USING YOUR RANGE
USING THE SURFACE BURNERS
wWARNING
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Do not operate with a yellow flame.
Doing so can result in death, heart attack, or convulsions.
Using the control knobs
•Push in and turn the control knob counterclock- wise to LIGHT. Make
sure the burner has lit.
•After the burner lights, turn the control knob anywhere between
HIGH and LOW.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan.
Turn off all control knobs when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or burns.
NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The cookware could overheat and damage the cook- ware or cooking product.
Burner heat settings
Use the following chart as a guide.
SETTING | RECOMMENDED USE |
LIGHT | •To light the burner. |
HIGH | •To start foods cooking. |
| •To bring liquids to a boil. |
Between | •To hold a rapid boil. |
HIGH | •To fry chicken or pancakes. |
and LOW | •For gravy, pudding, and icing. |
| •To cook large amounts of |
| vegetables. |
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LOW | •To keep food warm until ready |
| to serve. |
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Easy ways to save energy
•To help shorten your cooking time, use the least amount of liquid possible.
•Preheat your pans only when recom- mended 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 burner grate before turning on the surface burner.
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