Owner Manual

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Set proper burner flame size
The color of the flame is the key to proper burner
adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly
visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame
should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean the
burner if flame is yellow-orange.
For most cooking: start on the highest setting
and then turn to a lower setting to complete the
process. Use the recommendations below as a
guide for determining proper flame size for various
types of cooking (Table 1).
For deep fat frying: use a thermometer and adjust
the surface knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool,
the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the
fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that
the center will be under-cooked. Do not attempt to
deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will
neither brown nor cook properly.
CAUTION
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of
the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy,
and increases your risk of being burned by the
flame (Figure 2).
Figure 8: Proper flame setting
Flame size Type of cooking
High flame Start most foods; bring water
to a boil; pan broiling
Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken
sauces, gravies; steaming
Low flame Keep foods cooking; poaching;
stewing
These settings are based on medium-weight
metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may
vary when using other types of pans.
Table 1: Recommended flame settings for
cooking
Cooking with a griddle (some models)
Figure 9: Griddle
The griddle is a versatile accessory that is perfect
for cooking foods that require large flat surfaces
such as pancakes, French toast, grilled sandwiches,
bacon, and also for cooking dierent foods at the
same time.
After use, let the griddle cool before washing.
Hand wash with hot soapy water. Do not soak. Dry
thoroughly. Do not put a griddle in a dishwasher.
If you would like to purchase a griddle, you can
order one from Frigidaire.com.
Using the griddle:
Place the griddle securely on top of the burner
grates. Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on
medium to medium low setting. Slow preheat
ensures even heat distribution during the cooking
process. DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI setting.
Preheating on HI may warp the griddle and prevent
even heat distribution.
BEFORE USING OVEN