Kenmore 3243 Use and Care Guide - Page 9

Setting Surface Controls Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size For most 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. *Flame Size High Flame Medium Flame Low Flame Type of Cooking Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling. Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steaming. Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing. Never extend the flame beyond the For deep fat frying - use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob outer edge of the utensil. A higher accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. flame simply wastes heat and energy, If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be and increases the risk of being burned undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food by the gas fame. will neither brown nor cook properly. *Note: Settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum pans. 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 and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange. !i.I ..i.i........ 9