Setting Surface Controls - Frigidaire PLGFMZ98G Important Safety Instructions Manual

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.
In the event of an electrical power
outage, the surface burners can 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.
INCORRECT
Never extend the flame beyond the outer
edge of the utensil. A higher flame simply
wastes heat and energy, and increases
your risk of being burned by the flame.

Setting Surface Controls

Setting Surface Controls
Your range may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat
food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. The
Simmer burner (some models) is best used for simmering delicate food items
such as sauces, etc.
The standard burners can be used for most surface cooking needs. Some models
include a center burner (or griddle burner). Note: Before using the center burner
with the griddle, REMOVE the center burner grate from the cooktop and replace with
the griddle.
The Power Plus burner or burners (some models) are best used for bringing large
quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.
Regardless of size, 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.
Operating the Gas Surface Burners:
1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.
2. Push the surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF
position.
3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note: All four electronic
surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the burner you are
turning on will ignite.
3. Visually check that the burner has lit.
4. 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.)
Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size
For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one
to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for
determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of
utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed
for cooking.
CORRECT
*Flame Size
High Flame
Medium Flame
Low Flame
For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob
accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat
is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked. Do not
attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook
properly.
*These settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum pans
with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. The color of the
flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly
visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp.
Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.
Type of Cooking
Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling.
Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steaming.
Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.
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