Hestan 30 Inch Freestanding Professional Gas Range Use and Care Manual - Manual (Page 19)

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USING THE RANGETOP
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FLAME HEIGHT FLAME HEIGHT
Proper flame height depends on the size of the pan being used, and the amount of food or liquid in
the pan. In other words, don’t use a small pan over a large flame. For safety reasons, control the flame
height so that it doesn’t go beyond, or curl up the sides of your pot or pan. This behavior results in
poor heating of the contents of the pan, burnt food on the sides of the pan, wasted fuel, etc.
Use a low or medium flame on items that heat slowly, such as glass-ceramic pots.
FLAME CHARACTERISTICS FLAME CHARACTERISTICS
Light blue flame - Natural gas normal flame
Light blue flame with yellow tips - LP gas normal flame
Yellow flame - Needs adjustment
If the flame is mostly or completely yellow, check the
position of the burner heads again for proper installation,
and/or review the FINAL SETUP section of the installation
manual for more details.
HOW TO USE YOUR RANGETOP HOW TO USE YOUR RANGETOP
DUAL FLOW BURNERS DUAL FLOW BURNERS
The benefit of the dual-flow burner is the amount of control and precision the burners give you,
allowing for the best results possible.
Simmer-Low is ideal for heating delicate foods without having the fear of burning, scalding, or boiling
over. Some suggestions include:
• Melting chocolate
• Heating milk or cream
• Melting sugar
• Slow cooking or braising
SINGLE FLOW BURNER (some models)
SINGLE FLOW BURNER (some models)
Ideal Uses:
• Searing
• Boiling water
• Large stock pots – will allow for even heat distribution under larger surface areas
• Wok Cooking: We suggest a 14-16 inch [36-41 cm] wok for the best results.
COOKWARE RECOMMENDATIONS COOKWARE RECOMMENDATIONS
As previously stated in “PROPER USAGE” on page 7, bakeware such as large casserole pans, cookie
sheets, etc. should not be used on the surface burners. Large griddle plates that span across 2 burners
should be used with care and on medium to low flame settings to avoid a build-up of heat which could
distort the grates or the burner bowl.
Large stock pots should be staggered when used on the rangetop (see below).
Do not cook on aluminum foil or thin, disposable aluminum pans. These can melt.
Never let a pot boil dry. If left too long, the pan could melt, or damage the appliance.
Use only high-quality pans with metal handles. Some plastic handles could melt from the intense heat
of the burners.