IKEA CIRKULERA Manual page 16

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Set proper burner fl ame size
The color of the fl ame is the key to proper burner
adjustment. A good fl ame is clear, blue and hardly
visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of fl ame
should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean the
burner if fl ame is yellow-orange.
For most cooking: start on the highest setting
and then turn to a lower setting to complete the
process. Use the recommendations below as a guide
for determining proper fl ame size for various types
of cooking (Table 1).
For deep fat frying: use a thermometer and adjust
the surface 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 under-cooked. Do not attempt to
deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will
neither brown nor cook properly.
Figure 8: Proper fl ame setting
Flame size Type of cooking
High fl ame Start most foods; bring water to
a boil; pan broiling
Medium fl ame Maintain a slow boil; thicken
sauces, gravies; steaming
Low fl ame Keep foods cooking; poaching;
stewing
These settings are based on medium-weight metal
or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary
when using other types of pans.
Table 1: Recommended fl ame settings for
cooking
CAUTION
Never extend the fl ame beyond the outer edge of
the cooking utensil. A higher fl ame wastes energy,
and increases your risk of being burned by the
fl ame (Figure 8).
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Cooking with a griddle (some models)
The griddle is a versatile accessory that is perfect
for cooking foods that require large fl at surfaces
such as pancakes, French toast, grilled sandwiches,
bacon, and also for cooking different foods at the
same time.
After use, let the griddle cool before washing.
Hand wash with hot soapy water. Do not soak. Dry
thoroughly. Do not put a griddle in a dishwasher.
Using the griddle:
Place the griddle securely on top of the burner
grates. 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.
Figure 9: Griddle
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