF.
Surface Unit Markers
The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob.
One of the surface unit indicator lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on.
Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally
left ON.
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on unit.
Use HI to start foods cook- ing; to bring liquids to a boil.
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Cookware
There is no one brand of utensil that is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the right cooking utensils for your needs.
1.Use only
l Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan by placing a ruler across it.
l Rotate the ruler in all directions. There should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler.
2.The pan should have straight sides and a
3.Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly lightweight. Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food.
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