Using The Cooktop - Magic Chef CLY1612BDH Manual

USING THE COOKTOP
Use a HIGH flame settingto quicklybringliquidsto a boil or Adjust the flamesize so it
to begina cookingoperation.Then reduceto a lower setting does not extend beyond
to continuecooking. Never leave food unattended when the edge of the cooking
using a HIGHflame setting, utensil. This is for _"t_
personal safety and to
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cabinets above the
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Cookwarewhich extends more than one inch beyond the
An intermediateflame size is used to continue a cooking grate, rests ontwo grates,or touchesthe cooktopwill cause
operation.Food will not cook any faster when a higher a buildup of heat and resultin damageto the the burner
flame setting is used than neededto maintain a gentle grate,burnerand co0ktop.
boil. Remember, water boils at the same temperature
whetherboilinggentlyor vigorously. CAUTION:To prevent damagetothe cooktop,donotuse
cannersor oversizedcookware.The pan shouldnot be
Use LO to simmeror keepfoodsat servingtemperatures, morethanone inchlargerthanthe burnergrate.
I The maximum pansize is a lO-inchskillet.
__ _(_-_ _'-_ Cookware, s uchas a wokwitha support r ing,whichrestricts
air circulationaroundthe burnerwillcause heat to buildup
and may resultin damage to the burnergrate, burneror
cooktop.
Foodscookfaster when the cookwareis covered because
more heat is retained.Lowerthe flame size when cookware
If a knob is turnedvery quicklyfrom the HI to the LO setting, is covered.Thisalso improvescooking efficiency.
the flame may go out, particularlyif the burner is cold. If this
occurs, turn the knob to the OFF position. Wait several The cooking performanceis greatlyaffected by the type of
seconds,then lightthe burner again, cookwareused. Propercookwarewill reducecookingtimes,
uselessenergyand producemoreeven cookingresults.For
best resultsusea heavy gauge metalpan with a smooth flat
bottom,straightsides and a tightfitting lid.Selecta material,
suchas aluminum or copper,that conductsheat quicklyand
evenly.