FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN
SELECTING CORRECT FLAME SIZE
SIZE OF COOKING UTENSIL: FLAME SIZE SHOULD
BE ADJUSTED SO IT DOES NOT EXTEND BEYOND
THE EDGE OF THE COOKING UTENSIL FOR YOUR
PERSONAL SAFETY AND TO PREVENT POSSIBLE
DAMAGE TO CABINETS ABOVE RANGE.
Adjusting the size of the flame to fit the size of the cook-
ing utensil also helps to save fuel.
UTENSIL MATERIALS: Stainless steel, porcelain,
enamelware, glass, glass ceramic and Teflon@-coated
utensils designed for surface cooking usually heat slowly
and conduct heat poorly when a large flame size is used.
Adjust the flame size to extend only halfway between
center and edge of the utensil bottom for better cook-
ing results.
Aluminum utensils conduct heat more evenly; therefore,
a slightly larger flame size can be used. The flame can
be adjusted so it comes to the edge of the utensil, The
flame should NEVER be adjusted so that it extends
beyond the bottom of the utensil.
COVERED UTENSILS: If the utensil is covered less fuel
will be needed; therefore, a lower flame size can be used.
REMEMBER: Food will not cook any faster when more
than the amount of heat needed to maintain a gentle
boil is used. See page 2 for additional information on
the safe use of utensils.
CARE INFORMATION
Be sure the range or built-in surface unit is cool before
removing any parts or cleaning the unit. Any parts re-
moved in the cleaning should be replaced correctly.
COOKTOP AND GRATES
To remove cooktop: First remove grates and reflector
pans. Then grasp front two burner wells and lift up.Top
can be completely removed or can rest on the metal rod
located across the center of the burner box. (Built-in
units do not have a metal support rod nor can they be
completely removed.)
To clean burner box: 1) Remove cooktop or support
cooktop on metal rod. 2) The burner box, located under
the cooktop should be cleaned frequently with soap and
water to remove spillovers. If soil is not removed and is
allowed to accumulate, it may damage the finish. 3) If de-
sired, an application of appliance wax can be used to
protect the finish of the burner box.
To replace cooktop If completely removed: Insert two
tabs on the back of the cooktop into the slots on the
back of the range. Lower into place applying pressure
at the front edges to secure top to the range.
To clean porclain-enamel cooktop: 1) When surface is
cool, clean with warm soapy water. TO PREVENT POS-
SIBLE CRACKING AND CHIPPING, NEVER WIPE OFF
A WARM OR HOT ENAMEL SURFACE WITH A DAMP
CLOTH. 2) Porcelain-enamel is a glass fused on metal
and will crack or chip with misuse. All spillovers, espec-
ially acid spillovers, should be wiped up immediately with
a dry cloth. 3) Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaning
agents on exterior finish of range.
To clean grates: Grates are made of porcelain-coated
steel and can be cleaned with warm soapy water or in
the dishwasher. Use a soap-filled scouring pad for stub-
born soil.
To clean control knobs: 1) Remove knobs by gently pull-
ling off. 2) Clean with warm soapy water. 2) Do not use
abrasive cleaning agents for they will scratch the finish
and remove markings. 4) Replace knobs.
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