Operating Instructions; Using The Cooktop; Cooking Utensils; Using A Wok - Maytag GT341 Service Manual

Operating Instructions

Using the Cooktop

• Use Proper Pan Size
Use cooking utensils with flat bottoms large
enough to cover the flame. Correct-sized utensils
improve cooking efficiency and promotes safety.
Undersized utensils expose clothing and spillovers
to direct flame.
• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended
At high heat settings, boilovers can cause smoking
or fire.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils
Use glass, glass/ceramic, earthenware or other
glazed utensils for cooking. Sudden temperature
changes may break some utensils.
• Turn Utensil Handles Inward
A handle extending from the cooktop invites
accidents.

Cooking Utensils

Utensils made of different materials react differently to
cooking temperatures. The best results occur by
matching cooking utensil and cooking style. The
following list describes the cooking characteristics of
various materials.
• Glass/ceramic responds slowly to temperature
changes. It responds best to long and slow heating
of liquids.
• Aluminum responds quickly to temperature changes.
It responds best for frying, braising and roasting.
• Cast iron responds slowly to temperature changes. It
responds best for long low heat cooking and pan
frying.
• Stainless steel combined with another metal such as
copper, responds better to temperature changes.
Use stainless steel for soups, sauces, vegetables
and general cooking.
• Copper, tin-lined utensils respond quickly to
temperature changes. It is excellent for gourmet
cooking, wine sauces and egg dishes.
• Enamelware is stain resistant porcelain over metal.
The cooking time varies according to the base
metal. Lower temperatures are usually
recommended.
• Utensil design is important. Select utensils with flat
bottoms, straight sides, handle weight that does not
tilt the pan, and pans that match the burner size. Do
not use pans that exceed the diameter of the burner.
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Using a Wok

Do not use a wok with a ring stand. A wok with a ring
stand does not allow the proper air/gas mixture while
cooking. Use only a flat bottom wok.
Flat Bottom Wok
Ring Stand Wok

Operating the Cooktop

Burner Operation - All models

1. Push in and turn control to LITE. Burner sparks.
2. Burner lights automatically.
3. Turn knob to desired setting. Sparking stops. Turn
burner control to any position, except LITE, to set
flame.
4. Turn control to OFF when finished.
Typical Control Knob
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OFF
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