Maytag ALY1680BD series Service Manual page 31

Use and Care Information, Gas Range
SELECTING FLAME SIZE
Use a HIGH flame setting to quickly bring liquids to a boil or
to begin a cooking operation. Then reduce to a lower setting
to continue cooking. Never leave food unattended when
using a HIGH flame setting.
Flame adjusted for HIGH setting.
An intermediate flame size is used to continue a cooking
operation. Food will not cook any faster when a higher
flame setting is used than needed to maintain a gentle
boil. Remember, water boils at the same temperature
whether boiling gently or vigorously.
Use LOW to simmer or keep foods at serving temperatures.
Flame adjusted for LOW setting.
If a knob is turned very quickly from the HI to the LOW
setting, the flame may go out, particularly if the burner is
cold. If this occurs, turn the knob to the OFF position. Wait
several seconds, then light the burner again.
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USING THE COOKTOP
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ADJUSTING THE FLAME
Adjust the flame size so it
does not extend beyond
the edge of the cooking
utensil. This is for
personal safety and to
prevent possible damage
to the appliance, pan, or
cabinets above the
appliance. This also improves cooking efficiency.
COOKWARE CONSIDERATIONS
Cookware which extends more than one inch beyond the
grate, rests on two grates, or touches the cooktop will cause
a build up of heat and result in damage to the the burner
grate, burner and cooktop.
CAUTION: The maximum pan size is a 10-inch skillet.
To prevent damage to the cooktop and the burner valves,
do not use canners or oversized cookware. The pan
should not be more than one inch larger than the burner
grate.
Cookware, such as a wok with a support ring, which restricts
air circulation around the burner will cause heat to build up
and may result in damage to the burner grate, burner or
cooktop.
Foods cook faster when the cookware is covered because
more heat is retained. Lower the flame size when cookware
is covered. This also improves cooking efficiency.
The cooking performance is greatly affected by the type of
cookware used. Proper cookware will reduce cooking times,
use less energy and produce more even cooking results. For
best results use a heavy gauge metal pan with a smooth flat
bottom, straight sides and a tight fitting lid. Select a material,
such as aluminum or copper, that conducts heat quickly and
evenly.
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