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Setting Surface Controls
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.
The BRIDGE Burner isbest suited when using rectangular or long shaped cookware. The center rear and center middle
burners are combined. The center FRONT burner may also be added for a total of 3 burners.
Regardless of size, always select cookware that issuitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a
burner and flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames 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 ifthe 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).
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 ifplaced
too close to a flame.
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Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size
Formost 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 forcooking.
*Flame Size
High Flame
Medium Flame
Low Flame
Type of Cooking
Start most foods, bring water to a boil or pan broiling.
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces, gravies or steaming.
Keep foods cooking, poach or stewing.
Never extend the flame beyond the outer
edge ofthe utensil. A higher flame simply
wastes heat and energy, and increases
your risk of being burned by the flame.
For deep fat frying, use a thermometer & 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 or 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 & nearly invisible 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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