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17
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Set proper burner flame size
The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjust-
ment. 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 the burner if flame is yellow-orange.
For most cooking: start on the highest setting and then
turn to a lower setting to complete the process. Use the
recommendations below as a guide for determining proper
flame size for various types of cooking (
Figure 9).
For deep fat frying: use a thermometer and adjust the
surface 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 under-cooked.
Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the
food will neither brown nor cook properly.
Cooking with a griddle
The griddle is a versatile accessory that is perfect for
cooking foods that require large flat surfaces such as
pancakes, French toast, grilled sandwiches, bacon, and
also for cooking different foods at the same time.
After use, let the griddle cool before washing. Hand wash
with hot soapy water. Do not soak. Dry thoroughly. Do not
put a griddle in a dishwasher.
If you would like to purchase a griddle, you can order one
from www.frigidaire.com.
Using the griddle:
Place the griddle securely on top of the burner grates.
Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium to medium low
setting. Slow preheat ensures even heat distribution during
the cooking process.
Important: Do not preheat the griddle on HI setting.
Preheating on HI may warp the griddle and prevent even
heat distribution.
Figure 8: Flame settings
Flame size Type of cooking
High flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil;
pan broiling
Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces,
gravies; steaming
Low flame Keep foods cooking; poaching; stewing
These settings are based on medium-weight metal or aluminum
pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of
pans.
Figure 9: Recommended flame settings for cooking
Figure 10: Griddle
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the
cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and
increases your risk of being burned by the flame
(Figure 8).
CAUTION
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