Sears 61118 - Manual (Page 5)

’ Do not use a wok on models with sealed bnrners
j£ ^
over the burner grate to support the wok. This
ring acts as a heat crap, which may damage the
burner grate and burner head- Also, it may cause the
burner to work improperly. This may cause a carbon
monoxide level above that ahowed by current
standards, resulting in a health hazard.
' Foods for fiying should be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can
cause hot fet to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.
, ijse the least possible amount of fat for effective
shallow or deep fat fiymg. Filling the pan too full
of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.
' If a combination of oils or in
frying, stir together before heating or as fats melt
slowly
' Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats.
' Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to
prevent overheating fat beyond the smolcing point
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a
deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat IS cooii,
When using glass cookware, make sure it is
designed for top-of-range cooking.
Use proper pan size. Avoid pans that are unstable or
easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms
large enough to properly contain food and avoid
boilovers and spillovers and large enough to cover
burner grates. This will both save cleaning time and
prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy
spattering or spillovers left on the range can ignite.
Use pans with handies that can be easily grasped and
will remain cool.
Keep all plastics away
from the top burners.
Do not leave plastic
items on the cooktop—
they may melt if left too
close to the vent.
• Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot
air from the vent may ignite flammable items and
will increase pressure in closed containers, which may
cause them to burst.
• To avoid the possibility of a bum, always be
certain that the controls for all burners are at the
OFF position and all grates are cool before
attempting to remove them.
• When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the
frn off. The fra, if operating, may spread the flames.
• If the range is located near a window, do not hang
long curtains that could blow over the top burners
and create a fire hazard.
“ When a pilot goes out (on models with standing
pilots), you will detect a faint odor of gas as your
signal to relight the pilot. When relighting the pilot,
malce sure the burner controls are in the OFF
position, and follow instructions in the Installation
Instructions to relight.
• If you smell gas, and you have already made sure the
pilots are lit (on models with standing pilots), turn
off the gas to the range and call a qualified service
technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak.
(contimted next page)
Vent appearance and tocaUon vary