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Setting surface controls
Your gas range may be
equipped with many
different sized surface
burners. The ability to heat
food quicker and in larger
volumes increases as the
burner size increases. It is
important to select
cookware that is suitable
for the amount and type of
food being prepared.
Select a burner and flame
size appropriate for the
cookware size.
The smaller simmer burner (some models) is ideal for
simmering delicate sauces, etc. The standard size (9,500
BTU) burners may be used for most surface cooking
needs.
The larger quick boil burner or burners (some models)
are best used for bringing large quantities of liquid to
temperature or when preparing larger quantities of food.
Setting surface burners
1. Place cooking utensil on top of surface burner grate.
Make sure the cooking utensil is centered and stable
on the grate.
2. Push the desired surface control knob in and turn
counterclockwise out of the OFF position (Fig. 1).
3. Release the knob and rotate to the lite position.
Visually check that the gas burner has lit.
4. Push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise
to the desired flame size. Use the control knob
markings and adjust the flame as needed.
CAUTION
Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt
and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings
on cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could
catch fire if placed too close to the range cooktop.
IMPORTANT
In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface
burners may be lit manually. To light a surface burner,
hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn
the surface control knob to lite. After burner lights push
in and turn knob to desired setting. Use caution when
lighting surface burners manually.
DO NOT operate a surface burner with the knob left in
the LITE position. The electronic ignitor will continue to
spark if a surface control knob is left in the LITE
position. When setting any surface control knob to the
LITE position, all electronic ignitors will spark at the
same time. However, only the surface burner you are
setting will ignite.
Using the griddle grate (some models)
When cool remove the center burner grate and carefully
replace with the center griddle grate (if equipped).
Fig. 1
Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes using a medium to
medium low center burner setting. Slow preheat ensures
even heat distribution later during the cooking process.
DO NOT preheat the griddle using a hi (high) setting.
Preheating on high may warp the griddle and prevent
even heat distribution.
After each use:
• To prevent rusting, store griddle grate in a dry place
and keep uncovered.
• After each use, clean griddle grate with a stiff brush and
hot water only.
• Dry immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable
oil to griddle before storing.
• Do not clean griddle grate in the dishwasher.
Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when
home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA
(United States Department of Agriculture) website and be
sure to read all the information they have available as well
as follow their recommendations for canning procedures.
• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home
canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom
(see "Cookware material types" in the Before setting
surface controls section).
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more
quickly.
• Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the
water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to
lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
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