GE 164D2966P053 Use And Care Manual

~ Light a Surface BurnerPush the control knob in and turnit counterclockwise to LITE.You will hear a little “clicking” +noise—the sound of the electric ~ :,spark igniting the burner.IR1111\After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjustthe flame size.After Lighting a BurnerCheck to be sure the burner you turned on is the one Be sure the burners and grates are cool before youyou want to use. place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or otherDo not operate a burner for an extended period of materials on them.time without cookware on the grate. The finish on thegrate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.How to Select Flame SizeWatch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat.; flame size on a gas burner should match theJkware you are using. FOR SAFE HANDLING OFCOOKWARE, NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTENDUP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. Any flamelarger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted andonly serves to heat the handle.Top-of-Range CookwareAluminum: Medium-weight cookware isrecommended because it heats quickly and evenly.Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet.Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids for cooking withminimum amounts of water.Cast Iron: lf heated slowly, most skillets will givesatisfactory results.Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamelof some cookware may melt. Follow cookwaremanufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for eithersurface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowlyand cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’sdirections to be sure it can be used on gas ranges.Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poorheating properties, and is usually combined withcopper, aluminum or other metals for improved heatdistribution. Combination metal skillets usually worksatisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as themanufacturer recommends.Glass: There are two types of glass cookware—thosefor oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking(saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heatvery slowly.9