Operation; Burner Cartridges - Amana AKGD3050 Series Owner's Manual

Operation

Burner Cartridges

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WARNING
To avoid risk of serious personal injury, property
damage, or fire, do not leave surface burners
unattended while in operation. Grease and spillovers
can ignite causing a fire.
1. Push and turn burner control knob to LITE position.
• Burner ignites.
• Burner sparks until turned from LITE .
• Surface burner control does not stop at each
setting.
2. Set burner control knob to desired setting.
3. When finished cooking, turn control to OFF .
Surface Burner Control Knob
Delayed Ignition
Burner should ignite within 4 seconds. If burner does
not ignite within 4 seconds turn control knob to OFF
position and follow directions in "Installing Cartridges"
section. Try burner again. If burner still does not ignite
in 4 seconds, contact an authorized servicer.
Adjusting Burner Flame Size
• While turning the burner control knob, watch the
burner flame.
• Flame size should match the size of the pan. Do not
allow the flame to extend up the sides of the pan.
Flames that extend up the sides of the pan can ignite
clothing, make handle hot, or burn.
Adjusting Burner Flame Size
OFF
Cooking Utensils
For best cooking results, use a pan with proper
characteristics.
Utensils Material Characteristics
Type Temperature
Response
Aluminum Heats and cools
quickly
Cast Iron Heats and cools
slowly
Copper Heats and cools
Tin Lined quickly
Enamelware Depends on
base metal
Ceramic Heats and cools
(glass) quickly
Stainless Heats and cools
Steel at moderate rate
• Use proper pan size. Do not use utensils that
overhang grate by more than 1 inch.
Incorrect Pan Sizes
• Use care when using glazed cooking utensils. Some
glass, earthenware, or other glazed utensils break
due to sudden temperature changes.
• Select utensils without broken or loose handles.
Handles should not be heavy enough to tilt pan.
• Do not use a wok with a ring stand.
Woks
18
Uses
Frying, Braising,
Roasting
Low heat
cooking, frying
Gourmet cooking,
wine sauces, egg
dishes
Low heat
cooking
Low heat
cooking
Soups, sauces,
vegetables,
general
cooking