SURFACE COOKING
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SELECTING FLAME SIZE
Use a HIGH flame setting to quickly bring liquids to a boil
or to begin a cooking 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.
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.
ABOUT THE SURFACE BURNER FLAME
A properly adjusted burner with clean ports will light within
a few seconds.
On natural gas, the flame will be blue with a deeper blue
core; there should be no trace of yellow in the flame.
A yellow flame indicates an improper mixture of air/gas.
This wastes fuel, so have a serviceman adjust the mixture
if a yellow flame occurs.
On LP gas, some yellow tipping is acceptable. This is
normal and adjustment is not necessary.
You may hear a “popping” sound on some types of gas
when the surface burner is turned off. This is a normal
operating sound of the burner.
ADJUSTING THE FLAME
Adjust the flame size so it
does not extend beyond
the edge of the cooking
utensil. This is for personal
safety and to prevent
possible damage to the
appliance, pan, or cabinets
above the appliance. This
also improves cooking
efficiency.
NOTE: If a knob is turned very quickly from the HI to the
LO setting, the flame may go out, particularly 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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