Tappan TGF324BHDB Owner's Manual

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Flame SizeNever extend the flame beyond theouter edge of the utensil. A higherflame simply wastes heat and energy,and increasesyour risk of being burnedby the flame.RIGHTWRONGFormostcooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lowerone to complete the process.Use the chart below as a guide for determiningproper fla me sizefor various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil usedand the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed forcooking.For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knobaccordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy.If the 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 asthe foodwill neither brown nor cook properly.*Flame SizeHigh FlameMedium FlameLow FlameType of CookingStart most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broilingMaintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steamKeep foods cooking; poach; stew*These settings are based on using medium-weight aluminum pans withlids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.Proper BurnerAdjustmentsThe color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flameis clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flameshouId be steady and sharply defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame isyellow-orange. To clean burner, see instructions under General Cleaning.Setting SurfaceControlsThe control shown below may notlook identical to the Surface Controlknobs on your range; They are onlyrepresentational.Each burner lights from either an electric ignitor or a standing pilot, dependingon your model. Standing pilots must be lit initially. Refer to your installationinstructions for instructions on lighting the standing pilot. Standing pilot willremain lit when the burners are turned off. Models with electric ignitors lightautomatically each time a control knob is turned to the LITE position.To operate the surface burner:1. Place cooking utensil on burner.2. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE. Note: All electronicignitors will click at the same time. However, only the burner you areturning on will ignite.3. Visually check that the burner has lit.4. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired flame size.Thecontrol knobsdo not haveto be set at a particular mark. Usethe guides andadjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the control knob in the LITEposition. (The electronic ignitor will continue to click if left in the LITEposition.)Electric Ignition Models: In the event of an electrical power outage, thesurface burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit matchto the burner head, then slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE. Usecaution when lighting surface burners manually.Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers,spoon holders or plastic wrappings on 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.