Frigidaire FGGH3047VF Complete Owners Guide - Page 17
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Set proper burner flame size The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. 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. 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 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Cooking with a griddle Figure 10: 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. CAUTION 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). 17