In case of a prolonged power failure, Cookware tips, Warning – Whirlpool FGS387Y User Manual

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U S I N G Y O U R R A N G E

Until you get used to the settings, use the

following as a guide. For best resuKs, start
cooking at the high setting; then turn the control

knob down to continue cooking.

SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

LITE

• To light the burner. After the

burner lights, turn control back to
a desired setting to stop the
clicking of the ignitor.

HI

• To start foods cooking.
• To bring liquids to a boil.

MED

• To hold a rapid boil.
• To fry chicken or pancakes.
• For gravy, pudding and icing.
• To cook large amounts of

vegetables.

LOW

• To keep food warm until ready to

serve.

NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the LITE
position.

In case of a prolonged power

failure

Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a
lit match near a burner and turn the control knob

to the LITE position. After the burner lights,

turn the control knob to the desired setting.

^WARNING

Burn, Fire, Explosion and

Product Damage Hazard

• Burner flame should not extend beyond the

edge of the cooking utensil. The flame can
burn you and cause poor cooking results.

• Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF

when you are not cooking. Someone could
be burned or a fire could start if a burner is
accidentally left ON.

• If the flame should go out while cooking, or

if there is a strong gas odor, turn the

burners OFF. Wait five minutes for the gas
odor to disappear before relighting burner.

If gas odor is still present, see safety note

on page 3. Failure to follow these precau­

tions could result in explosion or fire.

• Do not leave an empty utensil, or one

which has boiled dry, on a hot surface
burner. The utensil can overheat and may
damage the utensil or cooking product.

Cookware tips

There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is
best for all people. Knowing something about pan

materials and construction will help you select the

correct cooking utensils for your needs.
• NOTE: For best results and greater fuel

efficiency, use only flat-bottomed utensils that

make good contact with the surface burners.
Utensils with rounded, warped, ridged (porce­
lain enamel-ware) or dented bottoms could

cause severe overheating, which damages the

utensil and/or surface burner.

Woks, canners and teakettles with flat

bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are
now available in most stores that sell
housewares.

• The pan should have straight sides and a tight-

fitting lid.

• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)

pans that are fairly lightweight.

• The pan material (metal or glass) affects how

fast heat transfers from the surface burner
through the pan material and how evenly heat

spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that
provide the best cooking results.

• Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat-

resistant material and be securely attached to

the pan.

• Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be

sure there are no crevices, rough edges or
areas where food might collect.

• Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full

or empty.

• Use utensils only as they were intended to be

used. Follow pan instructions. This is very
important for glass cookware because some
should be used only In the oven. Other pans
are marked as flameware and may be used on

the surface burners.

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