Kenmore 790.3667 Series Use & Care Manual page 11

Setting Surface Controls
Setting Proper Surface Burner F_ame Size
For most cooking - start on the highest contro] setting and then turn to a
]ower one to compUete the process, Use the recommendations beUow 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,
incorrect
*Ftame Size
High Flame
Medium Flame
Low Flame
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.
Never extend the flame beyond the For deep fat frying =use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob
outer edge of the utensil. A higher accordingly, if the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy, if
flame simply wastes heat and energy, the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be
and increases the risk of being burned undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food
by the gas flame, will neither brown nor cook properly.
*Note: Settings are based on using medium-weight metaJ or aJuminum pans. 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, ....
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