Kenmore 790.75922 Use & Care Manual

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Kenmore 790.75922 Use & Care Manual Manual pdf 7 page image

Setting Surface ControlsDo not place plasticitems such as salt and pepper shakers,spoon holders or plastic wrappingson top of the range when it is in use.These items could melt or ignite.Potholders, towels or wood spoons couldcatch fire if placed too close to a flame.In the event ofan electrical power outage,the surface burners can be lit manually.To light a surface burner, hold a lit matchto the burner head, then slowly turn thesurface control knob to LITE. After burnerlights push in and turn knob to desiredsetting. Use caution when lighting surfaceburners manually.Setting Surface ControlsYour range may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability toheat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner sizeincreases.The simmer burner (if equipped) is best used for simmering delicate sauces,etc.The standard burner(s) can be used for most surface cooking needs.The Power burners (if equipped) are best used for bringing large quantities ofliquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount andtype of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to thepan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.Operating the Gas Surface Burners:1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.2. Push the surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of theOFF position.3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note: Atl four electronic /_,surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the burner you ;;'_are turning on will ignite.3. Visually check that the burner has lit.4. Push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flamesize. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting. Usethe guides and adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the surfacecontrol knob in the LITE position (The electronic ignitor will continue tospark if the knob is left in the LITE position).Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame SizeFor most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lowerone to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide fordetermining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and typeof utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the settingneeded for cooking.WRONG*Flame SizeHigh FlameMedium FlameLow FlameType of CookingStart 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 theouter edge of the utensil. A higherflame simply wastes heat and energy,and increases your risk of being burnedby the flame.For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knobaccordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food wilt absorb the fat and be greasy. Ifthe fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will beundercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the foodwilt neither brown nor cook properly.*These settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary whenusing other types of pans. The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue andhardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame isyellow-orange.7