Frigidaire FGGF3685TS Complete Owner s Guide - Page 14

SETTING SURFACE BURNERS 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 slow boil • Thicken sauces and gravies • Steaming foods • Keep foods cooking, poaching and stewing NOTE Settings based on using medium weight metal or aluminum pans. Settings may vary using other types of pans. The color of the flame is key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue, and hardly visible in a well lit room. Each cone of the flame should be steady and sharp. Clean burner if flame is yellow-orange. Correct Incorrect Figure 6: Gas flame adjustment 14