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SURFACE BURNER CONTROLS
The control panel is marked to show which of the four
burners each knob controls. These controls have distinct
click positions for setting the flame at High, Medium, or Low.
This instant flexibility is one of the reasons why good cooks
prefer gas. They know that temperatures must adjust exactly
and that instant changes are necessary for cooking
perfection.
The burner control knobs may also be turned to any posi-
tion in between the settings indicated to achieve the desired
flame settings.
Use the large burners for cooking large quantities of food
and the small burners for smaller quantities of food and sim-
mering. Make sure bottom of cookware is clean and dry
before placing it over the burner.
Covering cookware can improve cooking efficiency; less fuel
is needed and the kitchen stays cooler and cleaner. Also,
remember that boiling temperature is fixed by altitude. Food
will therefore not cook any faster when more than the
amount of heat needed to maintain a gentle boil is applied.
The water temperature is the same for a gentle or a vip
orous boil. A vigorous boil should be used only when a ret-
ipe specifically requires it, otherwise select a heat
which allows for a gentle boil for more efficient cooking.
Different utensils and different amounts of foods being pre-
pared will affect your choice of heat settings; however, expe-
rience will soon acquaint you with these characteristics. do
not cook without burner grates in place. Always cook with
burner grates installed properly
REMEMBER:
Do not use aluminum foil or place foods
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packaged in aluminum foil directly on the
Do not put plastic, paper, or cloth items on
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the rangetop. Such items can burn or melt
on contact with hot surfaces.
NOTE: Never allow a pot or pan to boil dry as this can dam-
age both the cookware and the rangetop.
When using woks with ring stands, be certain ring stand sits
securely on top of the burner grate. Use the ring which is
eight inches in diameter or less. Rings larger than this may
not sit securely on top of the burner grate. Flat bottomed
woks and stirfry pans work well on the gas burners and
eliminate the need for a ring stand.
Which pots and pans to use
For best results, energy conservation, and safety; always
use cookware which:
1.
Has a tight-fitting lid.
2.
Is made of a material which conducts heat well.
3.
You will find that your rangetop will serve you best if you
remember some of its special features when you start to
cook and follow the suggested steps listed below. They can
help you avoid unnecessary cleaning and provent over-
cooking.
Check to see that the range has been plugged into an elec-
trical outlet and the clock is set to the correct time of day
Make sure burner grates are properly in place.
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Choose appropriate cookware with tight-fitting lids.
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Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean, dry and
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smooth to absorb full heat output
Center cookware on burner grate.
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push the control knob in and turn it fully to the left to the
2. When the burner is lit, slowly turn the knob clockwisej
stopping occasionally to notice the infinite and precise
control you have over the flame height. This is perfect
temperature control - the secret of good cooking. Note
the height of the flame at each basic "click" position -
setting
HIGH, MEDIUM, and LOW
3. Reset the control knob to adjust flame height as neces-
sary for required changes in cooking. The flame should
be just high enough to maintain the cooking speed
desired. The flame should NEVER extend beyond the
bottom of the pan since it is not safe.
When using high flame, never leave the range unat-
tended. Fat is particularly hazardous since it can become
hot enough to ignite.
When cooking is completed and entire rangetop has
4.
cooled, remove burner grates. Clean rangetop as
described on page 15.
Spills such as vinegar, lemon juice, tomato juice and
other acidic foods should be wiped up immediately when
cool enough to handle; they may leave a light stain if left
on a heated surface. Cleaning the rangetop frequently will
prevent burn-on of food, stains, and maintain the appear-
ance of the range.
NOTE: The surface burners light automatically by an elec-
tric ignitor - no matches are necessary, If a power outage
should occur, it is possible to use the surface burners, if
care is used. To light the burner, hold a lighted match at
the head of the burner (part projecting above the rangetop)
and turn the control knob to the left to the "LITE" position.
Once the burner is lit, adjust the flame to the height desired.
Never attempt to manually light the bake and broil
burners!
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