Haier HGRA241AAWW User Manual - Page 21

OPERATION OF RANGE Using Your Range The range may have only part of the features described within this manual. If your range has some features which are not covered in this manual, these features will be covered in other enclosed literature. Top Burner Operation Note: When boiling food, the highest temperature that can be reached is the boiling point. When the liquid starts to boil, decrease the size of the flame until you reach the minimum flame that will hold the boil. This will save gas. It will also lessen the possibility of burning food or boiling food over, and help to keep your kitchen cooler. Use stable utensils with flat bottoms and always place the utensil on the burner grate before lighting the burner. Unstable or rounded bottom utensils will not contact properly with the grate and will affect the cooking efficiency. Select utensils large enough to avoid spillovers, but remember, over-sized utensils (diameters exceeding 8 1/2'') can cause the range finish to discolor, craze or chip. Damage caused by oversized utensils, such as those sometimes used in canning, are not covered by the warranty. The finish has been manufactured to a commercially acceptable standard and its condition is dependent upon the care of the user. Top Burner Valves The top burner flame size should be adjusted so that is does not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. As a matter of safety, it's urged that you comply with these instructions. A high flame on a surface burner is both inefficient and unsafe. The flame should always be adjusted so that it is no larger than the bottom of the pan. Fluctuations in flame size could be caused by pressure variations, improperly positioned burners, damage or debris. Preheating Heat the oven for 10 to 12 minutes to reach temperature before placing food in the oven. Arranging Oven Racks The oven racks should be arranged before the oven is turned "ON." Place the racks so the food is centered in the oven. Opening Oven Door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Temperature Selection It is important to select to proper temperature setting. Never set the dial to a higher degree than needed with the intention of lowering the setting at a later time. This will not speed up the action. It can cause temperatures to vary so that cooking results may be unsatisfactory. Imagine that the control has three sections: Warm, Bake, and Broil. Warming The broiler section of your range can function as a warming drawer to keep foods at serving temperature (175ºF to 225ºF). Place food on the broiler pan in the low position and set the oven control to the lowest setting. ("WM"). 21