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.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
LITE l To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting.
HI l To start foods cooking.
lTo bring liquids to a boil.
MED l To hold a rapid boil.
lTo fry chicken or pancakes.
lFor gravy, pudding, and icing.
l To wok large amounts of vegetables.
LO l To keep food warm until
ready to serve.
NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the LITE position.
In case of a prolonged power failure
Surface burners with electric ignitors can be manually lighted. Hold a lit match near a burner and slowly turn the control knob to LITE. After the burner Ilghts, turn the control knob to the desired setting.
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
lThe pan should have straight sides and a
l Choose medlum to heavy gauge (thick- ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
lThe pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burners through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.
lHandles should be made of a sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.
lPans should be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges, or areas where food might collect.
lBe sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty.
lUse cookware only as it was intended to be used. Follow pan instructions. This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven. Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners.
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Ftre Hazard
Do not allow burner flame to extend beyond edge of 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.
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