FRIGIDAIRE FFGS3025LS - Manual (Page 9)

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setting surFace controls
imPortant
In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface
burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner,
hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn
the surface control knob to LITE. After burner lights
turn the knob to desired setting. Use caution when
lighting surface burners manually.
imPortant
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the
utensil. A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy,
and increases the risk of being burned by the gas
flame.
Operating the gas surface controls
1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.
2. Push the surface control knob down and turn
counterclockwise out of the OFF position.
3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position
(see figures 1 & 2). Note: All four electronic surface
ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the
burner you are turning on will ignite.
4. Visually check that the burner has a flame.
5. Turn the control knob counterclockwise to the
desired flame size. The control knobs do not have to
be set at a particular setting. Use the knob indicator
settings to adjust the flame as needed. do not cook
with the surface control knob in the LITE position.
(The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the
knob is left in the LITE position.)
Figure 1
Setting proper surface burner flame size
For most cooking - start on the highest control
setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the
process. Use the recommendations below as a guide
for determining proper flame size for various types
of cooking. The size and type of utensil used and the
amount of food being cooked will influence the setting
needed.
incorrect correct
caution
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. Pot holders, towels or wood spoons could
catch fire if placed too close to a flame.
caution
Do not operate the burner for an extended period of
time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the
grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
*Flame Size Type of Cooking
High Flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil;
pan broiling.
Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces,
gravies; steaming.
Low Flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.
 note
*Note: Settings are based on using medium-
weight metal or aluminum pans. Settings may
vary when using other types of pans. The color
of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A
good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-
lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and
sharp. Clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.