Use & Care Manual
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IMPORTANT:
Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well-fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop.
Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base it can leave permanent
marks on the cooktop or grates. Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which aects
cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a
non-stick finish will take on the properties of aluminum. Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
FLAME DESCRIPTION:
If the flame is completely or mostly yellow, verify that the regulator is set for the correct fuel. After adjustment, retest.
Some orange-colored streaking is normal during the initial start-up.
Allow unit to operate 4-5 minutes and re-evaluate before making adjustment.
Cookware Recommendations
WARNING: To avoid risk of serious injury, damage to appliance or cookware, please observe the following:
Bakeware, such as large casserole, pans, cookie sheet, etc. should never be used on the cooktop.
Placement of large stock pots should be staggered when used on the cooktop.
Select the base diameter to match the diameter of the flame. The diameter of the flame should be the same size as the pan
base or slightly smaller. Oversize or under size pans sacrifice cooking performance. A 5½’’ (140mm) base size is generally the
smallest recommended.
Avoid using high flame setting with a pan larger than the grate or with one that spans more than one burner, such as a griddle,
for prolonged periods of time. This can result in poor combustion that generates harmful by-products.
Balance is important for stability and even cooking. The handle must not be heavier than the pan and tilt in unevenly. A pan
must sit level on the grate without rocking or wobbling.
Yellow Flames
Further adjustment is required
Yellow Tips on Outer Cones
Normal for LP Gas
Soft Blue Flames
Normal for Natural Gas