Selecting Flame Size; About The Surface Burner Flame; Adjusting The Flame; Cookware Considerations - Maytag MGR4450BDW Owner's Manual

SELECTING FLAME SIZE
Use a HIGH flame setting to quickly bring liquids to a boil or
to begin a cooking or canning operation. Then reduce to a
lower setting to continue cooking. Never leave food
unattended when using a HIGH flame setting.
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An intermediate flame size is used to continue a cooking
operation. Food wilt not cook any faster when a higher
flame setting is used than needed to maintain a gentle
boi!. Remember, water boils at the same temperature
whether boiling gently or vigorously.
Use LO to simmer or keep foods at serving temperatures.
If a knob is turned very quickly from the HI to the LO setting,
the flame may go out, particularly if the burner is cold. If this
occurs, turn the knob to the OFF position. Wait several
seconds, then light the burner again,
ABOUT THE SURFACE BURNFR FLAME
A properly adjusted burner wi_n clear, ports will light within a
few seconds. You may hear a ':'poppin£1" sound on some
types of gas when the surface burner is turned off. This
is a normal operating sound of the burner.
On natural gas, the flame will be blue with a deeper blue
core;there should be no trace of yellow in the flame. A yellow
flame indicates an improper mixture of air/gas. Have a
serviceman adjust the mixture if a yellow flame occurs.
(NOTE: Adjustments are not covered by the warranty.)
On LP gas, some yellow tipping may occur. This is normal
and adjustment is not necessary.
ADJUSTING THE FLAME
Adjust the flame size so it
does not extend beyond
the edge of the cooking
utensil. This is for
personal safety and to
prevent possible damage
to the appliance, pan, or
cabinets above the
appliance. This also improves cooking efficiency.
COOKWARE CONSIDERATIONS
Cookware, including canning equipment, which extends
more than two inches beyond the grate, rests on two grates,
or touches the cooktop will cause a build up of heat and may
result in damage to the the burner grate, burner and cooktop.
Cookware, such as a wok with a support ring, which restricts
air circulation around the burner will cause heat to build up
and may result in damage to the burner grate, burner or
cooktop.
Foods cook faster when the cookware is covered because
more heat is retained. Lower the flame size when cookware
is covered. This also improves cooking efficiency.
The cooking performance is greatly affected by the type of
cookware used. Proper cookware will reduce cooking times,
use less energy and produce more even cooking results. For
best results use a heavy gauge metal pan with a smooth flat
bottom, straight sides and a tight fitting !id. Select a material,
such as aluminum or copper, that conducts heat quickly and
evenly.
CANNING
When canning, use the HI setting just until the water comes
to a boil or pressure is reached in a pressure canner, then
reduce to a setting that maintains the pressure or a boil.
Prolonged use of the Ht setting, the use of incorrect canning
utensils, or the use of improper canning techniques may
produce excessive heat and result in permanent damage to
the appliance.
NOTE: For additional canning information contact your
local County Extension Office. Or, contact AIItrista
Consumer Products Company, marketer of Ball brand
home canning products at 800-240-3340 or write:
AI]trista Corp., Consumer Affairs Dept., PO. Box 2729,
Muncie, IN 47307-0729.