Using Your Range
To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section g’wes you important information for efficient and safe use of your range.
Using | the surface | burners |
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Your range | is equipped with electric | ignitors. | Push In and turn counterclockwlse |
Electric ignitors automatically light the |
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burners each time they are used. |
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Push in control knob and turn counter- clockwise to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking. Visually check that burner has lit.
To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting. The control knob has stops for HI, MED and LOW. However, you can set the control knob anywhere between HI and OFF.
Surface burner markers
The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob.
Burner heat settings
Use correct burner heat settings. If the heat setting is too high, it can:
l Char bacon and cause curling.
lMake eggs tough and crisp at the edges. l Toughen liver, fish and seafood.
. Scorch delicate sauces and custards. l 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.
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.
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LITE
Hi
MED
LOW
RECOMMENDED USE
l To light the burner. After the? burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor.
l To start foods cooking.
l To bring liquids to a boil.
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,
l To keep food warm until ready to serve.
