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SETTING
LITE
HI
MED
LO
RECOMMENDED USE
•To light the burner. After the
burner lights, turn control
back to a desired setting.
•To start foods cooking.
•To bring liquids to a boil.
•To hold a rapid boil.
•To fry chicken or pancakes.
•For gravy, pudding, and icing.
•To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
•To keep food warm until
ready to serve.
Burner heat settings
Use correct burner heat settings (see below).
If the heat setting is too high, it can:
•Char bacon and cause curling.
•Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.
•Toughen liver, fish, and seafood.
•Scorch delicate sauces and custards.
•Cause a boilover.
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.
USING YOUR COOKTOP
NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the
LITE position.
In case of a prolonged powerfailure
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 lights, 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.
NOTE: For best results and greater fuel
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware
in good condition.
•The pan should have straight sides and a
tight-fitting lid.
•Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-
ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
•The 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.
•Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached
to the pan.
•Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be
sure there are no crevices, rough edges,
or areas where food might collect.
•Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are
full or empty.
•Use 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.
Home canning information
The larger diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for long periods of time can cause
damage to the cooktop.
To protect your cooktop:
•For best results, use a canner which can
be centered over the surface burner.
•Do not place canner on two surface
burners at the same time. Too much heat
will build up and damage the cooktop.
•Start with hot water. This reduces the
time the control is set on high. Reduce
heat setting to lowest position needed to
keep water boiling.
•Refer to your canner manual for
specific instructions.