Setting Surface Controls - Kenmore 970-3368 Use & Care Manual

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 sauces, etc.
The standard burners can be used for most surface cooking needs.
The POWER 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 allowflames to extend beyond the
outer edge of the pan.
Operating single Gas Surface Burners:
1. If the Cooktop Lockout indicator light is ON, unlock the
cooktop (some models). If your model does not have this
feature or if the cooktop is unlocked proceed to step 2.
2. Place cooking utensil on gas surface burner.
3. Push the surface control knob in & turn counterclockwise
out of the OFF position.
4. Release the knob & 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.
5. Visually check that the burner has lit.
6. Push the control knob in & turn counterclockwise to the
desired flame size. The control knobs do not have to be set
at a particular setting. Use the guides & 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.
*Flame Size Type of Cooking
High Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling.
Medium Maintain slow boil; thicken sauces/gravies; steaming.
Low Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.
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.
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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.
Care of the Griddle (some models)
Before first use:
o Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry
completely.
After each use:
Store in a dry place.
After each use, clean with hot soapy water.
THE GRIDDLE IS DISHWASHER SAFE.
Dry Immediately before storing.
Using the Griddle:
Place the griddle centered over the Bridge Burner
(some models). For location refer to Fig. 1.
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.
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.
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