Using Your Range
Using the surface burners
Your cooktop is equipped with electric
ignitots. Electrii ignitors automatically
light the burners each time they are
used.
Control knobs must be pushed In
and turned to the LITE position. The
clicking sound is the ignition sparking.
Visually check that burner has lit
To stop the clicking sound after the
burner lights, turn the control knob back
to a desired setting. The control knob
has stops for HI, medium and low,
however, it can be set anywhere
between HI and OFF.
Surface burner markers
The solid dot in the surface burner
marker shows which surface burner is
turned on by that knob.
Burner heat settings
Until you get used to the settings,
use the following as a gukfe.
For best
results, start cooking at the high
settings; then turn the control knob
down to continue cooking.
Use LfTE
to light the burner. After the
burner lights, turn control back to a
desired setting to stop the clicking of the
ignition.
Use HI
to start foods cooking; to
bring liquids to a boil.
Use a
medium setting to continue
cooking or to fry chicken or pancakes:
for gravy, pudding and icing; to cook
large amounts of vegetables.
Use a low setting
to keep food warm
until ready to serve.
NOTE: Do not cook with the control in
the LITE position.
Use correct burner heat settings. If the
heat setting is too high, it can:
l
Char bacon and cause curling.
l
Make eggs tough and crisp at the
edges.
l
Toughen liver, fish and seafood.
l
Scorch delicate sauces and custards.
l
Cause a boilover.
