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SELECTING SIZEF_E
Use a HIGH flame setting to quickly bring liquidsto a boil
or to begin a cooking or canning operation. Then reduce
to a lower setting to continue cooking. Never leave food
unattended when using a HIGH flame setting.
An intermediate flame size is used to continue a cooking
operation. Food will not cook any faster when a higher
flame setting is used than needed to maintain a gentle
boil. Remember, water boils at the same temperature
whether boiling gently or vigorously.
Use LO to simmer or keep foods at serving temperatures.
COOKWARE CONSIDERATIONS
Cookware, including canning equipment which extends
more than two inches beyond the grate, rests on two
grates, or touches the cooktop may cause a build up of
heat which may result in damage to the the burner grate,
burner or cooktop.
Cookware, such as a wok with a support ring, which
restricts air circulation around the burner will cause heat
to build up and may result in damage to the burner grate,
burner or cooktop.
Foods cook faster when the cookware is covered because
more heat is retained. Lower the flame size when
cookware is covered.
The cooking performance is greatly affected by the type of
cookware used. Proper cookware will reduce cooking
times, use less energy and produce more even cooking
results. For best results use a heavy gauge metal pan
with a smooth flat bottom, straight sides and a tight fitting
lid.
Some cooking may take place on the LO setting if the
cooking utensil is covered. If food does boil on the LO
setting, it is possible to reduce the heat by rotating the
knob toward the OFF position.
Be sure to adjust the knob so there is an adequate supply
of gas to maintain a stable flame on the burner. Check to
be sure burner is lit and the flame is stable.
Cookware with uneven, warped, or grooved bottoms do
not make good contact with the heating surface, will
reduce heat conductivity and result in slower, less even
heating.
To determine the flatness of the bottom of a pan, place the
edge of a ruler across the bottom of the utensil. Hold it up
to the light. Little or no light should be visible under the
ruler.
CA _NG' :
When canning, use the HI setting just until the water
comes to a boil or pressure is reached in a pressure
canner, then reduce to a setting that maintains the
pressure or a boil.
Prolonged use of the HI setting or the use of incorrect
canning utensils will produce excessive heat. Excessive
heat can cause permanent damage to the appliance.
NOTE: For additional canning information contact your
local County Extension Office. Or, contact Alltrista
Consumer Products Company, marketer of Ball brand
home canning products at 800-240-3340 or write: AIItfista
Corp., Consumer Affairs Dept., P.O. Box 2729, Muncie, IN
47307-0729.
If a knob isturned very quickly from the HI to the LO
setting, the flame may go out, particulady if the burner is
cold. If this occurs, turn the knob to the OFF position.
Wait several seconds, then light the burner again.
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