Flame Size; Proper Burner Adjustments; Setting Surface Controls - Tappan TGF324BHDB Owner's Manual

Flame Size
Never extend the flame beyond the
outer edge of the utensil. A higher
flame simply wastes heat and energy,
and increasesyour risk of being burned
by the flame.
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Formostcooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower
one to complete the process.Use the chart below as a guide for determining
proper fla me sizefor 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.
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 asthe food
will neither brown nor cook properly.
*Flame 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; steam
Keep foods cooking; poach; stew
*These settings are based on using medium-weight aluminum pans with
lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Proper Burner
Adjustments
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
shouId be steady and sharply defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame isyellow-
orange. To clean burner, see instructions under General Cleaning.
Setting Surface
Controls
The control shown below may not
look identical to the Surface Control
knobs on your range; They are only
representational.
Each burner lights from either an electric ignitor or a standing pilot, depending
on your model. Standing pilots must be lit initially. Refer to your installation
instructions for instructions on lighting the standing pilot. Standing pilot will
remain lit when the burners are turned off. Models with electric ignitors light
automatically each time a control knob is turned to the LITE position.
To operate the surface burner:
1. Place cooking utensil on burner.
2. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE. Note: All electronic
ignitors will click at the same time. However, only the burner you are
turning on will ignite.
3. Visually check that the burner has lit.
4. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired flame size.The
control knobsdo not haveto be set at a particular mark. Usethe guides and
adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the control knob in the LITE
position. (The electronic ignitor will continue to click if left in the LITE
position.)
Electric Ignition Models: 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. Use
caution when lighting surface burners manually.
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.