Surface Cooking - Kenmore ELITE 790.7943 Series Use & Care Manual

Surface Cooking
Operating Gas Surface Burners
Setting Proper Burner Flame Size
Griddle Accessory
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. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire
if placed too close to a flame.
Operating the Gas Surface Burners:
1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.
2. Push the knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position (See
Fig. 1).
3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note: All four electronic \
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surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the burner you
are turning on will ignite.
4. Visually check that the burner has lit.
5. Push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame
size. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting. Use the
guides and adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the surface
control knob in the LITE position (The electronic ignitor will continue to spark
if the knob is left in the LITE position). Fig. 1
Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size
The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will
influence the setting needed for cooking.
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.
Always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared.
Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames to extend
beyond the outer edge of the pan.
Care & Seasoning of the Griddle (optional accessory)
Before first use:
,,Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely.
"Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle).
"Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the griddle on the upper rack in your oven.
"Bake griddle for 1 hour at 350°F, then turn oven OFF and let cool before removing.
- The surface may appear to have a tacky feel to it from the seasoning process. If desired, wash
the griddle in hot soapy water, rinse well, and dry completely.
After each use:
,,To prevent rusting, store in a dry place and keep uncovered.
- After each use, clean with a stiff brush and hot water only.
" DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE IN DISHWASHER.
- Dry Immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to griddle before storing.
Using the Griddle:
"Place either side of the griddle centered over the left side gas burners or over the Bridge Burner
(some models). For location refer to Fig. 1.
- 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.
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