Complete Owner's Guide

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Setting proper surface burner flame size
For most cooking: Start on the highest control setting and
then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the
recommendations below as a guide for determining proper
flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of
utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will
influence the setting needed.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper
shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrappings on top of the
range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Pot holders, towels, or wood spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to a flame.
Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time
without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate
may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
Figure 2: Gas knob LITE position
Flame Size Type of Cooking
High Flame
• Start most foods
• Bring water to a boil
• Pan broiling
Medium Flame
• Maintain slow boil
• Thicken sauces and
gravies
• Steaming foods
Low Flame
• Keep foods cooking,
poaching, and stewing
CAUTION
Figure 3: Gas flame adjustment
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the
utensil. A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy,
and increases the risk of being burned by the gas flame.
In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface
burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner, hold
a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the
surface control knob to LITE. After burner lights turn the
knob to desired setting.
Settings based on using medium weight metal or
aluminum pans. Settings may vary using other types of
pans. The color of the flame is key to proper burner
adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue, and hardly visible
in a well-lighted room. Each cone of the flame should be
steady and sharp. Clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.
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