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To achieveoptimumcooking performance,usecookpots with flat bottoms,tight fitting
covers, and sized for the surfaceburner.
• Flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the
cookware. This instructionis basedon safety considerations. Adjusting the size
ofthe flame to fit the size of the cookwarealso helps to save fuel.
• Cookpotswhichextendmorethantwoinchesbeyondthegrate ortouchthecooktop
may cause heat to build up, resulting in damage to the burner grate, burner or
cooktop.
• Specialityitems such as woks with a support ring, which restrict air circulation
aroundtheburnerwill causeheattobuildupand mayresultindamageto theburner
grate, burner or cooktop.
• Aluminumcookwareheats evenlyand quickly. A slightlylarger flame size canbe
used.Theflamecanbeadjustedsoit comesto theedgeofthe cookware. However,
the flame shouldNEVER be adjustedso that it extendsbeyondthe bottomof the
cookware.
• Stainlesssteel cookware with copper or aluminum cores heat evenly and fairly
quickly. Theflamesize shouldbe adjustedto extendonlyhalfway between center
and edge of the cookwarebottomfor best results.
• Cast iron cookware heats slowly.
• Checkmanufacturer'srecommendationsbeforeusingporcelainon steel,porcelain
on cast iron, glass,glass/ceramic, earthenware,or other glazedcookpots.
If the cookwareis covered,less fuelwill be needed;therefore, a lower flame size can
beused.Note; Foodwill notcookanyfasterwhenmorethan theamountofheat needed
to maintaina gentleboil is used.
• Acceptablewater-bathor pressure canners Shouldnot be oversizedand should
have a flat bottom. The following are not recommended:oversizedcanners or a
very large canner that restson two surface burner grates.
• Whencanning, usethe Hi settingjust until the water comes to a boil or pressure
is reached in the pressure canner, then reduce to the lowestflame setting that
maintainsthe boil or pressure.
• Prolongeduse oftheHi settingor theuse ofincorrectcanningutensilswillproduce
excessiveheat. Excessiveheatcan cause permanentdamageto the appliance.