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.
lBe 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.
lIf 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.
NOTE: Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or cooking product.
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.
lNOTE: For best results and greater fuel efficiency, use only
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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.
lPans should be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges, or areas where food might collect.
l Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty.
l 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
To protect your range:
. For best results, use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner.
lDo not place canner on two surface burners at the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop.
l Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on HI. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.
l Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.
