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.
RECOMMENDED USE
LITE l To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor.
HI l To start foods cooking.
l To bring liquids to a boil.
medium l To hold a rapid boil.
l To fry chicken or pancakes. l For gravy, pudding, and
icing.
l To cook large amounts of vegetables.
low 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 can be manually lighted. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting.
Explosion Hazard
l Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. The flame could burn you and cause poor cooking results.
l Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON.
l If the flame should go out while cook- ing, or if there is a strong gas odor, turn the burners OFF. Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner. If gas odor is still present, see safety note on page 4. Failure to follow these precautions could result in explosion or fire.
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
l The pan should have straight sides and a
l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick- ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
l 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.
l Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.
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