Using The Wok Stand - Electrolux 30” Gas Range Use & Care Manual

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Surface Cooking

usinG tHe Wok stand

The Wok Stand provided with your cooktop is designed to allow round-bottomed woks to
be used. It is recommended that you use a 14 inch diameter (35.5 cm) or less Wok.
It is recommended that you use the right front POWER burner with the wok stand for best
performance. If properly positioned, the Wok Stand will not slide off the grate.
cautioN
!
always use potholders to remove the wok stand from the grate. allow the wok stand to cool
before removing. Do not set hot wok stand on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat; such as
countertops.
be sure the Wok stand is positioned correctly and stable before use to prevent hot spills and
possible burns.
To Properly Position the Wok Stand:
With the grate in position over the burner, set the Wok Stand on top of the grate positioning
the notches in the Wok Stand over the cooktop grate fingers (See Figure 1).
Figure 1
Flat-bottom woks with large flat bottoms may also be used on your cooktop Surface
Burner Grates without the Wok Stand (See Figure 2). Insure the stability of the flat-bottom
wok before cooking without the Wok Stand. If unstable, DO NOT use the flat-bottom wok
without the Wok Stand.
Round-bottom woks (with a support ring) should NOT be used (See Figure 3). The
supporting ring was not designed for proper or stable use on the Surface Burner Grates.
Proper use of flat-bottom wok
on Surface Burner Grate
Note
the Wok cooking performance is best on the right front PoWeR burner
position.
cautioN
!
be sure to alWaYs use the Wok stand if the stability of the wok is
uncertain. If cooking large amounts of liquid food without the Wok Stand,
the wok may tip and spill over causing burns.
Figure 2
Improper use of round-bottom wok
on Surface Burner Grate
Figure 3